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diner food is off the menu in the current era of fusion food and ethnic eateries...Aristocratic was Vancouver's premier restaurant chain 1930-1960s, but all that's left over is a sign of those times in a bookshop window

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janescottcumming05-Aug-2021 20:02
Wow, that is dated looking. I rather like it though!
Don Mottershead05-Aug-2021 16:26
The sign is cool, but needs an update. He should lose the top hat and do his hair in a man-bun. Also he should change his name from Risty to Hipsty.
bill friedlander05-Aug-2021 15:47
Nice straight forward advertising. Great it is being preserved. V
Dave Petersen Photography05-Aug-2021 12:21
Nicely seen and the included information provides wonderful insight to this capture. The reflections help define the location and environment. A great use for this neon sign. VV
Fong Lam05-Aug-2021 11:24
Wonderful to preserve this nostalgic and charming old sign decorating the entrance which once enticed customers in the past to walk in for a delectable meal...V
Nirvan Hope05-Aug-2021 03:17
A piece of history. Good that someone thought to save the sign.
Glenn D.05-Aug-2021 02:41
The neon art and the character really speak to a time lost to 'progress'.
Hank Vander Velde05-Aug-2021 01:10
Great sign advertising what looks to have been a great place to dine.
Julie Oldfield05-Aug-2021 00:44
It’s sad to see. It looks like it would be a fun place. Diners are the best.
Gill Kopy04-Aug-2021 22:34
Such a cool sign - nice that it was rescued !!
Kevin D Warren04-Aug-2021 21:25
It's an attractive sign that would catch my eye and entice me to enter. A fine look back to a time gone by, unfortunately.
Dennis Hoyne04-Aug-2021 21:24
It's a tough business to be in, especially now. I love these old neon signs, neat shot.
Doug Cruden04-Aug-2021 21:19
Ah too bad...good old fashioned service is often difficult to find, let's hope some other Vancouver eateries can match Aristocratic
Johnny JAG04-Aug-2021 20:17
That's sad but, indeed it's a sign of the times.
Nick Paoni04-Aug-2021 19:32
Too bad cuz good service and quality food are hard to come by.
Walter Otto Koenig04-Aug-2021 19:03
Nice shot of this old sign. At least it's in a bookshop.
Colin Storey04-Aug-2021 18:28
Great sign and image of it, shame about the restaurant.
joseantonio04-Aug-2021 18:28
very nice capture of this restaurant.V.
Helen Betts04-Aug-2021 16:15
What a great sign, and good that somebody has preserved it.
Jeff Real04-Aug-2021 15:46
I find this exceedingly sad!
Rest in peace "Risty"
What a cool sign and a great image!
V
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