Bortz Places - memories from two of Chicagolands iconic venues
Sally's Stage - A Musical Eatery; Home of the Famous Barton Theatre Pipe Organ
History of Sally’s Stage Musical Eatery
Doctor Jazz - Home of the
Peanut Butter Shake
Doctor Jazz Ice Cream Parlor
Chicago’s first themed restaurants with the world’s largest nickelodeons and many penny arcade games from the former Riverview Park.
Down Memory Lane
Doctor Jazz was a chain of ice cream parlors set up by the Bortz Brothers, Joe, and Mike. It was the first themed restaurant, and visitors recollect the hype for their antique nickelodeon. The restaurant was popular among families and children as it was one of the few non-smoking businesses.
