But before that Grace, there was chef/owner Ted Cizma's restaurant, named for his younger daughter and located, oddly enough, a block east of the current Grace. Check out these old photos to see what Chicago's restaurants looked like in the 1950s. Cafe Bonaparte Sheraton, Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. 1933-present // Gold Coast Free shipping. It's only open for breakfast and lunch, and the menu consists of trademark dishes like cupcake-batter pancakes and sweet and savory French toast, but you can also just get a basic omelette or granola.The Mashed Potato ClubWhat it was: Named for its signature dish, which could be garnished with more than 100 toppings including jelly beans and pickled beets, the Mashed Potato Club was an eccentric outpost in River North. I'm working on a book about the Rush Street area from the 1800's to the 1980's and the characters, movers & shakers, nightclubs, restaurants, and music. Too bad; Gordon was the very first restaurant I reviewed for the Tribune (even though it was 13 years old by then), and I went back multiple times in the following 10 years, thanks to the restaurant's frequent chef turnover (most of whom left to open their own restaurants). It went out of business in 2016. "I always had a passion for photography, and I went by Uptown every day, twice a day, actually on my way to and from work. Dinners would begin with warm, crusty bread, accompanied by a spreadable blend of olives, sun-dried tomatoes and capers. . Chef and owner Pierre Pollin (who bought the restaurant from original owner Christian Zeiger) was a masterful chef, aided in no small measure by maitre d' and sommelier Marcel Flori. 29. Chicago Tribune, July 23, 1976 Celebrities who visited the restaurant included "Frank Sinatra, Burt Reynolds, Phyllis Diller, Michael J. As the massively solid Pullman Building was under construction on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in 1884, a young Adolph Hieronymus was traveling to Chicago from his native Germany. and publish her poetry. What became known as edible soul food, such as chitterlings, pigs feet, greens, black-eyed peas, cornbread, and cobbler (to name just a few), had been popular in the South long before the words soul food were applied. and casinos in the 1980s. The name was a contraction of "tutto a posto," roughly meaning "all is as it should be" (we might translate it to "it's all good" today), and the Mediterranean restaurant with the Italian name was the brainchild of Tony Mantuano, who created it in between his two terms running Spiaggia (where he's running things today). He conceded that because he knew many of his guests were suspicious of frozen foods, he did not apologize when he took them on a tour of his storage areas. The restaurant closed in 2010 after 10 years.Whats taken its place: Well, literally, its GT Fish & Oyster that takes up the 531 N Wells St space. Under his management, it became one of Chicagos best restaurants, hosting society figures and professional organizations. More like 1980's; they just operated for a couple of years circa 1982-83. Bally was was acquired by Hilton Hotels in 1996 and the health club was spun off as an independent company. I raved about the eclectic, but utterly professional, gem in Wilmette, a very pretty space done in aqua and salmon hues and dishes like Jarvis' wild turkey breast stuffed with truffle mousse. Doug Sohn is Hot Doug's, and while the bratwurst is perfect and the creative links (like a hot sauce chicken sausage) are great, Doug is the best part. Amidst the steak and potatoes of 1963, its pt, bouillabaisse, Wiener schnitzel, and Viennese tortes stood out as exotic. -- Trash, garbage, and waste Americas literary chef The smrgsbord saga Meals along the way Dinner in Miami, Dec. 25, 1936 An early restaurateurs rise & fall Runaway menu prices Thanks so much! 2020 Chicago magazine / A Chicago Tribune Media Group website. Vintage menus from some of Chicago's dearly departed restaurants, including The Eccdentric, Gordon and The Cottage, help tell the tale of what made them so great. 24. While some Northern Blacks slowly accepted soul food, others were more resistant. The name was evidently inspired by the tea rooms location on the 11th floor of the Browning Building, an oddly narrow building for its height, located in the Chicago Loop. 36. The restaurant caught national attention, too, winning best new restaurant from the James Beard Foundation. (Italian) In a city with a proud red-sauce tradition, Tony Mantuano singlehandedly awakened us to the exquisite joys of Northern Italian cuisine. (He famously banned cellphones from the dining room in 1991.) (American) The Spinning Bowl salad: A waiter would lay out 21 ingredients and narrate the drama as he gently tossed and spun them. 2. From Grant Achatz's Alinea and Next to Real Kitchen,. 