"Like a kid in a candy store. . ."

is a phrase I've taken seriously since opening

Polo Nuts and Candy, Etc. here in 1985. Indeed,

we've come such a long way from those days
 of over 400 varieties of candies and nuts, plus
ice cream and popcorn, and in 1990 began focusing

our culinary efforts and experience on
Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.

For more than 25 years we continue to create

"something different . . . something wonderful!"

for thousands of folks whether at the annual

Taste of Chicago, where we've served
Shark Veracruz, Crab Cake Nuggets, and
Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Bread during our 20 years

along the lakefront, or with our spectacular

Cookies and Candy trays and custom Easter
gift baskets adorned by our signature satin bows,

or at our masterfully catered productions and

lavish, beautiful buffets which touch so many

lives giving lots of precious memories
for our customers and their guests.

Since 1997, I've offered an elegant private room

attached to my restaurant called the
"Old Eagle Room".  Originally built in 1914 as a
neighborhood picture show named The Eagle Theater,
it accommodates up to 100 guests.  According to

The Chicago Sun-Times, "...it has some of the

best acoustics in the City," and features a magnificent

three-manual Rodgers 360 Theatre Organ
(voiced by the late John Seng in 2000),

a 20-channel audio/DJ system, and
on the theatrically-lit stage, a rare solid walnut
 1964 Wurlitzer Grand Piano for your total
entertainment and unique event.

Finally, I've recently added the latest extension
of our hospitality here,
 my Bridgeport Bed and Breakfast,  offering
four spacious 2-3 bedroom, handsomely decorated,
themed suites with private bath above my legendary
Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.,
 including complimentary lighted parking in my lot
and breakfast downstairs in Polo Cafe.

Minutes south of the Loop, my place is ideal
to gather for a special event, dinner or reception,

wedding or holy/civil union ceremony, as well as

holiday parties, corporate seminars & team

bonding, meetings, retreats, and entertainment

performances, plus unique overnight lodging.

I personally oversee the kitchen and the many

details of each catered event, and look forward to

serving you here soon!!
Dave Samber
Chef-Owner-Innkeeper