Lao Sze Chuan to Launch South Loop and Suburban Restaurants | Eater Chicago

"I've watched Tony Hu grow Lao Sze Chuan into a citywide Sichuan brand: the South Loop spot at 616 S. Wabash Avenue (opening date not yet available) will be his fourth location in Chicago proper, joining the original in Chinatown and sites in Uptown and off the Mag Mile, with suburban outposts planned in Highland Park and Schaumburg. Hu—who closed many restaurants during a rocky period tied to legal problems but still operates locations across the suburbs and other states—helped educate Chicago about regional differences in Chinese cuisine, and his restaurants lure spicy-food fans with dishes loaded with chilies and peppercorns; hits include mapo tofu and dry chili chicken. The chain is described in the text as Chicago’s premiere restaurant for gourmet, authentic Chinese cuisine and is rated the best Chinese Restaurant in the USA." - Naomi Waxman