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Holiday Ice Cream
Distance: 0.9 Mi3630 S Ashland
60609 Chicago -
Boston Bar B Q
Distance: 4.8 Mi2932 W Chicago Ave
60622-4307 Chicago -
A & D Wholesale
Distance: 7.1 Mi2627 N Western Ave
60647 Chicago -
Barrel of Monkeys
Distance: 7.6 Mi2936 N Southport Ave
60657-4120 Chicago -
Scooter's Frozen Custard LLC
Distance: 7.8 Mi1658 West Belmont Avenue
60657 Chicago
Description
Together, As One Concept, They Simply Make Pure Business Sense "...the combination works surprisingly well... a majority of customers sample both specialities." - Chicago Tribune - In 1974, businessman Joseph Yesutis fulfilled a life-long dream by purchasing the Lindy's Chili Company and the Gertie's Ice Cream Company. This dream, however, did not include putting the two concepts together. Only after analyzing the unique qualities of each business did he conceive of his remarkable innovation. Lindy's Chili was drawing huge lunch and dinner crowds, but slowed in the evenings. On the other hand, Gertie's Ice Cream did great business in the evenings when customers crowded in. Additionally, there was seasonal factors that effected business. Cold Chicago winters bolstered chili sales, while ice cream sales declined. And, of course, in the summer, ice cream soared past chili sales.