** At the back of the Crowne Plaza in Rosemont, surrounded by a drab parking lot, there is another homage: The Murray Bros. Caddyshack, one of two "Caddyshack" theme restaurants owned by the brothers (Murray Brothers in case you're wondering). The other one is in St. Augustine, Florida.
"Eat, Drink and Be Murray" reads the sign. Inside, a sports bar, outfitted with Bill Murray posters, Murray family holiday pictures and even a real Murray --Andy is the chef, floating between the two locations.
Stuffed gophers sit at every other table to encourage social distancing. Booths are tartan.
The deep fried golf balls (mashed potatoes, bacon, horseradish) is the clubhouse munchy yopu imagine Indian Hill would prohibit. They also sell their own brand of vodka.
In allIt's all modestly charming, and yes, Bill drops by-- a few times a year. A waiter confided: "Though to be honest, that family is so big it's like one of them is here every day."
** Before "Caddyshack" was released 40 years ago, Ramis told the tribune that although the film was contemporary, its '70s nihilisms and casual golf club already made it a period piece.
He wished they set it in the '60s like "Animal House" The movie "should have said at the beginning 'Chicago 1963' because 'Caddyshack' really is about things that don't exist anymore."
--Cooter
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