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City Shuts Down Pop-Up Restaurant 'Under the Table'

The city of Evanston shut down pop-up restaurant Under the Table because it did not obtain a food establishment license from the health department.

Evanston city officials recently issued a cease-and-desist order to pop-up restaurant Under the Table, because it did not obtain a food establishment license before opening, according to Eater Chicago

Owner Max Mora told Eater that Under the Table is sold out for the next three weeks, and said he had found a new location that diners would only find out by buying a ticket. 

Earlier: 22-Year-Old Restaurateurs Experiment at Company
Under the Table had originally scheduled its pop-up restaurant at Company Evanston, a new restaurant concept from the owner of Lucky Platter. The space at 1307 Chicago Ave. hosts a rotating lineup of chefs and has previously landed 'Top Chef' finalist Beverly Kim and Erwin Drechsler of the now-shuttered Erwin's in Lake View.

Company itself is licensed, and the space is "in compliance with all city zoning, building, fire and health codes," according to spokesperson Maggie McGarry.
Mora started Under the Table along with fellow 22-year-old restaurateurs Anthony Scardino and Chikoo Patel. He told Patch in August that their ultimate goal is to raise money for a modern fast food concept
Editor's Note: This story was updated to include information about Company's license and compliance with city codes.


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