"When a pair of food entrepreneurs brought a treasured Texas delicacy to Chicago in the early stages of the pandemic, they weren’t sure how the city would react. But much to the delight of Houston native Eric Liu and Michigander Tom Bovio, hungry locals have embraced the kolache (“koh-la-chee”), a quintessential Texas breakfast pastry with Czech origins, and their brand, Howdy Kolache. Originally launched in early 2021 as a wholesale business selling out of coffee shops and bars like Botanical Cafe and Goldstar Bar, Howdy Kolache has accumulated a fanbase strong enough to spawn a permanent storefront that opened in October at 817 W. Fulton Market." - Naomi Waxman
