New Restaurant Takito Donates $5,000 to Wicker Park Charity

A new restaurant introduced itself to the neighborhood by donating $5,000 to a local charity. Takito Kitchen, a Mexican-inspired restaurant, opened in March at 2013 W. Division St.

Before opening, Takito held two family and friends dinners. The practice dinners are typical for a new restaurant, but Takito put a twist on their dry run.  

Instead of charging for dishes, the restaurant asked each guest to donate $30 to 826CHI. Two days and four tastings earned the charity about $5,000.

A nonprofit tutoring and writing center located in Wicker Park, 826CHI serves more than 4,000 students a year.

Restaurant partners and Ward 1 Ald. Joe Moreno presented 826CHI representatives with a check March 26.

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