‘The Lambs Club has created the perfect venue to showcase its theatrical and historical origins, but also its relevance in modern society

New York State’s Progressive Era was in full swing by 1905 and was a time of vast development, major achievements, and the advancement of the industrial base.

The state of New York impelled a revitalized metropolis, and New York City succeeded through dauntlessness, diligence, and diversity. F. Scott Fitzgerald described New York City best when he said, “The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the frst time, in its frst wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world.”

This city of wonder provided the platform for the flm industy and American theatre to thrive, exposing the general public to well known names like Greta Garbo, Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Louise Brooks, and Lilian Gish. While their flms were silent and colorless, their impact was enormous. Many of these prominent names were seen at the prestigious Lambs, America’s frst professional theatrical club organized by a group of actors and enthusiasts in 1874. The Lambs became the epicenter of American theatre during the 20th century. Designed by Stanford White and a classic in it’s own right, the Lambs building stood six-stories tall and featured a distinct neo-Georgian aesthetic accompanied by a façade ornament with ram’s heads. Becoming a Lamb was a sign of elitism. Now, more than 6,000 icons have become Lambs since the club’s opening, including Cecil B. DeMille, Oscar Hammerstein II, Mark Twain, and Fred Astaire. In 1974, the 44th Street building was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks and Preservation Commission.

Today, the coveted New York landmark stands as The Chatwal New York and The Lambs Club Restaurant and Bar. Theirry Despont is the internationally renowned architect and interior designer responsible for expertly uniting the glamour of early 20th Century travel with the sleek and elegant 1920s Art Deco aesthetic. Black and white photographs of original Lambs members adorn the walls as guests indulge in the venue’s rich history. The 80-seat restaurant’s intimate but decadent atmosphere provides the perfect setting for the modern American cuisine created by celebrated chef, Geoffrey Zakarian. Zakarian is most famous for his appearances on Food Network’s Chopped, The Kitchen and Top 5 Restaurant. The Lambs Club offers a beautiful selection of breakfast, brunch, lunch, matinee lunch, pre-theatre meals, and dinner. It also has a stylish lobby bar for those wanting a quick ‘pick-me-up’ before painting the town. The Lambs Club also hosts special events including the Brunch with Broadway Stars, the Holiday Carolers Brunch, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and select DJ nights. Just like the theatre, The Lambs Club provides immediate satisfaction, and is current and alive. It is a perfect preservation of an American classic.