Featured Fridays: Harry Caray’s

What is Harry Caray’s?

Harry Caray’s is a renowned Chicago-based restaurant with multiple locations throughout the city and into the North and West suburbs. Owned and managed by Haray Caray’s Restaurant Group since 1987, each restaurant has its own unique menu, perfectly suited for each community that it serves. Their first restaurant, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse opened in the River North neighborhood. The restaurants are inspired by Harry Caray, a sportscaster who gained national attention as an announcer. He ended his career in Chicago as a radio/television personality, with a broadcasting style beloved by all who listened to and watched him.

Why is it on the ParadigmNEXT radar?

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, the flagship location, is within walking distance of ParadigmNEXT’s River North office location and frequented by the ParadigmNEXT team quite often. Serving Italian favorites, along with prime and aged steaks and chops, they have been repeatedly named one of Chicago’s best steakhouses over the years. However, for the marketing and branding gurus at ParadigmNEXT, it’s the Harry Caray experience that comes with the dining that makes this restaurant so special. The memorialization of genuine and historical artifacts throughout Caray’s life add a museum-like essence to the dining experience. Not only is the food of superb quality, but their collections and memorabilia are enough to make anyone, especially sports fans, want to return over and over again.

According to Grant DePorter, CEO of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, “Harry Caray and his “tell-it-like-it-is” style of broadcasting made him a fan favorite in the world of baseball. Our restaurant pays tribute to Harry’s love the game, the fans, the city and, of course, great food and drink. We look forward to making all ParadigmNEXT staff and clients feel right at home—just like Harry would have done.”

How is it impacting the industry?

Chicago is grounded in its history, and it is institutions like Harry Caray’s that not only contribute to this, but also strengthen it. Chicago athletes, celebrities and politicians often frequent the dining spot, as it has such a true “Chicagoan” spirit. As a bonus, the restaurant not only depicts Caray’s life, but also the previous owner of the building, Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s infamous “enforcer” during the gangster era. Whether you’re sitting at the bar for a sports game, or dining in with family and friends, Harry Caray’s is sure to be one of your favorite Chicago experiences.

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