The chain's signature hamburger was the Sirloiner, made from sirloin steak. Gordon 1933-present // Gold Coast Launched in January 2016 by longtime Chicago chef Patrick Crane (currently at the Hidden Shamrock gastropub in Lincoln Park), the site is a place where chefs and others reminisce about departed restaurants. Take some corporation presidents, ad 40 years before Google Maps, it was not possible to get exact locations by a click you probably called people to look at physical maps. When Frank Sinatra is one of your regulars, you know youve made history. Originally called El-Side Tavern for its location beneath CTA train tracks, Kellys Pub is a great spot to reminisce the history of Chicago. 1962-1989 // Lincoln Park Maison LaFite, they shoot back. Some get accolades for being game changers, some for grandeur, and even a few for kitsch, but all for memorable dining. Dont be fooled by its somewhat nondescript appearance. (Mexican) Did Rick Bayless think we had never eaten tacos or enchiladas before? There are still two Gino's Burgers and Chicken locations in Maryland today. Alinea Ownership changed hands many times throughout the '80s, and the company eventually went bankrupt. The first 1,100 people to weigh in get a free four-pack of pizza . In its heyday, the chain had more than 1,000 locations, which served fried clams and a whopping 28 ice cream flavors. (1899-1970) & 4179 W. Irving Park Rd. (1960-2014), The Golden Point / Multiple Chicagoland area locations (1958-19??). Phil's 50: Chicago's top restaurants rated, reviewed, mapped , 25 Chicago restaurants earn Michelin stars in 2017 , Craving: Italian -- a month of Chicago's best pastas, antipasti, pizza, secondi and more . Owned by the same family for three generations, it began as a totally innocent (ahem)soda shop during the tail-end of the nations dry years. Children of the '70s will remember defunct chain Sambo's not for the food, but for the controversial name that ultimately led to its demise. South Barrington, IL. 3. Craving even more throwback content? But few know that the popular Greek specialty, flaming saganaki, was created in Chicago. (French) This bastion of haute owes its successfour stars for 19 straight yearsto Jean Joho, the anti-trend chef who shows no signs of letting up. (Chicago Tribune ). Stouffer's Top of the Rock, Prudential Building, Chicago. No, not the four-star restaurant by Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser, which is still very much alive. Serving the people of Chicago since the end of the Gangster Era, this Irish saloon is a North Side gem ready to quench your thirst for the Glascott special: Stoli O vodka, cranberry juice, and Red Bull. I raved about the eclectic, but utterly professional, gem in Wilmette, a very pretty space done in aqua and salmon hues and dishes like Jarvis' wild turkey breast stuffed with truffle mousse. From the late-19th century to the 1970s, restaurants had one surefire way of standing out. Le Franais She now writes a breakfast column for the Chicago Tribune, and while it's delightful, it's no replacement for the best breakfast spot in town.What's taken its place: A notable new breakfast place hasn't opened since the closing of Ina's, so we'll pick an old standby: Southport Grocery. The Walgreens, Chicago, circa 1970s. Petricca's Restaurant & Banquet Hall / Chicago IL. Irene Brown remembers taking trips with her mom to the Japanese market Toguri Mercantile when she was a kid in the 1990s. 1965-late 1980s // Lincoln Park (1949-2015). There's still one White Tower location in Toledo, Ohio. Travel back in time to taste a dinner Achatz served to Alinea and Next co-owner Nick Kokonas, which led to the pair teaming up to open Alinea in 2005.Urbis OrbisWhat it was: This Wicker Park coffeehouse opened in a converted warehouse in 1989 and closed less than a decade later, but it was a defining one for the gentrifying neighborhood. There was a time when Burger Chef was the second most popular fast-food chain in America, with only McDonald's boasting more locations throughout the United States. Theres something about Italian food that it just seems to taste better if its made with generations of family tradition behind it. The Daily Herald. No wonder it felt like an affront when MTV turned the building into the first Chicago Real World house in 2001, even though Urbis had closed three years earlier; it was a sign of the next wave of gentrification coming with condos. ("86" is restaurant shorthand for a dish no longer available that night.) (1924-1961). By the end of the century, the company Melman founded, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., owned or licensed 70 . In 1941, Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federighi opened the first steakhouse in Chicago called Gene & Georgetti. Carlos When Marriott acquired the company in 1979 and shut down all the company-owned spots, the franchise ones closed not long after. Along with a map beautifully illustrated by Steve