Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is an American steakhouse chain specializing in steak and Italian-American cuisine. The restaurant was established in 1987 in Chicago's River North neighborhood, in the former Chicago Varnish Company Building, by a partnership between popular Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray and restaurateur Grant DePorter.[1] It has alternately been described by writers as "famed"[2] and "legendary".[3]
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Restaurant |
Genre | Casual dining |
Founded | 1987 |
Number of locations | 7 (2016) |
Key people | Harry Caray (founder) Dutchie Caray (lead investment partner) Marv Levy (minority partner) Ryne Sandberg (minority partner) Bob Costas (minority partner) Grant DePorter (CEO) |
Products | Steaks Italian-American cuisine |
Parent | Harry Caray's Restaurant Group |
Website | harrycarays.com |
Harry Caray's fare includes steaks as well as pastas, salads, and seafood. They have a total of seven locations throughout the Chicago area, including one seafood restaurant named Harry Caray's Holy Mackerel!. The original location contains a large array of sports and Cubs memorabilia.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ O'Neill, Dan; Wainwright, Adam (May 16, 2016). St. Louis Cardinals Fans' Bucket List. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1633194984.
- ^ Acosta, Yolanda; Schweighardt, Joan (2010). Acosta. John Hunt Publishing. p. 225. ISBN 978-1846943331.
- ^ Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City. Museyon. October 2, 2014. p. 158. ISBN 978-1938450709.
- ^ Olvera, Jennifer (December 4, 2013). Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 109–110. ISBN 978-1493006625.