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In photos: A look back at the former Red Geranium
The Red Geranium, 393 North Edwards Boulevard, closed Jan. 1, 2020 after 35 years in business. In 1999, the Walgreens drug store chain purchased the property for a drug store that still stands. But rather than demolish the Red Geranium, Lyle Swatek physically moved the 150-seat restaurant to the east and reopened at the current location. It became Cuoco Pazzo Eatz & Drinkz in 2020. Now the business is in flux since the building is for sale.Â
Dotty Swatek owner Red Geranium Restaurant
Dotty Swatek, former owner of the Red Geranium Restaurant in Lake Geneva, closed the eatery in January 2020.
File photo, Regional NewsRed Geranium Restaurant in Lake Geneva
The Red Geranium Restaurant, 393 N. Edwards Boulevard, closed in January 2020 after 35 years in business.Â
File photos, Regional NewsVern Pregont waitress at Red Geranium
After working 20 years at the Red Geranium Restaurant in Lake Geneva, waitress Vern Pregont, shown at work Dec. 18, said that the restaurant’s closure on Jan. 1, 2020 will be a difficult moment for her.
Scott Williams, Regional NewsChef Justin Peters at Red Geranium Restaurant
Justin Peters, a chef at the Red Geranium Restaurant, was one of 25 employees at the restaurant, which closed its doors Jan. 1, 2020 after 35 years in business.
Scott Williams, Regional NewsVern Pregont waitress at Red Geranium
Waitress Vern Pregont, standing, serves a cup of coffee Dec. 18, 2019 to Barb Dinan at the Red Geranium Restaurant, where Dinan was having a holiday luncheon with fellow members of a group called the Breakfast Book Club.
Scott Williams photos, Regional NewsTroy Bartz general manager and executive chef at Red Geranium restaurant
Troy Bartz, general manager and executive chef at the Red Geranium Restaurant in Lake Geneva, worked at the Red Geranium more than 20 years, most recently since 2006.
Scott Williams, Regional NewsChef Troy
Chef Troy Bartz from the Red Geranium restaurant. (Regional News photo)
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Jayne Fashion show
Nancy Wolff, of Lake Forest, Illinois, models an outfit from Jayne during a fashion show May 9 at the Red Geranium. (Submitted photo)
Jayne fashion show
Models showcased outfits for Jayne during a May 9 fashion show at the Red Geranium. (From left) Nancy Wolff, Heidi Rodriguez, Carla Raasch, Jennifer Hull, Kari Doerkson and Barbara Barber. (Submitted photo) (Right) Nancy Wolff, of Lake Forest, Illinois, models an outfit during the May 9 fashion show.
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