, 1884-05-17
THE DIAMOND,
One Of the Most Complete Restaurants
u On the Coast

One Of the Most Complete Restaurants
u on the Coast
There Is nothing that will cause
Town to lose caste with the travelling
public 50 quickly as poor hotels and
eating houses. The good or bad
opinion Of people is very often
formed through the medium OF the
stomach. Let IA city, no matter how
bright its prospects may originally
be, be cursed with third rate hotels
and miserable restaurants and its
star Of progress is dimmed forever.
Fortunately for Spokane Fallsgreat
care has been taken by persons who
have invested in this class OF busi-
lPss, and the result is our city has
Pvs--'i, U iePut5tiun That lextends aii
over the country for the exeellency
Of Its public houses. In that line we
are very fortunately situated, pos
sessing both large caravansaries and
modest chop houses that equal in
every respect those of any city in
the country. And these instItutions
have thrived and proven very profit
able Investments for the proprietors.
Among these necessary nppendages
to the place it is our object Just now
to speak particularly Of. one, "The
Diamond Restaurant" a factor IN
the business circles of this city hold
ing ain important place. "The Dia-
mond" is owned by w. s. Mack, Il
gentleman thoroughly cOnversant
with the artof catering to the pub
lie, who has had many years eXper-
ience ms manager Of such places and
as steward Of some Of the leading
hotels both East and West. A Few
months ago Mr.. Mack conceived the
idea Of going into business on his
own hook, and for that purpose Sc
cured small building on Main
street. Mack hls resided here for
some time, is well-knOwn and he
met with success from the very out
set. Finding his quarters too small
he removed 10 the building on How
ard street formerly occupied by II.
w. Forrest. Fortune continued to
smile upon the proprietor. He made
it his object to supply his table with
every luxury and the tpde increased
50 that great many people were
turned away every day. Feeling
that the demand Of the times would
justify a stIll greater expansion Mr..
Mack rented the building adjoining
the old restaurant, and a force Of
carpenters soon had both buildings
entirely changed, and now that the
place is refitted and furnished Mack
f7r 'aiSiy c.-'F'i tl,c ner'94f .nnd most
extensive eating house in the North
west, with one single exception In
Portland, and we doubt if even there
a better meal can he procured. The
public eating room, or rooms, are
cOmmOdiOus and cool and inviting.
They are furnished with small tables
with seating capacity sufficient to
accommodate very large crowd.
Just at the doors is the paying coun-
ter with every convenience. In the
south room are four private apart
ments for ladies and gentlemen or
families. In the rear Of this main
room is another cOzy apartment
where parties can be supplied with
perfect seclusiOn. The roOns are
neatly papered, the floors carpeted,
the walls decorated with pictures
and a general air Of neatness and
cleanliness prevailing. The walters
are Obliglng and accommodating,
the victuals served in the best style,
and the charges very reasonable.
"The Diamond" would be a credit
to any city, and as its name implies
Is perfect gem In all Of its nppur-
tenanccs. Mr.. Mack aims to keep
every thing in season, and there is
no delicacy in the market that can
not be found at this establishment.
The gentleman has. been to a heavy
expense in fitting up this restaurant,
and II Is to be hoped that he will
realize handsomely on the invest
ment It Is a feature Of the city that
wins the encomiums Of travellers and
one that should be supported by the
public. We congratulate Mr.. Mack
upon at last being settled in good
shape and hope to see the time
when "The Diamond" Twill have
grown twice or thrice its present di-
mensions.