Feb 14, 2017 | Press Clips
Like many other restaurants in Chicago and around the country, Hopewell has doubled as a space for activism in recent months. Hopewell’s owners made public their commitment to advocacy when, in December, they chose to participate in the nationwide sanctuary...
Feb 13, 2017 | Press Clips
Immigrant workers are the backbone of Chicago’s dining scene, which is one reason restaurants are joining the “sanctuary” movement. Jerry’s, 4739 N. Lincoln Ave., and Local Pizzeria, 3352 W. Foster Ave., are the latest to sign onto the list of...
Feb 11, 2017 | Press Clips
“I hope that good businesses all over the country already do these things,” shared Josh Kulp, co-owner of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, a Sanctuary Restaurant in Chicago, in an interview. “Sometimes it’s important to make it clear, especially in times when you feel that...
Feb 8, 2017 | Press Clips
The U.S. food supply depends on immigrants. Ben Hall, a chef and co-owner of the Russell Street Deli in Detroit, says lots of people don’t realize this. “We can’t run a business without labor,” says Hall. Hall has designated his deli as...
Feb 4, 2017 | Press Clips
“It’s about a broader use of the term,” Maddali said. “It’s about creating safer spaces by adopting policies with zero tolerance for discrimination with regard to race, nationality, religion, documentation status, gender, gender identity or gender expression.” After...
