A Cheesesteak Whiz Returns to Lincoln Square 17 Months After A Devastating Fire

by Aimee Levitt / Eater Chicago / February 8, 2022

Monti’s is back in business with a new pickup window

Nearly a year and a half after it was destroyed by a fire, Monti’s Cheesesteaks, a piece of Philly in Lincoln Square, has moved back and settled into its former location at Talman and Lawrence with almost its entire staff and menu intact.

The fire and subsequent remodel (covered by insurance) gave owner David Weissner a chance to give the restaurant a few much-needed upgrades, mostly to infrastructure, like wiring, and a few adaptations to the COVID-19 era. Read more HERE