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Christian Hunter's Hooligan gets Chicago business licenses

As of September 2026: Awaiting opening of Hooligan; licenses issued Sept. 11

Christian Hunter, the chef who earned a Michelin star at Atelier in its first year, has received two business licenses for Hooligan, his first solo restaurant. Chicago issued them on Sept. 11 to the Logan Square spot, covering retail food preparation and liquor consumption on the premises.

Updated Sep 25

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We want people to sit down and realize that this food is amazing and that it's awesome and it's executed well, but it's without all the pretense.

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This restaurant means a lot to me. Frankly, it could be the only one I ever open personally.

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