Alice Baum's Dining Room

Culled from: Drury, John. Dining in Chicago, New York: The John Day Company, 1931, p. 225.

Note: The Newberry Library holds the personal papers of author John Drury.

A high-toned and well-known eating parlor, located in a high-toned and well-known part of Chicago. The mansions of the wealthy are on all sides and directly across the street are the grounds and low building of the Saddle and Cycle Club, one of the most fashionable and exclusive clubs in Chicago. Alice Baum offers genuine home cooking, with plentiful portions, and her seasonings are notable. The room is tastefully decorated and the atmosphere is restful and dignified. Table d'hote luncheons are 65 cents, and similar dinners are $1.00 and $1.50.