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Topic: Revolving restaurant


In the News (Thu 24 Dec 09)

  
  Metropolis Feature: Talking About a Revolution
Now, with the region's euphoria undone by a series of financial crises, those revolving restaurants are not only a reminder of the recent boom, but are taken as a sign that all is not lost.
The revolving restaurant became not just a big tourist draw but a must-have weapon in the civic arsenal of every latter-day Babbitt: revolving restaurants were the riverboat casinos of the Sixties and Seventies.
But as revolving restaurants sprouted like metallic dandelions in every arriviste burgh from Houston to Columbus, they began to lose their novelty, moving from futurist icon to banal convention center appendage.
www.metropolismag.com /html/content_0898/aug98rev.htm   (1782 words)

  
 Restaurant Public Relations - Quantified Marketing Group - Sample Press Releases
Many revolving restaurants around the world rely on the view so much they forget about the quality of their food.
Though revolving restaurants are becoming a relic of the past – much like the malt shop and the corner hardware store - CK’s has remained one of Tampa Bay’s most enduring fine dining institutions – an impressive feat in a city whose restaurant scene changes swiftly.
CK’s opened in a decade that marked the pinnacle of revolving restaurants in the United States, yet the idea of dinner accompanied by a high-altitude view dates back at least to the Eiffel Tower, which has featured a restaurant at its second platform since debuting in 1889.
www.restaurant-public-relations.com /pressReleases/cks.htm   (1187 words)

  
 Mississippi Farm Bureau - Farm Country Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Revolving Tables restaurant in Mendenhall is one of the South's most famous homestyle restaurants.
The restaurant started out as a part of Mendenhall Hotel, which was built in 1915 to accommodate train passengers that passed through the town.
The Revolving Tables is also visited by tourists from around the world who are in the area looking for authentic Southern cooking.
www.msfb.com /news/Farmcountry/march01/countrycooking.html   (703 words)

  
 Riverview Revolving Restaurant - Dining: Cincinnati.Com
The best view from the Riverview Revolving Restaurant on top of the newly renamed Clarion Hotel in Covington is of traffic on south Interstate 71/75.
Though revolving restaurants, which debuted in the 1960s, are close to being kitsch, they have the enduring appeal of a view that allows you to look down on an entire region.
Revolving through the air gives this restaurant a certain kid appeal, making it a good choice for a special family occasion.
www.cincinnati.com /freetime/dining/reviews/021100_riverview.html   (779 words)

  
 Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant - PFS Pte Ltd
Established in 1977, the establishment is the only other revolving restaurant in Singapore, and was built to let diners enjoy the panoramic view of the sea.
Prima Tower is one of Singapore's longest established restaurant.
You would hardly expect to find a restaurant nestled on top of a grain silo, yet the Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant is one such outlet that has become an endearing Singapore landmark.
www.pfs.com.sg /restaurants/prima_tower   (208 words)

  
 Living nostalgia
As one of Florida’s few revolving restaurants still spinning, CK’s is a beloved piece of American pop culture.
Built in 1974, the Tampa dining landmark was part of a long line of revolving restaurants that sprouted across the world after the first one was created atop the Space Needle in 1961.
While revolving restaurants in other cities have been transformed into conference rooms or no longer spin, CK’s remains a thriving destination for diners who relish exceptional cuisine amid memorable views — and a taste of nostalgia that is still very much alive.
www.quantifiedmarketing.com /press/living_nostalgia.php   (1174 words)

  
 Revolving restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A revolving restaurant is a restaurant on a revolving floorplate.
The building remains stationary and the diners are carried on the revolving floor, usually at a rate of one revolution per hour.
BT Tower, the restaurant is operational but not open to the public
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Revolving_restaurant   (334 words)

  
 Revolving Restaurants Hold their Own
CK’s revolves at n barely detectable half-mile an hour giving guests spectacular vistas of the bay, downtown Tampa, and the departure and landing strips, which are illuminated in blue at night.
Revolving roof-top restaurants began as an architectural novelty at the 1962 World's Fair.
In the rest of the world, the revolving restaurant is considered as a sign of progress and an emblem of prosperity from Jakarta to Cairo.
www.travellady.com /Issues/March05/1306RevolvingRestaurants.htm   (455 words)

  
 The Macton Corporation - Engineered to Last   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Macton revolving restaurant installations crown some of the finest hotels and commercial buildings in the world, often providing a “must see” destination in cities around the globe.
Revolving restaurants increase revenues by building a great experience, vehicle turntables increase efficiency by easy space-effective and cost-effective access.
With almost 100 revolving restaurants in the United States and around the world, Macton has repeatedly demonstrated the value of our “Engineered and built to last” performance.
www.macton.com /2b.html   (462 words)