1977-1992 // Skokie The opening chef in 1978 was the late Yoshi Katsumura (who would go on to open Yoshi's Cafe in Wrigleyville), followed by Kevin Shikami (a Food & Wine best new chef in 1991). 40. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. EXTRA 20% OFF 3+ ITEMS See all eligible items and terms. Red Star Inn In 1920 she was still running the delicatessen, i.e., grocery. Same location or home to something new..?? Three dollars was a steep price for the Depression when this menu was introduced, at least double what a comparable meal would have cost in a moderately-priced good restaurant then. Though long gone, the restaurant is still . Still, in 1977 Cornell University named it one of the countrys six great restaurants, and, despite its loudly banging front door, too-brisk service, lack of decor, and awkward layout, its loyal patrons stuck by it and it remained profitable to the end. Then, at Topo, he made creative Mexican fare a white-tablecloth experience. I included some big names, but also quite a few lesser-known restaurants that appealed to me personally. Henricis Hackneys on Harms 1989-present // River North Le Titi de Paris chef/owner Pierre Pollin, center, stands with maitre d' Marcel Flori, left, and captain Claude Marcel, in 2002 as the restaurant was entering its 30th year. She now writes a breakfast column for the Chicago Tribune, and while it's delightful, it's no replacement for the best breakfast spot in town.What's taken its place: A notable new breakfast place hasn't opened since the closing of Ina's, so we'll pick an old standby: Southport Grocery. Le Perroquet In the mid-1970s The Bakerys reputation began to sag somewhat along with continental cuisine generally. Shangri-La The first Taste of Chicago (1980) Flickr/Monique Wingard Set up along Michigan Avenue between Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building, you may have been one of the 250,000 people to first enjoy this one-day event if you lived in Chicago in the 1980's. The building was to be the new headquarters of the Pullman Palace Car Company which manufactured sleeping and dining cars used by major railways. 10. This seemed to hold especially true for those higher in social status. Wing Yee Owner Dick Portillo changed the stand's name to Portillo's in 1967 and ditched the trailer for a storefront.What's taken its place: While there's still a location in Villa Park, Portillo's has grown into a 50-location Midwest chain that reportedly sold for $1 billion to a private equity firm in July.EarwaxWhat it was: Before Wicker Park became Lincoln Park West, it was an edgy, angry enclave for irate hipsters wearing clunky boots and clunkier glasses. I loved everything about the River North place; the cool plaster hands used as curtain tiebacks, the naughty graffiti and artworks in the powder rooms and, of course, the dapper, unflappable presence of owner Gordon Sinclair, himself, who kept his restaurant sophisticated and vibrant for 23 years. Also obvious, perhaps, but impossible to ignore. If there were more justice in the world, Savarin would be around still. But the diet gained a charged meaning in the 1960s when proponents of Black Power affirmed eating soul food as a political statement. 1962-1989 // Lincoln Park Gone were the days when people indulged in a nice restaurant dinner only when traveling or celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1980s *Unstruck* Chris Lancers Steaks Seafoods Restaurant Matchbook Chicago, IL at the best online prices at eBay! 12 1924 Orange Garden - North Center. June Peas in Cases (Mediterranean) The trendoids embraced the small plates and communal seating and never looked back. We still miss the cloches and the gorgeous dessert cart. Taste of a decade: 1980s restaurants Despite an off-and-on economy, the 1980s was a decade in which Americans ate out more often than ever before. Whats taken its place: Since Pecking Order closed in July, Subidos food has been popping up at farmers markets and other food events. 30. 1993-2006 // Evanston . It took Jarvis nearly a year to reopen, this time in larger digs in nearby Northfield (the opening wine list included "fire-sale reds," which had water-damaged labels), but Melange finally was back, along with those oysters. The Whist Room was decorated with enlarged playing cards and lanterns with spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. For New York City, it broke restaurant listings into the categories Steaks, American Specialties, Seafood, and Chinese but not Soul Food. The diner has landed itself on the pages of USA Today and Zagat as a must-visit Chicago restaurant, inspiring patrons from all over the world to give it a shot. (Contemporary French) From day one, Carlos Nietos patented silver bow tie has said it all: Check your ideas about formal French dining at the door. