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Ninis Deli
Ninis Deli

Nini’s Deli Doubles Down On Bigoted Social Media Posts And Preaching After Reopening

The West Town restaurant shut down last year after protesters rallied against owner Juan Riesco’s homophobia and racism. It reopened — and Riesco is flouting COVID protocols while offending neighbors and nearby business owners.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Nini’s Deli To Reopen In West Town — A Year After Closing Due To Protests Over Owner’s Homophobic And Racist Preaching

Protesters rallied against Nini's Deli owner Juan Riesco last year. This week he wrote, "We have decided to double down on our Christian worldview and reopen our family business for the glory of God alone!!"

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

‘Nono’s Deli’ Parody Food Truck Raises Nearly $11,000 For My Block, My Hood, My City, Center On Halsted

The food truck fundraiser was a direct response to Nini's Deli owner Juan Riesco's homophonic and anti-Black Lives Matter rhetoric.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

‘Nono’s Deli’ Food Truck To Serve Empanadas And More Near Shuttered Nini’s Deli — With Proceeds Benefiting Black, LGBTQ Charities

Nini's Deli closed after its owner stood outside the restaurant for hours repeating homophobic and anti-Black Lives Matter comments.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town