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Jan 9, 2019 · Nick Blumberg | January 9, 2019 4:40 pm. Chicago is now a world-renowned restaurant city, but eateries come and go – sometimes, very quickly. The history of Chicago’s restaurant scene and the characters who have populated it help tell the story of the city itself. Greg Borzo’s new book “Lost Restaurants of Chicago” celebrates departed ...
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On April 6, 1951, a fishing tug named the Iva T hauled in 2,000 pounds of perch and dropped them off at the Lawrence Schweig’s Fish Company located at 2120 South Canal. Restaurant barges and, during prohibition, speakeasies served thirsty fisherman and lumber and ore haulers on Lake Michigan. During that heyday, the fish house or shrimp shack ...
We invite you to come with us back in time, through Chicago’s restaurant history. From the first fine dining establishment to open in the new city in 1835 to the recent contributions to...
May 9, 2023 · Balbo and Michigan is one of the most important intersections in Chicago, linking several iconic landmarks such as Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan. But beyond its geographic significance lies a rich history that has shaped Chicago’s identity throughout the years. Here are the top five facts you need to know about Balbo and ...
Chicago History in Postcards By the mid-1980s, the triangle bounded by Clybourn Avenue, North Avenue and Halsted Street was transforming from manufacturing to mixed-use projects catering to young professionals, and was rapidly becoming as a trendy retail and dining destination.
Jun 21, 2022 · Ten of Chicago's Most Iconic Restaurants, Past and Present. For decades, the Pump Room hosted celebrities alongside food presented with a drama worthy of the Hollywood stars enjoying it. Photo: ST-70004622-0013, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum. Iconoclasm is sweeping Chicago as if a pack of zealous Calvinists had taken over.
Apr 12, 2023 · Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Lou Mitchell’s opened in 1923 and was the first place in Chicago to serve breakfast all day long. The diner’s serendipitous location put it directly along the original starting point of historic Route 66, a major throughway built in 1926 for travelers heading out west.
