The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
Breezing Round New York


New York, N. Y. Dec. 6 With out SO much as c penny postcard to It's old customers or new prospects the Park Lane Hotel re-opened It's famous Tapestry Room during the week. There has been no fanfare of any kind to herald their winter season, in fact, at this writing tile place does not feature 8 band or dancing, though we expect on ar- nounceaent shortly along those lines. This might seem strange to some people who are accustomed to being invited to such wonder spots by every type of announcement that imagination can create. 1t Is just family" affair to about fifty families that have made the Park Lane their permanent home since this famous hotel opened more than sixteen years ago.
 A few words like, "our tapestry room will Do open" by Manager Frank Reagan, results in some jub- liant action by those and other res- identS who invite their friends to enjoy dinner with them in quiet rec taxation of this beautifully decorat- cd restaurant. Naturally there has to be something besides decor to be productive of willing acceptances of such invitations. It Is no secret that the Park Lanes skill in the preparation of foods and the method of service is conducive to c passive attitude toward New York's dizzy whirl that starts almost ct Park Lanes doorway.
 Their chefs culinary regulations are of long standing, established through @ cuisine that has been ad- mired and approved by most leading gourmets, quite a number of them being members of the Les Esccof- fieurs Society. That is only one of many organizations, meticulous about their dinner menus that has engaged the Park Lane for get-to- gethers to stress the art of good food in preference to glamorous floor shows and impressive orches- tras.
 One of the Park Lane's most noted customer group that meets regularly for luncheon is 'The Dutch Treat Club"
 Both the Tapestry and Grill Rooms at the Park Lane can be seen from the foyer. They are noted for their spaciousness which Is made possible by high ceilings, while the floor space is long and wide. Rooms of this kind permit privacy of con- versations with plenty of distance between tables to permit guests or walters to move about with no in- convenience or disturbance to table parties. Any one in Grand Central zone, looking for luncheon spot where unhurried service is desired at a most economical cost will en- joy either room though for my part prefer the Tapestry Room. There visitors often see celebrities who have deserted more conspicuous places for a chance to Ee natural in this secluded spot.
 That same theme of spaciousneSs evidenced in the Park Lanes lobby and restaurants is carried on through their suites, most of them boosting elaborate serving pantrieS wardrobe closets and full length mirrors that resemble "sets" one sees in movies of successful stars visiting New York seeking public acclaim It is not commercial hotel. 4 large share of it's tenants live there year round. That very factor makes 4 possible for transients who crave q taste of such living to enjoy 1t al 6 price within means.
 Now is a grand time to see New York's store windows with their glit- ter, tinsels, continuous stage shows martonettes and moving cyel0ramaS Fifth Avenue between Thirty Fourth and Fortieth streets Is agl0w with color. Most impressive exhibit in my estimation. is one building that is truly covered with Chrisl mas trees as if they were growing on hill. They arc fastened ln soml wny Go the very top og four CT HaoFe storled high stoTe fcont. q