  
 Revolving Dining Room - Skylon Tower
Dear Sir, We visited Niagara recently on vacation and spent a wonderful evening in the revolving restaurant at the Skylon Tower.
We had let you know, whilst reserving via the internet, that it was our 25th anniversary and I just wanted to tell you how well we were treated and how good your staff were.
For those with a taste for the extraordinary Skylon's Revolving Dining Room simply must be experienced.
www.skylon.com /revolve.html   (220 words)

  
 C Restaurant — C Restaurant
C Restaurant Lounge is Western Australia's most spectacular restaurant and cocktail lounge.
C's circular revolving floor allows for continuous and breathtaking views of the Perth metropolitan area, The Swan River, Kings Park, Rottnest Island and the Darling Ranges, which are all visible from this amazing location.
C is a fully licensed restaurant able to cater for up to 300 guests.
www.crestaurant.com.au   (235 words)

  
 This Tampa restaurant offers the most unique experience of any restaurant in Tampa
Dining at our Restaurant in Tampa allows your eyes to be treated to the panoramic views of Tampa Bay, Howard Franklin Bridge, and tram activity to and from the airport’s main terminal.
Sipping on a glass of wine in the revolving roof-top of this Tampa restaurant while watching planes land and take-off completes the visual experience offered by the View.
Once a guest is filled with the visual opulence of this restaurant in Tampa they can take a moment to enjoy the sounds of live entertainment that enter the Tampa restaurant Thursday-Saturday.
www.ckstampa.com   (226 words)

  
 Top of Waikiki Revolving Restaurant for Dining in Honolulu
Hawaii's only revolving restaurant, Top of Waikiki offers more than just breathtaking, 360-degree views of Diamond Head and the world's most famous beach.
While visiting guests will still find familiarity in such entrees as a steak-and-shrimp combo and the live Maine lobster, they may need translation help with the miso-and-tarragon seafood scampi pasta and the sesame-soy-and-mirin-enhanced broiled Hamakua and wild mushrooms, which are playfully presented in crispy wonton spoons.
It's also uncommon to see an appetizer of beef tenderloin, which is brushed with a merlot-and-red-miso reduction and presented on a hot river stone.
www.restauranteur.com /topofwaikiki   (423 words)

  
 Vancouver Plus.ca - Home - Top Of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
The light was at its magic hour peak, with that magnificent golden tinge you never see except late in the day when the sun manages to thrust a few rays beneath rain clouds.
And we - my partner and a friend from the Antipodes - were ensconced in window seats in the Top of Vancouver Restaurant at the top of the Sinclair Centre, watching the world turn.
The food is acceptable, and you do pay a premium for the view, but simply to sit, perhaps sipping some wine or a beer, as the panorama revolves before your eyes, is worth the price of admission.
www.vancouverplus.ca /home/top_of_vancouver_revolving_restaurant/712034   (455 words)

  
 Revolving Restaurant
Located on the 60th floor of the Tower, the 360° Café serves a buffet of international delicacies with an emphasis on West and South East Asian cuisine.
The restaurant's unusual glass panelled kitchen will make the preparation of your lunch, dinner or yum cha part of the entertainment.
The restaurant also offers a wide variety of Portuguese and French wine, specially selected to surpass all expectations.
www.macautower.com.mo /macautower/revolving-restaurant.html   (432 words)

  
 Restaurants : TOP OF VANCOUVER REVOLVING RESTAURANT | WHERE.ca
Complete this entry form and you are eligible to win "Dinner for Two" at one of Vancouver's finest restaurants.
This month, you have a chance to dine at Zin Restaurant & Lounge.
Check back regularly--one restaurant will be featured every month.
www.where.ca /vancouver/guide_listing~listing_id~547.htm   (226 words)

  
 Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant Vancouver
Step off the elevator onto the 42nd floor into the Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant, and you are greeted with a spectacular view of Vancouver.
The 20 feet high windows allow guests to be treated to the unobstructed 360 degree view of the majestic setting of mountains, harbour, the Georgia Straight and the city itself as the Restaurant revolves.
The restaurant is locally renowned as a venue for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties, corporate celebrations as well as small private wedding receptions.
www.clubzone.com /c/Vancouver/Restaurant/Cloud_9_Revolving_Restaurant.html   (300 words)

