Paulie Gee’s Team to Open Alley Cat Bar in Wicker Park in January 2026

Overview

• Alley Cat is the first project from newly formed Tung & Cheek Hospitality, led by Tony Dezutter, William R. Ravert, and Derrick Tung.
• The bar is slated to debut at 2013 W. Division Street in the former Takito Kitchen space, targeting an opening sometime in January 2026.
• Food will focus on a tight 6–8 item lineup, including crispy potato wedges with black walnut aioli and a “Girl Dinner” platter of pickles, bread, mustard, and a dirty martini, with no pizza on the menu.
• Drinks emphasize batch cocktails and beer‑and‑shot combos, headlined by a self‑poured bottled Negroni, with a small wine list, canned beers, classic cocktails priced at $14 or less, and spirit‑free plus THC offerings.
• Plans call for daily hours from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a happy hour, a vintage‑inspired space with 86 seats across bar, lounge, and a private Green Room, and Paulie Gee’s pizzerias continuing to operate under prepared staff.