UNITE HERE Local 1 accused Infusion Management Group Inc. But there has been a restaurant in the space as long as the John Hancock Center has been open.įollowing the abrupt closure of the Signature Room, Chicago's hospitality union filed a complaint in federal court. The Signature Room under its current name and incarnation opened in 1993. In late September, the iconic Signature Room at the 95th restaurant cited 'severe economic hardship' as its reason for closing. The former John Hancock is located just a few blocks north and across the street on the Mag Mile. The Grand Lux Café announcement comes about just six weeks after the famed Signature Room restaurant at the top of the former John Hancock Center also closed. In addition to the Chicago and Las Vegas Venetian Resort locations, Grand Lux Café also has locations at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas in Sunrise, Florida west of Fort Lauderdale in Paramus, New Jersey west of New York City in Garden City, New York on Long Island and in Dallas and Houston, Texas. The website for the chain says it was 'inspired by extensive European travel exploring Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna,' but has the 'sensibilities and spirit of an all-American restaurant.'

The chain was founded by creators of the Cheesecake Factory, and the first location opened in Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino. The building also houses Under Armour, Ann Taylor, Levi's, Icebreaker, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx stores – and an AMC Theatres outlet. – a multi-story retail building that spans the west side of Michigan Avenue from Ontario Street to Ohio Street, and backs up west to Rush Street. The twos-story Grand Lux Café opened in 2002 at 600 N. We have enjoyed being a part of the downtown Chicago community and hope that our guests will continue to dine with us at our other restaurants in the area.' We are working with our staff to help them transition to other opportunities in one of our nearby concepts. Our last day of service will be December 24, 2023. 'After 21 years, our Grand Lux Cafe in Chicago is closing. The restaurant chain released the following statement Thursday: Magnificent Mile's Grand Luxe to close 00:45ĬHICAGO (CBS) - The Grand Lux Café on the Magnificent Mile announced Thursday that it is going out of business after 21 years.

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