The Girl From Rector's

By George Rector

"The Girl From Rector's" is a vibrant and nostalgic chronicle of New York City's most celebrated era of dining and entertainment. Written by George Rector, whose family name became synonymous with Broadway glamour, this work offers an insider's perspective on the legendary Rector's restaurant. During the turn of the century, Rector's served as the social epicenter for the theatrical elite, millionaires, and the "bon vivants" of the Gilded Age.

The narrative captures the spirit of an age when dining was an art form and the guest list included iconic figures of the era. Through a series of witty anecdotes and vivid recollections, Rector details the rise of the Great White Way, the evolution of American gastronomy, and the shifting social mores of Manhattan society. More than just a memoir of a business, the book serves as a cultural history of a vanished world, portraying the opulence, the characters, and the culinary excellence that defined New York's nightlife before the onset of Prohibition.

Readers interested in social history, culinary traditions, and the history of Broadway will find "The Girl From Rector's" an indispensable window into a glittering past, preserving the stories of the people and the atmosphere that made the restaurant a global landmark.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025678354
• ISBN13: 9781025678351
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"