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Rosebud on Taylor’s Italian restaurant’s arrivederci, switch to special events venue prompt memories

“This place has too much history to close,” says owner Alex Dana, who recently announced a switch from restaurant to a “speakeasy” for larger groups.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Rosebud closing to diners after nearly 50 years on Taylor, will reopen as special events ‘speakeasy’

The legendary mainstay of Little Italy, once the “red sauce” destination for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Oprah Winfrey to Robert De Niro, will be open for regular dining through New Year’s Eve, and then only to bookings for bigger parties.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Rocky Wirtz in many ways was an ordinary guy who embraced family and friends

Privately, Rocky’s world was a suburban network of close pals who meant the world to him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 28, 2023