These 8 Amazing Illinois Restaurants Are Loaded With Local History
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Sure, we all want to try the new, hip places when we go out to eat. But why not check out a place loaded with history? These Illinois restaurants are among the most historic in the state.
If walls could talk. In operation since 1938, this restaurant has had many notable guests over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis, and David Bowie.
Cool tidbit about the Berghoff: they were actually the first restaurant to get a liquor license post-Prohibition. Also, there was a men's only bar here until 1969.
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If you are wondering what the oldest restaurant in Illinois is, this is it. This tavern and restaurant has been in operation since 1847, and has been frequented pretty much ever since then.
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The state's capital is home to Maldaner's, a restaurant in operation since 1884. The heavy wood will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.
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Ariston has been an anchor on Route 66 and is even on the National Registry of Historic Places. It's been owned since 1924.
This has to be the best place to get soul food in Illinois. That's probably because they've only been doing it since 1892.
Some of the greatest moments in the Chicago jazz scene happened here. Oh, and Al Capone used to go here. You can still sit in his booth.
I'm not sure there is an Illinois restaurant with more history than Billy Goat Tavern. From supposedly cursing the cubs, to being famously featured on SNL, this place is a must-go.
For dinner with a side of history, consider going to one of these historic restaurants next time you decide to go out for a bite.
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