Villa Venice

The Chicago mob controlled Villa Venice restaurant and nightclub was formerly located on the site of the Northbrook Hilton at 2855 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook Illinois, suburb of Chicago. It opened in 1920 and was once owned by Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana. November 26 through December 2, 1962, Giancana hosted Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.. A controversial fire destroyed the complex in 1967.