Rumpelmayer's was a café and ice cream parlor[1] in the Hotel St. Moritz and part of a chain started by Anton Rumpelmayer. It was popular for children's birthday parties, Sunday breakfasts, and afternoon teas.[2] The Art Deco restaurant was designed by Winold Reiss and overlooked Central Park. [3]
| Rumpelmayer's | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1930 |
| Closed | 1998 |
| Street address | 50 Central Park South |
| City | New York |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10019 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°45′55″N 73°58′34″W / 40.76528°N 73.97611°W |
The pink walls had Egyptian-style mosaics and the room was decorated with stuffed animals.[4] They served hot fudge sundaes and hot cocoa, which was served in silver pots and considered " benchmark hot cocoa."[5]
Rumplemayer's opened when the St. Moritz opened in 1930[2] and closed when the hotel closed in April 1998.
References
edit- ^ Strum, Charles (February 6, 2000). "Where Have All the Teddy Bears Gone?". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Sweet treats and teddy bears". Restaurant-ing through history. 12 September 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Winold Reiss 1886-1953. Centennial Exhibition. Works on paper: Architectural Designs, Fantasies and Portraits. New York: Shepherd Gallery, Associates. January 3, 1987.
- ^ Harryman, Elizabeth (April 16, 1989). "DINING IN NEW YORK CITY : Ice Cream for Lunch". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Lydon, Shuna Fish (November 1, 2007). "Hot Cocoa & Hot Chocolate". KQED. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
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