Restaurants, Bars and Cafe’s – Page 15 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Steingold’s Expanding; Southport has been “a beacon of light” during COVID compared to Armitage and Damen Avenues

Aaron Steingold says his deli on Southport Avenue is doing 2.5 times more orders per month than it did in its previous location. He’s preparing to expand into an adjacent storefront.

With shoppers venturing out again, neighborhood retail corridors in Chicago are seeking paths to post-COVID prosperity.

A look at shopping strips on Damen, Armitage and Southport avenues reveals the challenges of adapting to a retail landscape altered by the pandemic.

Have you checked out D’Agostino’s Pup menu?

We all love their pizza and food, but have you checked out their Doggy menu?

Harold’s Chicken Shack coming to Irving and Southport

First reported today in Eater Chicago, signs are up at a new outpost of iconic Chicago chain Harold’s Chicken in a strip mall just west of Irving Park Road and Southport Avenue. The space, formerly a dry cleaners, is across the street from the Chicago City Soccer Club and blocks from Graceland Cemetery.

The Weiners Circle to open by end of September

As promised, iconic Chicago hot dog stand the Wieners Circle has applied for a liquor license at 2622 N. Clark Street in preparation for its anticipated reopening that will for the first time include a bar.

We took a little time away from social media, but are back and excited to tell you more about our renovation. We will reopen by the end of September with lots of fun new surprises, and look forward to seeing y’all
— The Wieners Circle (@TheWienerCircle) August 9, 2021

Wiener’s Circle officially adding a Bar and Patio Upon Reopening

“Nature will feel as if it’s feeling when the Wiener’s Circle staff are roasting customers and cooking hot dogs again.”

As promised, iconic Chicago hot dog stand the Wiener’s Circle has applied for a liquor license at 2622 N. Clark Street in preparation for its anticipated reopening that will for the first time include a bar.

Diver at the Park is open with a patio at the Wheelhouse Hotel

Diver at the Park sits inside the baseball-themed Wheelhouse Hotel just a block from Wrigley Field.

Who doesn’t love a new restaurant in the neighborhood?

These Southport Corridor businesses are now hiring

Looking for work in the neighborhood? Plenty of places are hiring, and here is a direct link to all the opportunities in and around the Southport Corridor. Details at this link.

Steingold’s Bagel opening in February, 2021 at 3737 N. Southport Avenue

Modern Jewish deli Steingold’s of Chicago is moving to Lakeview’s Southport Corridor from its original North Center location this month.

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These Southport Corridor Business are now hiring

Looking for work in the neighborhood? Plenty of places are hiring, and here is a direct link to all the opportunities in and around the Southport Corridor.

Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar coming to former Fahlstrom’s Fish location

Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar, a long-standing Wilmette restaurant will be opening a new location at 1258 W. Belmont Avenue, former location of Fahlstrom’s. A sign recently appeared in the window along with a social media post on Facebook, but no ETA is known at this time. You can take a look at their Wilmette menu here.

Schoolyard Tavern closing October 4

“We love you all, and we cannot THANK YOU enough for all of your love and support over the years. Take care of yourselves and each other”

Devastating news from Schoolyard Tavern as Covid has turned the service industry upside down. We will miss this Southport staple 😓 Continue reading “Schoolyard Tavern closing October 4”

Southport Lanes closing September 27; Lease brochure now online

After 98 years, Southport Lanes will close for good September 27 due to the Coronavirus, and here is the listing from Mid-America Commercial Real Estate.