![]() ![]() The Fireside Bowl was owned and operated by Hank Sophie until 1966 when Rich Lapinski and Alec "Mac" McGuire bought the bowling alley from an ailing Hank Sophie. In 1956 it was expanded and AMF automatic pinspotters were installed and the remodeled Fireside was expanded by four lanes bringing the total to 16. It started as a twelve lane pin boy bowling alley and thrived throughout the 40s and 50s. In the summer of 1941 renovations began and the owner Hank Sophie converted it into a bowling alley, cashing-in on the bowling craze that began in mid-20th century America. The building was an ice factory in its early days. Oh - and get that clerk in the front store a jacket off the rack to wear and promote because it's freezing in there with the doors opening and closing.Coordinates: 41★5′29.94″N 87☄1′38.85″W / 41.9249833°N 87.6941250°W / 41.9249833 -87.6941250įireside Bowl (or Fireside) is a bowling alley and music venue established in the 1940s, located at 2648 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, Illinois. It's a lot of money to spend for bad service. The most depressing part was that we were getting together from different parts of the state to celebrate birthdays and were in such a rush that we had to say forget anything special - just bring the food. I have been in groups way larger than the 9 we had today with WAY better service, warm bread, and hot food so I don't know what happened today. It took another 25-30 min for our food and then we complained and ended up basically inhaling just ok desserts to make it to the show. It was over 15 minutes before the waitress even acknowledged our table - we finally got drinks 10 to 15 min later, then waited again for salads, another 10 or so for dry, cold bread and then we sat. I have been here over 6 times and I have never experienced service like today. The show was great and maybe we had a different Sandy because she gave me goosebumps on a few songs - so good! What wasn't good was the luncheon service. We were all family and adult people- no kids or teens. The choices supplied did not fit our group. Later in this review it asks who was with us. I can hardly wait for the next time we all go. ![]() Their voices were the best and the whole thing riveled the movie. The actors and actresses were well-chosen for the parts they played. The music and singing were spectacular! It was two and a half hours which flew by. I sat in the front row with my husband and sister. The others loved their entrees and by the time we came to dessert, we were so full that we had them box it up and we took it home. My meat was so tender, I could cut it with a fork. The mushroom soup (I cannot remember its name) was the best I have ever had. Our waiter was attentive and helpful, answering any questions we had about what was what on the menu. We had a table for six and had an excellent view of the dining room. I didn't have the mobility and time to visit them this time, but in the past, I have purchased clip earrings, sequined Christmas ties, sweat shirt, vase for holding flowers, ornaments, and other items. There is a fireplace, a bakery where their special breads are sold, and several shops. It is warm and cozy, but seems to extend forever. She waited patiently and did not leave me alone until the rest of our party caught up to me. ![]() When we arrived, our tickets were at the "Will Call" booth and a requested wheel chair was quickly provided along with a young lady to push me to wherever I wanted to go. We have been to The Fireside Dinner Theater before, but this was the best one of all.
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