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Eater
25-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
5 Recent Chicago's Restaurant Closures to Know
Chicago's restaurant scene is rapidly changing, and the city is used to seeing places come and go. It's a tough real estate market out there, and the rising costs of doing business do not favor restaurant owners. Sometimes the grind gets too much, other times it's time to pull the curtain on a long run. Of course, customers may not always love the food that's being served either. The Shutter, a regular roundup of Chicago's restaurant closures, is your resource to find out what's on its way out. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another closing? Send all tips to chicago@ . BUCKTOWN— Mable's Table has closed at 1655 W. Cortland Street. In a world where 'neighborhood gem' is cliché, the phrase is actually applicable in this case. The restaurant opened in 2017, filling the big shoes left after the 22-year run of Jane's ended in the same space. Saturday, June 21, was Mable's last day of service. GARFIELD RIDGE— After 26 years, Oak Mill Bakery has closed its South Harlem Avenue location. While the bakery at 5747 S. Harlem is closed, its four suburban locations, including one in Harwood Heights on North Harlem, remain open. JEFFERSON PARK— Gale Street Inn, a neighborhood restaurant that epitomized North Side barbecue thanks to its ribs, is closed. The sudden announcement ended a 62-year run across the street from the CTA's Jefferson Park Blue Line Stop. Gale Street's ownership blamed challenges finding workers, and media reports began shifting blame at Chicago's move to ban the tipped minimum wage, which goes into effect on July 1. But as it's hard to predict the ordinance's impact other than to see how it impacted Washington, D.C. Perhaps Gale Street's closure is a referendum on Chicago's barbecue scene, which is marketably different from six decades ago. Lem's Bar-B-Q just won a James Beard Award. Smoque BBQ is in the headlines over a trademark dispute with Weber Grills. Gale Street was also trapped in the past. Who can forget their '90s spots on sports radio, bragging about never playing hip hop in their dining room? Regardless, Gale Street was a pillar of the Northwest Side community since 1963 and a place for special occasions, including first dates, birthdays, and graduation parties. WEST TOWN— Vegans were dealt a big blow as Liberation Kitchen has closed at 2054 W. Grand Avenue. Operated by Vegan food company Upton's Naturals, Liberation Kitchen has served the public for 12 years with veganized versions of Chicago dogs, doughnuts, and more. Ownership says they'll continue to host vegan farmers markets and want to focus more on Upton's. WICKER PARK— Milk & Honey, once considered an anchor along Division Street, has been closed since May after the city suspended the cafe's business license. New owners have run the cafe at 1920 W. Division Street since 2022, and they've faced some challenges over the years. Management describes the closure as a temporary move, but there haven't been updates in five weeks. See More: Chicago Restaurant Closings Chicago Restaurant News
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
‘Stronger ties': Albo's vow on high-stakes trip
Anthony Albanese has kicked off his Indonesia tour with a vow to 'build stronger connections between our two countries' amid fears Russia is trying to woo Australia's northern neighbour. Defence magazine Jane's revealed last month that Moscow requested to station warplanes at an Indonesian air base some 1300km from Darwin. The Prime Minister has been murky on how much he knew about the request but conceded he knew something, while Indonesia's government has dismissed the claim it and the Russians have neither confirmed nor denied. It has put Canberra's relationship with Jakarta in the spotlight, with Mr Albanese stressing the importance of Indonesia being his first state visit since winning the federal election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Indonesia for his first state visit since winning the federal election. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWire Mr Albanese has met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWire 'I've come to Indonesia for my first overseas visit since the election because our region comes first,' he posted on social media. 'Australia and Indonesia are the nearest of neighbours and the closest of friends. 'Working with President (Prabowo Subianto) over the coming years, we will build stronger connections between our two countries. 'Stronger ties with our neighbours means a stronger economy and more jobs in Australia.' Russia has continued to enjoy strong military ties with Indonesia under Mr Prabowo's presidency. A strongman figure with a populist flair, Mr Prabowo won 58.6 per cent of ballots cast in his country's general election last year. His victory came despite dark allegations he was involved in disappearing student activists nearly two decades ago when he headed an elite military force used to stamp out domestic unrest under former dictator Suharto. Mr Prabowo was discharged from the military over the kidnappings but has maintained he did not play a direct role. Mr Albanese and Mr Prabowo inked a major Australia-Indonesia defence pact last year. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia The rumours around his past has not dissuaded the Albanese government from dealing with him also, with Mr Albanese last year inking a major defence pact with then president-elect Prabowo aimed at boosting co-operation. Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke have also joined Mr Albanese in Indonesia.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
PM pushes ‘stronger ties' with Indonesia amid Russia worries
Anthony Albanese has kicked off his Indonesia tour with a vow to 'build stronger connections between our two countries' amid fears Russia is trying to woo Australia's northern neighbour. Defence magazine Jane's revealed last month that Moscow requested to station warplanes at an Indonesian air base some 1300km from Darwin. The Prime Minister has been murky on how much he knew about the request but conceded he knew something, while Indonesia's government has dismissed the claim it and the Russians have neither confirmed nor denied. It has put Canberra's relationship with Jakarta in the spotlight, with Mr Albanese stressing the importance of Indonesia being his first state visit since winning the federal election. 'I've come to Indonesia for my first overseas visit since the election because our region comes first,' he posted on social media. 'Australia and Indonesia are the nearest of neighbours and the closest of friends. 'Working with President (Prabowo Subianto) over the coming years, we will build stronger connections between our two countries. 'Stronger ties with our neighbours means a stronger economy and more jobs in Australia.' Russia has continued to enjoy strong military ties with Indonesia under Mr Prabowo's presidency. A strongman figure with a populist flair, Mr Prabowo won 58.6 per cent of ballots cast in his country's general election last year. His victory came despite dark allegations he was involved in disappearing student activists nearly two decades ago when he headed an elite military force used to stamp out domestic unrest under former dictator Suharto. Mr Prabowo was discharged from the military over the kidnappings but has maintained he did not play a direct role. The rumours around his past has not dissuaded the Albanese government from dealing with him also, with Mr Albanese last year inking a major defence pact with then president-elect Prabowo aimed at boosting co-operation. Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke have also joined Mr Albanese in Indonesia.
