Article: Shelly's Back Room Opens in Gold Coast; Once Elite "Divan" Concept Inviting To All

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodroast Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRSI) has announced that the Shelly's Back Room, The American Tavern in Chicago opened today, Thursday, January 22, 1998.

Once available only to the elite, the historic turn-of-the-century "divan" (di-VAHN) is back -- in Chicago. Shelly's Back Room(R), a uniquely American reflection of the traditional divan has opened in the Gold Coast and, unlike its late 19th century predecessor, is accessible to all. "Divans were turn-of-the century gathering places synonymous with comfort and service, an exclusive place where the elite could meet, enjoy good food, and a glass of spirits," said ...

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