Ume Tea, Evanston’s newest boba establishment, handed out “All U need is ME this Valentine’s Day” cards to passersby last week at its newly opened storefront on 618 ½ Church St. The Valentine’s Day cards are part of an effort by Ume Tea to interact with the local community and set itself apart from Evanston’s.
The closure of California Avenue to traffic has sparked debate among business owners and residents, and now city staff is proposing to keep it closed for at least another year while a firm develops alternatives for its future.
The closure of California Avenue to traffic has sparked debate among business owners and residents, and now city staff is proposing to keep it closed for at least another year while a firm develops alternatives for its future.
Ume's expansion in America is in stark contrast to bubble tea chains in China that pursue breakneck growth at the cost of investor money/profitability.