The Globe broke the story Thursday afternoon, writing that local real estate developer Samuels and Associates would take over the food hall and keep it as Time Out Market. The news comes a week after the London-based media brand announced it would close the popular food hall on Jan. 23, shocking much of Boston that the city's first major and modern food hall was shuttering so abruptly after opening to much fanfare in 2019. The reason for the closure, a Time Out spokesperson said, was due to lower foot traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time Out Market Chicago is getting a splashy new addition this fall from a celebrated Chicago chef. In November, Christian Hunter will debut Hooligan, a 50-seat seafood and wine bar on the food hall's second floor, transforming the space into a sit-down dining experience. Hunter, a Michelin Young Chef Award winner in 2023 for his work at Atelier and a James Beard finalist, is known for blending technical skill with inventive flair, using local, seasonal produce in unexpected ways.