If I remember correctly the Simms family owned the Patio at some point. I knew one of the kids, Chris Simms though not real well. They also owned a disco night club on the corner of Addison and long. I lived on Waveland and Long and the Simms family lived on Patterson and Lockwood. They were (are) nice people, a nice Greek family. I too have many great memories of going to the Patio as a kid (38 now) I remember see “JAWS” there when I was about 11 and my Ma putting her had over my face when the shark was getting ready to attack! and I also remember seeing the “Apple Dumpling Gang” there too with my Dad. Those were the good old days, I didn’t really realise it then, but I sure do now. It is a shame that other families aren’t making them kind of memories that last a life time like I did at the Patio. The Patio is a icon of the NW side of Chicago and it is a shame to hear that it is not still open.
Just a little food for thought to who it may concern or not….
The governor Rod bagoinavich (sp) grew up some were in that neighborhood I think anyway, and I know for a fact that he went to Saint Pats high school. I am sure he must have gone to the Patio too… anyone see were I am going here? bottom line is the Patio is a historic treasure!!!
Andy Farrington
If I remember correctly the Simms family owned the Patio at some point. I knew one of the kids, Chris Simms though not real well. They also owned a disco night club on the corner of Addison and long. I lived on Waveland and Long and the Simms family lived on Patterson and Lockwood. They were (are) nice people, a nice Greek family. I too have many great memories of going to the Patio as a kid (38 now) I remember see “JAWS” there when I was about 11 and my Ma putting her had over my face when the shark was getting ready to attack! and I also remember seeing the “Apple Dumpling Gang” there too with my Dad. Those were the good old days, I didn’t really realise it then, but I sure do now. It is a shame that other families aren’t making them kind of memories that last a life time like I did at the Patio. The Patio is a icon of the NW side of Chicago and it is a shame to hear that it is not still open.
Just a little food for thought to who it may concern or not….
The governor Rod bagoinavich (sp) grew up some were in that neighborhood I think anyway, and I know for a fact that he went to Saint Pats high school. I am sure he must have gone to the Patio too… anyone see were I am going here? bottom line is the Patio is a historic treasure!!!
Andy Farrington