tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post1807871012194545511..comments2024-03-28T16:36:10.544-05:00Comments on The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal™ : The Real Story about the Famous "Elliott's Pine Log Restaurant and Lounge" in Skokie, Illinois.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-5000860524775209102024-03-12T12:55:31.137-05:002024-03-12T12:55:31.137-05:00After a delicious prime rib meal on March 2nd, 196...After a delicious prime rib meal on March 2nd, 1963 the love of my life proposed to me at Elliot's...I can hear the fireplace crackling and remember the room we were in. We were so young and so in love. We just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary in January. What wonderful memories of that wonderful restaurant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-91581956063060786002024-01-15T09:13:57.522-06:002024-01-15T09:13:57.522-06:00I have fond memories of Elliot’s as well. Held my ...I have fond memories of Elliot’s as well. Held my luncheon wedding reception there. Divorced now but Elliot’s still holds a special place in my heart. It was special!! Thanks for the memories. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-66170520552501402852023-09-14T10:38:40.270-05:002023-09-14T10:38:40.270-05:00Had our wedding reception lunch at Elliot's in...Had our wedding reception lunch at Elliot's in the summer of 1987. My husband and I loved the rustic look of Elliot's. The food was great. Married 36 years now and we still talk about how beautiful the day was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-51868321939984833842023-08-01T08:15:10.904-05:002023-08-01T08:15:10.904-05:00I enjoyed this article I’m from the South suburbs ...I enjoyed this article I’m from the South suburbs Elliot’s reminds me of the history of the Old Barn restaurant in Burbank with several rooms fireplaces and bar my favorite place<br />I wish I had known about Elliot’s I would have gone thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-73451294352883958352023-06-24T15:26:33.076-05:002023-06-24T15:26:33.076-05:00My dad Wally Smolinski was a chef at Elliot’s in t...My dad Wally Smolinski was a chef at Elliot’s in the late 50’s early 60’s. In 1965 we moved to Michigan so my dad could finally pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant in Bangor MI. Mary Stocchieronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-14158461125360510232023-06-06T20:14:23.808-05:002023-06-06T20:14:23.808-05:00My dad, also a restaurateur, lived two houses away...My dad, also a restaurateur, lived two houses away from Gus and Cecilia Elliott. Gus and my dad were friends and golfing buddies. As a young boy, I was lucky to enjoy the Pine Log often. Mr. & Mrs. Elliott were gracious and elegant people - the epitome of 1960s style. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-4415095410022749142023-03-25T08:20:59.412-05:002023-03-25T08:20:59.412-05:00I lived two blocks away as well, at Howard and LeC...I lived two blocks away as well, at Howard and LeClaire. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-7753024097825993522023-01-31T14:06:07.804-06:002023-01-31T14:06:07.804-06:00Elliotts lived near Oakton Park. At the time I was...Elliotts lived near Oakton Park. At the time I was going to East Prairie Grammar School with Jimmy Elliott and Mary Ellen. Jimmy was the year ahead of me. We used to eat lunch at East Prairie each day. We would start smelling lovely smells as Elliotts brought lunch for Jimmy and Mary Ellen; burgers, French fries. Maybe they drank Wanzer milks as I did. 4cents for chocolate and 3 for white. Several times Jimmy and I went on a "date". Once to the Skokie Show. I was recently 84. I went 9 years to East Prairie. We were allowed to start kindergarten at age 4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-38115093586984828982023-01-31T10:00:41.776-06:002023-01-31T10:00:41.776-06:00The BAR! The BAR! The BAR! I can still smell the w...The BAR! The BAR! The BAR! I can still smell the wood burning in the fireplace … hear the crackling of the logs … the shadows cast on the ceiling … couldn’t find a classier place in all of Chicago .. well maybe Coq d’Or at the Drake … but time is relentless and the good die young … yes — Pine Log — you have a place in my heart and you are missed …Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-92031964942864742082022-05-27T20:05:39.374-05:002022-05-27T20:05:39.374-05:00I added the story of Alex and Greg Elliott to this...I added the story of Alex and Greg Elliott to this article.Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10605531495401356831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-7580180673757991462022-05-27T12:45:07.371-05:002022-05-27T12:45:07.371-05:00My grandparents lived in Skokie in the Sixties and...My grandparents lived in Skokie in the Sixties and Seventies which allowed us to enjoy many family dinners at Elliott's Pine Log. Always wonderful service and delicious food. The owners were always warm and friendly and I know my family looked forward to seeing them each time we dined there. As a side note, as an adult I moved to Wauconda, IL in 1985. My parents had stopped at my new home for a lunch visit and so decided to try the family restaurant in downtown Wauconda, Elliott's Grand Hotel. It never crossed our minds that it was possible the two restaurants were tied to each other. We were probably seated at our table around 10 minutes before we heard someone say, "Mr. and Mrs. Michaels?". It was Greg Elliot, the son of the owner of the Pine Log. What a wonderful surprise. The family joined us for lunch and we stayed for over three hours reminiscing. Sadly the the Grand Hotel has been closed for many years but for a short time we able to again enjoy all the charm and delicious recipes we once had at the Pine Log.