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. 1939-present // Glenview The danger of asking your friends what they consider the best Chicago restaurant ever is that they will tell you. Somewhat surprisingly, even vegan soul food restaurants can be found now. . 1844-1973 // Loop Following on Garys research I learned that Ellas three children were stage actors in the early century. Interior of Restaurant, c.1895. (French) Well, maybe faux French, but the flower-bedecked courtyard was incredibly popular with the Ladies Who Lunch long before the phrase was coined. (1982 -1995) Cooker's Red Hots / 469 Lake Cook Rd. Even as Beef Wellington lost its fashionability in the 1970s and 1980s, it continued as a Bakery mainstay. 1942-present // South Loop Chicago Tribune. Then Uno introduced deep-dish, and it was revolutionary. But for refined Mediterranean, the best place to go these days is Taxim. )What's taken its place: Though the crowd is less singer-songwriter, more graphic designer, Filter has a lock on the all-day camping set in the Wicker Park of today. Gordon By 1930, at age 71, her occupation was listed as tea room proprietor, but no longer in the 1940 census. Trio was the brainchild of proprietor and sommelier Henry Adaniya, who recruited the redoubtable chef team of Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand, and the combination of skill, creativity and utter professionalism was marvelous to behold. A Chester PA restaurant specialized in oysters in 1910. Aruns There were also numerous restaurants owned and patronized by Blacks in the North that did not serve soul food, or at least didnt specialize in it. There's a group page on Facebook called "Chicago Restaurants 86 But Not Forgotten." 1973-2007 // Wheeling Yes, kids, Oprah Winfrey once had a restaurant. . If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. She lived to be 96. Desserts included the opera-inspired Tosca's Kiss and the Otello, and the dining rooms were decorated with vintage opera posters American opera companies in one room, international companies in the other. 1941-present // River North Charlie Trotters Staples like ropa vieja, honey-roasted pork chops and ceviche were served alongside finely crafted mojitos by a friendly (and, we'll say it, impossibly attractive) staff; weekend brunch featured chilaquiles and a terrific chorizo benedict.What's taken its place: Though Logan Square is a trek to sate North Center Cuban cravings, D'Noche, Cafe Con Leche's nighttime alter ego, offers a solid approximation of Caf 28's menu and ambience.Charlie Trotter'sWhat it was:Charlie Trotter's was one of the most iconic restaurants Chicago has ever had. Never doubt Henry's eye for talent. The lantern and suits also decorated the Inns china and menus. Apple Pie with Cheese 1899-1970 // Old Town In their honor the restaurant posted one of Johnsons quotations over their table in which he criticized French menus, requesting thy knaves to bring me a dish of hogs pudding, a slice or two from the upper cut of a well roasted sirloin, and two apple dumplings., It was a popular restaurant, said to be especially well liked by male patrons. $2.99. Some get accolades for being game changers, some for grandeur, and even a few for kitsch, but all for memorable dining. Early vegetarian restaurants Famous in its day: Blancos Blue plate specials Basic fare: club sandwiches Gossip feeds restaurants Image gallery: business cards Restaurant row At the sign of the . The space occupied by the Tip Top Inn was divided into a bewildering number of rooms, at least five and maybe more. (steaks) The rolling-cart show of massive cuts of plastic-wrapped prime beef raised the bar on excessive steak consumption from maybe to mandatory. Yoshis Caf Located next to the Ohio House Motel, the 27-seat diner was known for its "Deuces Wild" special, consisting of two pancakes, two eggs, two strips of bacon and two sausages. Antonio's Steak House at 1528 N. Wells Street, Chicago. 