The Georgian, a boutique Art Deco-style Santa Monica hotel that’s occupied the Southern California coastline since 1933, is reopening its speakeasy utilized during prohibition six decades ago.
The space, dubbed The Georgian Room, once embodied the glamor of Hollywood’s Golden Age, hosting television stars such as Carole Lombard, Clark Gable and Dick Van Dyke, according to it owners, and it’s once again open to the general public.
The Georgian, in Santa Monica has reopened its speakeasy 60 years later. (Photo by Maxime Lemoine)
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The Georgian, in Santa Monica has reopened its speakeasy 60 years later. (Photo by Maxime Lemoine)
The room was carefully restored using vintage photographs to bring the speakeasy back to its original design with an L-shaped layout of booths and the entrance showcases a 1918 ebony-polished Steinway & Sons piano built into the rose marble-topped bar. Guests can expect hand-crafted cocktails and signature dishes created by Chef David Almany, including a dry-aged tomahawk ribeye, rigatoni alla vodka and a grilled dorade.
Although most alcohol was banned in the U.S., the law was difficult to enforce, paving the way for speakeasies to offer a place to sneak a drink for over a decade. The term “speakeasy” came from “speak-softly shops” and referenced the need for secrecy with customers asking to speak quietly while inside to avoid detection.
As a callback to a secret and intimate space of a speakeasy, The Georgian Room only allows a maximum of 65 guests and strictly prohibits photography and the use of cell phones.
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In addition to providing grants for competition winners of both the GMTA and MTNA, Steinway Piano Galleries offers complimentary recital space for a variety of Association events throughout the year.
“Steinway Piano Galleries of Atlanta has been a partner of Georgia Music Teachers Association for over a quarter century. They share our mission to promote music education throughout metropolitan Atlanta, and annually sponsor young piano performance winners of both GMTA Auditions and MTNA Competitions for their continued music success. We look forward to cooperating in the future on our collective mission to bring a lifetime of music to students of all ages in metropolitan Atlanta,” said Cathy Thacker, President of the GMTA.
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Sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals with support for half-pedal techniques
Custom stereo speaker system delivers immersive sound
Connect a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to play along with favorite songs and work with MIDI music apps
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USB ports for connecting with computers and flash storage devices
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There is no better example in this collection than the Duet. It combines the minimalist elegance of Figured Sycamore with Steinway’s classic high gloss white in this breathtaking combination of art and function.
This rare wood is nearly white in color with a fine, notable uniform structure and straight grain that may be figured; this light-color wood evokes a minimalist elegance.
Only one of these pianos will be available in America this year. To see, hear and play this piano for yourself, contact the store today, or visit here for our complete selection of available Steinway pianos.
The Georgian, in Santa Monica has reopened its speakeasy 60 years later. (Photo by Maxime Lemoine)
