Restaurant owners found all kinds of reasons to close in 2025, from retirements and high costs to changing tastes and — sometimes — better deals.
For former Lili’s owner Vance Martin and for many restaurateurs from the baby-boom generation, it was just time to retire.
After 47 years in the business and 18 at Lili’s on the Near Southside, Martin said he’s not surprised to see so many restaurants close…