TO SERVE AMERICAN FOOD

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 938, 3 April 1930, Page 16

TO SERVE AMERICAN FOOD

PALM COURT OPENS TOMORROW Something decidedly new to tempt the jaded palate of Aucklanders is promised by the Palm Court Restaurant, which opens at the Regent Theatre tomorrow. American foods served in the American manner is the aim of the proprietor, Air. Richard Leckner. An ordinary restaurant service will be maintained at the usual lunch, afternoon tea and dinner hours, but the food will be exactly similar to that served in any modern American cafe. For example, salads, which occupy a somewhat secondary place with us, are elevated to "the distinction of a whole course, and a separate department of the mei-41. The menu at the Palm Court will mention such salads a,s “Fresh Tomato and Stuffed Chicken,” “Vegetable Combination,” “Potato Salad,” “Honolulu Fruit Salad and Cottage Cheese,” and “Assorted,” which seems to contain sliced chicken, ham, swiss cheese, and so on. Another American dish to which Aucklanders will be introduced is “Toasted Sandwiches.” Of these the Clubhous Sandwich seems to be particularly fine and is reported to be very popular among Americans. Opera Toasted Sandwich, a favourite for after theatre pa.rties, * seems to contain sliced turkey and fried ham on raisen toast, with louie dressing. Then there will be cut pie, all manner of drinks with cake, and so on. The list of drinks on the menu is headed “Lemonades and Punches,” a title which should attract the eye of all patrons. The floor occupied by the old Regent Tearooms has been entirely altered to meet the requirements of the Palm Court. There are new decorations, plaster work and furnishings, a row of small private boxes has been built, there are palms everywhere, and the whole place repainted in green and gold. GREY LYNN CINEMA “The Pagan,” which will be presented at the Grey Lynn Cinema for this evening only, is a beautiful romantic story set in the South Sea Islands. Ramon Novarro, the star, has a glorious singing voice,, and during the story is heard singing the haunting “Pagan Love Song.” A full programme of supporting items will also be presented. VICTORIA, DEVONPORT “Innocents of Paris” continues to attract delighted audiences at the Victoria Theatre, Devonport. The genial personality of the French matinee idol, Maurice Chevalier, brightens this tale of romance in an old Parisian quarter, and Chevalier also sings a number of catchy melodies. Some of these are in French, and one. “Louise,” has become particularly well known. An enjoyable programme of supporting items is also being presented.