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Lincoln Park Staple Rose Angelis Closing After 25 Years
The beloved Italian restaurant will close on Oct. 1.
LINCOLN PARK, IL — The owners of Rose Angelis — a popular Lincoln Park establishment for the past 25 years — announced they're closing their doors on Oct. 1.
Known for its delicious Italian food, beautiful decor, and friendly staff, Rose Angelis has remained a Lincoln Park staple since it's 1991 opening.
"It has been our great pleasure serving Chicago all these years. Thank you for your patronage and friendship along the way. Please come see us to say goodbye," chef and co-owner, Lawrence Rosenblum, wrote on the restaurant's website.
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Many residents have taken to Twitter to mourn the closing of the establishment:
Rose Angelis is closing, today just sucks
— Maddoge (@skinnah) September 13, 2016
So sad to hear @Rose_Angelis is closing after 25 years, a Chicago classic....
— Lesley Ann Tone (@Lesleyannt18) September 9, 2016
For my Chicago friends, my all-time favorite restaurant in Lincoln Park @Rose_Angelis is closing on 10/1. You should all experience it once.
— Ben Heisler (@bennyheis) September 9, 2016
Well this feels like the end of an era... Truly one of Lincoln Park's best spots! #Roseangelis, you will be... https://t.co/ZadCMgd8Ri
— Amanda McMillan (@HomePartner) September 14, 2016
Due to an overwhelming demand for reservations, Rose Angelis announced that the restaurant will be first come, first serve on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
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