The first and wildly successful collaboration between Jimmy Higgins and Bobby Paladino, they took what had been a 50's dance hall, kept the charm and nostalgia, and whipped up a new atmosphere of fine dining.

Symbolism extends to the sign.

Ever savvy to the marketing and the feeling that the presentation evokes an era of simpler times, a certain standard of service and civility, this restaurant attacked upwardly mobile baby-boomers.

The front door enters into the bar.

The bar and back-bar are original with exception of a new Corian top. Here is Bobby Paladino helping to set some trim.

This is Bobby today almost 15 years later along with Jimmy Higgins and a guest.

Joe, the original bartender cleaning a cooler that will hold chilled wines.

Joe standing at the bar ready to serve a drink.

And today, his contemporary pouring a martini.