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Fat Peach Bakery licensed for production kitchen at Chicago's The Plant

As of September 2026: Host facility at 1400 W 46th St

Fat Peach Bakery holds a new Chicago business license at 1400 W 46th St, unit 211, a food-preparation space inside The Plant, the city's food-business incubator. The license, issued September 8, covers food prepared onsite with no dining area, and a city inspection passed September 4.

Updated Sep 27

SomosMonos Cerveceria secures food service license for Back of the Yards taproom

New Capabilities

As of September 2026: Host site for Somos Monos and Whiner Beer Co.

A home-brewing hobby that started with Victor Santoyo's kettle in a Back of the Yards kitchen has cleared another hurdle. SomosMonos Cerveceria now holds a Chicago retail food establishment license for its space at The Plant, the old meatpacking complex at 1400 W. 46th St., issued September 22, 2026.

Updated Sep 23