Historical November 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Bobby’s Creole
Bobby’s Creole has made many changes since 1978, the biggest being the move across the street to 6307 Delmar. Their new residence is larger and more elegant to say the least. There is a cozy lounge area in the front of the restaurant with sofas, tables, and chairs to relax in while enjoying a drink and listening to the piano player.
More table space is available in the restaurant itself and the decor is New Orleans.
The menu has the same great Creole dishes from Crab Cakes ($5.95) to Chicken Jambalaya ($4.50) to Chicken & Sausage File Gumbo ($4.50).
We at the Paper are pleased to see Bobby’s Creole prosper and continue to add its charm to the Loop.
Koh-I-Nor
Koh-I-Nor is a relatively recent arrival to the Loop area.
It was an established far suburban restaurant which moved to University City to be closer to its discriminating clientele.
The menu features authentic Pakistani cuisine (when you ask for “hot,” you get HOT), but also offers lasagna for the timid. Highlights are the appetizers (samosas are especially good) and the vegetarian dishes.
In addition to the large front dining room replete with tables and chairs there is another room tucked away in the back where one can dine amid cushions eastern style. Service is prompt and friendly in this low-key, moderately priced restaurant. Liquor is unavailable but diners may bring their own beer or wine to accompany the meal.
Blueberry Hill
Joe Edwards of Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar, has been a very busy man since February 1978 when the Paper spotlighted him and his restaurant.
He now owns the entire building that houses Blueberry Hill. Joe has repainted and redecorated and put in a new ceiling. There is also a case of Howdy-Doody items which is Joe’s personal collection.
More pinball machines and video games have been added.
The over-all effect is new and crisp while still maintaining the nostalgia theme of the 50’s which has always made Blueberry Hill renowned.
As in 1978 the most popular menu item is still the 7 oz. hamburger cooked to personal taste with or without the diner’s choice of cheese.
A new sandwich has been added to the already fine selection: The Combo Sandwich ($3.15), as the name suggests, is a combination of pastrami, corned beef, and swiss cheese served either hot or cold. Breakfast has been discontinued; however, the great food and drink more than compensate. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday, with the full menu served from opening until 8:30 p.m.; grill items are available until midnight.
On Sunday the bar is open from 5:00 p.m. to midnight and the grill from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Paper and this reporter thank Joe Edwards for his fine establishment and for his support and faith in the Loop.
Original photograph caption
Original restaurant drawing by Gabrielle DiLorenzo. The Paper, November 1980, page 4.
Originally published in The Paper, November 1980.
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