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-90565567544942415632022-05-13T20:26:58.885-05:002022-05-13T20:26:58.885-05:00I too have very fond memories of dining with my fa...I too have very fond memories of dining with my family at Elliott’s Pine Log. I enjoyed the elegant, rustic atmosphere. You felt really special going there for dinner. I think the last time we went there was in the early 70’s, I don’t know why we never went after that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-87633562976095874122021-10-19T17:38:03.894-05:002021-10-19T17:38:03.894-05:00My family and I ate at the Pine Log several years ...My family and I ate at the Pine Log several years on Christmas Eve, it was always such a treat. My Father would want to drive out to the restaurant a few weeks ahead of time to make the reservation in person rather than on the phone. Great times with family. Jeff Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662298683360826158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-54512100621564816152021-02-26T18:00:17.215-06:002021-02-26T18:00:17.215-06:00We had our wedding reception here at Elliot's ...We had our wedding reception here at Elliot's in June 1986. There were many reasons to have it here, including our favorite meal which was prime rib. Almost 35 years later our healthy marriage continues. We have yet to find prime rib as good as Elliot's. We will always remember our wedding day at Elliot's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357117138719447461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-85768515081980208052020-11-15T15:28:54.231-06:002020-11-15T15:28:54.231-06:00Great article! It brought back a lot of memories. ...Great article! It brought back a lot of memories. I remember going there for my 8th grade graduation with my family in the late 60's.Ann Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268635796808893343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-34802992258571104832020-07-11T21:22:27.095-05:002020-07-11T21:22:27.095-05:00So many fond memories and yummy meals of my growin...So many fond memories and yummy meals of my growing up years and Elliott's. So sorry it is gone now, and I really cannot think of another restaurant that could take its place; it truly was 'one of a kind' and so glad it was a part of my life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189668521978167419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-20228596853382635102020-05-01T23:28:41.396-05:002020-05-01T23:28:41.396-05:00I used to live 2 blocks from Elliot's. When th...I used to live 2 blocks from Elliot's. When they closed and sold the property,there were stories that after the Father, Chris passed away, his children were not interested in continuing the business. They had the best Prime Rib and the best atmosphere which made you thing that you were in a forest. Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174600819098226595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-79081662031634293122020-04-15T12:41:10.393-05:002020-04-15T12:41:10.393-05:00Oh how well we remember Elliots...we had reunions ...Oh how well we remember Elliots...we had reunions there...we lived so close we could walk over...it was the Best and most beautiful restaurant we ever knew...it was our favorite. We bought 5 of the big wagon wheel light fixtures and many of the small brass table lamps that were on ever table...plus some beautiful sconce lamps. So many fond memories. As I write this I can see and enjoy all the items we bought from the auction...wagons wheels in great room and dining room..sconce lamps in dining room,ah yes I could go on, we live in northern Wisconsin so all the treasures we bought fit right in! Thank You Elliots <br />Bill N Joanie Lapokinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468032964447411976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-69374694759466805112020-01-15T21:45:31.214-06:002020-01-15T21:45:31.214-06:008th grade graduation celebration from Rogers Schoo...8th grade graduation celebration from Rogers School in 1970 was celebrated at Elliot's Pine Log as well as several other family celebrations. Marsha Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-62188625076748857802019-10-17T12:20:09.565-05:002019-10-17T12:20:09.565-05:00I too remember going to Elliot's Pine Log Inn ...I too remember going to Elliot's Pine Log Inn many times over my years in the neighborhood. After my mother passed away, I had several holiday meals with my brother there and it always gave us a wonderful homey feel for our holiday dinner. I remember it fondly but now I wish I had tried the duck!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927064783069125983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-53680431874535498932019-09-30T21:22:50.661-05:002019-09-30T21:22:50.661-05:00I remember going to Elliot's Pine Log in the m...I remember going to Elliot's Pine Log in the mid 80s with my parents and it was always a treat when we did. I truly enjoyed their Burgers, I mean I was in Grammar School at the time, but my Mom ordered Orange Roughy one time and I was hooked! I surely do miss that place but glad I got to enjoy it before it closed. John Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967561473342587560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-40189720269243813552019-05-26T09:31:08.847-05:002019-05-26T09:31:08.847-05:00The best Roast Duck ever.
The best Roast Duck ever.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-38456193515726473402019-05-23T19:34:31.262-05:002019-05-23T19:34:31.262-05:00Chris Elliot was a generous man who donated his de...Chris Elliot was a generous man who donated his delicious food to charities. He donated Christmas dinner to Angel Guardian Orphanage for many years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-34929498927873132072019-05-20T10:29:52.336-05:002019-05-20T10:29:52.336-05:00I have been there several times and always enjoyed...I have been there several times and always enjoyed my meal. My wife's girlfriend was also a bartender there.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410854295201089393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2698674352470153088.post-38820688938473467172018-12-19T14:11:43.949-06:002018-12-19T14:11:43.949-06:00yes, thank you for posting. I had a heck of a time...yes, thank you for posting. I had a heck of a time remembering the name. My wedding rehearsal dinner was here way back in 1976.Mike S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05198844843164090566noreply@blogger.com