An excellent New York Times article on Keith McNally and the history of his restaurants:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/style/keith-mcnally-instagram-restaurants.html?
Exactly 50 years ago, a couple of avid horseracing fans who worked in the racetrack business formed a partnership and opened one of the most iconic restaurants in San Diego. Lester Holt and George Bullington opened the doors to Bully’s in La Jolla and it quickly became famous for its juicy Prime Rib steaks, red leather booths, and the famous Leroy Neiman paintings that adorned the walls.