  
 Top of the World Restaurant
There's something for everyone at Top of the World Revolving Restaurant, so please pay us a visit.
Glenelg is Adelaide's premier coatstal tourist destination and is situated only 20 minutes from the CBD, and if you enjoy a touch of history, a short tram ride from the heart of Adelaide.
Then spend a relaxing evening and enjoy a meal at the Top of the World Revolving Restaurant where you can share the joys of a perfect day with a golden sunset and "A different view with every course".
www.topoftheworld.net.au   (310 words)

  
 revolving restaurant system controls
I am interested to know about motor sizing applied in revolving restaurant drive system.
Actually I have seen the motors that spin these restaurants and they are suprisingly small...
The thing is the restaurant base has to sit on very high quality bearings that cut down on friction so not much power is needed...
www.control.com /1026175320/index_html   (431 words)

  
 CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant in Tampa Bay, FL - AOL City Guide
That the eatery also happens to be Tampa's only revolving restaurant makes each meal even more dizzying.
I'm just learning about sushi and the server suggested a few of the popular rolls and the one's she liked and she said she also...
This restaurant claims to be one of the best in Tampa but instead it is one of the worst.
cityguide.aol.com /tampabay/restaurants/cks-revolving-rooftop-restaurant/v-97076   (392 words)

  
 The Royal Crown Revolving Restaurant Banquet & Conference Centre
The Royal Crown Revolving Restaurant Banquet and Conference Centre
The Royal Crown is topped off with a revolving dining room on the 30th floor and revolving lounge on the 31st floor.
Located on the 28th floor is a VLT/Sports lounge, where you can order a full dinner or just a snack and still enjoy the panoramic view.
www.rcrown.mb.ca   (222 words)

  
 CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant: Tampa - St. Petersburg DiningGuide Restaurant Profile
This restaurant Profile Page is brought to you courtesy of the DiningGuide.com service.
CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant is located in Tampa.
To submit your restaurant, please use the: DiningG.U.I.-de.
tampa.diningguide.com /data/d100188.htm   (161 words)

  
 Weizhong Inc. - revolving restaurant, automobile turntable, truck turntable, display turntable
Weizhong Inc. - revolving restaurant, automobile turntable, truck turntable, display turntable
Weizhong Revolving Machinery Co., Ltd. has been operating since 1991 and is the
smooth revolving, reliable operation, long life with minimal wear and tear.
www.360platform.com   (82 words)

  
 Halfbakery: Wall of Death Revolving Restaurant
Let's breath new life into the revolving restaurant idea.
Maybe instead of sitting on vertical walls at 10g or so, we could amend [ldischler]'s famous pool table [link] and have a reasonably fast spinning parabolic restaurant floor.
I ate in a revolving restaurant for the first time a few weeks ago (the space needle, in Seattle).
www.halfbakery.com /idea/Wall_20of_20Death_20Revolving_20Restaurant   (243 words)

  
 Seattle Restaurant Fine Dining View
The Space Needle has 832 steps from the basement to SkyCity restaurant.
Drink in the spectacular view and award-winning local wines.
And don't forget, your elevator ride and Observation Deck visit are complimentary with your reservation at SkyCity.
www.spaceneedle.com /restaurant   (166 words)

  
 Ottawa Marriott: Downtown Hotel, Merlot Revolving Restaurant, 21 Meeting Rooms, offering rates and availability.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Ottawa Marriott: Downtown Hotel, Merlot Revolving Restaurant, 21 Meeting Rooms, offering rates and availability.
Located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa and one block from the Parliament Buildings, the Ottawa Marriott is within walking distance of the the famous Byward Market and principal downtown financial district.
Take in a 360-degree panoramic view of the city while dining at the Merlot Rooftop Grill - Ottawa's only revolving restaurant.
marriott.com /property/propertypage/YOWMC   (222 words)

  
 Skies Restaurant Kansas City
Kansas City's only revolving restaurant, Skies, is located atop the Hyatt Regency -- offering guests cocktails and dinner with a panoramic view of the city.
Unique to Kansas City, this extraordinary restaurant slowly revolves and gives the diner an amazing view of the Kansas City skyline.
"We love this restaurant and took our children for their first time.
www.kcrestaurantguide.com /skies.htm   (412 words)

  
 Cincinnati - Not Found - AOL City Guide
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We'll help you search and find local movie listings, restaurants, hotels, concert tickets, personals and hot nightlife.
digitalcity.com /cincinnati/restaurants/...&tid=&pid=&vfid=&vptid=   (167 words)

  
 Om Revolving Restaurant Jaipur, Images of Om Revolving Restaurant Jaipur India
Om Revolving Restaurant Jaipur, Jaipur Restaurants, Om Revolving Restaurant in Jaipur, Location of Om Revolving Restaurant, Images of Om Revolving Restaurant Jaipur India
This one we had to try simply because it revolves and that's something of a novelty.
There you sit on the 14th floor of a building and watch the city pass by slowly.
www.hotelsjaipur.com /om_revolving_restaurant.htm   (264 words)

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