Ally Marotti is a Reporter at Crain's Chicago Business. She specializes in the food and beverage industry, focusing on chain restaurants, restaurant innovation, and consumer packaged goods. Ally's work has been featured in Ad Age, Crain's Grand Rapids Business, Crain's Cleveland Business, and Crain's Detroit Business.
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Ally's coverage primarily focuses on local business and industry news in Chicago. She frequently covers press releases and private sector announcements related to the food & beverage industry, retail, restaurants, craft brewing, and comedy scene.
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By: Ally Marotti
The company is talking to franchisees in the Midwest and Phoenix area, as well as India.
By: Ally Marotti
The return of Motel Bar and crowds at Monty’s are evidence that a pre-pandemic trend could be returning: People working, eating lunch and grabbing happy hour in the same building.
Whether you're looking for a power lunch, a steakhouse splurge or a cocktail that extends the conversation, we’ve got you covered.
By: Ally Marotti
Aaron Gersonde, formerly one of the four members of the Four Pillars Restaurant Group board of managers that runs Ever, said the claims against him do not tell the whole story.
By: Ally Marotti
The Loyalist isn't alone. As high operating costs erode profit margins on burgers, many restaurant owners face an existential crisis.
It’s a return to Wicker Park the longtime Chicago restaurant.
By: Ally Marotti
The nearly 85-year-old Chicago restaurant is alleging an airport concession company capitalized on its reputation for its own financial benefit.
By: Ally Marotti
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By: Ally Marotti
The third restaurant in less than 15 years in the 1930s-era movie house extends an Oak Street restaurant renaissance that began a couple of blocks north.
The West Loop tasting-menu spot moved up from No. 4 last year.
