Alan Stillman opened the first bar as a way to meet ladies It all began quite modestly when an unmarried New York City perfume salesman named Alan Stillman wanted to meet the stewardesses that lived in his neighborhood.
Fun facts
about TGI Friday’s Friday’s is known today as a casual family-friendly establishment, but it actually started out as a swinging cocktail bar on the Upper East Side.
FIRST EVER “Happy Hour” The first official “Happy Hour” took place at the original TGI Friday’s on 63rd and First in New York City in 1965. Alan Stillman thought people who worked hard all day deserved discounted food and drinks after a long day’s work.
Almost all TGI-locations has a propeller and a rowing scull The rowing scull was introduced in 1974, and symbolizes teamwork, meaning you can’t win if you don’t row together. The propeller symbolically “propel” the restaurant.
Friday’s offer a lunch menu before 15:00 every weekday, a large variety of tasty desserts and a varied kids menu with puzzles and prizes. TGI Friday’s cocktail bar is the perfect way to both start and end the night. Their bartenders are known for their friendly personality and high-quality cocktails.
They made it easy to be single and mingle The first Friday’s was established in 1965 in New York City. Before that, there were no places where groups of young single girls could go out for a casual meal and drinks. Now, there was a relaxed place where groups of young men and women could mingle. The first location enjoyed immediate success, and first year revenues totaled $1 million.
TGI FRIDAY'S OFFERS A WIDE SELECTION OF DISHES, AND HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TGI Friday’s is an informal and pleasant restaurant for the whole family, and for all occasions. Whether its a quick lunch with colleagues, a dinner with family and friends, or for celebrations of any sort. Their American-inspired menu is large and varied with everything from tasty burgers, juicy spare ribs, tender steaks, fresh salads or tasty pastas. And as a true American diner their portions are rich.
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