No date on this post card, I’m guessing late 1960’s? The caption on the back reads:
European Cuisine and Service – Fine Wines and
Cocktails – Formal and Informal Dining Rooms.
Open 11 A.M. to 1 A.M.
– Excellent Wedding and Banquet Facilities –
– For 20 to 200 Persons –
Telephone 969-4810 – Area 519
The ad above is from the 1958 Phone Book.
Anyone remember this place? Did this become the Other Place?
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Yes, I remember The Other Place - had no idea it was a restaurant before. I think I ate there once - for my great grandfathers birthday. As a child I thought it was very posh and LOVED the bookcase door that lead to the kitchens (Next to the fireplace pictured) In this image note the brick building w/the semi-circle windows seems like it was later attached two a small two story structure - like the still located next to Arcata Pizza.
Went there when I was a child in the 60s. Think their thing was chichen.
proposed to my wife at the Knotty Pine in 1972,Tunnel bar ba que was just buying it( Mr Rocovits ) and had our wedding reception there January 27 1973 it was now the Other Place great times still remeber the ice scuptures at the food tables
Worked as an apprentice chef from '78 till '81. Emilio Salamone was chef. George Botko was sous chef. Thom Racovitas owned it. We were still using some leftover Knotty Pine plates in '78. The food was the best tasting of any future restaurant I ever worked at. My wife won't let me order roast prime rib when we go out to eat, as I've never found a restaurant capable of equalling, let alone surpassing it in deliciousness. Same with the Sole Emiliano, the teriyaki stuffed chicken breast, Botko's smoked polish sausage. How I wish I could travel back in time with my friends and family for one more grand meal. I'd then beable to proclaim, there, that's how it's supposed to taste.
Brad,
I couldn't agree with you more! The food and atmosphere was like no other. We celebrated many special occasions at the Rib Room and I still have all the match books to prove it. Do you remember that they would emboss the match book covers with a gold filigree with the special occasion you were celebrating.
Since you were an apprentice chef....is there any chance you might have the recipe for the "Rib Room Salad Dressing"? The salad carts were an enjoyable experience in themselves!!!
Happy Holidays and I look forward to your response!