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blockclubchicago. org > 04/20/2026 > meze-table-finds-home-in-bridgeport-after-years-of-selling-at-pop-ups-and-markets

Meze Table Finds Home In Bridgeport'After Years Of Selling At Pop-Ups And Markets

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (882+ words) BRIDGEPORT " After more than six years of pop-ups, farmers markets, restaurant residencies, catering gigs and home deliveries, Meze Table has found a permanent home for the Greek-inspired dishes and colorful Mediterranean food boards for which it's become known. Meze Table…...

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blockclubchicago. org > 05/19/2025 > south-side-restaurants-will-pop-up-at-marias-in-bridgeport-all-summer-at-patio-jams

South Side Restaurants Will Pop Up At Maria's In Bridgeport All Summer At Patio Jams

11+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1301+ words) Chef Won Kim, who lives in Beverly and works in Bridgeport, is launching the Tuesday dinner series to boost under-the-radar spots. All proceeds go to the guest restaurants. BRIDGEPORT " When it comes to singing the praises of Chicago's South Side,…...

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blockclubchicago. org > 04/28/2025 > marias-in-bridgeport-cancels-events-as-city-makes-it-apply-for-entertainment-license

Maria's In Bridgeport Cancels Events As City Makes It Apply For Entertainment License

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (495+ words) City inspectors issued a cease-and-desist order to Maria's Packaged Goods for hosting events without a Public Place of Amusement license, which the bar is now in the process of securing. Block Club is invested in shining a light on overlooked…...

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blockclubchicago. org > 04/21/2025 > bridgeports-cowabunga-pizza-pies-serves-up-ninja-turtles-themed-slices-90s-nostalgia

Bridgeport's Cowabunga Pizza Pies Serves Up Ninja Turtles-Themed Slices, '90s Nostalgia

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (663+ words) Bridgeport resident Shawn Rogers opened the family-friendly pizzeria in March, with pizza and decor inspired by the popular animated TV show he grew up watching. BRIDGEPORT " Six months ago, Shawn Rogers thought he had hung up his apron for good....