Fast-casual Portillo's will open its Chicago-style hot dog joint on Hall Road in mid-March, the Chicago-based company announced this week. Construction crews are hard at work on the 7,900-square-foot building at 14425 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights. The site was formerly occupied by Andiamo Italian Bistro, which was demolished. Opening day for the new restaurant is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16.

The Sterling Heights store will be the first Portillo's in Michigan. “We always look forward to opening Portillo’s in new markets,” said CEO Michael Osanloo. “Fans in Michigan have been asking for a Portillo’s for years, so we’re very excited to bring our unrivaled Chicago street food and the signature Portillo’s experience to the community of Sterling Heights.”