Totally bizzarre!!! Clifton's 'Brookdale' cafeteria in downtown L.A. - Bilge

T tikibars Tiki Socialite Aku Hall, Chicago Joined: Apr 11, 2002 Posts: 2034	T tikibars Posted posted on Mon, Oct 29, 2007 1:12 AM On 2007-10-23 22:26, donhonyc wrote: I hate to keep hating on NYC but everytime I go to LA I always find stuff that would never exist here in Manhattan. At one time a place like Clifton's probably existed in New York, but today a spot like that would be sure to see the wrecking ball much sooner than later. There is such a premium on space out here that a place as old and as interesting as Clifton's would be replaced by either a condo, a Barnes and Noble, a CVS, or any other high priced residence or corporate entity without even a second thought. This is why the closest thing NYC has to a vintage Tiki bar is Jade Island on Staten Island, a circa 1970s Chinese food place (Chicagoans will recognize Jade Island as a very close relative to Chef Shangri-La).

On 2007-10-23 22:26, donhonyc wrote:
I hate to keep hating on NYC but everytime I go to LA I always find stuff that would never exist here in Manhattan. At one time a place like Clifton's probably existed in New York, but today a spot like that would be sure to see the wrecking ball much sooner than later. There is such a premium on space out here that a place as old and as interesting as Clifton's would be replaced by either a condo, a Barnes and Noble, a CVS, or any other high priced residence or corporate entity without even a second thought.

This is why the closest thing NYC has to a vintage Tiki bar is Jade Island on Staten Island, a circa 1970s Chinese food place (Chicagoans will recognize Jade Island as a very close relative to Chef Shangri-La).

Post #340966 by tikibars on Mon, Oct 29, 2007 1:12 AM