EThe United States is a country made up of migrants. Millions of people throughout the entire territory have taken on the task of starting a new life in the North American country and offering all their talent. That was precisely the case of a couple who, 63 years ago, opened a restaurant in Chicago which, unfortunately, will soon close its doors.
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The place was inaugurated in 1961 when Mary and Pete decided to open a small restaurant with a nightclub atmosphere. Just eight years later, they opened a second location in the heart of Orlando Park, which they called Petey’s II.
It is a success story considering that Mary was born and raised in a small town in western Greece. But, At the age of 20, he decided to move to the United States with his aunt.with the intention of improving your quality of life and that of your family.
In turn, Petey was born in a small mountain town on a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea and, at a very young age, He moved to the United States in search of the American dream. They both met and They managed to open a successful restaurant which has operated for more than six decades.
The reason for the closure of his restaurant located at 4401 95th Street is that, since Mary passed away, a year ago, Petey feels that nothing is the same, which is why he has announced his retirement and, therefore, “the difficult and heartfelt decision to close Petey’s Bungalow with mixed emotions,” according to to know through a post on Facebook.
In the message, Petey wrote: “Mary and I lived the American dream. Our journey began 63 years ago and we continue our passion for entrepreneurship in the restaurant sector by opening and running our own businesses. As time goes by, you finally realize that it’s time to close a chapter.” So, according to his plans, The last day of operations for this location will be Tuesday, October 15.
Petey’s Bungalow offered an extensive menu.
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Chicago restaurant that will close its doors invites you to try its dishes for the last time
In the publication that the Petey’s Bungalow restaurant made on their Facebook profile, they told their diners that, Those who have pending gift certificates still have time to make them valid. They also invited those who already know them, and those who never had the opportunity to attend, to join them in their final days to experience what they called “a nostalgic dinner at the club for the last time.”
“As a heartfelt tribute to Petey and Mary, please join us in our final days of service as we celebrate Petey’s well-deserved retirement and the end of an era. “We look forward to sharing these last moments with you and creating a few more memories before closing our doors for the last time,” the message reads.
And the owner of this place emphasized that, throughout the years that they were open, they became an important part of the community and, therefore, They are proud of what they achieved: “Thank you once again for your continued support and loyalty over the years. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you.”
