VIDEO: Circa 57, Arlington Heights, IL

Classic cars parked outside of Circa 57, in Arlington Heights, IL.Classic Recollections was recently invited to a sneak peak of Circa 57, the hotly-anticipated retro diner that is opening in Arlington Heights, IL. Well, the doors have officially opened for all to come see the decor, relive some 1950s memories and of course, grab a tasty bite to eat. During our time at the VIP event we managed to sit down with the restaurant owner, Anthony Priola, for some background on how this ultra-cool space came to be. Along the way, we learned some other cool facts about Circa 57. Check it out for yourself below.

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