Billy Corgan's Tea House Slated To Open In Highland Park This Spring
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who recently launched a professional wrestling company, this month announced his next business venture via Twitter: a tea house on Chicago's north side.
"[H]ad my first meeting today to prepare for opening a tea house on the north shore here in the Chicago area," Corgan tweeted earlier this month. "[L]ots of teas to try!"
The singer's new tea house aims to be a cultural destination, and will feature rotating exhibits, guest lectures and an international selection of teas, NBC Chicago reports.
Corgan told Eater Chicago that the 30-guest capacity shop will open in March or April in the former U.S. Post Office on Roger Williams Avenue, and said the town's mayor has been extremely supportive. Corgan says he's aiming for a "Chinese-French," "salon vibe" reminiscent of 1930s tea houses.
"It has a whimsical feel to it ... it'll feel like you're stepping back in time in terms of space, but what we put into the space will change," he told Eater. "My dream number is changing it 15 to 20 times a month where you're inviting people to talk about film or have an open mic night."
See Corgan explain his last big business venture, Resistance Pro:
Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Joins Pro Wrestling Company: MyFoxCHICAGO.com
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First Posted: 12/30/11 04:58 PM ET Updated: 12/30/11 04:58 PM ET