The legendary mid-century Chicago night club, all the talent and that famous green goddess dressing: The Newberry Library presents “A Night at Mister Kelly’s”
It’s great fun time traveling with you at Mister Kelly’s via this terrific exhibit, Jolene! You bring the wonders of this city to life and make us dream of visiting each time you share another evocative glimpse. You’re the perfect guide—someday, as I keep saying, perhaps in person!🤗
That's so funny! I wouldn't be surprised if they make you a job offer one day! But meanwhile a lot of your fans might descend on you one day and demand a tour of all your favorite spots!😆
Thank you, Christene! There’s “sweater weather” and now we are moving into ginormous (love that word!) salad weather! 🥗 good luck with the sale this weekend! xx
For sure! I’m a native New Yorker (I’ve been in Chicago for 8 years) and it’s been a lot of fun learning about all this and other history in my second city!
I love love love this post! How I wish we could go back in time and have dinner and see a show. From the Hang Your Hat at Mister Kelly’s napkin, the salad, the recipes and the checks and list of “newcomer” celebs… I’m in awe. I hope the documentary lands someplace where it’ll be accessible to all. I’d love to see it. Thanks for all the work you do to put your stories together every week. You’re amazing, Jo!!! 💕💕💕
Aww, Mag, thank you ☺️ means so much coming from you! I’m gonna see if it’s available to stream anywhere, I saw it on the pbs station here a while ago, let me find out. Love and miss you, Mag! ❤️
That album cover just brought me back to my 9 year old self, sitting on the floor of my living room in front of the record player. My mother was a huge fan of Barbra, which made me one too.
I’m time-traveling with you! I could climb inside this post and become a cocktail-drinking, Gauloise-smoking regular.
Ha! Love it Melanie, I’ll be joining you and I’ll bring the matches! (Wait—to be swanky and swell, I’ll bring a lighter!) 😃
Shrimp cocktail with green goddess sounds delicious!
It was good, Amy! 💚🍤
It’s great fun time traveling with you at Mister Kelly’s via this terrific exhibit, Jolene! You bring the wonders of this city to life and make us dream of visiting each time you share another evocative glimpse. You’re the perfect guide—someday, as I keep saying, perhaps in person!🤗
Thank you, Ruth, sometimes I think I should work for the Chicago Tourist Board! 😂❤️
That's so funny! I wouldn't be surprised if they make you a job offer one day! But meanwhile a lot of your fans might descend on you one day and demand a tour of all your favorite spots!😆
😂 Let’s do this, Ruth! When do you leave for your trip?
Absolutely, Jolene! Let’s make a plan when we get back. On Sunday—can’t believe it!🤩
Have a great trip!!! ❤️
Thanks so much, Jolene!
Truly a time travel treat today! I was right there with you Jolene, sipping and swaying at Mr.Kelly’s! What a time & place!
Thank you, Sabrina! I love this! “sip and sway”! ❤️
This was fabulous Jolene. I love the dressing recipes and marvel at the quantities - 56 oz of anchovies is a lot of anchovies!
I know! 🤣 🐟 Thanks so much, Julia!
I’ve been told Barbra’s memoir is very good on audio book because she sings! I need to listen
That’s the way to go since it’s 900 pages! 🎶
Now ALL I WANT TO eat is GINORMOUS salad with Green Goddess Dressing!! Bravo Jolene!
Thank you, Christene! There’s “sweater weather” and now we are moving into ginormous (love that word!) salad weather! 🥗 good luck with the sale this weekend! xx
Arguably one of the most famous nightclubs NOT located in New York.
For sure! I’m a native New Yorker (I’ve been in Chicago for 8 years) and it’s been a lot of fun learning about all this and other history in my second city!
I love love love this post! How I wish we could go back in time and have dinner and see a show. From the Hang Your Hat at Mister Kelly’s napkin, the salad, the recipes and the checks and list of “newcomer” celebs… I’m in awe. I hope the documentary lands someplace where it’ll be accessible to all. I’d love to see it. Thanks for all the work you do to put your stories together every week. You’re amazing, Jo!!! 💕💕💕
Aww, Mag, thank you ☺️ means so much coming from you! I’m gonna see if it’s available to stream anywhere, I saw it on the pbs station here a while ago, let me find out. Love and miss you, Mag! ❤️
I’ll look too! Love you so much😘
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So many interesting stories! And your "cutting board" lunches take lunch to a whole new level! ❤️
Pam, should we have a “Cutting Board Café”? xx
So much to unpack and savor! I'd be on a plane to Chicago if I could.
Hope you visit, Pat!
It's at the top of the list!
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I'm coming! I'm coming!!
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Nice one, Jolene. We had that Barbra album, too.
We did too! My parents adored Barbra! ❤️
Fascinating peek into history. I love that a receipt, that would normally be tossed out, was preserved for you to include.
The receipt was so fun to see, can you imagine hanging out with Lenny?
Wild!
That album cover just brought me back to my 9 year old self, sitting on the floor of my living room in front of the record player. My mother was a huge fan of Barbra, which made me one too.
It’s amazing how many of us remember that album and that cover because of our parents, Kate!
Another place to visit when I come to Chicago!! (Note I said ‘when’ not ‘if’ 😁)
Yes! We’d have a blast, Lisa!
That shrimp cocktail! I'm definitely doing that. Great post!
Thank you, Diana, hope you enjoy!