The Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show
Restaurant in Illinois, United States
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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 | Richard Melman |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Location | 21 East Chestnut Street[1], Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States |
| Coordinates | 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]