Owned by Concept Restaurants, Inc. from Old Chicago founder Frank Day, the space was once home to the legendary eatery Strings.
, which opened in 2013 at 1700 Humboldt Street, announced that it would be closing in early September. But now, that date has been pushed up to August 26., the company founded by Frank Day. He's an industry veteran who's the founder of Old Chicago, among other projects. But even having a hospitality powerhouse behind it didn't make Humboldt immune to the challenges of the industry.
"After negotiation, the restaurant owners and landlord were unable to settle on lease extension terms that were acceptable and sustainable for the future of the business," Humboldt posted inIn a followup post on August 17, Humboldt added:"While we had hoped to continue dining service through early September, regretfully, we are unable to continue fully staffing the restaurant to provide the exceptional food and service that Humboldt Kitchen + Bar is known for.
Humboldt had big shoes to fill when it opened a decade ago. For 27 years, the space had been home to Strings, a beloved eatery that closed following the death of founder Noel Cunningham. When it debuted in that spot, Humboldt,. After that, it settled into its role as a comfortable neighborhood spot, known for various specials like $2 oyster nights and a solid weekday happy hour.
If you're hungry for a final taste of Humboldt's fare, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. this Friday and next, 10 to 11 p.m. this Saturday and next, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday; its last day is Saturday, August 26.
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