Sad news this morning, as Nightwood announced on its Facebook page that the restaurant will close its doors after dinner service on July 11.
The restaurant, which was open in Pilsen for six years, saw renowned chef Jason Vincent depart last April, but with owner Jason Hammel, also of Lula Cafe, still involved, the kitchen continued to operate at very high level.
Owners Hammel, Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner wrote:
After six years at 21st and Halsted, Nightwood will have its final service on Saturday, July 11, 2015… From here on out, we will be open for dinner Monday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday as normal. We will be closed for the 4th of July holiday and for our annual staff appreciation party on July 6. I will be manning the stoves until the final plate goes out. Nightwood was named after a mysterious and bizarre changeling of a novel, with the thinking that this space could develop and evolve as it grew. While we announce the last chapter today, we anticipate the possibility of a new plot line in the future. As for us? We look forward to spending more time with our families and children and focusing on upcoming projects. Stay tuned. With much respect and gratitude for all who have supported us, Jason Hammel, Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner
You've got two weeks left, so that's plenty of time for one last Nightwood cheeseburger. Or brunch—Nightwood is one of the spots on our 20 best brunches list.