YESTERDAY'S,

Yesterday's décor includes enlarged photographs of Woodrow Wilson and lesser-known gentlemen of a century ago, as well as frosted designs on mirrors, dark-wood booths, philodendrons, and ficus. As you might expect from the saloon-atmosphere, three dozen beers are offered, nearly two dozen on tap. Considering the wine bar of the fancy restaurant a few steps away, wine selections are more than adequate. Sandwiches and salads are the mainstay. Some of the latter ($6.95-$9.95) show-originality, such as one with marinated grilled lamb and a Cobb salad with barbecued chicken and a buttermilk-cayenne dressing. A small side salad is only a buck and a half. Though there are only nine entrées, the category is not an afterthought. The prices are reasonable -- and not just for Newport. The most expensive item is New York sirloin at $17.95.

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