Yesterday, the Chicago food culture-changing, foundational Logan Square restaurant Lula Cafe won a James Beard Award, Chicago’s only Beard win despite a slew of other nominations. This will come as no surprise to the thousands of people (including owners Jason Hammel and his wife Amalea Tshilds) who met, got married, had kids and generally built their life around Lula Cafe.
in the early 2000's i had a zine. i distributed all around the north side and lula cafe was a place i hit-up. i can't remember if they said yes or no but i remember they were super-sweet and very hospitable even to sum1 unironically buying an elvis sandwich
No. I went once when I was profiling a chef for a story, but I stay away in general, because if I want to keep an anonymous profile for reviews that would get compromised in 5 seconds where every chef and restaurant owner is in this room.
in the early 2000's i had a zine. i distributed all around the north side and lula cafe was a place i hit-up. i can't remember if they said yes or no but i remember they were super-sweet and very hospitable even to sum1 unironically buying an elvis sandwich
Legend! Beyond well deserved for Lula and team!
Well said. Lula is very special to me and my family. There's nothing like sitting at that table in the window. The place is poetry.
Were you at the awards?
No. I went once when I was profiling a chef for a story, but I stay away in general, because if I want to keep an anonymous profile for reviews that would get compromised in 5 seconds where every chef and restaurant owner is in this room.