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The Shutter, a regular roundup of Chicago’s restaurant closures, is your resource to find out what’s on its way out. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another closing? Send all tips to chicago@eater.com.
BRONZEVILLE — After nearly seven years, Sip & Savor’s outpost in Bronzeville’s Rosenwald Courts has closed its doors. The space at the historic apartment complex will now be available for event rentals. The coffee shop continues to operate its other locations in Edgewater, Hyde Park, and South Loop. 528 E. 43rd Street
IRVING PARK — Taquizas Valdez has ended its run after 12 months. Ownership announced the news on social media, explaining it was “forced to make a decision that deeply hurts — but one we know is necessary,” citing an “economy that has been unforgiving to small businesses.” The restaurant was known for its variety of tacos and tortas, as well as pan dulce. 3038 W. Irving Park Road
LINCOLN PARK — McGee’s, a fixture in Lincoln Park since 1987, has shuttered, reports Block Club. The bar was a popular spot for DePaul students and college football watch parties. The future of the space remains uncertain, as the property has been listed for sale. 950 W. Webster Avenue
THE LOOP — Saucy Porka, the Asian Latin fusion spot serving items like chorizo egg rolls and bao tacos (bacos), has closed its Loop location. The decision, according to owner Amy Le, stems from an incident in October, when one of the restaurant’s chefs was attacked outside his apartment, leaving him unable to work. A GoFundMe has been set up to help raise money for medical costs. Saucy Porka has one remaining Chicago location in Hyde Park. 335 S. Franklin Street.
WICKER PARK — Vegan specialist Bloom Plant Based Kitchen will close after service on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Chef and owner Rodolfo Cuadros said in a statement that Bloom “is not ending, it is transforming,” hinting that a new restaurant would follow. The team will celebrate over the coming weeks with special menus and dishes. Bloom began as a virtual restaurant operating out of Cuadros’s first restaurant, Amaru, during the pandemic before opening in Wicker Park in 2021. 1559 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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