Valley News from Van Nuys, California • Page 15

Von Nuys (Calif.) 5-A 15-A -A Playboy Club Premieres 2 New Shows Gate of Spain to Open Soon SCANNING MENU Host-manager. George Hilton, left of Budapest Restaurant on Fairfax Ave. joins owners, Eva and Paul Yager in drawing up current menu. Budapest specializes in Hungarian cuisine. LAS VEGAS FLASHES By HAL BATES The Playboy Club in Hollywood premiered two new shows last Wednesday night packed with top-line entertainment.

Presented in the Playroom was comic Pat Morita and singer Damita Jo. The Penthouse gave us singers David King and Ann Richards, capping off the evening with funnyman Jerry Lester. Pat Morita, calling himself a "Hip Nip" started off the proceedings with an amusing display of ethnic humor, poking fun at his Japanese ancestors, television, a a chopsticks and everyday events. Damita Jo's act began slowly with some ordinary vocal renditions of "Lazy River" and "If You Were But a has an engaging way with the of the most beautiful singers around, gave forth with a sul- old standards. His voice is clear and strong and he belts out his numbers with jxise and feeling.

He didn't have time to show whether he could sing softly but his "In the Still of the Night" and "Begin the Beguine" proved he certainly didn't need a microphone. Ann Richards, probably one By JOHN CRONAN MR. LAS VEGAS SAYS "Mr. i young Wayiie Newton made his strip bow at the Flamingo Hotel last Friday Newton, whose career in show business shifted into high a while he was appearing in the lounge of the Fremont Hotel in 1962, makes his first appearance on the Las Vega strip, although he has been a sensation all over the world since. Joining Newton in his debut performance is Jackie Kahane, one of brighitest new comedians on the scene today.

DYNAMIC Eddie Fisher is back in the Riviera's plush Versailles Room for the next four weeks. Eddie, vocally, has never been in better form and puts on a solo performance ala Al Jolson. He has the backing of the 28-piece Cathcait orchestra. After Fisher closes so does the room, reopening with Betty Grable in "Hello Dolly" which will run a mimimum of six months. COMEDY IS the byword at the Hotel Thunderbird with the always popular Treniers, The Jets, one of the fastest rising comedy trios around, and i Jessica who joined the cast of the C'est La Femme show which, a Denise Darcel.

Johnny Aladdin, the hypno- comic moved into the starring spot In "Girls Ala Carte," the afternoon revue at the T-Bird. In the Concert Theatre, Floyd Patterson undergoes his public workouts for his battle with Cassius Clay every after-' noon at 3 o'clock. Incidentally, you're bound to see more stars at these training sessions tli an any other place along the strip. The afternoon I was there, I saw Eddie Fisher, a E. Leonard, Ipn Rickles and Burt Lancaster take over until Christmas Day, in a special once-a-night concert engagement with daughter Liza Minnclli following as the Congo Room star.

Don Rickles and Freddie Bell and wife Roberta Linn delight the Casbar Theatre Lounge audience until Nov. 29 with Louis Prima, Oia Maione Sam a and The Witnesses taking over the following night. By the way, Freddie Bell and Roberta Linn's impressions are a clever addition to their fine act. THE RIVIERA will host its second annual Masters Bridge Tournament Jan. 31 to Feb 4.

The total prize money will exceed $10,000 with first prize take home being $7500. the largest amount ever offered. The 1965 first place winner, Van Nuys columnist Edwin Kantar, already has his entry in. The tournament will see some of the finest bridge players from all over the-world competing. THE Xovelites are a requests every set for their exciting "Golden Boy" medley in the Stardust Lounge 1 Dream" which wouldn't have been missed.

SANTA YNEZ INN COMBINES OLD, NEW FOR GUESTS Said to be one of the more unique spots on the Southland dining scene is Santa Yncz Inn at the end of Sunset says that this fall season is. When ghe warmed and I one of the best Las Vegas has had in years. The Tallyho discarded the ballads which she phrases weakly, the Epic Pacific Palisades. Located a half block from the ocean, the inn combines the charm of an old English roadhouse with the informality of California living. for San Fernando Valley resi- free, launching into hcr Its moderately priced menu dents.

throaty, swinging scat and! is topped by the "Fireside ijazz beats. Her "Boy Fromi an array of 12 en- HIO YOU KXOW that it'silpanema" and "You're No-! trees served up beside a burn- freeways--- all the way from ibody "Til Somebody Loves ing hearth. Tournedo of beef- Los Angeles? So Go-Go LasiYou" left little to be desired. jMarie Antoinette, a filet of seems to be a favorite spot Recording star was home- Vegas. David King is 3 oung and tr all being interviewed during plays the harp with her trio in the Tropicana's Fontaine Lounge, has a winner in her new album released by Hanna Barbera 1 Stan Invin has the airlines' best friend with jaunts between here and Houston preparing for a Garland special there, and to Hollywood where he will tape the voice of lxu Costello for the new Jomar.

Abbott Costello television cartoon series. YOU CAX CATCH champ Cassius Clay training at the Stardust or champ Ben Boquecosa in the Xalani Kele Polynesian Revue. Ben is the lim- choice tenderloin sauteed and topped wiih artichoke bottom, sliced tomato, large mushroom, and sauce choron is considered among the most tempting. try, sexy accounting of "I Wish You and "Come Rain or Come and others, that melt hi your mouth. Finally Jerry Lester, wearing a turtleneck velour shirt and the wildest head of hair, (he says he's the Mort Sahl of the Stone Age) blasted off with a whirlwind of fast gags, risque comical songs, ditties and Lester-isms.

FASHION SHOWS Old Spain comes to the SouUiland Nov. 27 when David Tallichot, head of Specialty Restaurants unveils the Gate of Spain restaurant on top of the new Huntley Tower at 1111 2nd St. in Santa Monica, Aside from the of the coast line, ranging front Palos Verdes to Malibu and along Wilshire Blvd. from the sea to Westwood and Beverly Hills, the food and beverage dispensary will possess an atmosphere of old Castile. Cbmbiningt 16th century Spanish decor with contemporary, the restaurant, with a capacity for nearly 300 diners, will feature hand made furniture decorations and antiques Imported from Madrid, Barcelona and Mexico, cocktail lounge will have a low-key atmosphere with Spanish couches and Bracero tables.

Under the management of laan MacDonald, recently of San Francisco, the Gate's menu will feature authentic Spanish cuisine--as well as American and continental dishes. Continental Cutsim RAVAGLINI'S DAVE KENNER 17500 Ventura. Encino ST 4-S67J Pike's Vcrdugo 12 Noon Tahitian 12 Noon Carriage House 12: 15 p.m. Iron Horse 12:30 p.m. Tuttfef Francois' 12 Noon Yankee Pedlor Inn 12 Noon Carriage" House 12: 15 p.m.

Intem'l Steak House 12: 15 p.m. Sizzler Steak House 1 9 7 p.m. (Last of Tiny Tots) Carriage House 12: 15 p.m. Pucci's 1 2:30 p.m. Wild Goose 12:30 p.m.

Thursday Francois' 12 Noon Carriage House 12: 15 p.m. Intem'l Steak House 1 2: 1 5 p.m. Michael's Canoga Inn 7 p.m. Yankee Pedlar Inn 7 p.m. Wild Goose 7:30 p.m.

Iron Horse p.m. Friday Pink Pig 12 Noon Queen's Arms 12 Noon Carriage House 12: 15 p.m. Intern'l Steak House 12:15 p.m. Ho Toy's 12:30 p.m. Pucci's 12:30 p.m.

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