Here's what I heard with a friend who has inside knowledge of the Hilton's management:
The problem is the other nights. The place is a hangout for sleazy union types. The service sucks, the owner doesn't do anything about it, and there's a lot of suspicious activity. Guests won't go there and they complain about that, not the veterans.
When they bring in a new restaurant they plan to resume the dinners.
Perhaps some of the local freepers could verify or dispute this.
-Eric
BULL$#!^. I have frequently have eaten at Fran O'Brien's at every opportunity over the last several years of visiting the wounded troops.(www.adoptasoldier.us) I have never found it to be a "Sleazy" hangout.I have found the service impeccable even when I show up in tevas, cut offs and a dirty T shirt after visiting the troops at Walter Reed. Marty does however stick me away from the regulars who are are usual in 3 piece suits from work at the Pentagon,Capital or the usual haunts for those working in DC. Suspicious activity? Just what the hell type of accusation is that suppose to bee? I suspect you and your reason for posting here! So far as Hilton resuming the dinners ...what a crock! Hilton would love to take over the goodwill generated there for strictly PR purposes. The dinners will not be the same without Hal period no ifs and or butts! Just ask any soldier who knows him. Eric you need to check your facts before you post...Just where did you serve anyway? Oh perhaps you did not???.... because anyone who took the oath would know and not have to rely on a nameless source at the Hilton!