Nite Wolf, the evening ramen concept that has operated at Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern, 234 E. Vine St., since it began as a pop-up in November of 2023, is officially coming to an end on May 31.

Behind the concept was Chef Elijah Loebbaka, an industry veteran whose career has included work at a wide variety of restaurants including Morel, Lake Park Bistro, Ardent and Third Coast Provisions. But it was his Japanese heritage that sparked the interest and passion for ramen that led him to – not only pursue a side hobby mastering the craft – but also seek out opportunities to work with practice ramenphiles like Chef Mike Satinover in Chicago.

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For Loebbaka, Nite Wolf was a step closer to his dream of opening his own ramen shop. 

"I was really happy to have the opportunity to stretch my skills with Nite Wolf," says Loebbaka. "I learned so much along the way and my ramen got better and better. I’m so proud of what I did. And it was truly the most fun I’ve had over the course of my career.”

Loebbaka says he’s sad to give up the work that’s given him such joy over the past two years, but he says he wouldn’t give up the experience for anything.

“I want to thank Wolf and Whitney for allowing me to launch the pop-up and use their restaurant for all this time,” he says. “I also want to express thanks to my team, including Ben Schlough, Jakob Kritzeck and Sous Chef Noah Shirikian for all the hard work they put in.

“I’m also grateful to our regular customers. We had quite a few people who visited regularly, and I’m so grateful for their support.” 

Visit while you can

Nite Wolf's final two days of service will take place on May 30 and May 31 (no service over Memorial Weekend). View the full menu and make reservations online.

Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online at thenitewolf.com. Walk-ins are also accepted.