The first order of business once Eric Lynxwiler and I entered Knott’s Berry Farm was to chow down at the Ghost Town Grill, which originally opened in 1941 as the Buffalo Steakhouse. On Sept. 11, 1946, it was renamed the Ghost Town Grill with an expanded interior designed by artist Paul von Klieben. The façade, faux chuckwagon, and mural are still there. Eric pointed out this painting on the way to our table, which is also by von Klieben:
How about this little patch of history? I love seeing the layers of wallpaper history:
Even though there’s probably not an ounce of Boysenberry juice in it, I still had to order the Boysenberry punch to accompany my lunch:
I ordered the Mac and Cheese:
…and Eric had the Edamame Salad:
I finished the meal with a slice of Boysenberry pie à la mode. Note: the very cool placemat underneath our plates was designed by none other than Eric himself.
Don’t worry; there are plenty more Knott’s photos to come!
2 comments:
On Saturday, I stopped by on my way home from Pasadena, just long enough to buy a couple of chicken dinners to bring home. Debatable whether there's real boysenberry in the punch, not so with the pie. Huge berries in every slice. I miss the ability to park in a few "30 minute only' spots out front of Mrs. Knott's but the hike did me good. So glad you and Erik could tour (the only significant part of) Knotts and enjoy a nice sit down meal. That dining room has actual character not faux-character created by an imagineering department.
By the way, in case Eric is reading, I really enjoyed Knotts Preserved. Thank you.
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