The best two reasons to be in that block.The Only and Wo Fats Bakery.Almond cookies from heaven.Have you got any pics of the alley restaurants? The Orange Door,Grey Door,and Green Door.That goes back a few years so they're probably gone by now.
It's a great sign, but like Virg, I don't get the name. Is it "The Only" as in the one and only, or "The Only Seafoods" as in don't bother for asking for anything other than fish, oysters, or clams.
oh I visited your beautiful city for a few days years ago and loved the downtown signage. It was super cool. Unfortunately it was before I had a camera.
I've done my research. The owners or the owners kids are still around. It means, they 'only' serve seafood. They were famous for their clam chowder and fish and chips which is all I ever had there.
The sign went up in 1951 which makes it almost as old as me.
So the old restaurant was closed, the sign got taken down, restored and put back, and there's still no restaurant. There must be a purpose here somewhere.
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The best two reasons to be in that block.The Only and Wo Fats Bakery.Almond cookies from heaven.Have you got any pics of the alley restaurants? The Orange Door,Grey Door,and Green Door.That goes back a few years so they're probably gone by now.
That's a funny name I think! Odd to see clams on the menu. Here it would be SHRIMP! Yummmm
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It's a great sign, but like Virg, I don't get the name. Is it "The Only" as in the one and only, or "The Only Seafoods" as in don't bother for asking for anything other than fish, oysters, or clams.
oh I visited your beautiful city for a few days years ago and loved the downtown signage. It was super cool. Unfortunately it was before I had a camera.
Very neat sign, Wayne!
Oh for Pete's sake!
I've done my research. The owners or the owners kids are still around. It means, they 'only' serve seafood. They were famous for their clam chowder and fish and chips which is all I ever had there.
The sign went up in 1951 which makes it almost as old as me.
Looks like they did a fine job restoring the sign!
Awesome colors on that sign. Enjoying your blog and each day I'm learning a bit more of Vancouver. Thanks to you.
Bon Weekend !
So the old restaurant was closed, the sign got taken down, restored and put back, and there's still no restaurant. There must be a purpose here somewhere.
1951 was a very good year...
Love the sign!!! So glad it's back up again!!!
cj, I don't know anyone who would go into one of those alleys now.
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