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The History
From a historic building
moved from Bodie,
a new restaurant has emerged on the shores of Mono Lake. The original
restaurant at the lodge opened in 1918. It was known then as a very exclusive
place to eat, where the waiters wore tuxedos and the diners dressed
formally. The tables were decorated with silver candelabras and lace
linens.
Outdoor dining is a feature
of the Hammond Station Restaurant at the Tioga Lodge, with seating available on the Patio and in the garden
overlooking Mono Lake with the volcanic islands, Negit and Paoha.
Across the patio, in the back of the old Hammond
store building is a saloon. Built in an old storage area, the bar has
the feel of a cellar, with old stone walls, a rustic wood ceiling and
a sand floor. Old western movie posters hang on the walls, along with
the original Tioga Lodge sign. The saloon is available for wine tasting
or a cold beer.
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