My dream; a 1930s Lunchroom

[V.C. Brunswick]

Unfortunately, for every restoration, there are many more in-tact '30s places that get ruined. The big trend these days is to make them "more authentic" by ripping out everything original and replacing it with Marilyn Monroe and checkerboard. These pics are about a year apart. Original '30s stools, mosaic tile floor, backbar equipment, marble counter, woodwork- all gone.

Somehow, I don't think even Marilyn Monroe would recognize it. :eeek:

 

[Shangas]

Unfortunately, for every restoration, there are many more in-tact '30s places that get ruined. The big trend these days is to make them "more authentic" by ripping out everything original and replacing it with Marilyn Monroe and checkerboard. These pics are about a year apart. Original '30s stools, mosaic tile floor, backbar equipment, marble counter, woodwork- all gone.

Somebody call a doctor! I feel sick...

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

'80s/'90s Does the Fifties, it's sooooo 1996 :doh:

 

[m0nk]

I think you'd appreciate the restorations done on these two places:

The Red Rose

The Spud Boy Lunch

I really like the looks of the Red Rose. It reminds me of a place up near New Haven, CT where my brother-in-law used to live.

 

[ThemThereEyes]

This is a great idea and I bet it will be charming! I wish I could visit it!

 

[Stanley Doble]

Do you serve Oliebollen like Tante used to make?

 

[missjo]

Oliebollen?
No, I'd need to fry those and there won't be much hot food in my lunchroom
But we may get a few around the end of the year.

 

[skyvue]

Here's an NYC establishment that comes pretty close to what you're aiming for, I think: Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop. They've been in business since 1929. The counter predominates in most photos of the place, but there's a back room with tables (and, as you can see, some two-tops lining the wall in the front room).