I was very sorry to see that the restaurant is closed. It's so puzzling. I started going to Standard back around 1984 or so, when the original owner had it on Devon. After he passed away, his children did a great job of running the place on Belmont, updating the buffet and menu. The closing can't be related to lack of popularity...the place was packed many nights, and getting great reviews. I bought five Groupons and had to get a refund on some of them due to the closing. I sure hope Standard reopens somewhere else. Frankly, I'm shocked.
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