- Gallagher's Steak House
Gallagher's Steak House was founded in November 1927 [ [http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/pages/dining_gallaghers.asp Gallagher's Steakhouse] ] by Helen Gallagher, a former
Ziegfeld girl , the wife ofEdward Gallagher (1873-1929), [ [http://www.nycvp.com/Gallaghers_Description.htm NYC VP Dining Choices, Gallagher's] ] andJack Solomon a colorful gambler with a large loyal following from the sporting element. These were the days ofProhibition and Gallagher’s was one of the firstspeakeasy gathering places for gamblers, sports figures, and stars of Broadway. There is now a location in theNew York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. [ [http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/pages/dining_gallaghers.asp Gallagher's Steakhouse] ]The restaurant opened, next door to the Alvin Theater just nights before "
Funny Face " opened. [ [http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/ourrestaurant.asp Our Restaurant] ]In 1933 when FDR took office he fulfilled his promise to end Prohibition. With liquor now legal, Gallagher and Solomon brought a new style of restaurant: Broadway’s first steak house. This is where the first “New York Strip” steak was served. [ [http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/ourrestaurant.asp Our Restaurant] ] With just the basics and an informal atmosphere of speakeasy and American country inn. The walls were covered with photos of the stars of Broadway, Hollywood, business, politics, and athletes past and present. Even the stars of
Belmont Park andAqueduct Racetrack at Jamaica are honored. [ [http://travel2.nytimes.com/top/features/travel/destinations/unitedstates/newyork/newyorkcity/restaurant_details.html NY Times Review] ]When Helen died, Jack Solomon married
Irene Hayes , who was also a former Ziegfeld girl and one of the top florists inManhattan known asIrene Hayes Wadley & Smythe . After a number of years at the helm, as the sole owner of Gallagher's, Irene decided to sell and choseJerome Brody , the restaurateur responsible for theRainbow Room and the Four Seasons. [ [http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/ourrestaurant.asp Our Restaurant] ]Gallagher's is open 365 days a year from 12pm to 12am.
The Trophy Room is a space for business meetings, private dinning or events. Located on the second floor it features a bar, real wood-paneled walls and an extensive photo collection. The Trophy Room accommodates 110 seated, 200 reception style, 100 theater style, and the entire restaurant 400 seated.
Franchise locations
*Gallagher's Steak House, Las Vegas
*Gallagher's Steak House, Denver
*Gallagher's Steak House, Newark Airport
*Gallagher's Steak House, Atlantic City's Resorts International Hotel & Casino
*Gallagher's Steak House, TampaExternal links
* [http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com Official website]
* [http://www.arkvegas.com/restaurants_gallaghers.htm]References
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