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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Catch 35 to shutter downtown Naperville restaurant after 21 years
After 21 years, Catch 35 is closing in downtown Naperville at the end of next month, the seafood restaurant said in social media and website posts. The announcement comes just over seven months after it shut down its downtown Chicago location. Owners could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday. Catch 35's last day at its 35 S. Washington St. location will be June 28. The post did not cite a reason for the closure. 'We so appreciate all the years you have allowed us to serve you, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for making our dream a reality and a journey that we shall never forget,' Catch 35 wrote on its website and on Facebook. The first Catch 35 opened on Wacker Drive in Chicago in 1990. The Naperville location followed 14 years later. Last October, Catch 35 closed its Chicago location. Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, confirmed Catch 35's impending departure and said she's not yet aware of any plans for the restaurant's soon-to-be former space. 'As Catch 35 fades into the Naperville culinary landscape of memories, we will always remember the friends we developed, the relationships we built, and especially you, our patrons, without whom our successes would not have been possible,' Catch 35's Facebook post read. 'It is always hard to say good-bye, but, as we do, we want to thank you for your steadfast loyalty and the opportunities you afforded us over the past 21 years.' On behalf of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, Wood said in an email, 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to Catch 35 for 20+ incredible years in downtown Naperville — a remarkable run in the ever-evolving restaurant industry.' Wood said that while 'we will miss (Catch 35), we're excited for what's to come as downtown continues to grow and (welcome) many new businesses — both shops & restaurants.' Catch 35's closure is the latest change in the comings and goings of downtown Naperville. Last month, Naperville officially welcomed Barnes and Noble back to town after the retailer left its longtime downtown brick-and-mortar location early last year. Also last month, Molly's Cupcakes closed at 30 W. Jefferson Ave. The store shuttered after debuting to big crowds in January 2019. This summer, Pronto Italian Sandwiches is due to open a new location at 221 S. Washington St., which formerly housed BD's Mongolian Grill. Earlier this winter, Home Sweet Gelato announced on social media that it would be closing at 50 S. Main St. And late last year, Bev's closed at 245 S. Washington St. Still, several other businesses are on their way, including: The White Sheep at 22. E. Chicago Ave.; ALO Yoga, an activewear brand at 21 W. Jefferson Ave.; Le macaron, a French pastry shop at 23 W. Jefferson Ave.; and Birkenstock, a footwear brand at 20 W. Jefferson Ave. tkenny@
Chicago Tribune
28-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Catch 35 to shutter downtown Naperville restaurant after 21 years
After 21 years, Catch 35 is closing in downtown Naperville at the end of next month, the seafood restaurant said in social media and website posts. The announcement comes just over seven months after it shut down its downtown Chicago location. Owners could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday. Catch 35's last day at its 35 S. Washington St. location will be June 28. The post did not cite a reason for the closure. 'We so appreciate all the years you have allowed us to serve you, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for making our dream a reality and a journey that we shall never forget,' Catch 35 wrote on its website and on Facebook. The first Catch 35 opened on Wacker Drive in Chicago in 1990. The Naperville location followed 14 years later. Last October, Catch 35 closed its Chicago location. Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, confirmed Catch 35's impending departure and said she's not yet aware of any plans for the restaurant's soon-to-be former space. 'As Catch 35 fades into the Naperville culinary landscape of memories, we will always remember the friends we developed, the relationships we built, and especially you, our patrons, without whom our successes would not have been possible,' Catch 35's Facebook post read. 'It is always hard to say good-bye, but, as we do, we want to thank you for your steadfast loyalty and the opportunities you afforded us over the past 21 years.' On behalf of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, Wood said in an email, 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to Catch 35 for 20+ incredible years in downtown Naperville — a remarkable run in the ever-evolving restaurant industry.' Wood said that while 'we will miss (Catch 35), we're excited for what's to come as downtown continues to grow and (welcome) many new businesses — both shops & restaurants.' Catch 35's closure is the latest change in the comings and goings of downtown Naperville. Last month, Naperville officially welcomed Barnes and Noble back to town after the retailer left its longtime downtown brick-and-mortar location early last year. Also last month, Molly's Cupcakes closed at 30 W. Jefferson Ave. The store shuttered after debuting to big crowds in January 2019. This summer, Pronto Italian Sandwiches is due to open a new location at 221 S. Washington St., which formerly housed BD's Mongolian Grill. Earlier this winter, Home Sweet Gelato announced on social media that it would be closing at 50 S. Main St. And late last year, Bev's closed at 245 S. Washington St. Still, several other businesses are on their way, including: The White Sheep at 22. E. Chicago Ave.; ALO Yoga, an activewear brand at 21 W. Jefferson Ave.; Le macaron, a French pastry shop at 23 W. Jefferson Ave.; and Birkenstock, a footwear brand at 20 W. Jefferson Ave.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Oprah's book club has a new pick: Why she loves 'The Emperor of Gladness' by Ocean Vuong
