Craveworthy Kitchen: A Culinary Destination in Chicago’s Iconic Big RedCraveworthy Kitchen: A Culinary Destination in Chicago’s Iconic Big Red Craveworthy Brands, the Illinois-based restaurant platform, has unveiled its first food hall, Craveworthy Kitchen, in the heart of downtown Chicago. Housed within the historic “Big Red” skyscraper, this innovative dining space features a curated lineup of Craveworthy’s culinary concepts. Spanning 25,000 square feet on the second floor of Hayden Hall, Craveworthy Kitchen offers a diverse culinary experience. Guests can indulge in gourmet smash burgers from Krafted Smash Burgers, fresh and flavorful poke bowls from Lucky Cat Poke Company, and Southern-style fried chicken from The Budlong Southern Chicken. Exclusive to Craveworthy Kitchen are Scramblin’ Ed’s, serving breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and bowls; and Pastizza, specializing in artisan pizza and pasta. “Craveworthy Kitchen at Hayden Hall is a game-changer for our company,” said Gregg Majewski, CEO and founder of Craveworthy Brands. “It showcases the vibrant culinary spirit of Chicago and gives our brands a platform to thrive.” In addition to the current lineup, Majewski plans to add two more concepts and a full-service restaurant to the food hall. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for late summer or early fall. Craveworthy Kitchen’s commitment to innovation and culinary excellence is evident in this unique venture. “Offering an unparalleled culinary experience in a region bursting with flavor is a significant milestone for our company,” said Majewski. The food hall is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm, with the breakfast concept opening at 8am. Craveworthy Brands has recently expanded its portfolio through a series of acquisitions, including Dirty Dough cookies, Sigri Indian BBQ, and Untamed Brands (Hot Chicken Takeover and Taim). With plans for 17 corporate locations and 60 virtual restaurants in 2024, the company is poised for continued growth and aims to reach $1 billion in revenue within the next five years. Contact: Joanna at (email protected)
Illinois-based restaurant platform Craveworthy Brands—parent company to Dirty Dough, Hot Chicken Takeover, Genghis Grill, and more—has announced the opening of the hospitality group’s first food hall. Craveworthy Kitchen is a cobranded space in Chicago that will feature multiple Craveworthy concepts in one location.
The food hall is located on the second floor of Chicago’s iconic ‘Big Red’ skyscraper, in Hayden Hall. The 25,000-square-foot dining room offers Krafted Smash Burgers (an offshoot of Craveworthy’s Krafted Burger Bar + Tap from chef Robert Kabakoff); Lucky Cat Poke Company; The Budlong Southern Chicken; and Craveworthy Kitchen-exclusive concepts, Scramblin Ed’s (breakfast sandwiches, wraps and bowls); and Pastizza pizza and pasta.
“Craveworthy Kitchen at Hayden Hall is a game-changer for Craveworthy Brands and tells an exciting new chapter in our story,” said Gregg Majewski, CEO and founder of Craveworthy Brands, in a statement. “Born from the heart of Chicago, many of the brands showcased here embody the city’s vibrant culinary spirit.”
Majewski also said he is in the process of adding two more concepts to the food hall, along with a full-service restaurant. Once open, Craveworthy Brands will hold a grand opening party in late summer or early fall.
“This venture underscores our relentless commitment to innovation, allowing our brands to thrive in new markets and stay ahead of trends in the evolving space,” said Majewski. “Offering an unparalleled culinary experience like this in a region bursting with flavor is a significant milestone for our company.”
Craveworthy Kitchen is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm, although the breakfast and coffee concept opens at 8am.
Craveworthy Brands has announced three major acquisitions so far in 2024: Dirty Dough cookies in January, and both Sigri Indian BBQ and Untamed Brands (Hot Chicken Takeover and Taim) in May. In 2024, the company plans to open 17 corporate locations and 60 virtual restaurants. Craveworthy Brands has no plans to slow its momentum and is looking to acquire additional concepts, with the goal of becoming a $1 billion company within the next five years.
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