In the 20th Century we began to eat out in our droves. In this gallery, we see restaurant postcards, pass-it-on souvenirs of memorable and special meals. The harsh modern critic suggests the busy decor existed to distract attention from the food, those oft-tried combinations of pineapple, cheese and aspic. But the interiors also tell us that these places were not bland chains. These were individual small businesses full of large pendant lighting, food-shaped furniture and other furnishings that mattered to their owners.
Sir Nicholas Restaurant & Tavern, Toronto, Ontario
Strolling Violinists At The Casino Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shangri-La Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois
The Art Gallery Lounge, Kapok Tree Inn, Clearwater, Florida
The Dolphin Lounge, Peter Pan Inn, Urbana, Maryland
Petite Marmite, Palm Beach, Florida
Cafe Des’Artistes, New York
Pancake Palace, San Francisco International Airport, California
Chandelier Room, Kapok Tree Inn, Clearwater, Florida
The Gallery Dining Room, , Kapok Tree Inn, Clearwater, Florida
The Anniversary Room, Danny’s Hideaway, New York
The Red Fox Saloon, Moran, Wyoming
Nancine’s, Great Neck, New York
The Plumed Horse, Saratoga, California
The San Franciscan Restaurant, Salt Lake City, Utah
Polonaise, A Restaurant Of Distinction, New York
Cafe Renaissance, New York
The Franz Josef Viennese Restaurant And Cabaret, Toronto, Ontario
Arctic Lounge, Lac Ouimet Resort, Quebec
A & Eagle Room, Pepin Distributing Company, Tampa, Florida
The Newfoundland Room, Swimwesto Hotel-Motel, Grand Falls, Newfoundland
The Fallsview, Ellenville, New York
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