Never Ever Change
I felt as if I'd fallen down a ravioli-infested rabbit hole the moment I entered Anthony's the other night. Much to the amusement of the packed room, a jolly man with a microphone serenaded me with a rendition "The Way You Look Tonight." Very funny. Even more surreal was the sudden realization that the joint hadn't changed a bit since I'd last dined there in the late '80s. Anthony's redefines old school. They've retained that breathless charm.
posted by Happy In Bag @ 5:25 PM
7 Comments:
At 8:01 PM,
Average Jane said…
Every time I drive by Anthony's, I think about how I'm overdue to eat there again. It's not what I'd call *good*, but I love the nostalgia factor.
At 7:28 AM,
Happy In Bag said…
I shared that exact sentiment with you for twenty years, AJ. I'm glad I finally started the cycle anew.
At 11:56 AM,
bgo said…
I have some pretty good stories stored up about this joint. Let's just say the place is full of characters, some of whom might be best described as wise guys.
At 1:55 PM,
the unthinking lemming said…
Alas! My nostalgia is the Villa Capri on Metcalf.
At 3:45 PM,
The DLC said…
Anthony's was pretty much the first place people took me when I moved to Kansas City. As predicted I loved the roving crooner, the big-haired cashier and preposterously old-school Italian clientele. Have you seen the little Virgin Mary shrine out in the parking lot?
At 8:59 AM,
Happy In Bag said…
I'd love to hear those sagas, BGO.
Villa Capri is also shockingly unchanged, UL. I love that place.
I'm unaware of the shrine, DLC. I guess I have to go back to take a look. Thanks.
At 1:51 PM,
the unthinking lemming said…
Nostalgia must be worth something. I can create a better meal for the money with a jar of Ragu compared to the the menu at VC.
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