One of the few restaurants in the country to be immortalized in a Sinatra song, the Pump Room in Chicago is now a hot spot once again. The Pump Room was one of the first quality restaurants to open in Chicago after the end of Prohibition, and soon became a Windy City icon. In addition to Sinatra (who sang the praises of the place in the classic song Chicago), the place was a favorite hangout of a lot of famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Bette Davis and numerous others. The Pump Room, named after a spa in Bath, England, remained open long after the giants that once graced its premises had left. Unfortunately, time took its toll on the legendary establishment, and its culinary fare was soon surpassed by the fine dining scene exploding in Chicago and characterized by uber-chef Charlie Trotter.
The Pump Room opened in’38 under the ownership and management of Ernie Blyfield. He took the name from an 18th century London pub favored by celebrities and nobility, including Queen Anne. The original pub got its name from the hot drinks pumped into the cocktails of its stylish clientele.
Blyfied’s Chicago Pump Room took off immediately, and its most sought after table–’Booth 1′ may have been the most desired spot of any dining establishment in the country for a time. Booth 1 was occupied by Sinatra and cronies like Jilly Rizzo, Judy Garland and daughter Liza Minnelli, Clark Gable, John Barrymore as well as Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
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New Mexico is a great place to vacation. Populated with native American population, the place has a tinge of tradition and culture in every part of the city. The place is famous for art stores, restaurants and boutiques. With interesting places to visit for all age people, New Mexico offers exciting Mexican food for tourists.
La Hacienda Grande – The restaurant is very strategically located near the airport. This makes it very convenient for tourists who come visiting the city. Albuquerque, Corrales and the Turquoise Trail are very close to the restaurant. Melody & Troy, the restaurant hosts are very cordial and genuine and are the main reasons for the high popularity of the restaurant. The place provides tourists with tasty breakfasts on the covered portico in the courtyard. Guests staying here are provided with useful suggestions about other economical places to dine. The restaurant promises homely environment and is a treat for all visiting tourists.
Tiny’s Restaurant and Lounge – Tiny’s is one of the oldest restaurants In New Mexico. It is famous for the excellent Mexican food prepared here. The restaurant is very cozy, and offers a hometown feel for visiting guests. Most often, visitors can be found dining at the patio in the summer. The restaurant specializes in Mexican delicacies like chips, salsa and tortillas. Food portions are also large here. The place excels in friendly service and great Mexican food.
Whilst many tourists head to the delights of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, those travellers in the know, head for its many and varied cafes.
Australia is actually well known for its exceptional coffee and the locals really do enjoy nothing better than having a late breakfast (brunch) on the weekend with at least a couple of cups of the cities finest coffee, whilst reading the local paper.
For the best breakfast in town take a ferry from Circular Quay to Balmain East. Don’t be put off by the big hill that awaits you. There is a regular bus that will take you to the top. Once there, you’ll find Kazbah at 308 Darling Street.
This is breakfast with a difference. You can still order the usual breakfast items but I urge you to try something a little different in this middle Eastern cafe. The Breakfast tagine is a favourite but if you can get a group of 8 of you together then go for the degustation menu. Not only is it a total bargain at just $20 per head, the food is amazing and just keeps coming. You won’t be able to eat for the whole day. Don’t forget to book well in advance for this treat.
If breakfast with a view is more your thing then there are plenty to choose from. A classic and an old favourite is Bathers Pavillion. It is a little on the expensive side with dishes starting at $20, but the views and proximity to the water make it worth the extra dollars.
