FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS APRIL 2022
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APRIL 2022
‘TROPICAL ESCAPE’ DIVER CANTINA ON THE SHORE OPENS IN HIGHLAND PARK
As the weather thaws and Midwesterners crave tropical warmth and flavors, third-generation restaurateur and longtime Chicagoan, Adolfo Garcia is pleased to bring his incredible Diver food and beverage concept from Mexico, Malibu and downtown Chicago to downtown Highland Park at 1850 N. 2nd St. The official grand opening was set for late March. Diver Cantina on the Shore offers traditional family recipes presented in a modern twist from beachside towns found in Mexico. “This is not your ordinary Mexican street food,” says Garcia, who transitioned his former Summer Inn space into Diver Cantina on the Shore to honor his culinary roots while addressing another restaurant name confusion. “I chose to bring a restaurant concept to Chicago’s North Shore and didn’t want anything to stand in the way of offering my exquisite culinary creations and cocktails to this fabulous community.” “I’m so pleased to be continuing my reach throughout the North Shore, that has always been home to me,” says Garcia, a native of Mexico and a noted designer. ”By adapting our very successful Diver concept to accommodate the North Shore crowd, we are certain Diver Cantina on the Shore will please all who dine here!” Diver Cantina on the Shore exudes authenticity at the heart of all menu offerings. This Mexican restaurant and bar offers a full menu of fresh, high-quality ingredients where the traditional family recipes are presented with a modern twist from beachside towns in Mexico, including Tulum, Sayulita and Baja. The menu offers the best south-of-the-border seasonal ingredients infused in light dishes and bold cocktails. Meanwhile, Garcia’s other restaurant, The Diver, remains open at 601 N Wells St. in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Continued on page 44
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