Oprah's book club has a new pick: Why she loves 'The Emperor of Gladness' by Ocean Vuong Oprah Winfrey is christening a new title into her coveted monthly book club, and this time it's the highly anticipated new release from poet and novelist Ocean Vuong. 'The Emperor of Gladness' (out now from Penguin Random House) is the Oprah book club pick for May. It's Vuong's second novel, having previously published 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' as well as poetry collections 'Time is a Mother' and 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds.' 'Ocean draws from his own personal experiences of being born in Vietnam, raised in a working-class family in Connecticut, and working as a fast-food server as inspiration for this story, which features an unlikely cast of truly unforgettable characters,' Winfrey said in a statement. 'This award-winning author and acclaimed poet has written in stunning prose, a heartfelt and powerful examination of those living on the fringes of society and the unique challenges they face to survive and thrive.' Oprah's Book Club May pick: What is 'The Emperor of Gladness' about? 'The Emperor of Gladness' joins a roster of 114 other titles that Winfrey has hand-selected since 1996. The story starts as 19-year-old Hai in East Gladness, Connecticut stands on a bridge, ready to jump. An elderly widow succumbing to dementia stops him, and Hai quickly becomes her caretaker. 'The Emperor of Gladness' is a tribute to unlikely bonds and the love, labor and loneliness found in the fabric of American life. In addition to authoring several works, Vuong is a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and won an American Book Award in 2020 for 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.' 'It was the honor of my life to receive 'the call' from Oprah,' Vuong said in a statement. 'Beyond the immense pride this moment instills in me, Oprah's Book Club has made reading accessible and approachable to the working-class communities of my childhood. In places where higher education was all but a miraculous dream, the act of reading can be intimidating, exclusionary, not to mention unaffordable for people who spend their days working two to three jobs and twelve-hour shifts. And yet, sitting in my mother's nail salon, I watched women see Oprah featuring an author on her show, which played each day in the salon, and literally rise from their seats with poise and confidence, saying they're gonna walk to the Barnes and Noble across the street and buy a book, suddenly armed with access to the discourse, and thereby in possession of the cultural center. 'To think of my book being invited to join such a profound lineage is truly awe-inspiring. I only wish my mother were alive to see it. Among all the literary achievements in an author's life, this would be the one she truly recognizes.' Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Ocean Vuong's new novel, ‘The Emperor of Gladness,' is Winfrey's latest book club pick
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick is a new novel from Ocean Vuong, one of the country's most admired young writers. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she has chosen Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness,' in which the Vietnamese American author tells of the bond between a suicidal teen and an elderly widow with dementia. Winfrey's video podcast interview with Vuong can be seen on her YouTube channel, among other outlets. 'Ocean draws from his own personal experiences of being born in Vietnam, raised in a working-class family in Connecticut, and working as a fast-food server as inspiration for this story, which features an unlikely cast of truly unforgettable characters,' Winfrey said in a statement. 'This award-winning author and acclaimed poet has written in stunning prose, a heartfelt and powerful examination of those living on the fringes of society, and the unique challenges they face to survive and thrive.' Vuong, 36, has received numerous honors, including the T.S. Eliot Prize and Pushcart Prize for his poetry, a MacArthur Fellowship and a Whiting grant awarded to promising writers. His other books include the novel 'On Earth We Were Briefly Gorgeous' and the poetry collections 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds' and 'Time Is a Mother.' In a statement Tuesday, he said that receiving 'the call' from Winfrey was one of the highlights of his life, with a poignant echo of his childhood. 'Sitting in my mother's nail salon, I watched women see Oprah featuring an author on her show, which played each day in the salon, and literally rise from their seats with poise and confidence, saying they're gonna walk to the Barnes and Noble across the street and buy a book, suddenly armed with access to the discourse, and thereby in possession of the cultural center,' he said. 'To think of my book being invited to join such a profound lineage is truly awe-inspiring. I only wish my mother were alive to see it. Among all the literary achievements in an author's life, this would be the one she truly recognizes.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ocean Vuong's new novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness,' is Winfrey's latest book club pick
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick is a new novel from Ocean Vuong, one of the country's most admired young writers. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she has chosen Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness,' in which the Vietnamese American author tells of the bond between a suicidal teen and an elderly widow with dementia. Winfrey's video podcast interview with Vuong can be seen on her YouTube channel, among other outlets. 'Ocean draws from his own personal experiences of being born in Vietnam, raised in a working-class family in Connecticut, and working as a fast-food server as inspiration for this story, which features an unlikely cast of truly unforgettable characters,' Winfrey said in a statement. 'This award-winning author and acclaimed poet has written in stunning prose, a heartfelt and powerful examination of those living on the fringes of society, and the unique challenges they face to survive and thrive.' Vuong, 36, has received numerous honors, including the T.S. Eliot Prize and Pushcart Prize for his poetry, a MacArthur Fellowship and a Whiting grant awarded to promising writers. His other books include the novel 'On Earth We Were Briefly Gorgeous' and the poetry collections 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds' and 'Time Is a Mother.' In a statement Tuesday, he said that receiving 'the call' from Winfrey was one of the highlights of his life, with a poignant echo of his childhood. 'Sitting in my mother's nail salon, I watched women see Oprah featuring an author on her show, which played each day in the salon, and literally rise from their seats with poise and confidence, saying they're gonna walk to the Barnes and Noble across the street and buy a book, suddenly armed with access to the discourse, and thereby in possession of the cultural center,' he said. 'To think of my book being invited to join such a profound lineage is truly awe-inspiring. I only wish my mother were alive to see it. Among all the literary achievements in an author's life, this would be the one she truly recognizes.'
