Blackbird Chicago closing completely on account of COVID-19: One Off Hospitality

CHICAGO (WLS) — Blackbird, considered one of Chicago’s most beloved eating places, is closing completely after greater than 20 years because of the coronavirus.

The West Loop restaurant has been closed since March in compliance with the keep at dwelling orders. One Off Hospitality and the restaurant’s management introduced the everlasting closure Monday.

“After 22 years of serving Chicago, we have made the very difficult decision to close our doors,” a observe on the restaurant’s web site mentioned. “While our hearts are broken to see Blackbird’s journey come to an end, we are humbled to have contributed in a small way to Chicago’s incredible restaurant community for over two decades, serving as a place of warmth and hospitality while all along the way, building lifelong friendships with our team, guests and partners.”

The homeowners thanked their workers for his or her “dedication, creativity and passion.”

“While it’s difficult to close this chapter, this isn’t a true goodbye,” they mentioned in closing. “We are grateful to continue to serve our loyal guests across our collective of restaurants.”