- Café des Artistes
Café des Artistes is a fine French
restaurant at One West 67th Street inManhattan and is owned by George Lang.History
The restaurant first opened in 1917. [ [http://www.cafenyc.com/cafedesartistes/html/index2.htm Café des Artistes history] ] Late in 1985 there was a fire in the kitchen but they were able to reopen. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9400E4DB153BF93BA25751C1A963948260 NEW YORK DAY BY DAY; Cafe des Artistes Making a Comeback] ]
It is a popular spot for many celebrities because of its secluded private yet hip atmosphere.
The Murals
The restaurant's famous murals were painted by
Howard Chandler Christy . There are six panels of wood nymphs - the first of which were completed in 1934. Other Christy works on display include paintings such as The Parrot Girl, The Swing Girl, Ponce De Leon, Fall, Spring, and the Fountain of Youth. [ [http://www.cafenyc.com/cafedesartistes/html/index2.htm Café des Artistes history] ]External links
* [http://www.cafenyc.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.nysun.com/article/6240 At Cafe des Artistes, the Host's Enthusiasm Is Contagious]References
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