Kite String Cantina Opens On North Side

CHICAGO, IL — The new bar and eatery Kite String Cantina opened its doors Monday at 1851 W. Addison St., the Footman Hospitality Group announced. The cocktail bar features a $5 bubbler cocktail happy hour, an assortment of draft beer options and classic taquitos with house-made tortillas and dipping sauce. Former restaurants have struggled in the space, but Kite String managers Andrew and Renee Ragin, a husband and wife team, said they believe a "cozy neighborhood spot to hang out and unwind" will fit in nicely on the block.

"Named after the idea of the string that once connected the moon to the earth, Kite String wants to give you just that: a little taste of comfort and transcendence through great beer, bubbler cocktails and gourmet taquitos," the Ragins posted on the bar's website.

Kit String Cantina's taquitos will include pork and pineapple, chicken and green mole, three-cheese potato and seasonal veggie options. They will also come with a selection of dips, and corn and beet chips.

The Footman Hospitality Group closed Bangers & Lace in July of 2017 for reconcepting.

Top photos courtesy of Kite String Cantina; 4th image via Google Maps Streetview