Shanabruchshowing the locations of the 75 top picks, I've created a. Patrons could order martinis and Jell-o shots at a bar decorated with tinsel, nude murals and Mr. Roger W/Flickr. Chef Michael Short whipped up offbeat flavor combinations (scallops and pasta bathed in mint-Montrachet sauce, skate wing in wasabi beurre blanc in 1992, mind you) and was using Sichuan peppercorns long before they became a thing. The party came to an abrupt end in 2002 when the restaurant closed its bright yellow doors for good. (soul food) Long after visits from Martin Luther King Jr. and Aretha Franklin, this landmark spot remained the go-to for corn bread, smothered chicken, grits, and cobbler. (Contemporary American) The bon vivant Gordon A. Sinclair brought sophistication to a seedy stretch of North Clark Street, and River North was born. It was hypnotic. Italian Village Photo Credit: Italian Village Est. The restaurant closed in 2010 after 10 years.Whats taken its place: Well, literally, its GT Fish & Oyster that takes up the 531 N Wells St space. Before its demise, Burger Chef was sold to the company that owns Hardee's, where the Big Shef has been available for limited runs in past years. Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips / No longer in the Chicagoland area (founded 1969), Mr. K's Restaurant / 5415 N Harlem Ave. Norwood Park, IL. Market Plaza Mall Rolling Meadows, IL. It closed in 2006 after 12 years,. Another neighborhood bar serving cheap drinks, this Noble Square establishment may have operated as a speakeasy at some point too, but the details are a bit blurry. (773) 478-9129. Gladys Holcombs Home Cooking Although it didn't hold up against Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Applebee's, there was a time when it was fairly ubiquitous throughout the states. And (of course) it operated for a while as a speakeasy. Caf Parisien / 696 W. North Ave. Elmhurst, IL. 11. 2003-present // West Loop 302 West was one of the finest restaurants the western suburbs ever produced. Beef 'N' Barrel / Multiple Chicagoland area locations, Granato's Pizzeria / 907 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL. (1967-19?? (Far Eastern) This over-the-top tiki bar and restaurant out-tikid the competition with its Polynesian fare and exotic cocktails so potent, management set a two-zombie-drink limit. The restaurant dished out hamburgers, and the staff members went by the nickname "Towerettes." In 1989, as the restaurant was about to close, Szathmary said that although current food writers made fun of it, "they all raved about it once, and I know 50 percent of our sales after 26 years is still beef Wellington." Prospect IL. Bressler's Ice Cream was a popular ice cream chain in Chicago in the '30s and '40s, so it seemed only natural that a fast-food chain would come as an extension. 28. Cause ladies like a cold one, too (thanks, sister). Also obvious, perhaps, but impossible to ignore. (1972-2015), Schroeder's Drive-In / 432 N Gilbert St.Danville, IL. Stunning Vintage Historical Photos Show What Chicago Looked Like In The 1960s. The rest of us have finally caught up. Sporting a digital jukebox that might have replaced a vintage one from back in the day, you can dance all night long without judgment at a place like this. Having been frequented by a variety of personalities and iconic names throughout its history, visiting here will make you feel apart of something larger than life. 1969/70. Bill Ammons, also the pastry chef, patrolled the Lincoln Park dining room with a ready wit, delivered in a gentle drawl. We won't fault you for getting misty-eyed over these failed fast-food chain restaurants from the 1980s. Rex's Cork And Fork / 1317 E. Main St. St. Charles, IL. (1959-1980), Ponderosa / Multiple Chicagoland area locations, Sammy Skobel's Hot Dogs Plus/ Mt. There were 91 freestanding locations when the chain sold to the Marriott Corporation in 1988. The late Jimmy Rohr, veteran restaurateur and opera devotee, ran this refined, sophisticated restaurant in Avondale. Those photographsnow 40 years oldare being shared in a new book, " Uptown: Portrait of a Chicago Neighborhood in the Mid-1970s ." Rehak shares his experiences documenting a diverse Chicago neighborhood with us. The area has been gentrified, which began in the 80s. When shes not at her desk with headphones in, cranking out articles on Chicagos music, dining, and nightlife scenes, you can usually find her at concerts around the city, watching horror movies, psyching herself into going to the gym, or obsessing over scented candles. Heres a newspaper clipping from the Edinburg Daily Courier, and is dated October 29, 1938. This is a nice shot of La Crosse from Grandad Bluff in 1972. Here at UrbanMatter, we pride ourselves on leading the charge when it comes to Chicago entertainment. When American servicemen returned home from World War II, they brought with them stories and souvenirs from the South Pacific. Marriott rapidly expanded the franchise through the '80s, but under various names. Know what else is crazy? Oprah Winfrey, left, was known to stop by tables at The Eccentric, the restaurant she opened with Rich Melman. Pizzeria Uno Kinzie Street looking west from State Street, Chicago, 1970. But in 1981, all the locations changed their name to Druther's, which was more inclusive of the fried chicken and self-serve salad bar that was also on the menu. It takes three months to catch on and then becomes one of the hottest restaurants in Chicago. The Bakery (19??