Art of Dosa, Chicago’s first dedicated dosa stall, will close its location inside Sterling Food Hall on August 1 after six years of operation. The fast-casual concept brought South Indian vegan fare to the quick-service scene. The closure follows an unsuccessful lease extension with the food hall’s operators.
Highlights
- Art of Dosa, the first South Indian stall to offer vegan dosas, is closing after 6 years.
- The restaurant announced its closure on social media.
- The owners hinted at the possibility of the restaurant making a stronger comeback in a different location.
Art of Dosa to Close After Six Years
Art of Dosa’s founder, Navi Nagubadi, introduced the concept of a casual dosa restaurant to Chicago when most Indian restaurants served the dish in a more traditional setting. Before making it a brick-and-mortar eatery, the brand had gained significant traction.
The brand built its following with regular appearances at events like Riot Fest and Veggie Fest. However, momentum stalled when the pandemic hit just four months after the stall opened. Now, after 6 years in the Chicago food scene, the restaurant is taking a step back and closing its doors.
Promises a Return
Art of Dosa announced its closure on social media on July 23, confirming that its last working day will be August 1. Despite the upcoming closure, the team confirmed they will still appear at Veggie Fest.
“Art of Dosa is CLOSING at Sterling Food Hall. Our last date of service will be Friday, August 1. We will be at Veggies Fest in Lisle, IL, August 9 and 10. Please visit us at the finest food festival in the Chicagoland area,” the post said.
The post also thanked staff and loyal customers for their years of support. “Words can’t express our gratitude to all of you for your support these several years to help us give birth to this beautiful concept, and to our incredible staff who have poured their love daily to feed you the dosas you’ve come to love,” it said.
Art of Dosa, however, made it clear that this isn’t the end. It hinted to its followers of their future return, ending the post with hope. “Our hearts are truly broken that we can’t continue serving you here. But when one chapter ends, another will begin… At the right time and place, we will be back stronger than ever. This is not goodbye,” it concluded.
Although the physical location is closing, the brand plans to stay active through festival pop-ups and future projects.
s first dedicated dosa stall, will close its location inside Sterling Food Hall on August 1 after six years of operation. The fast-casual concept brought South Indian vegan fare to the quick-service scene. The closure follows an unsuccessful lease extension with the food hall’s operators.
Highlights
- Art of Dosa, the first South Indian stall to offer vegan dosas, is closing after 6 years.
- The restaurant announced its closure on social media.
- The owners hinted at the possibility of the restaurant making a stronger comeback in a different location.
Art of Dosa to Close After Six Years at Sterling Food Hall
Art of Dosa’s founder, Navi Nagubadi, introduced the concept of a casual dosa restaurant to Chicago when most Indian restaurants served the dish in a more traditional setting. Before making it a brick-and-mortar eatery, the brand had gained significant traction.
The brand built its following with regular appearances at events like Riot Fest and Veggie Fest. However, momentum stalled when the pandemic hit just four months after the stall opened. Now, after 6 years in the Chicago food scene, the restaurant is taking a step back and closing its doors.
Promises a Return
Art of Dosa announced its closure on social media on July 23, confirming that its last working day will be August 1. Despite the upcoming closure, the team confirmed they will still appear at Veggie Fest.
“Art of Dosa is CLOSING at Sterling Food Hall. Our last date of service will be Friday, August 1. We will be at Veggies Fest in Lisle, IL, August 9 and 10. Please visit us at the finest food festival in the Chicagoland area,” the post said.
The post also thanked staff and loyal customers for their years of support. “Words can’t express our gratitude to all of you for your support these several years to help us give birth to this beautiful concept, and to our incredible staff who have poured their love daily to feed you the dosas you’ve come to love,” it said.
Art of Dosa, however, made it clear that this isn’t the end. It hinted to its followers of their future return, ending the post with hope. “Our hearts are truly broken that we can’t continue serving you here. But when one chapter ends, another will begin… At the right time and place, we will be back stronger than ever. This is not goodbye,” it concluded.
Although the physical location is closing, the brand plans to stay active through festival pop-ups and future projects.
