Post #452787 by uncle trav on Sat, May 9, 2009 5:40 PM

Name:Tropical Hut
Type:restaurant
Street:1320-24 1/2 E. 57th St.
City:Chicago
State:IL
Zip:
country:USA
Phone:
Status:defunct

Description:
I don't have allot to go on for this one so here is what I know. Originally located at the above address but later moved to a larger location at 97th and Stony Island. The new location was much larger and the old location was demolished to make room for a new school. I have read that the Tropical Hut was the model for the Hawaiian House in Phillip Roth's Book Good-By Columbus. The location of the old Tropical Hut is now home of Leona's Restaurant. The address is 9156 S. Stony Island. I'm hoping some folks can add to the story. I am not even sure if the decor included any Tiki. I have had the matchbook for the Tropical Hut for years and am just now getting to it. I'll post a pic of the matchbook in a few. Thanks

[ Edited by: uncle trav 2009-05-09 17:46 ]