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ice cream specials, such as 99 cents per scoop, and those are hand-scooped, too. In late April, we even brought back old-fashioned banana splits, big in the ‘50s, but seldom found any- where now.” Peter, says, “We are known for our huge
hamburgers - shakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, daily-made soups from fresh ingredi- ents - not canned, but made from scratch, much like they actually did back in the ‘50s.” Rich recalls, “When San Clemente High
School did the play, Grease, they came down here dressed in 1950s garb with cars from that same era and did a video shoot in our parking
lot and inside.” Tommy’s has a large “commu-
nity room” in the back that seats 60 people and may be reserved for spe- cial parties and occasions. The Knights of Columbus held events there as have Marines and other or- ganizations and clubs. Richard says, “President Nixon
often came here to dine.” Peter adds, “He had a special table in the back of the restaurant closest to a back door so that the Secret Service could best guard him without hav-
A family business, Georgette, Ed, Richard and Peter Rock.
ing to go through the other diners.” Tommy’s, which can seat 150, has perhaps
Tasty favorites... fried mozzarella and onion rings.
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the biggest parking lot of any city restaurant. Ed is repeating a program from last year, “Every Wednesday, starting in May through Septem- ber,” he says, “we are having a mini car show here in the back parking lot starting from four or five in the afternoon till seven or eight in the evening.”
Why go to Tommy’s? Well, you’ll get clas-
sic American cuisine with huge portions, BIG hamburgers and shakes, home-style cooking - just like they did in the ‘50s - only with mod- ern friendly service, and never a problem park- ing. And while there, walk around and see all the posters…it’s your free trip into Hollywood yester-year!❂
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