Whatever happened to Printers Row Cafe on Dearborn Street South?

Question

A friend had gone to the Printers Row Bookfair in Chicago earlier this month and had looked for the Printers Row Cafe, which was an upscale bistro located on Dearborn and Harrison (I think). She said she was unable to locate it however, and said the neighborhood has changed a lot in the 10 years since we had been to the fair. Did it move, go out of business, or was it sold to another restaurateur? Bonus points if you can tell me more about what's happened to the neighborhood. There was a Hyatt Hotel on that block, which I understand was turned into condos, a small jazz club across the street, and two bookstores in the area, one specializing in local authors. Are those still around?

Update:

Thank goodness, Sandmeyers' Books and Printers' Row Rare Books are still there! But I thought the Hyatt chain sold the building to condo developers. Am I wrong?

Kman · Accepted Answer

The neighborhood has undergone dramatic changes in the past few years. Many, many condos, lofts, townhomes have been built to go with the new restaurants and boutiques. Even our mayor resides a few blocks south of Harrison St.  I believe that the Hyatt is still at 500 S. Dearborn St. The following link may help.

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/neighborhoods/printers-row-feature.htm

EDIT; On 2nd thought, I believe you're correct and that Hyatt is gone. Have a good one.

Trending News

Whatever happened to Printers Row Cafe on Dearborn Street South?

1 Answer