Is The Grocery Bistro Dunzo?

Marcus Riley, NBC Chicago Street Team

Ever since white-hot restaurant The Grocery Bistro opened last March a couple of blocks from Harpo Studios, there’s been more drama than an episode of Falcon Crest. Sure, it’s created a buzz amongst the city’s foodies and reservations have been at a premium, but drama nonetheless.

Just last month, Chef Andre Christopher quit in a huff after claiming owner Marcel Somfelian owed him and a couple members of his family thousands of dollars. His parents have been parked outside the restaurant in a very visible protest for the past few weeks.

Earlier this week we’ve been following reports — first published by the 312 Dining Diva — that The Grocery Bistro’s landlord handed him an eviction notice due to unpaid bills, and could be shut down as soon as this weekend.

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