Wicker Park staple The Violet Hour closed until further notice
CHICAGO — Wicker Park's critically acclaimed bar, The Violet Hour, will remain closed until further notice, the establishment announced over the weekend.
The bar, located at 1520 N. Damen Avenue, has already been closed for nearly three weeks due to ongoing plumbing issues and internal repairs needed at the property.
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In a statement shared on social media, the owners say they are still in discussions with the building's landlord about how to proceed with the repairs. As a result, the reopening date remains uncertain.
'While we don't have a set timeline yet, it is very much our intention to reach a resolution and make the necessary repairs to the building,' the post read.
The closure comes just ahead of the James Beard Awards, set to take place in Chicago on June 16. The Violet Hour had been scheduled to host a pop-up for Scotch Lodge, a nominated bar from Portland, Oregon.
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Bar officials say that event has now been moved to Friends of Friends, a newly opened neighborhood bar at 2001 W. Grand Avenue. All existing reservations will be honored at the new venue.
'Thank you for your continued support. We can't wait to welcome you back, if and when the time is right,' The Violet Hour said.
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