Heaven on Seven, New Orleans-themed restaurant in Chicago’s Loop, permanently closed

And day by day, they’re turned away with out satiating their style for that Cajun-Creole delicacies crafted by a third-generation Greek American restaurateur.

That is as a result of Heaven will not be reopening.

“It is coronary heart wrenching, you already know, ‘trigger take a look at this,” stated Jimmy Bannos, proprietor of Heaven on Seven.

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Heaven closed in March 2020. The final every day specials is even nonetheless on the board.

However Bannos stated most clients merely did not return to the Loop for work or enjoyable amid COVID, and he’s now promoting the house and his recipes.

“I simply got here up with the thought. , it is time,” he stated.

At one time, there have been 4 Heaven on Sevens however the one in Chicago’s Loop was the unique and the final one standing.

With 40 years of reminiscences there along with his household, clients and movie star chef pals, Bannos is among the many restaurateurs who’ve made powerful choices within the final two years.

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“I do know what is going on on for me in my thoughts and I do know what is going on on for them, too, and you already know, it is actually powerful,” he stated.

Bannos stated he is been listening to from clients since information of the sale got here out.

” what, you do not have to really feel dangerous. I am okay,” he stated. “I do know you had plenty of nice reminiscences right here — I am glad we met one another right here — and I’ve the following chapter.”

For now, Bannos makes some specials on the Purple Pig, which he co-owns along with his son on Michigan Avenue, and he might but open one other restaurant however there won’t be one other Heaven on Seven.