Muscle Maker Grill celebration in Edgewater

No reason to let the weather keep you indoors. Muscle Maker Grill in Edgewater is celebrating an extremely successful first year down in Edgewater.

The Man Behind the Muscle Maker

Victor Martinez has created one of the top Muscle Maker franchises in the country. His presence as a spokesperson for the chain has helped it grow: Restaurants are continuing to open, with one coming to Englewood.

DATE/TIME: Today, until 8
LOCATION: 725 River Road, Edgewater (Trader Joe’s mall)
PHONE: 201.699.0893

There's music, along with raffles, supplement samples and, of course, terrific food. The service, as well, has been outstanding from Day One.

The staff will also be taking donations for Autism Speaks Foundation.

Victor was CLIFFVIEWPILOT.COM's very first advertiser, and it's been a wonderful experience getting to know him and many of those close to him.

His business quickly became a riverfront attraction, thanks to in large part to Victor's magnetic personality and a crack, non-stop staff.

Steaks, chops, wraps, salads, pasta, burgers -- and in huge portions. Even protein smoothies are 32 oz.

His business also features nutritional supplements and just about any kind of workout drink you thirst for. You can eat clean AND hang out in a cool place with big screen TVs.

Victor also designed a VIP lounge for athletes and celebrities who live in the area, some who like to watch "Monday Night Fooball" in back.

People have marveled at Victor's genuine kindness amid intense pain. Last summer, his sister was murdered in a downtown Manhattan office building. The case made national headlines: Sister's murder drives bodybuilder.

Although Victor had to identify the body, he somehow found his way back to the store, helping to fill the drink machine and make certain that shifts were covered leading up to the opening. It was only after police made an arrest that he was finally able to exhale: Arrest in sister's murder pumps up popular bodybuilder.

Here's Victor: