Tru, the Streeterville restaurant that helped define upscale dining in Chicago, is closing after nearly two decades. Its last dinner service will take place Oct. 7, according to an emailed statement from owner Lettuce Entertain You.
Tru debuted in 1999 under star chefs Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand, with financial backing from Lettuce chief Rich Melman. It earned a Michelin star in 2011, the first year the Chicago guidebook was published, and was bumped up to two stars in this year's edition. For the past nine years, Tru has been helmed by Executive Chef Anthony Martin.
Lettuce, which has grown to become the country's largest independent chain with nearly 130 restaurants, continues to debut stylish concepts—most recently Sushi-San in River North and a third Beatrix location in the West Loop. But Melman and company seem to be braking on its fine dining. In July, Lettuce announced that Intro, its high-end, rotating-chef restaurant in Lincoln Park, was also permanently closing.
Lettuce reps did not respond to requests for more details. In a statement, the company said it would "reconcept" the Tru space at 676 N. St. Clair.
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