A Night on the Town!

I've been ripping off more images of Seattle from eBay (although I really don't think it's "ripping off" per se, and here's why: The sellers of these postcards don't own the images either, and since just about everything I post is of stuff that doesn't exist anymore, it's not theft. And even if it does still exist, it's still not the eBay seller's photo to control - just the specific postcard. How's that for tortured logic?)

Anyway, it's a shmorgasboard of fine dining today. Let's start with something called the "New Grove Restaurant"



I have no idea where the "New Grove" (let alone the "Old Grove") was, but doesn't it look lovely? Isn't that tree theatrical? Judging by the kimonos, this must have been an "Oriental" restaurant. That probably meant plates of Chop Suey, strong cocktails and "supper dancing" (with music provided by someone playing the organ)

If you ask me, that old man in the bottom left hand corner is MUCH too old for that girl with the flower in her hair. And she looks like she knows it.

But let's go over to the Bush Garden, shall we?



OK, the Bush Garden still exists. They have a FABULOUS Kareoke night which consists entirely of Black ladies belting out R&B songs and Asian ladies who sing songs in some Asian language. (I was there on a guest visa.)

Judging from the sideburns and Marsha Brady hair, this picture was taken sometime in the 70's. That probably meant Egg Fu Yung and strong drinks, with disco dancing down the street at Shelly's Leg.

Want something a little classier bust still kind of Oriental? Let's head out Aurora to Canlis!



Canlis is still there, and just as glamorous as ever. Years and years and years ago, the Chandelierier took me there for my birthday, and it was Classy with a capitol C.

Back when this photo was taken (probably the early 1960's)it was a Canlis Salad, a big juicy steak, cheescake for dessert, and strong drinks. No dancing. An evening at Canlis is an evening on it's own.

Tired of the Oriental Influence? Fine. Let's go to the Norselander.



Seattle has a strong nordic influence, but it's dying off quickly. I don't think the cuisine had anything to do with that, however. (But I admit I can't get too excited about Nordic seafood dishes. I just can't get beyond the luketefisk) But at least you could take refuge in the Viking Room.

Well, we've had quite and evening, haven't we? But I'm not ready to go home just yet. Let's head back downtown for a nightcap at the Lanai Room at the Roosevelt Hotel.



These people seem have ordered the traditional "Surf & Turf" entree (Steak and Seafood). From the way the blonde is clutching what seems to be her cocktail or wine glass, I would say she's not having a particularly good time. But that might just be a water glass, or she could just be nervous, what with those fountains and everything. After all, she'd gotten her hair done just for that date, and the beauty parlor isn't cheap. She's hoping to get her set to last the week.

Anyway, we've had quite an evening out, haven't we? Time to get in the car, loosen the belt (or the girdle) and head home, preferably listening to a "beautiful music" station. God, I hope we've got some Alka-Seltzer at home....