Lost Restaurants of Chicago

About this book

Many of Chicagos greatest or most unusual restaurants are "no longer taking reservations " but theyre 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 citys special occasions. Noted author Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare from Maxims to Charlie Trotters and Trader Vics to the Blackhawk.