Old Venice Cafe

Culled from: Drury, John. Dining in Chicago, New York: The John Day Company, 1931, p. 191.

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

OLD VENICE CAFE, 755 North Dearborn Street

Another Italian place, in the basement of the historic Rice Hotel. Here for three or four years, the Old Venice has maintained its prestige by reason of the excellence of its cooking and the atmosphere of conviviality. It is open until late at night and you may dance to the music of a radio. Delaware 0081.