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The Caffeinator's Debut!

Richmond, VA (Oct 2, 2009) - Director of Beverage, Blake Rohrabaugh mixes it up on Richmond's CBS 6 "Virginia this Morning" with our exclusive "Caffeinator" martini. Check out the video!

Bar Louie Named Silver Platter Winner

GLENVIEW, IL (July 22, 2009) - Restaurants and Institutions revealed their 45th annual picks for the top 400 chain-restaurant brands today. Bar Louie, which placed at number 236 in 2008, jumped up to spot 227 above Roy’s, Portillo’s, and Mrs. Fields.

Bar Louie Named Silver Platter Winner

GLENVIEW, IL (June 30, 2009) - Bar Louie received the Silver Platter Award for “Favorite Bar Food” by Food Industry News today. The award is in recognition of being selected by Chicago Restauranteurs as their favorite place to dine for bar food. Bar Louie was named their number one choice for favorite bar food for 2009 and 2010.

Press Releases

Bar Louie Franchise Expands to Evansville

GLENVIEW, IL (July 16, 2009) - Bar Louie America and its franchise arm, Bar Louie Development, have announced that a new franchisee for the popular tavern and grill will open in Evansville, Indiana.
Read complete Bar Louie America release...

Economy Woes Close Bar Louie in Glendale

GLENVIEW, IL (June 30, 2009) - Glenview based Bar Louie America, Inc. announced yesterday that the year old Bar Louie franchise location in Glendale, Arizona has closed. Like many cities, the down turned economy hit the Phoenix area and in particular the Westgate City Center, where the restaurant was located.
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Prime Number

CHICAGO, IL (June 17, 2009) - This winter, Roger Greenfield (Bar Louie, One North) plans to open Primebar, a 220-seat American spot at 155 North Wacker Drive. "I'm on my way to the airport right now to do a grand opening in Denver for the first one," says Greenfield. "Chicago is second."
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Bar Louie Concept to Expand

GLENVIEW, IL (March 26, 2009) - Bar Louie Development Inc., operator or franchisor of the namesake restaurant and bar concept, said it expects to open five more franchised units this year. The new stores will be located in Michigan, Indiana and eastern Pennsylvania.
Read complete Nation's Restaurant News article...

Restaurant Reviews

Grillroom Opens Doors in Perkins Rowe

BATON ROUGE, LA (JULY 16, 2009) - A popular Chicago chophouse has opened its doors in Perkins Rowe, its third location in the nation. Grillroom has stayed true to its menu, but added creative South Louisiana flair...
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