

It would also hatch sister eateries such as Risty’s and the Silk Hat on Granville St., Henri’s Grill & Smorgasbord on West Georgia, and the Flame Super Club out in Burnaby. The company’s collection of casual, fast(ish) food diners – nine locations when Hunter sold the chain in 1947 – eventually grew to a dozen addresses, including 13th & Cambie, 10th & Alma, Main & King Edward (now Helen’s Grill), Granville & Smithe, Broadway & Granville, and Main & Broadway. Locally famous for its slogan of “courteous service, quality food, all over town”, it was well know for its cheap burgers, wonderful neon signage and the brand character of ‘Risty’ sporting a top hat and monocle. The space is currently (2021) occupied by another Italian concept called Robba Da Matti.įounded by Frank Hunter in 1932, the Aristocratic evolved from a drive-in at Kingsway and Fraser into what was once upon a time Vancouver’s most popular restaurant chain. Sadly, Adesso Bistro closed its handsome doors in 2018. The kitchen was originally run by Sean Sylvestre, formerly the executive chef at The Beach House (and for several years before that sous chef to Pino Posteraro at Yaletown’s esteemed Cioppino’s). As before, the owner-operated restaurant and bar (now 110 seats) specialized in refined expressions of the regional cuisine of Liguria, with seafood dishes figuring highly (eg.
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Five years later they moved the charming Italian operation into the old Parkside space under the West End’s Buchan Hotel, not only enjoy the fruits of what was then arguably the best patio in Vancouver but also to upgrade the overall dining experience and provide more seating. Youll absolutely enjoy both restaurants.Veteran hands-on restaurateurs Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi (previously the owners of Papi’s in Steveston) first opened Adesso Bistro in Kitsilano in the winter of 2005. Same great Cagney prime rib, steaks, lobster, highlighted with the beachs best selection of uptown seafood and Italian specialties. Ten years after opening Cagneys the two Dinos opened an art deco work of art in Myrtle Beach called Flamingo Grill. Do They Also Own and Operate the Flamingo Grill?

Both owners grew up in Myrtle Beach which explains their eclectic taste. It was their idea to incorporate every style of architecture into the restaurant.
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The two Dinos take full blame and credit for the design and decor. The fretwork, doorways, antiques and fascinating woodwork were carefully purchased, pilfered or salvaged over the years from estate auctions, antique dealers and demolitions of famous landmarks like The Ocean Forest Hotel (Myrtle Beachs most outstanding landmark). Who Designed Cagney’s and Collected all the Artifacts?Īnother good question. Where Did They Get the Name "Cagney’s"?Ĭagneys is not associated with James Cagney or any other famous person except for the two local owners who coveted a classy name which jived with the architectural antiques and memorabilia they incorporated throughout this fascinating restaurant. Look around, youll usually find one Dino moving around the dining rooms and kitchen. Both dedicated to putting a touch of pizazz into your dining experience. Is it True that Both Owners are Named Dino? Back then the beach was a 3-month season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, then fire a shotgun both ways down the boulevard and incur no injuries. Lovingly and locally owned by two lifelong friends who both grew up in the restaurant business back in the days when Myrtle Beach was a one-jukebox town garnished with a couple seafood joints, one hotel, mostly mom and pop guest houses, one putt-putt and an alligator-rasslin place.

Same year a peanut farmer took the presidency.

Three million happy customers ago…Cagneys opened its brass doors May of 1976.
