“It’s just hard to do business in Andersonville,” said Brandon Wright, co-owner of the restaurant chain. And if they move, they’ll open another Chicago location. Television. But the owner said the restaurant, 5400 N. Clark St., isn’t going anywhere for at least a year. When Hamburger Mary's co-owners and identical twin brothers Ashley and Brandon Wright went undercover to perform separate jobs in their LGBT-friendly restaurants, they accomplished a lot more than they ever thought they would. Hamburger Mary's owners, brothers Ashley and Brandon Wright, wouldn't specify why the city shut the restaurant down. There are many reasons for opening a Hamburger Mary’s franchise, but perhaps the best one is that you can finally be your own boss! No favorite quotes to show; Favorites. But I guess the health department wasn't satisfied, so they are giving us time to clear it up. Hamburger Mary's owners, brothers Ashley and Brandon Wright, wouldn't specify why the city shut the restaurant down. It was an “open-air bar and grille for open-minded people” (a motto we still use today), where everyone was welcome. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom in accordance with the Civil Constitution. And if they move, they’ll open another Chicago location. A green department of public health sign, dated March 17, was posted on a restaurant window reading that the license was suspended. Wright said his employees have been looped in every step of the way. Nov 2010 – Present 9 years 1 month. “We can only charge so much for a hamburger,” he said. “The business space is up for sale and our hope is that we are able to move somewhere with a bigger dining area and less rent,” he said. He said the listing went on the market nearly three weeks ago. But loyal customers shouldn’t worry about the restaurant chain leaving the city, he said. Indicates that a Newsmaker/Newsmakers was/were physically present to report the article from some/all of the location(s) it concerns. Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille is a gay-themed and LGBT-friendly burger restaurant chain that started in San Francisco, California, in 1972. "We had a few health code issues, which we thought were rather routine. Location, Alinea Group to Open Two Restaurants Inside a $1 Billion Chicago Skyscraper, Chicago Restaurants Rally to Feed the Needy Before Thanksgiving, Three Chicago Sommeliers Disrupt the Wine World With Inclusivity and Heart, Where to Find Christmas and Hanukkah Pop-Ups in Chicago, The Last-Minute Thanksgiving Guide in Chicago. “If you like Hamburger Mary’s and you have enjoyed your time there, then come back because we are still there and we could use your support,” he said. Athletes. Music. Published on Aug 9, 2019 11:41AM CDT Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Primary category in which blog post is published Favorite Quotes. The original Hamburger Mary’s was a funky, friendly dive put together on a shoe-string budget. It was a funky friendly dive put together on a shoe-string budget. “And that goes for all the small businesses in Andersonville.”. The mismatched flatware & dishes, kooky artwork and antiques added to the kitsch and charm of the place. DJ Smukrs. It is important to him that they aren’t blindsided by anything, he said. “It’s a great corner and it’s an architecturally significant building, so I’m assuming whoever goes in there will have the ability to operate there successfully,” he said. "Of course it didn't help they showed up the day after a record-busy weekend, so things weren't as clean as they should have been.". Co-owner Ashley Wright prepares for a drag show at Hamburger Mary's. A daily dose of neighborhood news delivered to your inbox every morning. There is still over a year left on the current lease, Wright said. Posted on May 16, 2016 | 03:20pm. Movies. Twelve youths and young adults are being paid an $800 stipend for the 10-week program, where they create holiday decorations and learn workplace skills and etiquette. Jan. 2019: Hamburger Mary's owner claims health department targeted his restaurant for being gay Everything you need to know about hepatitis A in the Tampa Bay area Every dime we make funds reporting from Chicago’s neighborhoods. newsletter, Hamburger Mary's Shut Down For Health Code Violations [DNAinfo], Chongqing-Style Hot Pot Chain Adapts to Takeout at First U.S. Here’s What They’re Telling Parents So Far, Hundreds Of Holiday Decorations For Sale From ‘Wreaths Of LUV’ Program Teaching Workplace Skills. "It's just hard to do business in Andersonville," he said. Hamburger Mary’s is not your typical franchise system. Do stories like this matter to you? Andersonville restaurant/bar closed on St. Patrick's Day after inspection. The owners of Hamburger Mary's hope to open on Wednesday after health code violations shut down the Andersonville restaurant today. Co-owner Brandon Wright said it is an "exploratory listing. In 1972 the original Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille was introduced in San Francisco as an “open air bar & grille for open minded people”. Hamburger Mary's Owners Hope Health Code Shutter Lasts Only A Day, Sign up for the This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents.