2021 – Page 15 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Cubs’ David Ross, Jed Hoyer Test Positive for COVID-19

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19.

A restaurant deal is in the works at the old Blue Bayou space

How fast a decade flies by. Blue Bayou closed in 2012 and had been marketed for lease for the past several years. The property has been foreclosed on and we finally have heard through the real estate rumor mill that a restaurant is looking to move into this space.

A look inside the former Blue Bayou space – September, 2021

One rumor is that Zia’s Lago Vista is looking at the space as their current location is being torn down and will be turned into a new development.

Story developing…

Steingold’s Expansion Plans for Southport Avenue

Steingold’s is officially expanding into an adjacent space next to Candyality. The expansion will include indoor dining, a deli counter, coffee, specialty food, spirit, wine and beer.

Steingold’s of Chicago relocated this year to 3737 N. Southport Avenue. The deli is doing 2.5 times more orders per month than it did in its previous location and is preparing to expand into an adjacent storefront.

“We just needed more people walking by,” Steingold says. “Southport offers that.”

Sam of the S&G (Sam and George’s) passed away

We just learned that Sam of the S&G (Sam and George’s) passed away. The S&G has been at Southport and Wellington for well over 50 years. Back in the day, you had to go down to Wellington to get Breakfast- pre Starbucks. The restaurant is still in the family.

Rest in peace, Sam.

#TBT – Justin’s Bar & Grill

RIP, Justin’s bar & Grill. What former bar do you miss most on Southport Avenue?

Chicago’s Pride Parade canceled for second year in a row

Chicago’s 2021 Pride Parade has been canceled.

In May, organizers announced the parade would be held October 3.

The parade, traditionally held on the last weekend in June, was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. In May of 2021, organizers announced the parade would be held on Oct. 3.

But on Wednesday, coordinator Tim Frye said they had to cancel the parade for a second time.

“We really wanted and hoped that there could be a parade in 2021. We don’t feel, though, that we can do it safely for everyone in the parade and the people watching,” Frye said in a statement posted to the event website. “We must cancel the parade for the second year.”

Frye said 2022’s Pride Parade has been scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Touring Chicago’s Southport Corridor – Addison to Grace Street

A tour around Lakeview’s Southport Corridor neighborhood in Chicago during the Early Fall of 2021

Tour Time! Shopping, eating and playing between Addison and Grace Streets along Southport Avenue during the early Fall of 2021.

Vaccine Policy for the Vic Theatre

From the Vic Theatre:

Vaccine Policy and Mask Mandate for the Vic Theatre:

VACCINE POLICY

With our return to live concerts and our commitment to producing safe events, all patrons will need to show proof of vaccination (must be 2 weeks past final dose) or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours from the time of entry along with a government issued photo ID.

Sam Adams Roscoe Village Burger Fest is this weekend

From The Lakeview/Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce,

“Fire up the grills for the Midwest’s best Patty Party! At least a dozen Chicago eateries will be partners in the tasty annual happening when Sam Adams Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns for a mouth-watering weekend this September.

MK NOODLE now open

New restaurant alert!

Vietnamese restaurant MK Noodle Pho opened in early August with an expansive menu ranging from egg rolls and “doughnut shrimp” (made with taro and coconut powder) to banh mi, pho, and fried rice, according to the Tribune.

Dalgona milk tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, and other beverages are also available.

MK Noodle Pho, 3341 N. Lincoln Avenue, Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.