""In 2022 and half of 2023, we would do like $40,000 to $60,000 [in sales] a month out of one little stall," says Jamra, whose restaurant, Evette's, was named one of the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in the U.S. in 2022. "It was extremely profitable," Jamra tells Eater. "We were making all kinds of money. We had lines every day, every vendor did. Back then, it was a who's who of the Chicago restaurant industry.""
""a very brief administrative oversight, a human error, several years ago that lasted only a few days and during which we ceased alcohol service to ensure we remained in compliance with local regulations." The rep added: "we overhauled our internal compliance tracking as a result to ensure this doesn't happen again.""
Time Out Market Chicago will close with its last day on January 23. CEO Michael Marlay attributed the closure to the pandemic and inconsistent Fulton Market foot traffic caused by remote work. Chef and former vendor Mitchell Jamra reports strong vendor sales in 2022 through mid-2023, with $40,000–$60,000 monthly per stall and daily lines. Jamra alleges operations deteriorated after the general manager left, including lapses in liquor and patio licensing. Time Out acknowledged a brief liquor-license lapse, halted alcohol service, and said it overhauled compliance tracking. A complaint by two former employees filed in August 2024 later went to mediation and was dismissed.
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