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Lawry's opened on June 15, 1938, at the "Restaurant Row" on 100N.La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Its instant success and enduring popularity help to create the very idea of fine dining in modern America.
Lawry's opened on June 15, 1938, at the "Restaurant Row" on 100N.La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Its instant success and enduring popularity help to create the very idea of fine dining in modern America.
Lawry;s founders Lawrence L. Frank(left) and his brother in law Walter Van de Kamp(right)
were originally from Milwaukee and came to California as young men to seek their fortunes.
Lawry;s founders Lawrence L. Frank(left) and his brother in law Walter Van de Kamp(right)
were originally from Milwaukee and came to California as young men to seek their fortunes.
Co-founder, Lawrence L. Frank, designed the silver carts.In heavy stainless steel, the US$6,400 cost of building the first two carts represented 20% of the restaurant’s initial capital investment. The price of each cart was the same as a new Cadillac at the time. These first two carts are actually still in service today.
Co-founder, Lawrence L. Frank, designed the silver carts.In heavy stainless steel, the US$6,400 cost of building the first two carts represented 20% of the restaurant’s initial capital investment. The price of each cart was the same as a new Cadillac at the time. These first two carts are actually still in service today.
Only one entrée was served –
roasted prime rib of beef au jus –
with Yorkshire pudding and mashed potatoes.
The grand opening price was US$1.25.
Only one entrée was served –
roasted prime rib of beef au jus –
with Yorkshire pudding and mashed potatoes.
The grand opening price was US$1.25.
Only servers in the 1950's donned the "brown gowns".That remain almost the same to the ones worn today in all Lawry’s restaurants, down to the pressed aprons and headbands.
Only servers in the 1950's donned the "brown gowns".That remain almost the same to the ones worn today in all Lawry’s restaurants, down to the pressed aprons and headbands.
World famous designer, Saul Bass, created Lawrys award-winning "Fanciful L" Logo.It becomes one of the most memorable logos in corporate history.
World famous designer, Saul Bass, created Lawrys award-winning "Fanciful L" Logo.It becomes one of the most memorable logos in corporate history.
Chicago was the second city Lawry's entered.It occupied the previous 1890’s McCormick Mansion that later became the renowned Kungsholm Puppet Theatre before Lawry\’s.
Chicago was the second city Lawry's entered.It occupied the previous 1890’s McCormick Mansion that later became the renowned Kungsholm Puppet Theatre before Lawry\’s.
Lawry's began to publish a quarterly newsletter - A La Cartc
Lawry's began to publish a quarterly newsletter - A La Cartc
Lawry's Dallas was the third to open.In a state where beef was serious business, Lawry’s had earned a great reputation and lived up to its standard here.
Lawry's Dallas was the third to open.In a state where beef was serious business, Lawry’s had earned a great reputation and lived up to its standard here.
Lawry's Beverly Hills had moved a few blocks further south in 1974 due to expansion.
Lawry's Beverly Hills had moved a few blocks further south in 1974 due to expansion.
But it had returned to the original site of 100 N. La Cienega Blvd. in 1993. The underground parking, which holds 170 cars, cost more to construct than the building itself.
Lawry’s was the first to enter this “Restaurant Row” decades ago, and it is the only one among the starting group of restaurants, which is still in business today.
Lobster and fresh fish were officially added to Lawry's menu after decades of the single entree tradition.
Lobster and fresh fish were officially added to Lawry's menu after decades of the single entree tradition.
Richard N. Frank (right) succeeded as the President and CEO of Lawry's Restaurant.
Richard N. Frank (right) succeeded as the President and CEO of Lawry's Restaurant.
He is the son of Chairman of the time, Richard R. Frank (left), and grandson of Co-founder Lawrence L. Frank (center).
Lawry’s is still a family business, with the second and third generations of Franks and Van de Kamps working side by side in the restaurants’ operation.
Las Vegas was the fourth Lawry's in the U.S.Themed in dramatic art deco design, rich woods and beautiful hand-painted murals by award-winning artist, Ann Field.
Las Vegas was the fourth Lawry's in the U.S.Themed in dramatic art deco design, rich woods and beautiful hand-painted murals by award-winning artist, Ann Field.
Lawry's Singapore was one of the first international ventures.With 4-meter high floor to ceiling windows, it is at the Mandarin Gallery on the country’s busiest shopping district, Orchard Road.
Lawry's Singapore was one of the first international ventures.With 4-meter high floor to ceiling windows, it is at the Mandarin Gallery on the country’s busiest shopping district, Orchard Road.
Lawry's Tokyo, Japan, opened as the largest class of restaurant in the city.The restaurant has a seating capacity of 400 and seven private dining rooms.
Lawry's Tokyo, Japan, opened as the largest class of restaurant in the city.The restaurant has a seating capacity of 400 and seven private dining rooms.
Lawry's Taipei locates at the modernly designed Kelti Center.Yet, the restaurant interior preserves many vintage-like paintings and huge decorative mirrors that make it a beautiful walk in history.
Lawry's Taipei locates at the modernly designed Kelti Center.Yet, the restaurant interior preserves many vintage-like paintings and huge decorative mirrors that make it a beautiful walk in history.
Lawry's Hong Kong has carried forward the same heritage of Lawry's Beverly Hills.Pictured here is the previous location at Lee Gardens in Causeway Bay.
Lawry's Hong Kong has carried forward the same heritage of Lawry's Beverly Hills.Pictured here is the previous location at Lee Gardens in Causeway Bay.
Lawry's opened its second outlet in the country in Osaka.The modern art deco style restaurant includes a 5-meter high wine cellar.
Lawry's opened its second outlet in the country in Osaka.The modern art deco style restaurant includes a 5-meter high wine cellar.
Lawry's was at its 75th year anniversary at Beverly Hills.They hosted the one-day “Price Rollback” event, which put the Lawry’s Cut back to US$1.25 (the price in 1938) for the first 1,000 patrons. All proceeds were donated to AbilityFirst. To recognize this thoughtful contribution, Beverly Hills’ Mayor John Mirisch and L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge, declared June 11 “Lawry’s Day” in appreciation of “75 years of superb food, outstanding service and warm hospitality.
Lawry's was at its 75th year anniversary at Beverly Hills.They hosted the one-day “Price Rollback” event, which put the Lawry’s Cut back to US$1.25 (the price in 1938) for the first 1,000 patrons. All proceeds were donated to AbilityFirst. To recognize this thoughtful contribution, Beverly Hills’ Mayor John Mirisch and L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge, declared June 11 “Lawry’s Day” in appreciation of “75 years of superb food, outstanding service and warm hospitality.
Lawry's Seoul, Korea, is the latest addition to the business in Asia and is ioening in November 2013.
Lawry's Seoul, Korea, is the latest addition to the business in Asia and is ioening in November 2013.
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