Jerry Kleiner

Quote of the day Sept. 22, 2011

Jerry Kleiner Debates Litigious HistoryJerry Kleiner doesn’t sweat the lawsuits.

By Nick Kindelsperger

Empire Building Aug. 22, 2011

What’s Next for Jerry Kleiner?The Chicago restaurateur is trying things out in Detroit.

By Nick Kindelsperger

Lawsuits Aug. 15, 2011

Kleiner Sued by 33 Club PartnerMore bad news for the former restaurant king.

By Nick Kindelsperger

Openings Dec. 21, 2009

Now Open: Jerry Kleiner’s Lobby Lounge; TouchTwo gimmicky bars open, one in the South Loop and one in Lakeview.

By Helen Rosner

The Other Critics Nov. 19, 2009

Everybody Loves Everything: Il Poggiolo, Edzo’s, and MoreAlso beloved by the critics: Big Star and LM Le Restaurant

By Helen Rosner

Back of the House Sept. 1, 2009

Step Into Jerry Kleiner’s PictureJerry Kleiner thinks of entering his restaurants as stepping into a picture.

By Helen Rosner

The Other Critics Aug. 27, 2009

33 Club Fails To Rock; A Burger To Defeat Kuma’sPlus: Jam does magical things to the oft-maligned meal of brunch; steak in a castle

By Helen Rosner

Openings July 17, 2009

33 Club: Kleiner’s Newest Restaurant Has a NameWith just a week to go before opening, Jerry Kleiner has finally christened his Old Town mega-restaurant.

By Helen Rosner

Openings July 16, 2009

The Dish Dishes on Jerry Kleiner’s Unnamed Old Town RestaurantIt doesn’t have a name yet, but here’s what we do know about Jerry Kleiner’s “Midwestern food” mega-restaurant.

By Helen Rosner

Closings July 6, 2009

Via Ventuno: Sorry, Private Events OnlyThe kitsch-filled South Loop Italian restaurant mysteriously half-closes.

By Helen Rosner

Openings July 6, 2009

Jerry Kleiner Opening a South Loop Bar — in a Movie TheaterLeave it to Kleiner to promise a classy bar in a South Loop movie theater.

By Helen Rosner

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