The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-30
GRILL
SOON To OPEN

A few days more OF Finishing
touches" land the Olmsted Grill
washington finest restaurant, will
be ready for its widely salked.about
housewarming.
Bert T.. Oimsted known for years
TO washington lovers of fine food
IS the guiding spirit and on.iocatton-
manager OF This new restaurant
Strollers along @ Street during
the past few weeks have noticed
improvements under way at NUM-
her 1885: a boarded front long soTi.
ceaIed just what the character Of
the mysterious dpfngs might be.
But recently. when It was tOrn
down, there appeared an sxcep-
tionally beautiful new gothic front
of limestone, and copper, relieved
by tastefully placed heraldic
shield or two. The entire three
story front carries out the same
Many.paAed easement windows
brighten the facade.
Gothic in Design
The new griIl's main floor IL one
of the largest single. room dining
rooms IN the city. The interior Is
carried out IN rich American wal
nut. the walls luxuriously treated
with stenciled panels. Several
columns In the center OF the room
arc distinctive rely handled with bey-.
eled mirrors.
The American walnut theme ex-
tends also to.tl1e Furniture. where
tables, chairs and cigar stand are
all of the same wood. e was In
1918 that Mr.. Olmsted founded the
Bartholdi restaurant. In the eight
years since, he has won the com.
mendation of not only countless
Neutrality-suspicious.. but q vast travel-
ing clientele as well.
His reputation has been acquired
through the exceptionally fine sea
food and shore dinners upon which.
he has specialized. In opening tse.
Olmsted Grill. Mr.. Olmsted viii con.
tinue the type Of cuisine which
has made him famous, at the same
time housing and serving II In an
environment superior to anything
OF Its sort which Washington has
heretofore enjoyed.
mo Tip" Check Room
Under hts personal management
will be staff OF chefs and walters
chosen for the grill type
of restaurateur activity In car
rying out his unique plans, Mr..
Olmsted has eliminated music from
the grill. feeling that It Is TO be-
primarily haven for the solid en-
joyment' Of perfectly prepared
food.
Another novel feature will be the
mo tip check room. While 1origi-
nalIy Mr.. Olmsted established his
patronage among Washington's
business men. the Olmsted grill will
provide special accommodations for
the feminine diners for whom q gpe-
ciaI rest and waiting room has
been lavisl1ly planned.
The kitchens viii prove excep.I
Lionally interesting Without q
doubt they viii be one OF the show
places of Washington. Equipped
with wonderful completeness. with
every latest contribution TO the art
Dc the chef, they will present facjli-
ties FORE food preparation that are
nnexcelled anywhere In the Capital
Automatic Refrigeration
Entirely automatic refrigeration.
with a number of specially designed
machines for cooling. Is included.
coasters and waffle irons
strike their decided note OF modern
ness The cooking Of the meats
and sea food Will be done over
charcoal, in itself truly a distinc.
I've mtehod.
Since much OF the charcoal used
IS prepared from hickory wood. the
eagerly sought hickory flavor is
impaired to the food This process
also conserves the natural flavor
and juiciness of the foods prepared
BY 1t, by first soaring and sealing
the surface.
The menus of the Olmsted Grill
will offer the dishes which Mr.. Ohm
steds experience has proved high
favorites with Washington patrons.
The 65-cent business mems tuneh
and the special club breakfast will
be featured.
In few days the olmsted Grill