Vienna Beef to transform old Bucktown factory into new plaza featuring restaurant, offices, shops

Vienna Beef is part of Chicago history, and thanks to a planned renovation, its 130-year-old Bucktown factory also will be a big part of the city's future. The company announced a $20 million plan to redevelop its former factory at 2501 N. Damen Av. into "Vienna Beef Plaza," featuring a restaurant, outdoor gathering place, company headquarters, stores and more. The Vienna Beef Factory Store and Café will feature a full lineup of Vienna Beef products, and will be decorated with memorabilia from the company's 130-year history. The restaurant, which closed...