"Just over a year after its debut in Burnside on Chicago’s South Side, Nipsey’s Restaurant & Lounge, a casual dining and drinking spot inspired by Fox’s ’90s sitcom Martin, is at the center of a swirl of controversy after complaints from neighbors sparked a series of citations from city officials. The city’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issued Nipsey’s four citations and an order to stop offering live entertainment without the appropriate business license. Infractions include failure to display a sign asking patrons to leave quietly, exceeding occupancy limits, and failure to adhere to a “written plan of action.” Neighbors reported late-night disturbances and petitioned for help, leading to calls for closure from area residents and elected officials." - Naomi Waxman
