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Original restaurant menu for famed Manhattan lounge Jilly’s, measuring 12 x 10 open, signed and inscribed inside on the designated memo field in blue ballpoint, “Frankie! Frank Sinatra.” Sinatra’s preprinted facsimile signature appears below. In fine condition.
Jilly’s was owned by Ermenegildo ‘Jilly’ Rizzo, (1917–1992) an American restaurateur, entertainer, and a long-time friend of Frank Sinatra. Jilly’s, located in midtown Manhattan, became known as the city’s “Swingin’est” place to be. Sinatra frequented his old pal’s place often and brought along friends like the famous American bandleader and composer Count Basie. Rizzo later became one of Sinatra’s chief aides and closest confidantes and was referenced in the song ‘Mrs. Robinson’ from Sinatra’s 1969 album My Way: ‘And here’s to you, Mrs Robinson, Jilly loves you more than you will know.’
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