<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=24u8pb_0vmFXwJs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=24u8pb_0vmFXwJs00" width="2000" height="1500" ><figcaption>Taste of Chicago deep dish pizza</figcaption></figure>A Dallas restaurant with Chicago-style food is calling it quits: Taste of Chicago, which has been serving deep dish pizza in Addison for 10 years, will close at the end of October.According to a release, the beloved restaurant is closing following the sale of the building. They're not ruling out a potential relocation in the future, but for now, they will be closing on October 27.In a statement, the restaurant's general manager Suzana Aljic says they are saddened about the closure and being ousted from the space."The decision comes as a result of the building being sold to an apartment developer, forcing us to vacate the location we have proudly called home for the past decade," Aljic says. "While the closure of this chapter is bittersweet, we want to extend one final opportunity for our loyal customers and supporters to enjoy our food and atmosphere."This family-owned restaurant serving deep-dish pizza and other Chicago specialties first opened in Addison at 14833 Midway Rd. in 2013. They've stood as one of the best places to find deep-dish pizza, as well as tavern-style thin crust, plus toasted ravioli, Italian beef sandwich, meatball sub, and chicken parm sub.They made the pizza to order, and earned positive reviews from natives of Chicago as well as Chicago-style food fans, such as, "Chicago deep dish was very good. It's hard to find here in Texas but this was real close to what you get in the windy city."For much of 2022, they closed for a renovation, but reopened in December 2022. They also opened a location in McKinney in late 2022, but had trouble maintaining consistency and closed the McKinney outlet in mid-2023.From October 1-27, they're planning on a celebration at the Addison location of "10 years of unforgettable meals, memories, and shared moments."Their goal is definitely to find a new space down the road."As much as we would love to continue serving the community without interruption, the sudden nature of this transition has left us uncertain about when or where we will reopen," Aljic says."We are actively searching for a new location, but with such limited time, we cannot provide any specifics at this moment. However, we remain hopeful that Taste of Chicago will find a new home soon, and we will keep our community updated as new developments arise," Aljic says.During their remaining time, they'll be offering a limited menu, highlighting their most popular dishes."This will be a time for us to reflect on the wonderful experiences we've shared with our customers, and we look forward to welcoming everyone for one last meal at our current location," she says.Curry News<h2>Fast-casual Indian concept Tikka Shack to make its Dallas debut</h2>Sep 27, 2024 | 10:23 amA cosmopolitan fast-casual Indian concept is making its Dallas debut: Called Tikka Shack, it's a small chain from a skilled hospitality team and it's coming to 5927 Greenville Ave. in a former Pie Five where it will open this fall.Tikka Shack is a spinoff of Masala Wok, an Indian-Asian concept founded in Dallas in 2003 by business partners Pramod Prodduturi and Bhoopal Reedy. They opened the first Masala Wok in Richardson, featuring a combination of Indian and Asian dishes inspired by Hyderabad, India where Prodduturi grew up. Masala Wok went on to become an enduring success and currently has seven locations, including Plano and Irving.In 2016, they debuted the first Tikka Shack, focused solely on Indian dishes such as curries, biryani, and tikka masala."Since we opened Masala Wok, the popularity of Indian food has grown quite a bit," Prodduturi says. "We saw it in our sales at Masala Wok with more than two thirds of the orders going for the Indian side of the menu. So we decided to create a modern casual Indian with Indian dishes only."They opened the first location in Lubbock — "and people took to it right away," he says. There are now 10, including Austin, Houston, Phoenix, Charlotte, North Carolina, and two in Pennsylvania."We love the location on Greenville Avenue because it's close to the SMU campus but we also love the neighborhood," he says. "That part of Greenville Avenue has mixed crowds, young crowds, with a variety of buildings and a lot of character. It also has parking."Tikka Shack serves the best of Indian cuisine — with dishes that appeal to both newcomers and curry enthusiasts — in a welcoming, casual, and fun setting. They also have an open kitchen."We did a survey asking our regulars, 'If Tikka Shack were closed, where would you go?' and were surprised by the answers," Prodduturi says. "It wasn't other Indian restaurants, it was Chipotle, Panera Bread. Those are the customers we attract, we are appealing to a wider audience looking for fresh naan bread and kebabs — fresh grilled meat on a skewer — with everything made from scratch."The menu is like a greatest hits including tikka masala, the rich savory sauce with tomato, cream, and ruddy spices like paprika and turmeric; you can get tikka masala versions of chicken, shrimp, lamb, or paneer. Butter masala with onions and garlic is another best-seller.They do three varieties of naan, the puffy, irresistibly-stretchy Indian bread, including plain, garlic, and Shack naan with garlic, cilantro, and cheese.They also offer fun, inventive street-food style dishes including tacos in naan bread; loaded fries; wings; and pizza — using naan as the crust, topped with mozzarella, red onion, tomato, and tikka sauce standing in for the traditional tomato sauce.Prices are low: Starters range from $5 to $9 and entree-type dishes are $11 or $12."We do adhere to authentic traditions," he says. "For example, Indian food cannot be served Chipotle-style — it needs to be prepared to order. We respect how it's supposed to be made and consumed."Featured Event<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2eJF2E_0vmFXwJs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2eJF2E_0vmFXwJs00" width="2000" height="1500" ></figure></div></body>

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Chicago deep-dish pizza kings in Addison to close after 10 years

A Dallas restaurant with Chicago-style food is calling it quits: Taste of Chicago, which has been serving deep dish pizza in Addison for 10 years, will close at the end of October. According to a release, the beloved restaurant is closing following the sale of the building. They're not ruling...