![]() The letter cites “contractual matters beyond our control” and states Tavern had a verbal agreement with their landlords to stay open until December 31. When reached, the Stefani family didn’t comment beyond a letter from Phil Stefani posted Thursday, October 21 on Tavern’s website. The letter posted on Thursday, October 21. One restaurant source says he’s surprised that Barbara and Banks didn’t resort to a lawsuit to rid themselves of Stefani, producing courtroom drama in the same vein as recent cases involving fellow Gold Coast steakhouse Maple & Ash, and downtown’s Chicago Cut. Renderings of the new space were drawn up before Stefani announced Tavern’s pending closure back in late August. It represented one of the cornerstones of the infamous nightlife area known as the Viagra Triangle.īarbara and Banks are working on a new restaurant to replace Tavern. While lively in its heyday, it provided an upscale option to escape the hijinks of Rush and Division bars like The Original Mother’s and the Leg Room. The restaurant is a product of the ‘90s when the Chicago Bulls were kings of the NBA, a place where out-of-town celebs and politicians dined. Stefani told Eater Chicago earlier this year that Barbara and Banks were working behind the scenes to push his company out of the popular downtown steakhouse that overlooks Rush and Division streets, across from Mariano Park. ![]() While the Stefani family and the building’s landlords, Fred Barbara and James Banks, are wishing each other well publically, the earlier closing date is just another sign of a contentious relationship between the parties. Tavern on Rush fans won’t get to say farewell to the Gold Coast celebrity magnet on New Year’s Eve, as Phil Stefani and company will speed up the closing, ending their 24 year-run on Wednesday, October 26, two months earlier than announced.
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