The story
Founding Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. Opened 1971 by Rich Melman and Jerry Orzoff. Credited with America's first modern all-you-can-eat salad bar. Originated the potato-skin appetizer craze. $17,500 initial investment. Still operating.
Everything that was here
- 1971–present · still open
R.J. GruntsRestaurant
Founding Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. Opened 1971 by Rich Melman and Jerry Orzoff. Credited with America's first modern all-you-can-eat salad bar. Originated the potato-skin appetizer craze. $17,500 initial…
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