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We've hardly gotten around to trying all the Chicago restaurants featured in the first two seasons of The Bear, but we're already gearing up for the premiere of the hit FX show's third season, which will officially premiere on June 27. Fair warning: all ten episodes will be available at once, so you'll be able to binge watch them all in a couple of days—max. Things have been moving along pretty quickly for the popular series, even for the world of TV: The Bear started filming the upcoming season in February of this year. A mere two months later, in April, the series received a fourth season renewal, which is scheduled to start filming in the next month or so.  While we impatiently wait for the show to premiere in June, here is everything we already know about season three of The Bear: When is season 3 of The Bear going to premiere? All ten episodes of season 3 of The Bear will premiere on Hulu at once on June 27, as made obvious is the latest teaser trailer for the show: How can I watch season 3 of The Bear? Fans will be able to stream all new episodes on Hulu and Disney+ once they drop next month. What is going to happen on season 3 of The Bear? An official synopsis reveals that Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) will spend time elevating The Bear, "their beef stand turned fine dining establishment, to the highest level, all while doing their best just to stay in business." Basica

It's still in the beginning phases but The B-A-R, a new drinking den featuring an indoor dog park, will hopefully open soon at 2457 W. Montrose Avenue. As reported by Block Club Chicago, the new destination is the brainchild of couple Morgan LaPorte and Scott Deady, who first announced their plans last year but have just received a permit "to establish a tavern with rear outdoor patio," according to official city records.  The B-A-R, a name that calls out to dog owners' propensity to spell out the word w-a-l-k in order to not excite their furry little friends, will feature a bar for humans and an indoor dog park in an open space that used to be a plant nursery. Pet owners will have to show proof of vaccination for their dog and apply for a membership to gain access to the space (options range from a $25 day pass to a $50 monthly pass). If visiting without a pup, you will be able to walk straight in.  Although Chicago is home to a pretty hefty number of dog-friendly restaurants, bars and patios, this new destination is certainly an exciting proposition, effectively the first city bar with an indoor dog park.  In terms of timing, the owners are still waiting for their liquor license to be approved and, according to Block Club Chicago, will hopefully officially debut their new business this upcoming fall.  We'll be not-so-patiently waiting. 

Since 2018, The Chi has followed a fictional group of Chicagoans on the city's South Side.  From restaurant owners to elementary school lovebirds to local politicians, the Showtime series depicts the ins-and-outs of a community bound not only by geography, but a need for connection. Filmed on-site in Chicago, The Chi stars a large cast, including Jacob Latimore, Luke James, Alex Hibbert, Yolanda Ross and Chicagoans Jason Weaver and Hannaha Hall. The show has also featured guests like Iman Shumpert, Lala Anthony and Vic Mensa. After six drama-packed seasons, a pandemic production halt and a months-long SAG and WGA strike, The Chi has covered a lot of ground. Part two of season six will premiere May 10 on Paramount+. Produced by hometown heroes Lena Waithe (Master of None, Queen & Slim) and three-time Grammy award winner Common, The Chi sets out to humanize characters and bring a level of authenticity from the producers’ own experiences. “I wanted to take people that I knew growing up, and my family members as well, and write them in a way that I know them,” creator and executive producer Waithe told Backstage in 2021. Chicagoans aren't just behind the camera—they're in front of it as well. Time Out Chicago spoke with real-life locals Hall and Weaver about their experiences on screen. Hall, a Marquette Park native, has had recurring appearances on The Chi since season one and been on Chicago Med, too, while Weaver joined the cast in season four and rose to fame as the singing