-2009). But for refined Mediterranean, the best place to go these days is Taxim. Now its sold online, along with her famous spaghetti sauce. To mark Day of the Dead (All Souls Day, if you prefer) on Thursday, Phil Vettel shares his 15 most-missed restaurants in Chicago and suburbs. It was a riot, and if you were lucky, you'd catch a glimpse of Winfrey herself; 1989-Me was enthralled. News? .goog-tooltip, Many brides wore domed pillbox A cool photo collection that shows what naughty ladies looked like in the 1950s. (192?-1995). (French) Well, maybe faux French, but the flower-bedecked courtyard was incredibly popular with the Ladies Who Lunch long before the phrase was coined. You have to include Barneys! Allegretti's / 10 Chicagoland area locations (1946-1996), The Shoe / 3240 Kirchoff Rd. With Carolyn running the kitchen and Jerry as affable host, a delightful experience was all but assured. Ye Olde Leather Bottle Pub / 7353 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park, IL. RELATED:8 Legendary Steakhouses That Have Closed. Don Roths Blackhawk Brought to life by a Swedish immigrant, this bar is one of the focal points of Andersonvilles deeply rooted culture. You'll undoubtedly think of many places I've overlooked. (The building is now a Cheetah Gym. Check out these old photos to see what Chicago's restaurants looked like in the 1950s. We already have this email. / co-owned by Steve Dahl. When I started this project I thought I knew the restaurant scene pretty well, but I was surprised to find out about this one, said Borzo, a Chicago-based writer and author of Chicagos Fabulous Fountains, among other books. (Italian) In a city with a proud red-sauce tradition, Tony Mantuano singlehandedly awakened us to the exquisite joys of Northern Italian cuisine. (steaks) At the epicenter of Rush Street action, this always-packed prime meat scene follows the ultimate Chicago steak-house paradigm to a T. 19. When most restaurants close, the Chicago eating public just shrugs its collective shoulders and sets its sights on the latest exciting opening in Logan Square. For 23 years running, all hail the chef. .. respond @windflowerfarmalpaca @ Gmail.com, Egg Harbor WI, (former home ofBarbara Cady, our dining companion in those days:):). After the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that incinerated miles of wooden walkways and buildings, Chicago was determined to rebuild itself and stand tall for good this time. Though the fried cheese dish is a staple of Greek cuisine, flambing it tableside in brandy is a touch created by Parthenon owner Chris Liakouras. Oprah Winfrey, left, was known to stop by tables at The Eccentric, the restaurant she opened with Rich Melman. Despite the controversy, though, there's still one Sambo's Restaurant location left in Santa Barbara. 1. Chef and owner Pierre Pollin (who bought the restaurant from original owner Christian Zeiger) was a masterful chef, aided in no small measure by maitre d' and sommelier Marcel Flori. The idea was quickly copied by national chains. 1976-1999 // River North Helmed by a complicated chef, the restaurant was open for 25 years and, by the time it closed in 2012, had changed the face of Chicago dining. body { (1979-1991), Silver Stallion Restaurant / 1275 Lee St. Des Plaines, IL, 6401 W. Addison St. Chicago, IL. Nonetheless the industry fought a proposed increase in the federal minimum wage from $2.30 to $3.00 an hour. 7.7k Views 14. They were probably funny but rebellious. This picture of an Edgewater, WI barn was taken in 1975. Then there was chef David Burke's menu, which included now-ubiquitous pastrami salmon and Burke's signature swordfish chop. La Strada / 1531 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL. display: none !important; (Mediterranean) The trendoids embraced the small plates and communal seating and never looked back. 1.4k Views. (Held our wedding ceremony here), Chateau Louise / Route 31 West Dundee, IL. Chambers Seafood Grille & Chop House / 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. Aruns Built shortly after the Fire, one of the citys most well-known, long-standing establishments was one of the only wooden buildings left after a law was passed to prohibit them. Unlike more rebellious establishments, they kept things kosher during Prohibition by stepping up their food game and offering non-alcoholic beer, until of course, they became the very first place to obtain a liquor license after the ban was lifted. Printer's Row / 550 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL. Schaller's Pump, opened some 130 years ago in the city's Bridgeport neighborhood, took top honors in the ranking. But if you grew up in California, you will know it well. Tackle the off-menu "Dick Burger"topped with bacon, egg and hash brownsat Diner Grill, the tiny counter spot in Lakeview.Caf 28What it was: This family-owned spot served well-executed Cuban- and Mexican-inspired fare just off the Irving Park Brown Line stop in Ravenswood for 17 years before closing in 2013. There were many homeless people living on the streets and the crime rates were . .goog-text-highlight { (photo courtesy of, 6755 N. Cicero Ave. Lincolnwood, IL. Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to Chicagos Most Famous Restaurant? (American) The Alexander brothers swanky meat palace was such a star magnet that Nicky Hilton flew buckets of their salad dressing to the Anaheim Hilton when he married Liz Taylor. Complete with nautical fixtures and Viking memorabilia, come here to sample a great variety of Swedish beers or to take a warm sip of glgg, a Swedish mulled wine. 1844-1973 // Loop The name "Sambo's" was allegedly used as a portmanteau of the founders' names, but the owners inevitably decided to lean into this correlation to the book The Story of Little Black Sambo. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Bread service has become optional at many restaurants these days, but back in the late '90s, bread was a statement at this New York import, which closed in 2002. The president of the National Restaurant Association reported that the country's half million restaurants enjoyed rising sales throughout the mid-1970s, with 1975's take 16% higher than the year before. 200 N LaSalle St Ste 1540 Chicago, IL 60601 We gathered them from experience, of course, but also from Chicagos voluminous files, avid conversations, and old guidebooks. Its easily one of the most laid-back, inviting places in the area somewhere youll always feel welcome. After 53 years in business, the Ohio House closed in 2013 when it lost its lease.What's taken its place: A second Leghorn Chicken location will open in the former Ohio House digs later this year, but those searching for affordable diner fare will find it at the Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House in Logan Square.OknoWhat it was: One of restaurateur Terry Alexanders first restaurants (see also: Tizi Melloul, The Violet Hour, The Publican, Nico Osteria), Okno opened in Wicker Park in 1997 where Standard Bar & Grill is now. Rohr passed away in 1999, leaving a wonderful legacy. An absolute staple in the Taylor Street area of Little Italy, its a true veteran of Chicagos oldest restaurants, and the food will have you coming back for more, guaranteed. 1868-1962 // Loop 4802 N. Broadway St., Uptown. During the course of its 90 years in business, Italian Village has dished out some nine million meals and employed more than 40,000 Chicagoans. If you need Filipino food, like, right now, hit up Chrissy Cambas Laughing Bird.TerragustoWhat it was: BYOB with exceptional pastas, chef/owner Theo Gilberts Terragusto was an immediate hit when it opened in Roscoe Village eight years ago. This place dishes out massive portions, so be sure to come with an appetite. .prisna-gwt-align-left { Housed in a restored bank building, the split-level dining room offered soaring ceilings and bright-white walls, and the bar, located in an open loft, let imbibers watch the goings-on below. 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By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Spiaggia All of that disappeared the following April, however, when a roof fire in the Plaza del Lago center destroyed Melange and other businesses. Cizma loved cooking game blackberry-stuffed venison loin, grilled boar tenderloin, rabbit with prunes and port-wine sauce and I loved eating there. According to them, the building itself was formerly owned by Schlitz during the first World War. Chicago was thriving and developing in the 1970s. 25. But for '70s kids, they might be a nostalgic part of your childhood memories. 1981-present // Highland Park Jacques Greg Borzo's new book "Lost Restaurants of Chicago" celebrates departed eateries, from those lingering in recent memory to the nearly forgotten class, from high-end to bizarre, and spots serving everything from standard American fare to ethnic cuisine. Le Titi de Paris chef/owner Pierre Pollin, center, stands with maitre d' Marcel Flori, left, and captain Claude Marcel, in 2002 as the restaurant was entering its 30th year. Facebook/Gene & Georgetti Chicago. Info? Mister Donut / Multiple Chicagoland area locations (1956-1990), Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour/ No longer in the Chicagoland area (founded 1963), Marc's Big Boy / No longer in the Chicagoland area, Poppin' Fresh Pies/ Mutiple Chicagoland area locations (1969-1983), Petricca's Restaurant & Banquet Hall / Chicago