| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 9, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 9, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/urbanbelly-a-pioneer-of-modern-asian-cooking-changed-how-chicagoans-ate/3959423/ |
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I remember 2008, a terrible time for restaurants in general.
The housing market had crashed and a recession was in full swing. Suddenly
people stopped dining out in droves.
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