Damon's Spices 70th Bash with 1937 Prices
Another year, another anniversary for Damon's the venerable bamboo-and-palm frond tiki steakhouse on Brand. For it's 70th today, they're doing a fundraiser for Glendale Healthy Kids. The $20 cover gets you in on a celebration of meat and protein at 1937 prices -- that's $1.10 for a New York, $1 for a Filet Mignon. See the menu here.
Party begins at 4 p.m.
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- Damon’s Steak House in Glendale Celebrates 70 Years June 11
WHO: Damon’s sponsors a fundraising event for Glendale Healthy Kids (see www.glendalehealthykids.com).
WHAT: A Glendale tradition since 1937 with its great steaks and fabulous Tiki Bar, Damon’s will offer a special menu with 1937 prices.
WHEN: Monday, June 11
4:00PM to 10:00PM Open for fundraiser dinner (Tickets $20/person donated to Glendale Healthy Kids)
5:00 to 6:00PM VIP reception with presentations by local civic leaders
WHERE: Damon’s Steak House 317 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale (818) 507-1510MORE: Beginning at 5:40PM, civic leaders will present Damon’s with resolutions/commendations recognizing the restaurant’s valuable heritage. Presenting will be representatives from Senator Jack Scott, Congressman Adam Schiff, Assemblyman Paul Kerkorian, Supervisor Mike Antonovich, and Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian.
The bar from the original 1937 restaurant will be on display at “Damon’s Annex” (BJ’s Printer’s parking lot next to Damon’s rear entrance) where music will be provided by local band “Che Y Su Barrio Latino” 6:00 to 9:00PM
- and here's official flakage about Damon's founding...
The Legend of Damon’s
Once upon a time, in a land known as Glendale, a well-respected gent in the candy store business decided there was more to life than candy. Since he himself loved huge steaks and hearty meals, he decided to open his own restaurant in 1937. It didn’t take long for the word to spread far and wide throughout Southern California that Mr. Loyal Damon had, indeed, created something special.
Desiring to make his café unique, the savvy Loyal placed a magical palm tree in the middle of his steak emporium. Soon, the palm tree started attracting all kinds of tropical artifacts to it. Being a practical man, Loyal simply started hanging the masks and torches onto the walls creating a South Seas atmosphere for his steak-loving clientele. And, when it came to pass that the restaurant relocated to Brand Blvd., in the year of 1980, an outrigger canoe, Polynesian murals, and aquariums also appeared in the steak house.
Time passed, and parents brought their children to experience the unusual surroundings that made them feel like they were dining in the islands. As fate would have it, generation after generation continues to be drawn to the wonder of great food, exceptional service and its fun tropical atmosphere. To put it simply, everyone ate & drank happily ever after.
The End
After 70 years, this legendary steak house continues to thrive… Here’s to at least 70 more years of enjoying the magic that is Damon’s!