Closed. But don’t expect a viewing party – both The Dugout and Press Box are currently closed for business. Cressy hopes to reopen both locations on March 9. For more photos post-makeover, you can check out The Dugout Facebook page, which has been inactive since the Bar Rescue filming.

What happened to the press box in Chicago?

PRESS BOX – CLOSED – 15 Photos & 14 Reviews – Sports Bars – 950 W Addison St, Chicago, IL – Menu. Yelpers report this location has closed. Find a similar spot.

Who owns the press box bar in Chicago?

Owner Eddie Cressy moved The Press Box into a new location upstairs, while opting to change the lower location back to its original name of The Dugout. The Press Box doesn’t have very many Yelp reviews, but so far they’re sitting at a mediocre 3-stars.

Has Bar Rescue been to Chicago?

Throughout his eight seasons, Taffer has visited eight bars in Illinois: Casual Tap in Chicago (Season 5, Episode 1) The Dugout — which was since renamed Press Box — in Chicago (Season 5, Episode 3) Pro’s Sports Bar — which was since renamed BR Steak — in Country Club Hills (Season 4, Episode 8)

What bar did Jon Taffer own in Chicago?

In this Bar Rescue episode, Jon Taffer visits The Dugout in Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois. The Dugout is owned by Ed Cressy. He was a landlord to the Dugout but the owners defaulted in rent and were unable to pay. He evicted them and took over the business in 2011.

Does Ed still own the dugout?

The basement bar made over during Bar Rescue changed its name back to The Dugout. Press Box still remains as Ed moved the concept upstairs into a closed pizzeria in the building. The Dugout and Press Box are currently closed for renovations, but Ed hopes to have them both open on March 9th.

What nationality is Jon Taffer?

American
Jon Taffer/Nationality

Great Neck, New York, U.S. Jonathan Peter Taffer (born November 7, 1954) is an American entrepreneur and television personality.

Who is the owner of the press box in press box?

Cressy is basically an accidental bar owner, with The Dugout pretty much falling into his lap after its former owner failed to pay rent for 10 months. During the makeover, Taffer gave the The Dugout a new “press box” concept, thus the Press Box name.

Is the press box on Yelp a good bar?

The Press Box doesn’t have very many Yelp reviews, but so far they’re sitting at a mediocre 3-stars. One reviewer said it appears like the owner still doesn’t care about running a great bar, while another reviewer gave it 5-stars.

Why is the dugout called the press box?

During the makeover, Taffer gave the The Dugout a new “press box” concept, thus the Press Box name. While Cressy decided to change the bar’s name back to The Dugout, he did keep the Press Box name by moving Taffer’s concept upstairs, into a space previously occupied by a pizzeria.

Why did Ed Cressy change the name of press box?

The owner, Ed Cressy decided not to keep the Press Box name – however, in an unexpected twist, the Press Box name remains. Cressy is basically an accidental bar owner, with The Dugout pretty much falling into his lap after its former owner failed to pay rent for 10 months.