Chicago's Saddest Restaurant Closures of 2024
Briefly

Monica Eng recalls Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square, a place rich with youthful memories, highlighting its banana eclairs as particularly cherished.
Brenda Storch discusses personal losses of beloved restaurants, particularly chef John Borras's Macarena Tapas in Naperville and the community's reaction to Foxtrot's sudden closure.
Danny Shapiro reflects on Sticky Rice as a significant part of his Chicago experience since 2009, sharing a personal memory tied to his first meal there.
Michael Nagrant mourns Taqueria Chingón's closure, emphasizing the winter void left without foie-cos, while other critics lament similar emotional ties to the beloved venue.
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