FOOD NEWS
Elizabeth Taylor Loved These Restaurants Across The US
BY ELETTRA PAULETTO
Polo Lounge
The Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge meant a lot to Elizabeth Taylor since her childhood. Her father opened a gallery in its promenade after moving in from England.
Later, she stayed in the hotel's bungalows during several of her honeymoons and reportedly enjoyed its fried chicken, which came with mashed potatoes and plenty of gravy.
Canter's Deli
Canter's Deli has been a Los Angeles staple for celebrities like Taylor for decades. The restaurant specializes in pastrami and corned beef sandwiches.
The spot offers plenty of atmosphere, especially in the middle of the night. The nostalgic Art Deco style boasts a colorful ceiling, which has barely changed in the past 50 years.
Gallagher's
Elizabeth Taylor is known for enjoying her dinners at Gallagher's Steakhouse, located in the middle of the theater district in New York, with her husband Richard Burton.
Being in showbiz territory, the spot has all the zest and vigor, but its food has had its ups and downs over the years. Today, it's famous for high-quality dry-aged beef.
El Cholo
According to El Cholo, the restaurant was one of the spots where Taylor indulged in her passion for Mexican food. Its Sonora-style enchilada is one of the menu staples.
The eatery gave Taylor a private room, as she kept getting hounded by other customers, and she was even escorted outside safely. Regardless, Taylor kept coming back for the food.
The Abbey
Taylor frequented this iconic gay bar in West Hollywood in her later years. Here the bartenders even prepared an honorary martini for her called a Blue Velvet.
Apparently, she once told the founder David Cooley that the Abbey was her favorite pub. Her presence there seemed to symbolize an era of acceptance and embracing of gay culture.