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The Reasons Behind our Chicago Location Hours

Last week we received a Google review for our Chicago location hours that intrigued us. The reviewer stated: “Honestly y’all’s hours absolutely suck… closed on a Tuesday and not open for lunch most days is crazy. I would eat here everyday if their hours didn’t suck. So I’m forced to go elsewhere.” _ Eric The […]

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Why We Love Root & Revelry Craft Sodas

Across our locations in Chicago, Glenview, and Oak Park, we’ve created spaces where everyone is welcome and every dish is made with intention, creativity, and care. And when it comes to what you’re sipping alongside your meal, we’re delighted to offer Root & Revelry craft sodas. With more than 10 flavors to choose from, these

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Scaling the Impossible: Alex Honnold, Taipei 101, and the Power of Plants

This past Sunday, January 25th, the world held its breath as Alex Honnold became the first person to free-solo climb Taipei 101. Scaling 1,667 feet of glass and steel with no ropes and no safety gear, Alex didn’t just break a record but redefined human potential. For me, watching the footage was deeply personal. While

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10 Years of Alice & Friends: A Bittersweet Journey

These 10 years of Alice & Friends are bittersweet to me, to us, and to my family. I started this business 10 years ago against the objections of many. My family and even my accountant felt the need to warn me about how restaurants are the first to go during economic downturns. Speaking from experience,

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Why are Popular Plant Based Restaurants Closing?

A high-profile group of plant based restaurants made headlines for filing for bankruptcy last month. Planta, who launched in 2016 (the same year we took over Alice & Friends in Chicago) grew fast. In less than a decade, they opened 18 locations across major cities like New York, Toronto, and Miami. Many of us in

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