Closings

Follia Closes in West Town; Tizi Melloul Plans to Lock its Doors on May 15

No word yet where all of Tizi Melloul's decorations will go.
No word yet where all of Tizi Melloul’s decorations will go. Photo: @gingerbydesign/Flickr

Follia, the stylish West Town Italian restaurant, closed on April 26. The Chef, Bruno Abate, claimed the influx of new modern Italian restaurants hurt business. “Now [Chicago has] over ten pizzerias with those ovens. Piccolo Sogno, Quartino, Ciao Pizzeria. And look at Nella Pizzeria. All these people, they are growing now… . I am sad.” Abate plans to focus on his Wicker Park joint, Tocco. [Chicago Magazine]

Tizi Melloul plans to close its doors on May 15. The River North Mediterranean restaurant is owned by Steven Ford, who is currently opening up the Pork Shoppe in Avondale. [Dish/Chicago Magazine]

Follia Closes in West Town; Tizi Melloul Plans to Lock its Doors on May 15