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Tamale Guy Chicago

2018 West Chicago Avenue, , IL 60622

This Chef Found TikTok Stardom Chronicling His Journey Toward Opening a Restaurant

Well-traveled Chicago native Jacob Potashnick hopes his farm-to-table ethos makes Feld, his new tasting menu restaurant, a hit in Ukrainian Village

By Ashok Selvam

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The Saga of Chicago ‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez

The diminutive Mexican immigrant stands tall as a titan over Chicago’s bar scene

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Tamale Guy Sidelined as Chicago’s Bars Roar Once More

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Where to Eat and Drink in West Town

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As Chicagoans Stayed At Home, What Was 2020’s Best Dining Neighborhood?

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Chicago’s Media Names Its Top Restaurant Newcomers of 2020

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

Tamale Guy Beer Gets Friday Release

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‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez Released From Hospital

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Tamale Guy’s Restaurant to Reopen Wednesday as Claudio Velez Remains Hospitalized

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‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez Remains on Ventilator in Critical Condition

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Tamale Guy Claudio Velez Hospitalized After Positive COVID-19 Test

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Tamale Guy Opens Restaurant, Sells Out of Food in Less Than an Hour

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The Secret Origin of Chicago’s Tamale Guy

Claudio Velez speaks about his new restaurant, which opens Thursday

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