I just scanned the article quickly between a couple of el-stops, so I don't know the date or the specifics, just that the current owner has decided that, after 10 or so years, it was time to sell the business. First the Busy Bee, then Myopic Books, then Jean's Place, then Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, and now Leo's. All my favorite haunts in the Wicker Park/Ukranian Village/East Village area from the No Time era have shut down, changed owners, or moved. Even though I've been leaving in Uptown for a few years now, I still miss these places, which draw me back to the old 'hood even though most of mis amigos, like me, have mooved to cheaper and less gentrified places. Glad that Ira got to dine at Leo's once at least. Of course, she appreciated Leo's healthful food served in hearty portions with no pretense or bullshit and the authentic Americana ambiance. I hope the Double Door is able to renew its lease; haven't heard any new news about that, and that the Rainbo will remain open. It would be a damn shame if the area became totally saturated with "stininkin' juppies."
Thursday, April 29, 2004
The Passing of An Era: Leo's Lunchroom on Division Street to Close
If saying farewell to Jeff & Cris Smith--two of my closest friends in the world who, after 8 years in Chitown, moved back to Nebraska to get some of "the Good Life," (i.e., piece o' land and some peace & quite)--on Monday night wasn't sad enough, now there's another sign that the Chicago I know and love just won't be quite the same. Ray Pride's excellently titled cover story, "Subdivision Street: America--The Passing of an Era at Leo's Lunchroom," in this week's
I just scanned the article quickly between a couple of el-stops, so I don't know the date or the specifics, just that the current owner has decided that, after 10 or so years, it was time to sell the business. First the Busy Bee, then Myopic Books, then Jean's Place, then Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, and now Leo's. All my favorite haunts in the Wicker Park/Ukranian Village/East Village area from the No Time era have shut down, changed owners, or moved. Even though I've been leaving in Uptown for a few years now, I still miss these places, which draw me back to the old 'hood even though most of mis amigos, like me, have mooved to cheaper and less gentrified places. Glad that Ira got to dine at Leo's once at least. Of course, she appreciated Leo's healthful food served in hearty portions with no pretense or bullshit and the authentic Americana ambiance. I hope the Double Door is able to renew its lease; haven't heard any new news about that, and that the Rainbo will remain open. It would be a damn shame if the area became totally saturated with "stininkin' juppies."
I just scanned the article quickly between a couple of el-stops, so I don't know the date or the specifics, just that the current owner has decided that, after 10 or so years, it was time to sell the business. First the Busy Bee, then Myopic Books, then Jean's Place, then Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, and now Leo's. All my favorite haunts in the Wicker Park/Ukranian Village/East Village area from the No Time era have shut down, changed owners, or moved. Even though I've been leaving in Uptown for a few years now, I still miss these places, which draw me back to the old 'hood even though most of mis amigos, like me, have mooved to cheaper and less gentrified places. Glad that Ira got to dine at Leo's once at least. Of course, she appreciated Leo's healthful food served in hearty portions with no pretense or bullshit and the authentic Americana ambiance. I hope the Double Door is able to renew its lease; haven't heard any new news about that, and that the Rainbo will remain open. It would be a damn shame if the area became totally saturated with "stininkin' juppies."
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