20. Wop salad? Chef David Jarvis had me at pecan-breaded oysters, a crunchy, sweet and earthy dish that curled my toes in 1990. Ham & eggs by any other name Good eaters: Josephine Hull Name trouble: Aunt Jemimas Reflections on a name: Plantation Dining on a roof Restaurant-ing on wheels Dinner to go Drive-up windows Dining during an epidemic: San Francisco Good eaters: bohemians Dining during an epidemic Fish on Fridays Image gallery: breaded things Lunching in a laboratory Women drinking in restaurants The puzzling St. Paul sandwich New Years Eve at the Latin Quarter Chinese for Christmas Turkeyburgers Themes: bordellos Finds of the day Early bird specials Franchising: Heap Big Beef Bostons automats Coffee and cake saloons Women chefs not wanted Entree from side dish to main dish Anatomy of a restaurateur: Woo Yee Sing Lobster stew at the White Rabbit Restaurants in the family: Doris Day Almost like flying Eye appeal Writing food memoirs Anatomy of a restaurateur: Ruby Foo Soul food restaurants Effects of war on restaurant-ing Behind the scenes at the Splendide Take your Valentine to dinner Lunching at the dime store Square meals Tea rooms for students Christmas dinner in the desert Green Book restaurants Dirty by design Clown themes Basic fare: meat & potatoes Dining with Chiang Yee in Boston Slumming Picturing restaurant food Find of the day: the Double R Coffee House Delicatessing at the Delirama Restaurant design and decoration Dining on a dime Anatomy of a restaurateur: George Rector Catering Dining in a garden Sawdust on the floor Learning to eat (in restaurants) Childrens menus Taste of a decade: the 1830s Check your hat How Americans learned to tip Image gallery: eating in a hat The up-and-down life of a restaurant owner Dressing the female server The Lunch Box, a memoir Crazy for crepes Famous in its day: The Pyramid Dining & wining on New Years Eve High-volume restaurants: Hilltop Steak House Famous in its day: the Public Natatorium Turkey on the menu Getting closer to your food Between courses: secret recipes Find of the day: Aladdin Studio Tiffin Room Americans in Paris: The Chinese Umbrella No smoking! Swiss Chalet, Bismarck Hotel, Chicago. Swingin at Maxwells Plum Happy holidays, eat well Department store restaurants: Marshall Fields Anatomy of a restaurateur: Don Dickerman Taste of a decade: 1860s restaurants The saga of Alices restaurants The brotherhood of the beefsteak dungeon Famous in its day: Maillards Lets do brunch or not? Rohr passed away in 1999, leaving a wonderful legacy. 21. And then shuttered both. Potato Head toys, while taking in nightly entertainment like drag shows and cabarets. The restaurant made pan-cooked pizza that Inserra claims is responsible for the tradition of Chicago as a deep-dish pizza town. These restaurants were doing something novel at the time, or they hold some kind of nostalgia for us. (American) Some pretty hotsy-totsy chefs have discovered hamburgers lately, but time was when the half-pounder on dark rye and fried onion loaf at Hackneys had no peers. 37. Among the Gordon chefs whose creative food I enjoyed were John Terzcak, Kornick, Ron Blazek, Michael Smith, Stewart Parsons and Don Yamauchi.) Because Thursday is Day of the Dead (All Souls' Day, if you prefer), I thought I'd do my own reminiscing and invite my readers to join in. The restaurant advertised heavily during the Lenten season. He arrived in the US in 1951, working as a chef in several institutional settings in the Northeast before moving to Chicago in 1960 to join Armour & Co. in product development. (Contemporary) This treasure has delighted for three decades simply because Yoshi Katsumuras gentle fusion continues to sparkle and his wife, Nobuko, continues to charm. Entradas. Bill Ammons, also the pastry chef, patrolled the Lincoln Park dining room with a ready wit, delivered in a gentle drawl. distinguished dining award by Holiday magazine. circa 1930-1978 // South Shore No different from Chez Paul or Jacques (which made the cut for its lovely garden). Restaurant history quiz (In)famous in its day: the Nixons chain The checkered life of a chef Catering to the rich and famous Famous in its day: London Chop House Who invented Caesar salad? 33. Everest Dessert Best of all was brunch, an assortment of American dishes served dim-sum style from wheeled carts a gimmick that would inspire restaurants such as State Bird Provisions in San Francisco. The menu could date any time from the opening of the restaurant in 1936 into the 1940s. Snowflake Potatoes 18. Picture Information. Pre-1980 MOTEL SCENE Oak Brook - Near Chicago Illinois IL AE0993. But what sometimes seemed like capricious ingredient pairings always made sense on the plate. For 23 years running, all hail the chef. (I dubbed them Hogan's Heroes at the time.) But, oh, that country bird chicken sandwich (fried chicken topped with Gouda, pimento mayo and shaved onion). Patrons could order martinis and Jell-o shots at a bar decorated with tinsel, nude murals and Mr. What was the name of the restaurant located at 6930 south shore on the main floor in the 1970s. Tackle the off-menu "Dick Burger"topped with bacon, egg and hash brownsat Diner Grill, the tiny counter spot in Lakeview.Caf 28What it was: This family-owned spot served well-executed Cuban- and Mexican-inspired fare just off the Irving Park Brown Line stop in Ravenswood for 17 years before closing in 2013. (steaks) This indie steak house nodded to its Jewish deli rootschopped liver, herringattracted celebs like Johnny Carson, and spawned a cheesecake empire. 