Artifacts from eateries and a shop: matches as marketing. From Detroit, Mario's -- "We Feed the Whole Mob." From Philadelphia, The Black Cat. From Manhattan, Tavern on the Green and El Quijote.
Each place has its own vibe. Mario's is old school Italian, a cozy production with excellent garnishes and entertaining service. The Black Cat sells miscellaneous goods and is linked to the White Dog Cafe. Tavern on the Green is a glittery and palatial circus of a place, influenced by The Wizard of Oz and used for scenes in memorable films like Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Oliver Stone's Wall Street (1987). El Quijote is a groovy and affordable Spanish restaurant situated next to The Hotel Chelsea -- Janis Joplin used to hang out at the bar, and various other artists, including Andy Warhol, supped there regularly in the 1960s.
These are all cool places. El Quijote and Mario's are worth many repeat visits, while The Black Cat and Tavern on the Green are worth experiencing at least once.
Today's Rune: Signals.
2 comments:
Greasy spoons are all the way up and down Yonge Street north of Toronto.
Used to love them. There was something like atmosphere, family.
When a greasy spoon closed down, three hundred people were left "homeless." Used compose my best stuff in a greasy spoon while eating on the tab.
Awww I love the Kitty one.
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