BURGERING – NEW KUMA’S IN WEST LOOP + WAHLBERGER IN CHICAGO SOON

(chicagoist.com)

Devil Horns Up: New Kuma’s Corner To Open In West Loop Next Wednesday

The grills are primed to be lined with those massive patties, and the figurative back door is ready begrudgingly allow for wayward hippies: the West Loop location of Kuma’s Corner, Chicago’s very own iconic metal burger bar, will officially open its doors next week, on Wednesday, May 24. (MORE HERE)

I really hope they bring the Pizza Mac-n-Cheese back for their Grand Opening!!! Hint, hint…

(from chicago,eater.com)

Mark Wahlberg and Brothers Finally Bringing Wahlburgers to Chicago

As if Chicago doesn’t have enough burger places, celebrity/actor Mark Wahlberg stands poised to finally bring his chain to the city. Ownership didn’t share the address where they plan on opening a Wahlburgers, but they did tell Crain’s to expect a 2018 opening somewhere in River North. The burger chain’s Chicago arrival has been rumored for years. Construction should start in June, according to the report. (MORE HERE)