Sam Zambelis, the owner of the Bon Ton died this week. He was only 50 years old. The Bon Ton has been a downtown fixture since the 1920's. Sam's late father Mike, who immigrated from Greece, bought the Bon Ton in 1950 which was then at 158 Monroe. In 1961, they moved just steps away to 150 Monroe where it's still located. This is a true diner with a black and white checker board floor, red vinyl booths and lots of pictures of celebrities on the walls. Sam will be missed by many downtowners.
2 comments:
How sad! : (
From what I know, in French 'de bon ton' means literally to do or to say something which is 'in' or 'fashionable'...
I am not sure it is 'de bon ton' to quit life at 50, although this poor man has not decided about it.
There is an oriental saying about death which is compared to 'the Camel which is seating in front of everyones house', meaning that sooner or later it is a common destiny (Fatum)
K & M
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