265 Prospect Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052

Pals Cabin first opened its shutters to the public on May 18, 1932. The little 10' by 12' "Cabin" was opened as a summertime venture by two "Pals" Martin L. (Marty) Horn and Bion Leroy (Roy) Sale. It was in the midst of the great depression, banks were closing and jobs were scarce. Marty Horn often said when commenting on Pals' beginning: "it was better than selling apples on a street corner."

Well it was better - and the business the two "pals" did that first summer gave them the courage to keep going. Quality and value were of paramount importance to the two "pals" and because of it, the little cabin began to grow. Addition after addition was completed until today, where Pals Cabin is nationally known as one of America's great restaurants. "The Cabin" has been owned and operated by the Horn Family continually since 1932. Today a third generation of the Horn Family conducts its business.

And so today, you are not just eating in another restaurant but rather you are dining in a place where a "Heritage of Hospitality" has been established over the years not only by the Horn Family but by the many loyal friends and patrons who dine here regularly.

Acknowledging over 65 years at Pals Cabin, we extend to you, our very special customers, our heartfelt thanks for your loyal and friendly patronage. It is you that has made it possible for our little "hot dog stand" that opened in 1932 to grow into this nationally known restaurant.

Pals Cabin's Start
When my late father, Martin L. Horn, Sr., and his late partner, Roy Sale, opened the original Pals Cabin, it was a 10' by 12' hot dog stand...just a summertime venture. The great depression was in its depth and, as my father always said to me, it was better than selling apples on a street corner. "Marty" and "Roy" as they were popularly known obtained permission to "squat" on the property. They eventually enclosed the little stand, and the development of Pals Cabin as it is know today was on its way.

In 1935, the "pals" got the idea of serving a charcoal broiled steak for 50 cents. Pals thus became one of the first restaurants to popularize this method of broiling at reasonable prices. In quick time, the business began to grow spectacularly, and the two "pals" incorporated Pals Cabin under the name Horn Sale Inc. When the little business was incorporated, my father's sister, my Aunt Josephine Simmons, popularly known to Pals patrons as "Jo" joined the business as a "third pal."

Second Generation
In 1940, my brother, Marty, Jr., and I started to work in Pals doing tasks such as washing glasses, filling coffee creamers, waiting on customers at our counter and busing...in other words, learning the business.

By the time we had graduated from college, my brother from the Cornell School Hotel Administration and I from Seton Hall University, we were actively engaged in managing all phases of the restaurant. My sister, Carol, after raising her family also became involved in the family enterprise.

...And A Third Generation
Today the restaurant is operated by a third generation of Horns, my sons, Don, Jr., Peter, Jimmy and Marty. They have learned well from previous generations and are indoctrinated with the idea of maintaining quality in all the restaurant's operations. ...And A New Venture Started In 1987 In 1987, the Horn Family purchased a 5,000 acre working cattle ranch in Dayton, Wyoming where we are dedicated to the raising of quality beef. It is managed at this time by my oldest son, Don, Jr., who lives there with his wife Eileen and their five children.

As we continue our seventh decade in business, we pledge to you, our customer, that we will continue to purchase the finest food available and to serve it to you at reasonable prices and in pleasant surroundings.

In addition to Pals, we invite you to also visit our other restaurant, Mayfair Farms, owned and operated by the Horn Family as well.