According to a recent article from the Chicago Eater, Candlelite will partner with iO Theater to open a new location at 1501 N Kingsbury Street.
Chicago Eater states that Candelite plans to debut at Lincoln Park’s iO Theater sometime in mid-September. An opening date has not been confirmed with a representative of Candelite at this time.
“After looking at a few spots, the esteemed pizzeria is ready to open a second location this month, treading on rival DePaul University’s turf in Lincoln Park. Candlelite is partnering with the iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury Street, taking over the comedy club’s food and drink service.”
“The bar will seat about 80 and be friendly to sports fans with games shown on TVs. A separate dining room — which will feel more like the original Candlelite — will seat an additional 100. They’ll also serve on two patios with 50- and 100-seat capacities.”
“Pizzas will be available during shows with servers bringing them to tables. The tables are smaller than traditional dining room tables, so Fowler and staff had to find the appropriate pizza stand to hold full-size pies while allowing room for drinks. The original restaurant’s full menu — with burgers, sandwiches, and options for kids — will be available, and Fowler says they’re working on their beverage selections, hoping to potentially work with Off Color Brewing whose taproom is across the street.”
“They’ll have some fun cocktails as Fowler reminds us that Candlelite’s famous neon sign features a martini. Speaking of the sign, crews in October will install a replica of the original outside the new restaurant. They’ve turned the sign into a logo, using it for their line of frozen pizzas.”
Candlelite’s website highlights, “Nestled in Rogers Park, Candlelite is here to light up the pizza scene. Whether it be the classic margarita pizza, our Candlelite White pizza, or one that you build from the ground up, we try to bring the best of Chicago into our thin-crust tavern-style pizzas.”
