
Get to Know …
Michael Canning of Glenview House
What sets your business apart?
We are a small business, not a chain, so we can focus on Glenview. We are trying to foster a sense of community and want to be the place where people celebrate things big and small. A public house like ours is the perfect place to gather and we are proud to be the face of Glenview.
We also have a tight, loyal employee base. We truly are like a family with most of us having been here since we renovated in 2010. I like to give our employees the freedom to try new things and get creative with our food and drink offerings.
What’s next for the Glenview House?
Since we are a single restaurant we are not stuck with a corporate kitchen menu. We’ve been getting ideas from customers about what they would like from us and we’ve been working hard to to introduce some new, creative offerings for the fall/winter menu. We are excited to now offer an Oktoberfest sausage plate (with Lake Geneva bratwurst), a Short Rib entree and our Three Beef Burger (all pictured below).
You might be surprised to know…
Glenview House is one of the oldest public houses in the Chicagoland area. We were here in 1878 before Glenview was incorporated. In fact, the town charter was signed on the third floor (which was destroyed in a fire in 1923). One of the biggest parts of the renovation was opening up the 2nd floor, which had been a boarding house and divided into many small rooms. When we renovated, we put a lot of thought into keeping a historic feel while also giving the building a much-needed fresh look.
What’s your favorite quote?
There is no bad idea. I want everyone – especially our team – to speak freely and share ideas. All ideas are worth building upon and if you piece it together thoughtfully, you can come up with something great.
