Fat Rice Thai Eatery
Restaurant · Mount Eliza ·
Authentic Thai dishes, sensational food, friendly staff
Authentic Thai dishes, sensational food, friendly staff
"I noted Fat Rice in Logan Square, where Abe Conlon’s acclaimed Chinese‑Portuguese Macanese fusion earned national recognition including a James Beard award, shuttered operations after running its dining room closed since March and operating briefly as Super Fat Rice Mart selling expensive meal kits, while recent public allegations from former employees about mistreatment further complicated its situation." - Eater Staff
"A notable restaurant that faced public criticism over cultural missteps attributed to its former chef, and whose Logan Square location closed earlier this year; the controversy is frequently cited in discussions about cultural borrowing, accountability, and the real-world consequences for restaurants perceived to have mishandled or profited from cuisines of marginalized communities." - Ashok Selvam
"Used as an example of how a single social-media act—like posting black squares—pulled down the curtain on the industry, revealing entrenched whiteness and sparking conversations about racism, microaggressions, fear, and trauma within restaurants." - ByElyse Inamine
"I reported that worker outcry led to the closure of Fat Rice, an acclaimed Logan Square restaurant." - Naomi Waxman
"A James Beard-winning chef and co-owner quickly launched pay-what-you-can take-home meal kits for industry workers and anyone affected by widespread closures; the kits sold out but an online waitlist is available and project updates are posted on social media. The team is seeking financial sponsorships and donations because recipient payments (for example, $5) don’t cover the cost of the $7 boxes being used. They are also planning a living virtual cookbook with new recipes so home cooks can recreate the restaurant’s style and flavors while in isolation." - Ashok Selvam
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