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[[Image:Lulus.jpg|right|thumb|Lulu's, November 2012]] | [[Image:Lulus.jpg|right|thumb|Lulu's, November 2012]] | ||
'''Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery''' | '''Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery''' was a hot dog stand and Chicago-style sandwich shop at 199 [[Beechnut Street]] in [[Trussville]]. Owner [[LuAnn Beck]], a native of Chicago, originally opened the restaurant in the early 2000s, winning ''[[The Birmingham News]]''{{'}} "Top Dog in Town" contest in [[2001]]. Due to bridge construction on [[Chalkville Road]], and having two young children, Beck decided not to renew her lease in [[2003]]. The space, inside a Shell service station, was later home to a succession of restaurants including [[Loros]] and [[Husky Grill]]. In September [[2012]], Beck reopened Lulu's in the same spot as before. Due to health issues, Beck closed Lulu's once again on [[September 30]], [[2013]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Carlton, Bob (November 16, 2012) "Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery reopens 10 years later." {{BN}} | * Carlton, Bob (November 16, 2012) "Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery reopens 10 years later." {{BN}} | ||
* Harvey, Alice (April 2013) "Top Dog: A former favorite returns to the metro area." ''Birmingham'' magazine | |||
[[Category:Hot dog stands]] | [[Category:Hot dog stands]] | ||
[[Category:Trussville restaurants]] | [[Category:Trussville restaurants]] | ||
[[Category:Beechnut Street]] | [[Category:Beechnut Street]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 20 August 2014
Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery was a hot dog stand and Chicago-style sandwich shop at 199 Beechnut Street in Trussville. Owner LuAnn Beck, a native of Chicago, originally opened the restaurant in the early 2000s, winning The Birmingham News' "Top Dog in Town" contest in 2001. Due to bridge construction on Chalkville Road, and having two young children, Beck decided not to renew her lease in 2003. The space, inside a Shell service station, was later home to a succession of restaurants including Loros and Husky Grill. In September 2012, Beck reopened Lulu's in the same spot as before. Due to health issues, Beck closed Lulu's once again on September 30, 2013.
| Preceded by: ? |
199 Beechnut Street ?–2003 |
Succeeded by: ? |
| Preceded by: Husky Grill |
199 Beechnut Street 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by: Trussville Grill |
References
- Carlton, Bob (November 16, 2012) "Lulu's Chicago Style Eatery reopens 10 years later." The Birmingham News
- Harvey, Alice (April 2013) "Top Dog: A former favorite returns to the metro area." Birmingham magazine