302 West was one of the finest restaurants the western suburbs ever produced. 1985-present // Albany Park Mob restaurants As the restaurant world turned, July 17 Dining in summer Dining by gaslight Anatomy of a restaurateur: Charles Sarris Womens restaurants Restaurant history day Charge it! 1966-2005 // Gold Coast I was going to go all inside-baseball and say the restaurant I really missed was Mistral, the John Hogan project that never quite got off the ground. As a toast to this magazines 40th anniversary, we name the 40 best Chicago restaurants of all time. Now its sold online, along with her famous spaghetti sauce. In the early 1970s, life was good in Chicago city. Before the 1960s, the term soul food wasnt used in reference to food. But Hungarian bakery Vesekys in Berwyn at least makes sweets from that part of the country.The Dog HouseWhat it was: Occupying a 6-by-12-foot trailer that was purchased for $1,100, the Dog House opened in 1963 on North Ave in Villa Park, serving a simple menu of hot dogs, french fries and tamales. If you want high-end, Naha puts out a mean mezze platter at the bar.TrioWhat it was: Trio, owned by Henry Adaniya (who now operates a gourmet hot dog restaurant in Honolulu), was a much-lauded fine-dining restaurant in Evanston. Tragically, chef Terczak died two years later from a rare liver disease. When most restaurants close, the Chicago eating public just shrugs its collective shoulders and sets its sights on the latest exciting opening in Logan Square. All of that disappeared the following April, however, when a roof fire in the Plaza del Lago center destroyed Melange and other businesses. That column brought forth a protest from fellow Hungarian-born restaurateur George Lang of the elegant Four Seasons in NYC. Fish & chips, inc. was conveniently located in the Loop, across the street from the central Chicago library, now the Chicago Cultural Center. Subscribe for free today! Fox, Liza Minelli and Cary Grant," according to the. 2158 reviews. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. Bumbling through the cafeteria line Celebrity restaurants: Evelyn Nesbits tea room The artist dines out Reubens: celebrities and sandwiches Good eaters: students From tap room to tea room Whats in a name? The party came to an abrupt end in 2002 when the restaurant closed its bright yellow doors for good. 1976-1999 // River North Szathmary, who claimed a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Budapest, had learned to cook in Hungary during WWII when he was conscripted into the Hungarian army. 39. Sorry. Elis Place for Steak (soul food) Long after visits from Martin Luther King Jr. and Aretha Franklin, this landmark spot remained the go-to for corn bread, smothered chicken, grits, and cobbler. But not with these restaurantsthese are the places we truly miss, and not always because the food was so great or the atmosphere was so alluring. . I have to wonder if she designed her mothers Christmas cards. Head Lettuce and Tomatoes 1987-present If you need Filipino food, like, right now, hit up Chrissy Cambas Laughing Bird.TerragustoWhat it was: BYOB with exceptional pastas, chef/owner Theo Gilberts Terragusto was an immediate hit when it opened in Roscoe Village eight years ago. When I first moved to Chicago in 1993, our city had just become famous for its music scene. (Contemporary American) Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand (Tru), Shawn McClain (Spring, Green Zebra), anddrumroll pleaseGrant Achatz (Alinea) all passed through Trio. Railways provided employment, churches influenced many people, the heavy industry remained in the city. Home. Mantuano was forced out in late 1999 by his money partners, and the space went through a few name changes before closing for good in 2009. Read: where pork became the hippest food on the planet. Greg Borzo's new book "Lost Restaurants of Chicago" celebrates departed eateries, from those lingering in recent memory to the nearly forgotten class, from high-end to bizarre, and spots serving everything from standard American fare to ethnic cuisine. In 1944, during World