Calling All Care Bears: Kurimu Unveils a Sugary-Sweet Pop-Up Collab in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"For a limited run through July, this Japanese-style ice cream shop turned its Wicker Park outpost into a cheery Care Bears pop-up, offering colorful soft-serve in themed flavors—Care Bear Stare (purple yam, jackfruit, and coconut), Love-A-Lot Strawberry, and Funshine Pineapple Swirl—alongside plush collab merchandise, branded tees and tote bags, nostalgic wall decals, and Instagram-ready decor. Owner Ming Ng spent nearly a year securing licensing and fine-tuning details to coincide with the Care Bears' 40th anniversary, creating a nostalgia-forward, family-friendly experience designed to lift spirits after a gloomy spring. The high-profile collaboration also signals plans for expansion (including a suburban location) and future themed events such as a Snoopy pop-up for the holidays." - Naomi Waxman