The Chapters at Granville & Broadway have a sign from the Aristocratic in their window. I can remember The Aristocrat from, I think, the early 90's. What a great spot that used to be. Turns out my girlfriend's grandmother worked there as a waitress and that is where she met my girlfriend's grandfather. Apparently he used to have soup there and eventually asked her out. That would have been around the time the second photo was taken (circa 1951).
I couldn't find much information online about The Aristocrat although one site seemed to indicate it was still operating, employing about three staff and earning up to $500,000.00 a year. I wish. And I was trying to avoid nostalgia today. If you want more information there is a little plaque with some details under the sign in Chapters' window. If you have any additional information please share via a comment.
Archive photo: The Aristocratic Restaurant, circa 1951, Vancouver Public Library.
Yuri.