War II, lines formed at the door. Vintage menus from some of Chicago's dearly departed restaurants, including The Eccdentric, Gordon and The Cottage, help tell the tale of what made them so great. The Street Life of Chicago in the 1970s through these Fabulous Vintage Photos. In addition, diners at The Albion, and later the Tip Top Inn, had excellent views of Lake Michigan. Fortunes cookies Famous in its day: Dutchland Farms Toothpicks An annotated menu Anatomy of a restaurateur: Kate Munra Putting patrons at ease Anatomy of a chef: Joseph E. Gancel Taking the din out of dining The power of publicity: Maders Modernizing Main Street restaurants Adult restaurants Taste of a decade: 1820s restaurants Find of the day: the Stork Club Cool culinaria is hot Restaurant booth controversies Ice cream parlors Banquet-ing menus Image gallery: stands Restaurant-ing on Sunday Odd restaurant food That night at Maxims Famous in its day: the Parkmoor Frank E. Buttolph, menu collector extraordinaire Lunch Hour NYC Restaurants and artists: Normandy House Conferencing: global gateways Peas on the menu Famous in its day: Richards Treat Cafeteria Maxims three of NYC Service with a smile . (French) In its heyday, the best French restaurant in America. Phone Dearborn 2673.. Oprah Winfrey, left, was known to stop by tables at The Eccentric, the restaurant she opened with Rich Melman. Feel free to disagreeall my friends didand register your complaints in the comments below. When the imposing building was completed, the company occupied two and a half of its nine floors while the rest of the space was rented for offices and what were known then as bachelor apartments, probably lacking anything but the most rudimentary cooking facilities. The menu shown here caught my eye as I was browsing the internet. No wonder it felt like an affront when MTV turned the building into the first Chicago Real World house in 2001, even though Urbis had closed three years earlier; it was a sign of the next wave of gentrification coming with condos. At the 1989 closing Chef Louis said that the restaurant business had changed so much he could not have successfully created a restaurant such as The Bakery then, partly because of the publics growing preference for lighter food. Thanks to Gary Allen, author, food blogger, and researcher extraordinaire, I now know more about the proprietor of Chicagos 11th Heaven Tea Room. The Viking / 27 W. 150 Roosevelt Rd. Ambria Until the Pullman company expanded its offices onto all eight floors below the restaurant, men living in the 75 or so apartments on the upper floors were also steady customers of the Inn, often having meals sent down to them. I'm working on a book about the Rush Street area from the 1800's to the 1980's and the characters, movers & shakers, nightclubs, restaurants, and music that made it happen. Among the first eating places to serve entrees from Armours Continental Cuisine and American Fare lines were Holiday Inn motels and the Seagram Tower at Niagara Falls. Inserra worked his way up at Gino`s and bought the restaurant in 1979. The spectrum of eating places found in New Yorks Harlem, Chicagos Black Belt, and Black urban neighborhoods across the North ranged from down-home, all-night eateries serving factory shift workers to elegant tea rooms lodged in old mansions that hosted patrons with more money and leisure. Old Glory flies atop Chuck Cavallini's restaurant, 3835 W. 147th St., Midlothian. What's taken its place:Bub City's women's bathroom is surprising, but not really in a good way.Pecking Order What it was: Kristine Subidos Filipino chicken haven in Uptown was admittedly hit or miss, and the bizarrely shaped, nearly windowless space wasnt doing it any favors. Try the signature hand-cut . Digesting the Madonna Inn Halloween soup Restaurant-ing with John Margolies True confessions Basic fare: pancakes Black waiters in white restaurants Catering to airlines What were they thinking? Despite its storefront location in a run-down neighborhood and no decor to speak of the 25-seat neighborhood restaurant became an instant success. An upstairs salon displayed chef portraits of Jean Joho, Jean Banchet, Paul Bocuse, Roland Licccioni, and other friends and mentors. Chicago has contributed countless dishes to global food culture, from the obvious (deep dish pizza) to the less obvious (chicken a la king). (E. Jason Wambsgans /. Gurnee. With his fingers in many pies, Chef Louis was assisted by his wife Sada and a contingent of relatives, not to mention quite of few of his compatriots from Hungary who served in The Bakerys kitchen and dining room (one going so far as to grow his own handlebar mustache).