North Park’s beloved Chop Suey landmark is getting a second act. The longtime home of Pekin Cafe Chop Suey, which fed the neighborhood for nearly 90 years, is being reborn as Chop Suey Lounge & Ginger Roots, a dual-concept cocktail and dining project aiming to open in late 2026. The plan is to keep the instantly recognizable exterior intact while turning the inside into a fresh stage for dinner, drinks and live entertainment.
A Two-Part Revival
Front and center will be Chop Suey Lounge, set to channel a mid-century lounge feel with craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits and a rotating lineup of local performers that includes live jazz and DJs. Tucked behind it, Ginger Roots will run as a tiny, reservation-only chef’s table with just eight seats and…..