Wishbone Closes After 36 Years | Chicago News

After 36 years of serving up soul-warming classics like shrimp and grits and crunchy French toast, Chicago’s beloved Wishbone restaurant is closing its doors at the end of August. Once a West Loop staple near Oprah’s old studio and a hub for celebrity visits, this neighborhood gem—founded by Joel and Julie Nickson—has always felt like family to its loyal patrons. Despite past controversies and shifting downtown dynamics, Wishbone stood out for its scratch-made food and unmatched hospitality. Staff and regulars alike are heartbroken, calling it more than a restaurant—it was their community. As the Nicksons help employees find new jobs, fans flood back for final meals, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, memories, and a bittersweet farewell that proves some things, once shared over a plate of grits, never truly leave. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a19f8883d734977