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id: ef55f0533b
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-10 15:01 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:01 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Restaurants open doors to former AO Hawaiian Hideout staff

AO Hawaiian Hideout closed last month after 13 years in the South Loop. Fellow restaurants opened their doors to its former workers.

Section: [Business & Economy](/chicago/section/business.md) · Entities: [AO Hawaiian Hideout](/chicago/wiki/ao-hawaiian-hideout.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/10/ao-hawaiian-hideout-sought-work-for-its-staff-when-it-closed-these-restaurants-stepped-up/), 2026-11-10 15:01 CST: AO Hawaiian Hideout Sought Work For Its Staff When It Closed. These Restaurants Stepped Up.

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