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==2020 events==
==2020 events==
In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], with bars closed to the public, Velez began testing home delivery,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chicago.eater.com/2020/3/27/21197096/tamale-guy-chicago-delivery-covid-19-bars|title=As Bars Stay Closed, Chicago's Legendary Tamale Guy Tests Home Delivery|last=Selvam|first=Ashok|date=2020-03-27|website=Eater Chicago|language=en|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/chicagos-tamale-guy-doing-deliveries|title=Chicago's Iconic Tamale Guy Doing Deliveries — If You Can Track Him Down|date=2020-03-28|website=WBBM-AM|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> and by April 2020, neighborhood groups were placing large orders for tamales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/09/neighborhood-groups-are-placing-big-orders-to-help-tamale-guy-through-the-coronavirus-crisis/|title=Neighborhood Groups Are Placing Big Orders To Help 'Tamale Guy' Get Through The Coronavirus Crisis|website=Block Club Chicago|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> By August 13<ref>{{Cite web|last=October 17|first=Evan Garcia {{!}}|last2=2020|last3=Pm|first3=5:07|title=Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy|url=https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/18/chicago-portrait-tamale-guy|access-date=2021-01-19|website=WTTW News|language=en}}</ref> Velez had opened a restaurant, which due to popularity had customers waiting in a line 10 blocks long on opening day.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-hospitalized-covid-19-20200829-pj3rkfnfczc3hjcmm7gfiwh6nu-story.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref> On August 29, media reported that Velez had contracted COVID-19 and was on a ventilator.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-hospitalized-covid-19-20200829-pj3rkfnfczc3hjcmm7gfiwh6nu-story.html|access-date=2020-08-29|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Selvam|first=Ashok|date=2020-08-31|title='Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez Remains on Ventilator in Critical Condition|url=https://chicago.eater.com/2020/8/31/21408995/tamale-guy-claudio-velez-family-hospital-critical-chicago|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Eater Chicago|language=en}}</ref> On October 1, he had recovered and a [[GoFundMe]] fundraiser for his medical bills had raised tens of thousands of dollars.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago 'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez discharged from hospital after more than a month due to COVID-19|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-rush-hospital-clap-out-20201001-nxotu36e75b4rbq3aywz47kc2i-story.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref> While Velez was hospitalized a [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] brewery named a limited edition beer after him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naperville Brewery Names Limited-Edition Beer in Honor of Chicago ‘Tamale Guy'|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/naperville-brewery-names-limited-edition-beer-in-honor-of-chicago-tamale-guy/2358778/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=NBC Chicago|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Guerrero|first=Rafael|title=Solemn Oath releases limited-edition beer in honor of ‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-solemn-oath-tamale-guy-beer-st-1025-20201023-elv5yqx47nfkdf5a7cehlmtq3m-story.html|access-date=2021-01-19|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref>
In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], with bars closed to the public, Velez began testing home delivery,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chicago.eater.com/2020/3/27/21197096/tamale-guy-chicago-delivery-covid-19-bars|title=As Bars Stay Closed, Chicago's Legendary Tamale Guy Tests Home Delivery|last=Selvam|first=Ashok|date=2020-03-27|website=Eater Chicago|language=en|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/chicagos-tamale-guy-doing-deliveries|title=Chicago's Iconic Tamale Guy Doing Deliveries — If You Can Track Him Down|date=2020-03-28|website=WBBM-AM|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> and by April 2020, neighborhood groups were placing large orders for tamales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/09/neighborhood-groups-are-placing-big-orders-to-help-tamale-guy-through-the-coronavirus-crisis/|title=Neighborhood Groups Are Placing Big Orders To Help 'Tamale Guy' Get Through The Coronavirus Crisis|website=Block Club Chicago|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> By August 13<ref>{{Cite web|last=October 17|first=Evan Garcia {{!}}|last2=2020|last3=Pm|first3=5:07|title=Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy|url=https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/18/chicago-portrait-tamale-guy|access-date=2021-01-19|website=WTTW News|language=en}}</ref> Velez had opened a restaurant, which due to popularity had customers waiting in a line 10 blocks long on opening day.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-hospitalized-covid-19-20200829-pj3rkfnfczc3hjcmm7gfiwh6nu-story.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref> On August 29, media reported that Velez had contracted COVID-19 and was on a ventilator.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-hospitalized-covid-19-20200829-pj3rkfnfczc3hjcmm7gfiwh6nu-story.html|access-date=2020-08-29|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Selvam|first=Ashok|date=2020-08-31|title='Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez Remains on Ventilator in Critical Condition|url=https://chicago.eater.com/2020/8/31/21408995/tamale-guy-claudio-velez-family-hospital-critical-chicago|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Eater Chicago|language=en}}</ref> On October 1, he had recovered and a [[GoFundMe]] fundraiser for his medical bills had raised tens of thousands of dollars.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chu|first=Louisa|title=Chicago 'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez discharged from hospital after more than a month due to COVID-19|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-tamale-guy-claudio-velez-rush-hospital-clap-out-20201001-nxotu36e75b4rbq3aywz47kc2i-story.html|access-date=2020-10-03|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref> While Velez was hospitalized a [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] brewery named a limited edition beer after him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naperville Brewery Names Limited-Edition Beer in Honor of Chicago ‘Tamale Guy'|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/naperville-brewery-names-limited-edition-beer-in-honor-of-chicago-tamale-guy/2358778/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=NBC Chicago|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Guerrero|first=Rafael|title=Solemn Oath releases limited-edition beer in honor of ‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-solemn-oath-tamale-guy-beer-st-1025-20201023-elv5yqx47nfkdf5a7cehlmtq3m-story.html|access-date=2021-01-19|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:30, 6 December 2022

