Ruben Knight worked at That Little Mexican Cafe for almost 14 years, filling a number of roles from chef, to bartender, to manager to host. But earlier this year, owner Porfirio Balderas told Knight that he would either sell the restaurant to an employee or close it altogether. Knight decided it was time he took over. (Balderas remains owner of That Little Mexican Cafe in Evanston, 1010 Church St.)