Filipino and Indian Flavors Merge at This 'Top Chef' Star's New Wicker Park Cafe
Sarima Cafe blends South Asian cuisine with Filipino influences, featuring dishes like sweet potato mushroom dosa, calamansi shrikhand doughnuts, and ube crinkle cookies.
The Violet Hour, Chicago's Trailblazing Cocktail Bar, Has Permanently Closed
The Violet Hour has remained an essential fixture in Wicker Park and a quiet icon on the national cocktail scene, sparking a cultural shift in how this city drinks and gathers.
'The transformative rebranding of the rooftop space at the Robey hotel into Solana aims to enhance its appeal with street tacos, frozen cocktails, and engaging entertainment options.'
Wicker Park Bar Machine Faces Eviction After July Closure
Chireal Jordan and Brian Galati, owners of Machine, confirmed via a spokesperson that the bar permanently closed in July after failing to negotiate their lease.