Chicago’s restaurant and bar industry is a tumultuous one, and 2019 promises another wild ride as diners will say goodbye to old favorites, owners will see their expansion plans hit snags, and real estate deals will go awry. This page is ongoing collection of bar and restaurants closures in Chicago and suburbs for 2019.
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Chicago’s Restaurant and Bar Closures for 2019
An ongoing archive of the year’s shutters
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December 30, 2019
Maddon’s Post, the Wrigleyville Restaurant Named for the Ex-Cubs Manager, Closes
Not the hot stove news North Side baseball fans wanted
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December 30, 2019
Chicago’s Restaurant and Bar Closures for 2019
A running tally fo the years closures
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December 20, 2019
Rainforest Cafe to Meet Extinction at Woodfield Mall, Chicago Restaurant May Follow
The chain’s suburban Schaumburg location will close after 24 years
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December 11, 2019
Ambitious Andersonville Restaurant Stone Fox Closes After 10 Months
Stone Fox’s owners "couldn’t make it going into the worst time of the year"
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December 5, 2019
Neapolitan Pizza Champion Taking Over 30-Year-Old Old Town Stalwart
Gallucci replaces Dinotto on Wells Street
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December 2, 2019
Pastoral, Lakeview’s Iconic Cheese and Sandwich Shop, Is Closing All Locations
Snag its last sips of vino and hunks of fromage in Lakeview and the Loop through Wednesday
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November 22, 2019
East Room, Logan Square’s Hip Speakeasy-Style Dancing Den, to Close
A new group has plans for something new inside
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November 19, 2019
Pork & Mindy’s, Food Network Star Jeff Mauro’s Sandwich Chain, to Close All Locations
Jeff Mauro-backed Pork & Mindy’s filed for bankruptcy
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November 7, 2019
One of Fulton Market’s New Food Halls Is Already Closing After Five Months
Fulton Galley will close days before Time Out Market opens down the street
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November 1, 2019
Longtime Essential Restaurant La Sirena Clandestina to Close on Fulton Market
John Manion’s Fulton Market Brazilian pioneer will close on New Years Eve
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October 31, 2019
Bottled Blonde to Stay Closed After Judge Rejects Request From Owners
The next stop could be the Illinois Appellate Court
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October 11, 2019
South Side Institution Bridgeport Bakery to Close After at Least 47 Years
Plus, a new restaurant is coming to Eataly, and more morning news
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October 1, 2019
South Loop’s Adored NOLA-Style Praline and Beignet Shop to Close This Week
The owner of Akhirah’s Praline Candy & Coffee House says he’s hunting for a new location
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September 19, 2019
Venerable 50-Year-Old South Side Hot Dog Stand to Close Saturday
Johnny’s O’s spanned two locations over six decades
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September 13, 2019
A Vegan Jewish Bagel Deli is Coming to Uptown
Plus, the city shuts down West Town’s Ron Swanson-obsessed restaurant, and more intel
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September 12, 2019
Bibliophile, Hyde Park’s Boozy Bakery Bar, Has Closed
Closure comes weeks after Fabiana’s Bakery closed on 53rd Street
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September 6, 2019
Iconic Wicker Park Space to Turn Over Again After Latest Closure
Plus, Rick Bayless gets personal in a new interview, and more intel
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August 30, 2019
Katz’s Deli’s Four-Day Chicago Pop-Up Lasts a Day
Plus, F.I.B. Dogs hopes to throw an "encased meats peace summit"
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August 27, 2019
Fabiana’s Bakery to Leave Hyde Park After Four Years
Owner wants to concentrate more on catering and wholesale
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August 22, 2019
Chicago’s Largest Restaurant Group Closes Japanese Combo Meal Spot After Four Months
Mr. Maki is reconcepting and Streeterville’s Ramen-San has a new name and menu
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August 22, 2019
Pete Miller’s, Evanston’s 25-Year-Old Steak Staple, Is Closed
Sonas Hospitality also shutters Nevin’s and other venues
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August 20, 2019
Food Network Star Jeff Mauro Closes First Chicago Sandwich Shop
The "Sandwich King" is converting the Bucktown Pork & Mindy’s space
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August 19, 2019
New Owner Finally Reopening 35-Year-Old Irving Park Bar Favorite After Fire
Plus, a popular longtime River North sushi spot closes, and more morning news
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August 14, 2019
Cookie Stalwart Warm Belly Bakery Closes in West Loop and Lincoln Park
Tuesday was both bakeries last days
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August 14, 2019
Eclectic New Gold Coast Restaurant and Lounge to Replace Rush Street’s Jellyfish
Jellyfish’s seven-year run in Gold Coast will soon end, replaced by Stockton Restaurant and Lounge