Sun Wah has called Uptown home since 1987 when it began serving Chicagoans Hong Kong-style Chinese barbeque – since then the family-owned establishment has been recognized with the James Beard America's Classics Award.

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A family-owned specialty grocery selling food products in high-demand from its West African neighbors, some driving hours just to shop there.

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Equal parts neighborhood institution and cultural landmark, Big Chicks stands as a living testament to the strength, resilience, and joy of Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

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