Stussy’s Diner has transformed a former 24-hour corner restaurant into a new pretty pink destination in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. “It’s the fusion between retro and modern diner,” said creative director Dahlia Beckett. She’s also a managing partner with Christina Nance and her brother Rico Nance. He’s perhaps best known for Chemistry steakhouse, LiteHouse Whole Food Grill and Mikkey’s Retro Grill. At Stussy’s Diner, which opened in the closed Bridgeport Restaurant space on Aug. 6, the vintage vibe rolls up to another level on weekends when the host wears roller skates. “We encourage the guests to bring skates too,” Rico Nance said. “And we encourage the guests to dress up.” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: The exterior of the diner Stussy’s (@stussysdiner), 3500 S. Halsted St. in Chicago, near the revived Ramova Theatre, is seen on Aug. 15, 2024. Photo 2: Pink strawberry shortcakes topped with house-made pink whipped cream. Photo 3: Cameron Green, a server at Stussy’s. Photo 4: The sweet potato pie. Photo 5: The birria ramen. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
August 28, 2024
Stussy’s Diner has transformed a former 24-hour corner restaurant into a new pretty pink destination in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
“It’s the fusion between retro and modern diner,” said creative director Dahlia Beckett.
She’s also a managing partner with Christina Nance and her brother Rico Nance. He’s perhaps best known for Chemistry steakhouse, LiteHouse Whole Food Grill and Mikkey’s Retro Grill.
At Stussy’s Diner, which opened in the closed Bridgeport Restaurant space on Aug. 6, the vintage vibe rolls up to another level on weekends when the host wears roller skates.
“We encourage the guests to bring skates too,” Rico Nance said. “And we encourage the guests to dress up.”
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: The exterior of the diner Stussy’s (@stussysdiner), 3500 S. Halsted St. in Chicago, near the revived Ramova Theatre, is seen on Aug. 15, 2024.
Photo 2: Pink strawberry shortcakes topped with house-made pink whipped cream.
Photo 3: Cameron Green, a server at Stussy’s.
Photo 4: The sweet potato pie.
Photo 5: The birria ramen.
? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
“It’s the fusion between retro and modern diner,” said creative director Dahlia Beckett.
She’s also a managing partner with Christina Nance and her brother Rico Nance. He’s perhaps best known for Chemistry steakhouse, LiteHouse Whole Food Grill and Mikkey’s Retro Grill.
At Stussy’s Diner, which opened in the closed Bridgeport Restaurant space on Aug. 6, the vintage vibe rolls up to another level on weekends when the host wears roller skates.
“We encourage the guests to bring skates too,” Rico Nance said. “And we encourage the guests to dress up.”
Tap on our bio link to read more.
——
Photo 1: The exterior of the diner Stussy’s (@stussysdiner), 3500 S. Halsted St. in Chicago, near the revived Ramova Theatre, is seen on Aug. 15, 2024.
Photo 2: Pink strawberry shortcakes topped with house-made pink whipped cream.
Photo 3: Cameron Green, a server at Stussy’s.
Photo 4: The sweet potato pie.
Photo 5: The birria ramen.
? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
? Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
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