Damen Ave., met with neighbors on June 27 at J&M Tap, 957 N. Credit: Hannah Alani/Block Club Chicago The owners of Shake-It, a boozy milkshake and burger restaurant headed for 820 N. We want to be an anchor at that corner,” Deiana told neighbors in 2017. “We want to ingrain ourselves into the neighborhood and be very family orientated. He told neighbors that of the 16 years he’s lived in Chicago, eight were spent in Wicker Park.
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(Block Club requested a copy of the most recently updated document.)ĭuring a series of heated community meetings dating back to 2017, the most recent being this past June, Forward Hospitality partners often butted heads with residents who felt the idea behind Shake-It did not make sense in this part of the neighborhood.ĭante Deiana, a Loyola University graduate and a DJ for the Chicago Cubs, is a partner on the project. The June version of the document can be found here.
Tuesday’s construction shocked neighbors, who have yet to review the final Plan of Operation for the business. Brian Hopkins (2nd) did, however, draft a Plan of Operation - a binding document used by aldermen to help community members outline rules for new businesses. While Shake-It has its own website, the site’s information is currently limited to an email address impassioned pleas from residents to halt progress on the restaurant and bar, community approval was not actually required for the Shake-It plan because no zoning change was needed.Īld. Credit: Hannah Alani/Block Club Chicago Located near the corner of Damen Avenue and Rice Street, the restaurant and bar will replace the since-vacated Grace Auto Repair. Ohio-based Forward Hospitality Group, the owner of Shake-It, signed a 99-year lease to replace Grace Auto Repair. See you this Spring! Credit: Instagram / Provided “After 1,321 days we’re finally underway. Owners anticipate a springtime opening, according to the post. Damen Ave., the restaurant and bar will replace the since-vacated Grace Auto Repair. UKRAINIAN VILLAGE - Shake-It, a burger joint that has riled controversy in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood since 2017, finally broke ground Tuesday, according to an Instagram post from owners.
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