The story
Legendary Chicago wild-game restaurant serving lion, hippo, whale, bear, moose, and buffalo. Claimed to invent the buffalo burger. Elk carcasses hung at entrance. Crispy duckling with wild rice was signature; the millionth duck was served November 18, 1970. Founder Joe Basek. Closed May 21, 1986.
Everything that was here
- 1936–1986
Cafe BohemiaRestaurant
Legendary Chicago wild-game restaurant serving lion, hippo, whale, bear, moose, and buffalo. Claimed to invent the buffalo burger. Elk carcasses hung at entrance. Crispy duckling with wild rice was signature; the…
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