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"A long-running diner that has served as an integral gathering spot in Chicago hockey culture for decades—welcoming fans, media, parents, and players—boasts a distinctive, storied atmosphere shaped by its longtime owner and restaurant-industry veteran George Lemperis, who has been described as the heart of the establishment and compared to a Cheers-era bar proprietor. The venue’s legacy and unique culture have been the subject of in-depth local profiles." - Naomi Waxman