Lost Restaurants of Chicago

by Greg Borzo

Overview

Chicago author, Greg Borzo, recalls the city's celebrated lost restaurants.

Many of Chicago's greatest or most unusual restaurants are no longer taking reservations, but they're definitely not forgotten. From steakhouses to delis, these dining destinations attracted movie stars, fed the hungry, launched nationwide trends and created a smorgasbord of culinary choices. Stretching across almost two centuries of memorable service and adventurous menus, this book revisits the institutions entrusted with the city's special occasions. Noted author Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare, from Maxim's to Charlie Trotter's and Trader Vic's to the Blackhawk.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781625859334
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	12/03/2018
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

An award-willing writer, Greg Borzo’s books include Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains, Where to Bike Chicago, Chicago Cable Cars, RAGBRAI: America’s Favorite Bicycle Ride and The Chicago “L.” Borzo is an accomplished public speaker and conducts tours for the Chicago History Museum and other organizations. He lives in the South Loop to best enjoy Chicago’s art and architecture, culture, history, biking and restaurants.

Table of Contents

Foreword Hot Doug's Doug Sohn 7

Acknowledgements 11

Introduction. "No Longer Taking Reservations" 15

1 Extraordinary Eateries 23

2 Early Restaurants 34

3 Quick Food, Lunch Bunch 39

4 Hotel Restaurants 48

5 Fine Dining 55

6 Sizzling Steakhouses 84

7 French Food 95

8 Ethnic Eateries 112

9 African American Restaurants 149

10 Themed Restaurants 158

11 Delis, Diners and Dogs 177

12 Movers and Shakers 192

Bibliography 209

Index 213

About the Author 221

Editorial Reviews

Greg Borzo, a prolific writer and historian, has gathered dozens of bygone eateries in a new and quite satisfying book titled “Lost Restaurants of Chicago” (The History Press). It offers, pardon the word but none other seems appropriate, a feast of memories.The good thing about having a guy like Borzo compile such a book is his enthusiasm and passion.The book is peppered with photos and neatly organized into 12 chapters, covering such areas as Ethnic Eateries, Sizzling Steakhouses and African American Restaurants.I have no doubt that most readers will find personal connections. And good memories. Chicago Tribune

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