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Twin Anchors

Twin Anchors arguably enjoys more notoriety than any other restaurant in Chicago.  Since 1932, it has served its famous brand of baby back ribs to everyone from humble neighbors to international celebrities, including its most famous "regular," Frank Sinatra.  With its nautical theme and cozy decor, the restaurant has been cooking up its ribs from the same building since the inception: a three-story brick edifice that was built in 1881 and served as a brewery for some time before the First World War.  Two major motion pictures captured the ambience of the restaurant ("Return To Me" and "The Dark Knight"); Conan O'Brien listed the restaurant as one of his ten "must haves;" the HBO drama "Boardwalk Empire" selected the Twin Anchors for its "Speakeasy Tour" documentary; and Emeril Lagasse showcased the restaurant on his television show "The Originals With Emeril." 

Address
1655 North Sedgwick Street
Neighborhood
old town
Category
Vintage Restaurants
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