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The Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show was the name of a popular Chicago restaurant during the 1970s.
| The Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show | |
|---|---|
 | |
  Location within Chicago metropolitan area | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1974 |
| Owner(s) | Richard Melman |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 21 East Chestnut Street[1] |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 60611 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′54″N 87°37′38″W / 41.898285°N 87.627223°W |
| Reservations | No |
| Other information | Closed 1983 |
It opened in 1974, under owner Richard Melman. The style was designed by Lettuce Entertain You. Institution magazine selected it as one of the top ten in design for 1975.[1] The restaurant featured a cheese bar and a dessert bar. The interior was painted completely grey.[2] Steve Stone, part owner, also worked there during the off season, as host, wine steward, waiter and bartender.[3]
However, by 1983, business had slowed. Melman changed the name to The Not So Great Gritzbe's in a bid to revitalize the restaurant. Business continued to drop off, and several months later, the restaurant closed.[4][5]
Currently, a condominium occupies the site.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Kupcinet, Sue; Fish, Connie (Jan 1978). Chicago gourmet. Simon and Schuster. p. 135. ISBN 9780671228965. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Footloose in the Windy City". The Des Plaines Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. 18 Jun 1977. p. 55 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Ryman, Rich (29 Nov 1974). "Steve Stone: Restaurateur or Ballplayer?". Belvidere Daily Republican. Belvidere, Illinois. p. 2 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Larson, Erik (1988-10-01). "The Man With the Golden Touch". Inc. p. 2. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ Silverman, Ruth (15 Oct 1986). "Eat, Drink and be Melman". The Daily Herald. Chicago, Illinois. p. 2, sect. 2 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "21 E Chestnut". Retrieved 23 May 2011.