IL. After returning from World War II, American service members brought back memories and souvenirs from the South Pacific. As a toast to this magazines 40th anniversary, we name the 40 best Chicago restaurants of all time. Bamboo Inn Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge at 11 N. Clark Street, Chicago. By the mid-'70s, the chain was spread throughout the East Coast and attempting to open in the Midwest. /a > Name Good. Fannys Lottie was a total BA, turning her neighborhood grocery store into a liquor store with a basement speakeasyor rathskellerthat was ruled by Chicagos gangsters and corrupt politicians. Shockingly, the restaurant continued to grow and there were more than 1,000 spots by 1979. (deli food) Where cops, aldermen, yuppies, old-timers, and multi- cultis have always stood shoulder to shoulder for massive potato pancakes and pastrami sandwiches. Not like Fronteras, we hadnt. Luckily, in most cases there are alternatives that fill the void these restaurants left butsighnever completely.RECOMMENDED: Chicago businesses we missBanquet on a BunWhat it was: The hungry, horny and high pouring out of Faces, the discotheque with a membership card, could stumble across Rush Street and scarf down greasy burgers at this diner. (Progressive American) Still wet behind the ears, Alinea, the culinary juggernaut of the brilliant and visionary Grant Achatz, turned Chicago into an international foodie destination and a launching pad for the next generation of groundbreaking chefs. Chicken Unlimited / Multiple Chicagoland area locations. (Viennese) In the heart of the theatre district, the steadfastly Old World Henricis was known for fine coffee, delectable pastries, and its advertising slogan: No Orchestral Din. 2005-present // Lincoln Park 39. The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. There were about 170 restaurants in the U.S. at that timebut 10 years later, all of those were bought out by Dairy Queen. When it became part of a larger restaurant chain in 1976, there were more than 100 locations. 1947-1972 // Loop In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. } box-shadow: none !important; Images of the storybook, featuring a little boy of color, served as decorations in the store. The fast-food chain that wanted to popularize fish and chips in the United States was founded in 1969. Pie-Pan Drive-In / 5950 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL. So if you're "hungry for a Henry's," that's where you should go. E: info@urbanmatter.com Long live the queen. 27. Shangri-La Carsons The fast-food chainwhich offered the "Big Barney" and "Barnbuster" burgers and a self-serve salad baroriginated in Ohio in the '60s. The Red Star Inn / 1528 N. Clark Chicago, IL. } Trotter's incredible legacy has stretched all across the city, as alumni of his kitchen have opened some of the best restaurants in Chicago. 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What started as a small hot dog stand in Florida blossomed into a company with 400 franchises in the United States, including Hawaii. 1970s Chicago: Fascinating Photos Show Streets, Landmarks and Everyday Life. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lou Malnati's pizza wants to know, if you're an "innie" or an "outie": We're talking about thin crust pizza. First opened in 1907, the Green Mill became a speakeasy during Prohibition. An Irish mainstay, Kellys is one of the oldest family-owned pubs in Chicago, opening just after Prohibition was repealed and the alcohol flowed freely again. 8. (Contemporary) In 1987, a young whippersnapper named Charlie Trotter turned an old brownstone into a temple of modern dining. The Naperville Ramsay Kitchen will be the third of its kind after outlets in Boston and Las Vegas . 15. (Chicago Tribune ). Operating together, the company had hundreds of locations throughout the United States in the '70s. Antonio's Steak House at 1528 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Linn Burton's Steak House / 744 Rush St. Chicago, IL. Hackneys on Harms What it was: Trio, owned by Henry Adaniya (who now operates a gourmet hot dog restaurant in Honolulu), was a much-lauded fine-dining restaurant in Evanston. 1985-present // Albany Park Casual dining at its finest, VIP's was a well-known chain in the Pacific Northwest. ), Cock Robin Ice Cream / Multiple Chicagoland area locations (196?-2007). The opening chef in 1978 was the late Yoshi Katsumura (who would go on to open Yoshi's Cafe in Wrigleyville), followed by Kevin Shikami (a Food & Wine best new chef in 1991). From Chicago Film Society Wednesday, a Sunrise you cant afford to miss, Rick Armstrongs Aurora, Elgin, Naperville boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, Little progress in R. Kelly cases as defense requests more information on Cook County charges, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Coast and attempting to open in the U.S. at that timebut 10 years,. 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