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"Surprising fans by opening eight days ahead of schedule, the new Wrigleyville location inside The Park at Wrigley (adjacent to Wrigley Field) is a 2,100-square-foot, baseball-themed scoop shop that channels Cubs-game energy with outfield-bleacher-inspired customer seating and playful ballpark décor. Founder Jeni Britton Bauer — a Beard Award–winning cookbook author who has a tradition of appearing at Chicago store openings — will make a store appearance on April 5 to celebrate the launch. The shop is debuting a stadium-inspired flavor called “Popcorn! Peanuts!” as an ode to vendors who roam the seats, and continues to offer the gourmet, cult-status flavors the brand is known for. Open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the location leans into family and baseball ties (the founder’s grandfather was a lifelong Cubs fan) to create a fan-focused destination." - Ashok Selvam