Umamicue's Plans for a Downtown Location Go Up in Smoke
Briefly

Charles Wong's anticipated barbecue restaurant, Umamicue, has halted its plans to open at Sterling Food Hall due to mismanagement by STHRN Hospitality Co. Wong cites the failure to provide a lease and problems with equipment as factors eroding his trust. Originally aimed at expanding to a prime downtown location, he now faces financial uncertainty while letting go of staff from previous locations. The opportunity was viewed as a means to reach a broader audience and further Wong's dream of a full-service restaurant, making this setback particularly disappointing.
"As weeks passed, Wong's confidence in the food hall's management decreased, and his concerns continued to rise as he waited to sign a lease that never materialized."
"Working in a downtown food hall with big lunch crowds would have represented a new challenge for Wong and a way to introduce even more customers to Umamicue's unique offerings."
Read at Eater Chicago
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