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]
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