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Ambitious Vegan Mini-Chain Unveils its First Chicago Outpost on the Way to World Domination | Eater Chicago

"Inside the Lincoln Common development at 2315 N. Lincoln Avenue, I encountered a counter‑service, casual outpost of the suburban restaurateur’s mini‑chain that leans into topping‑heavy burgers, dairy‑free milkshakes, Buffalo cauliflower wings, and items like the Zero Clucks battered “chik’n” sandwich, the Portohouse Bowl (portobello mushrooms, roasted corn and peppers, black beans), and sweet potato fries. The team has honed an industrial aesthetic that softens whitewashed brick with light wood tables, leafy plants, and loopy bright green neon signs urging patrons to “eat plants, feel beautiful.” While there are a handful of two‑ and four‑top tables for dining in, the restaurant is primarily focused on takeout and delivery to attract on‑the‑go DePaul students; hours are 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily." - Naomi Waxman