Rich Melman (Just the Plate) (S1/Ep.008)

Restaurateur Rich Melman of Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You currently operates over 125 restaurants coast to coast. In this episode, he breaks down the original menu from R.J. Grunts- the first restaurant he opened in 1971. Enjoy these stories, some dating back 46 years ago. Melman says, “I believe R.J. Grunts is the most influential restaurant we’ve ever opened.” If you missed Rich Melman’s full episode, check out Episode 007.