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Beat Kitchen owner takes Chicago to federal court after riverwalk permit denied

Jason Knowles | WLS-TV (December 15, 2025)

Jason Knowles and ABC 7’s I-Team continue their reporting on the Riverwalk lawsuit, highlighting Beat Kitchen’s federal filing and owner Robert Gomez’s claim that the City of Chicago violated federally mandated selection procedures. The segment includes Gomez’s on-camera explanation of why the case was moved to federal court, citing federal funding rules tied to the Riverwalk. The report revisits earlier coverage and underscores the lawsuit’s focus on transparency, compliance, and public accountability in vendor selection.

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Beat Kitchen owner takes Chicago to federal court after riverwalk permit denied
The owner of Beat Kitchen is taking Chicago to federal court. He claims the city denied a permit to operate on the riverwalk, because of his race.
WLS-TV/Jason Knowles/December 16, 2025

 

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About BKBG Management Company

BKBG Management Company is a Chicago-based, independent management company specializing in restaurant, hospitality, and event operations. Our brands include Subterranean and Beat Kitchen, Bar Sol and Beat Kitchen Cantina on Navy Pier, and Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk. We also manage large-scale festivals such as Wicker Park Fest and Do Division and provide full-service catering solutions focusing on customized event menus, on-site execution, and seamless event logistics.