Zimmy said:
Well, the 50 ft platform mimics the original design of the Paris Eiffel Tower. Correct me if I am wrong, but what would be the 150-175 ft level on the real one. I thought that level did have a full service restaurant located there. It would make sense if the park would allow Chef Paul to try something up at that level.
Course, the 50 ft platform has been closed to the public since the early 1980's (30+ years). It was an optional viewing platform for those who who might not have wanted to go all the way up to the top. I remember going up the stairs to that level and walking around. The platform was 3-4 times the width of the upper observation decks.
After the suicide jumper, and the fact that the 50 foot level is so open, it would be almost impossible to "stupid proof" that area. Plus, the only way to reach that level is by the 2 sets of stairs on either side of the main elevator shafts. With the modern day ADA requirements, I would think the park would have to put in at least one elevator to service that level. I think that is possible, if they place one up against the current stairwell, the park would have to cut a hole in the center portion of the platform to allow the elevator to reach that level. Since the distance is so short, they could install a hydraulic type of elevator (large piston style located at the bottom of the car). If the park wanted to do a more permanent food facility at that level, they would have to run water/sewer lines up there as well.
Whether or not the park would go to all that expense for a permanent food location remains to be seen. Sounds like Chef Paul could do more of a Bistro 75 temporary food service location. He did say, in that earlier interview, that he has portable cooking stations and he could cook most anywhere. Course, to hoof all of that stuff up 5 floors of stairs is another thing.