Claudio Velez, often referred to as the Tamale Guy,[1][2] Authentic Tamale Guy[3] or the Tamale Man,[4] is a cook and mobile caterer of tamales in Chicago.[5] Originally from Acapulco, Mexico,[6] Velez has a longstanding reputation in the city's North Side nightlife as a food provider outside and inside of clubs, bars, and other establishments open late at night.[7][8] He has been called "Santa Claus for the drunk and hungry"[9] and sells up to 250 pork, chicken or cheese tamales a night.[10] A mobile app through a Twitter account was developed by a customer intended to help others track his location across the city.[11][12]

2020 events

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, with bars closed to the public, Velez began testing home delivery,[13][14] and by April 2020, neighborhood groups were placing large orders for tamales.[15] By August 13[16] Velez had opened a restaurant, which due to popularity had customers waiting in a line 10 blocks long on opening day.[17] On August 29, media reported that Velez had contracted COVID-19 and was on a ventilator.[18][19] On October 1, he had recovered and a GoFundMe fundraiser for his medical bills had raised tens of thousands of dollars.[20] While Velez was hospitalized a Naperville brewery named a limited edition beer after him.[21][22] Velez later closed his restaurant and moved into shared spaces, first at Lone Wolf in the West Loop, and then in Bangers & Lace, and in 2022 again to a new Logan Square bar called Quality Time.[23]

References

  1. ^ Selvam, Ashok (2021-07-29). "The Saga of Chicago 'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  2. ^ "Meet Chicago's Tamale Guy". Social Hospitality. 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  3. ^ Syska, Justyna (2021-09-30). "Chicago 'Tamale Guy' feeds city's bar scene". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  4. ^ Helm, Eliza (2016-11-08). "An Interview With Chicago's Dive Bar Hero, the Tamale Man". Thrillist. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  5. ^ "Welcome to Chicago: Now Officially the Greatest Drinking City in America". GQ. 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
  6. ^ October 17, Evan Garcia |; 2020; Pm, 5:07. "Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy". WTTW News. Retrieved 2021-01-19. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Dadayan, Doris (26 January 2012). "Hot on the trail of Tamale Guy". Red Eye Chicago. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  8. ^ Casillas, Ofelia (1 April 2009). "'Tamale Guy' an icon at bars where kitchens close early". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Best Chicago Drunk Junk Food". 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  10. ^ REPORTER, Ofelia Casillas, TRIBUNE. "All a-Twitter over 'Tamale Guy'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Tracking the Tamale Guy". WBEZ. Chicago Public Media. 28 February 2009. Retrieved 2 February 2016.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ Gardner, Kyla (14 April 2015). "Is Running Into The Tamale Guy a Religious Experience? Yes, Yelpers Say". DNAInfo. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  13. ^ Selvam, Ashok (2020-03-27). "As Bars Stay Closed, Chicago's Legendary Tamale Guy Tests Home Delivery". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  14. ^ "Chicago's Iconic Tamale Guy Doing Deliveries — If You Can Track Him Down". WBBM-AM. 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  15. ^ "Neighborhood Groups Are Placing Big Orders To Help 'Tamale Guy' Get Through The Coronavirus Crisis". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  16. ^ October 17, Evan Garcia |; 2020; Pm, 5:07. "Chicago Portrait: Tamale Guy". WTTW News. Retrieved 2021-01-19. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Chu, Louisa. "Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  18. ^ Chu, Louisa. "Chicago's Tamale Guy, Claudio Velez, hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on ventilator". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
  19. ^ Selvam, Ashok (2020-08-31). "'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez Remains on Ventilator in Critical Condition". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  20. ^ Chu, Louisa. "Chicago 'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez discharged from hospital after more than a month due to COVID-19". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  21. ^ "Naperville Brewery Names Limited-Edition Beer in Honor of Chicago 'Tamale Guy'". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  22. ^ Guerrero, Rafael. "Solemn Oath releases limited-edition beer in honor of 'Tamale Guy' Claudio Velez". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  23. ^ Bloom, Mina (June 29, 2022). "Quality Time Opens In Logan Square With Craft Cocktails, Tamales From The Tamale Guy". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
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