EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
• Learn where the name “Gibsons” comes from and why there’s no apostrophe!
• Discover why their signature steaks are so popular
• Hear tales of Chicago history and stories of cultural icons who Gibsons can call “regulars”
Opened in 1989, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is Chicago’s Classic American steakhouse. Nestled comfortably between State & Rush, the restaurant is a decades-long favorite of celebrities, world leaders, and foodies alike. And even though we’re small fish, we’ve begun to celebrate every New Year’s Eve at the restaurant with hopes that one day we too will have our signed photo on the famous walls!
We’re cutting into the details of this tasty Chicago eatery with Liz Lombardo Stark, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Gibsons Restaurant Group, and daughter of Owner Steve Lombardo.
Under the umbrella of Gibsons includes Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, LUXBAR, Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar, Gibsons Italia, The BOATHOUSE Orlando, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House (on behalf of Rivers Casino), Bazaar Meat Chicago, and Bar Mar!
Our Episode Menu:
Drinks (Gibsons Martini)
To start off, we talk Gibsons history & find out who opened the restaurant and why. Plus, an exploration of their menu classics and a rundown of the other famous brands under the restaurant group.
Appetizer (Crab Cake, Fries, and Garbage Salad)
Getting hungry, we breakdown the details behind their famous steaks. We talk what makes Gibsons Prime Angus so special, and hear how their aging/cooking processes help enhance flavor.
Main Course (W.R.’s Chicago Cut Steak and Planked Lake Superior Whitefish)
We sizzle up some foodie folklore with Liz, including stories of the many celebrities who have dined at Gibsons. Plus, we talk why Gibsons quality service has helped it to span generations of customers (including our fave waiter, Karl)!
Dessert (Famous Carrot Cake)
A sweet round of rapid fire to end, we learn Liz’s favorite Gibsons steak, go-to cocktail, and the coolest person she’s met while at Gibsons!
MENU/RESERVATIONS: https://gibsonssteakhouse.com/gibsons-chicago/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonssteakhouse/?hl=en
ORDER & SHIP: https://gibsonssteak.com/
ALL RESTAURANTS: https://grgmc.com/restaurants
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