The Fat Shallot Evanston

Why Chicago Is So Tough For Food Trucks | Eater Chicago

"Owned and operated by Sam Barron and his wife Sarah Weitz, this business evolved from food trucks into a multi-format operation after struggling with Chicago’s restrictive truck rules; it now includes two trucks, two food hall outposts, a full-service restaurant in Lincoln Park, another location in suburban Evanston, and an imminent beach location in Wilmette. The owners say city regulations and licensing hassles forced them to lean on food halls and brick-and-mortar venues to grow, and they continue to recount long, inefficient permitting processes and shifting inspection requirements." - Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu