Maranto’s: Behind the Brand

A street view of Lark Lane in Liverpool taken in July 2001, featuring buildings with shops and homes, parked cars, and pedestrians, including a woman walking across the street. The buildings have colorful flower boxes, and a sign for Marantos is visible.
Handwritten note on paper that reads: 'Happy birthday - Maran. We have been visiting here for 20 years. The atmosphere is fantastic and the food is exceptional. Keep up the good work, hope you. Have a no'.
Two photographs, one in color showing an interior room with old furniture and clutter, and one in black and white showing a vintage restaurant or café interior with chairs and tables.
Outside view of Maranto's Restaurant & Bars sign hanging on a building, with outdoor seating visible below, and parked cars on the street amid overcast sky.
A pattern of the word "Marantos" written in various black script fonts on a light beige background.
A large red display with black and white photos and text about Maranto's restaurant makeover, located on a brick building with yellow protective poles in front and bags of garden soil on the sidewalk.
Framed poster with a red illustration of a historic building and the phrase 'LET'S GET TOGETHER AGAIN' at the bottom. To the left, a wall-mounted round light fixture is lit, illuminating the wall.
Close-up of a barbecue pork rib with a dark, caramelized glaze, on a white plate with a green edge, on a wooden surface.
Dining room with wall adorned with framed family photos and artwork, and a decorative brass sculpture of a bird in the corner.
Three posters featuring Maranto's branding. The first has a stack of papers with 'Maranto's' at the top. The second is a red poster with bold white text reading 'Bringing People Together Since 1983' and 'The Gathering Place' at the bottom. The third displays three hanging lamps with 'Maranto's' at the top, and the address '57-63 Lark Lane' at the bottom.
Construction workers standing on scaffolding outside a building with a Maranto's sign, brick walls, and decorative window panels.
A framed poster of Maranto's restaurant with an illustration of a building, and the slogan 'Let's Get Together Again' in red text at the bottom.
Close-up of a slice of pizza topped with olives, black and red pepper flakes, and tomato sauce in a checkered paper tray.
A glass window with a damaged section, possibly a hole, with reflections of buildings opposite and partial graffiti or sticker
People inside a room with hardwood flooring, some standing and talking near a partially covered window or opening, with some cardboard boxes and objects around.
A newspaper advertisement for Moranto's restaurant, featuring an illustration of a tall, narrow building with a church steeple. The ad states the restaurant is open every evening from 6 to 11:30 p.m., with lunch served Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m., and provides the address 61 Lark Lane in Liverpool, with a contact phone number.
Black and white photograph of a woman standing next to a seated man in an interior setting.
A large, old brass bell with the words 'CITY OF CHICAGO' painted on it, mounted on a black metal frame inside a building, possibly a restaurant or pub.
A promotional poster for a New Year's Eve event at The Gathering Place featuring a black and white photo of a group of people inside a restaurant, with bold text announcing the event details and activities such as food, drinks, darts, shuffleboard, and cocktails, scheduled from 5 PM to late.
A table filled with various dishes including sliced steak with greens, a sub sandwich with beef and peppers, baked pasta with cheese, spaghetti with meatballs, a slice of pizza, and drinks including red wine and a beverage with ice and lemon.
Exterior view of Maranto's restaurant with hanging flower baskets, a sign, and a sidewalk chalkboard that reads "Eat Drink Play Darts."
Interior of a restaurant or cafe with wooden tables and chairs, decorative stained glass pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and ornate black metal railing.
A hanging sign for Maranto's, established in 1983, with decorative wrought iron brackets against a bright blue sky, with overhead wires and a streetlight in the background.
A wooden sign with black text reading "The Gathering Place" and large letters saying "EAT DRINK" is placed behind the front seats of a car, viewed from the back seat.