The Tam O’Shanter is Hollywood legend.
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Located near the Disney Studios in Burbank, The Tam is Los Angeles’ oldest restaurant, snd has remained in the same location under the same ownership and proprietors since 1922.
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When Walt opened his Hyperion Studio, he would visit (often), as the Tam is located nearby on Los Feliz Boulevard, and he would eat at the same table in a quiet corner near the fireplace.
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Inside this Scottish pub, housed in a Tudor-style building, Walt would dine at his favorite table (number 31) with his Imagineers, artists, executives, and guests. In fact, The Tam would affectionately be referred to as the “studio commissary.”
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Stepping into The Tam is like stepping back in time. Looking around, you imagine that not much has changed in nearly 100 years… and that’s a good thing.
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Looking at other guests, you can’t help but wonder what “Hollywood royalty” might be dining nearby (on my first visit here many years ago, Rose Marie from The Dick Van Dyke Show was reminiscing about Morey Amsterdam!)
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Sitting at Walt’s table (in the seat I romantically rationalized him sitting in), I imagined the conversations he had there, and the dreams that became reality.
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If you’ve never been to The Tam, you need to go when you visit “Walt’s carousel” (the one where he took his daughters snd was inspired to create Disneyland) in nearby Griffith Park or the Observatory. The food is wonderful… but more importantly, it’s “Where Walt ate.”
Do you want to dine in “Walt’s booth?” – The Legendary Tam O’Shanter
Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice of law to pursue his passion for Disney. He began as one of the earliest podcasters back in 2005, and is the founder and host of WDW Radio (WDWRadio.com), named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years). Founded in 2004, WDW Radio also includes live video, blog, community, products, tours, and events dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars.
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About Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice to pursue his passion, and is now a recognized Disney expert, author, speaker, and host of WDW Radio. Learn more…