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Every edition is assembled by TIME editors rather than generated automatically. by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Feb 10, 2016 4:58 PM UTC  The cast of Saved by the Bell The cast of Saved by the Bell NBC— Getty Images by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Feb 10, 2016 4:58 PM UTC If you’re feelin’ nostalgic for the 90s, which you probably are if you’re between the ages of 25 and 35, then you should start planning a trip to Chicago. That’s where you’ll find a _Saved by the Bell_\-themed bar and diner, which will be open during the month of June. The restaurant will be called “Saved By The Max,” inspired, of course, by the _Saved by the Bell_ gang’s [favorite hangout](http://savedbythebell.wikia.com/wiki/The%5FMax). The sitcom took place in sunny California, not Chicago, but we’re sure the creators will do their best to recreate the laid-back Cali vibes. According to [a Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/events/942955415760073/), the pop-up diner will serve items like AC Sliders, Preppy BLT, Macaroni & Screech, Belding Fries and Lisa Turtle Milkshake. It will also serve alcohol, because those of us who watched _Saved by the Bell_ as youngsters are definitely of legal drinking age now. 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