"A green sign off Hollywood Boulevard and Cherokee Avenue signals your arrival at Musso & Frank Grill. Walk through the retro car-filled parking lot before descending into the 105-year-old restaurant where you can catch glimpses into the loud kitchen and observe the slightly faded chandeliers, wall light sconces, 1930s art, and wood paneling. The customers might be casually dressed or donning a tuxedo before settling into a red leather banquette or a seat at the bar. There’s something about the pageantry of uniformed waiters and bartenders wearing white or red jackets; their skill and dedication are why management embroiders the number of years employed on their shirt cuffs. They gracefully move throughout the room with intention, always in a hurry to make diners feel important while dropping off a glass of pinot noir or baked escargot, crab Louie, filet of sand dabs, or an expertly cooked prime rib. One might overhear a newbie diner complaining about the peeling wallpaper or lack of new dishes, but quell the haters din by taking in a stirred martini. Musso & Frank is old-school Hollywood charm. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Eater Staff
