Fifty/50
OKAY Cannabis, West Town’s First Weed Dispensary, Opens Sunday On Chicago Avenue
The pot shop is co-owned by former Ald. Ameya Pawar, Fifty/50 restaurant group founders and others. Like other social equity dispensaries, its opening was delayed by lawsuits.
Overnight Weekend Parking Banned On Part Of Division Street In Wicker Park To Curb Partying And Crime
The trial ban starts Dec. 29 and will be in effect for at least one month, Ald. Daniel La Spata said. Some business owners support the move, but others say it will make parking even harder for their customers.
Need A COVID-19 Vaccine? West Town Bakery, Roots Handmade Pizza Giving 1,000 Free Shots This Month
The restaurant is teaming up with Humboldt Park Health, Casa Central and Chicago Vaccine Angels to provide the vaccines May 18.
Roots Handmade Pizza Opens In Printers Row
The location is Roots' fourth restaurant in the city.
A West Town Group Is Raffling Off Virtual Happy Hours With Rahm Emanuel And Tom Ricketts
Raffle proceeds will pay for Fifty/50's meal donations to hospitals and senior centers and laid off bar and restaurant workers.
West Town Neighborhood Group Gives $3,000 To Coronavirus Relief, Including Fund For Artists
The funds came from East Village Association membership dues collected in recent years.
Big Star Ends Meal Giveaway Citing Staff Safety, But West Town Bakery Will Take Over Giving Free Food To Laid-Off Workers
One Off Hospitality, the group that owns Big Star, is ceasing carryout services.
Do You Want A Pot Shop In West Town? Join Neighborhood Group Monday For Vote
One group has already proposed a plan for a weed-infused wellness spa, restaurant and dispensary in the neighborhood.
At Least 18 Chicago Bars, Restaurants Cut Ties With Founders Brewing After Allegations Of Racism Emerge
Proceeds from a Founders tap takeover Friday night at Roots Handmade Pizza will be donated to Polished Pebbles, a Chicago charity.
Weed-Infused Spa And Restaurant From Former Alderman And Fifty/50 Crew Coming To West Town
The restaurant group behind Roots Pizza, Fifty/50 and West Town Bakery will team up with former Ald. Ameya Pawar on the business.
