Swing (Jan-Dec 1945)

56 Si a juke box to furnish dance music at other times. Pearce and Harvey, at the small bar, are two cf the nicer attendants we've met recently, and by the way, take a look at Mrs. Worley's mural behind them. Dorothea Buschman is the hostess down here, and perfectly charming. Here too you'll probably run into suave Charlie Hall, who is all over the place, extending his really genuine welcome. Officers and their guests mry have lunch, dinner, supper, and drinks in this club; Sunday dinner served, with set-ups if you wish. There's even a lounge section, complete w.ith deep leather chairs. Hotel Phillips. !2ih and Bahimore. GR. 5020. PLAZA BOWL. Take off those pounds in the bowling alleys — put 'em back on in the Bowl's restaurant! Or, if you're careful, you may choose their delectable salads and light snacxs, guaranteed to satisfy without fattening! George, Sam and Ned Eddy manage a very complete spot— with recreation, food, and drink all wrapped up in smooth, attractive surroundings. George has charge of the cocktail lounge, which is usually pretty busy. The alleys open at 9 in the mornings, and Sundays find a lot of businessmen bowling themselves back into shape. ^80 Alameda Road. LO. 6656. Win 9 February, 1945 RENDEZVOUS, A large, noisy room, paneled in red, and pleasantly gloomy after the manner of an English manor. A good place to talk over your drinks, since there's no music and your own conversation is confined to your table, in the general din. As for drinks, except anything you order, the Muehlebach cellar is one of the most varied in the middle west. You may recognize Gus Fitch in the Rendezvous; he's been around a number of years. Luncheon and dinner, thanks to Henri Ehster, served from 12 to 5; 6 to 8:30. Hotel Muehlebach — I2th and Baltimore. GR. 1400. TOWN ROYALE. Prol-ahly the .nost convtnicntlyreached bar in town. Just off the sidewalk, but comfortably cloistered, and just large enough. Mary Dale continues her melodies at piano and solovox; and the food and drinks stay up to par. That charmin' man surrounded by a bevy of beauties is quite likely Harry Newstrcet, who runs the place. 1119 Baltimore. VI 7161. WESTPORT ROOM. A drink in the station bar always gives delusions of grandeur. You think you're about to make a happy journey, or meet your favorite man home from the wars. Whether you are or not, here's a stimulating place for a couple of quick ones, and if it's food you're after, you can't do better than ebb on in to the Fred Harvey rettaurants next door. Union Station. GR. 1100. PLAZA ROYALE. Besides music by Zola Palmer at the Hammond organ, there's Kay Van Lee to read your writin', by way of entertainment. Kay will give you the low down on your character, through grapho-analy.<is, and it's all sorts of fun. This smart South Side drop-in catches a lot of Kansans, just before they cross the border, and a lot of others, too, by virtue of its plca.iant atmosphere, good food, and versatile bartender. 614 West 48th. LO 3393. PRICES RESTAURANT AND BAR. They're putting the finishing touches on the new decor by Janet Waldron. Which ought to make it more popular than ever for downtown business people. There's ample restaurant space for breakfast, luncheon and dinner — and a coiy lounge downstairs for after-five relaxation. The drinks downstairs arc always potent. And upstairs whatta you think they have almost always — chocolate ice cream! Don't try them boih together, however. 10th and Walnut. GR. 0800. Pdui . . . PUSATERI'S NEW YORKER. Luncheon, dinner, drinks — those inimitable Pusateri steaks and salad with garlic sauce! Not a spacious room by any means: but always filled, and with good reason. There's piano music at night, as background to your table talk. 1104 Baltimore. GR 1019. ALCOVE COCKTAIL LOUNGE. This is a shoppers' special, where you can bring your bundles, friend husband or your date, and catch a quick one inexpensively. From 3 till 5, two drinks for the price of one, hear! hear! After that, regular prices, but they're fairly gentle. Hotel Continental, llth .ind baltimore. HA. 6040.