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The 21 Biggest Restaurant Closures in Chicago in 2015
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December 28, 2015
It's Last Call For Bascule Wine Bar, Shuttering on New Year's Eve
The acclaimed University Village restaurant and wine bar lasted just under a year.
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December 9, 2015
Strike Three: Goose Island Wrigleyville Brewpub Shutters—For Real This Time
The Clark Street outpost shuttered in 2014 and reopened for one last baseball season in 2015.
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December 8, 2015
Au Revoir: Bistrot Margot Closing on Dec. 31, Ending a 16-Year Run in Old Town
Changes keep happening on Wells Street.
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December 2, 2015
Nuevo Leon Destroyed After Flames Tear Through Pilsen Mexican Mainstay
Owners hope to rebuild.
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November 24, 2015
Kokopelli Shutters In Wicker Park With Voicemail Announcing They 'Suck Ass'
The Tijuana-imported Mexican spot's voicemail also says they "don't know how to pay our bills or take care of customers."
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October 29, 2015
Burt's Place Closes For Good: Legendary Chicago Pan Pizza Spot Won't Reopen
Despite improved health, Burt Katz is calling it a career, according to an LTHForum post by Burt's staffer.
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October 12, 2015
Tippling Bros. Statement Says Tippling Hall Is Shuttered
Mercadito Hospitality won't confirm the shutter, but Tippling Bros. statement says it has, citing fiscal difficulties.
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October 9, 2015
Japonais By Morimoto Is Closing Due to $478K Eviction Lawsuit
Restaurant owed back rent since September 2014.
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October 8, 2015
One Off Hospitality Taking Over Francesca's Forno Space In Wicker Park Nexus
Scott Harris' prominent Italian restaurant is closing on Sunday.
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October 6, 2015
Brunch Bummer: Birchwood Kitchen Shuttering Sunday In Wicker Park
Ownership is close to selling the restaurant on North Avenue.
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October 2, 2015
Goodbye (For Now) Ed Debevic's: 5 Facts About the Downtown Diner Relic
Closing on Sunday, they're calling it a vacation with plans to reopen elsewhere in mid-2016.
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September 22, 2015
Rodan Asian Fusion Lounge Closing Sunday After 12 Years in Wicker Park
Another counterculture Wicker Park spot is going away, ending with after party honoring skateboarder killed in 2012.
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September 22, 2015
Say So Long to Sola On Oct. 4 Before New Concept Opens In Weeks
Hawaiian standby will close for six weeks before something new pops up.
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September 8, 2015
Bad Wolf Coffee Leaving Town, Closing in 2 Weeks
Owner/pastry maven Jonathan Ory planning a bigger shop in South Carolina.
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August 28, 2015
UPDATED: No Word When Adobo Grill Will Re-open After Old Town Fire
Inspectors continue to assess damage in blaze that destroyed Second City offices.
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August 11, 2015
Toby Keith's Suburban Chicago Bar Faces Closure Due to Pending Lawsuit
Eviction could be on the horizon in Rosemont, as operator allegedly owes $700,000 in taxes.
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July 14, 2015
Cyrano's Farm Kitchen Closing August 31 After 20 Years in River North
Chef/owner Didier Durand is looking to pursue non-restaurant food opportunities.
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June 26, 2015
Nightwood, Acclaimed Pilsen Trailblazing Restaurant, Shuttering on July 11
The Eater 38 mainstay was in business for six years.
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February 26, 2015
Karyn's on Green, Popular Vegan West Loop Location, Shuttering on Sunday
Karyn Calabrese's third restaurant opened in January 2010 in the West Loop.
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February 5, 2015
Carmichael's To Serve Its Last Steak On March 20
The restaurant, a favorite for those attending United Center events, will not seek out a new space.
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December 11, 2014
Michelin-Starred Senza in East Lakeview to Shutter On January 17
Wheat's End Artisan Foods and Cafe will replace it in February.