Mike L wrote:The Bristol is starting to get up there... According to their website, 1977.
Robin Garr wrote: I don't think an ownership change breaks the chain as long as the name of the business and its general style don't change. . . . I'm almost sure I reviewed it as new when I was writing the food column at the newspapers, 1984-90. It certainly precedes Westport Village, but it was part of the previous Camelot Center.
Andrew Mellman wrote:Robin Garr wrote:Meanwhile, the Oakroom at the Seelbach dates to 1905. Today it's referred to both as "The Oakroom, now available for private functions" and as "The Oakroom in the Seelbach Bar, open for drinks or food." I would think that this would count, as it's the same name, pretty close to the same location (from mezzanine to the ground floor), and still with food and drink?
Andrew Mellman wrote:Meanwhile, the Oakroom at the Seelbach dates to 1905. Today it's referred to both as "The Oakroom, now available for private functions" and as "The Oakroom in the Seelbach Bar, open for drinks or food." I would think that this would count, as it's the same name, pretty close to the same location (from mezzanine to the ground floor), and still with food and drink?
Robin Garr wrote:Their high rating from AAA encouraged each chain to maintain the room for fine dining, but as you guys have already pointed out, the pandemic may or may not have put an end to that. I guess we'll see.
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