Tag: restaurant

March 19, 2013 /

FOOD THE STARS EAT

February 9, 2013 /

VALENTINE’S DINNER AT THE CAFE TROCADERO

A romantic rendezvous on Sunset Blvd. . . Profiterolles glacees au chocolat aka cream puffs with chocolate sauce are actually pretty easy to make. If anyone wants the recipe let me know and I’ll post it – it would be a “wow” to feed your sweetheart on Valentine’s.

February 9, 2013 /

UNIVERSAL PICTURES COMMISSARY

I don’t know what kind of nerd this makes me, but I was fascinated to find a cup of coffee cost five cents in 1932, and, if you wanted that coffee with cream and sugar it was called a “Boston” and it would cost you ten cents… By the way,…

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November 21, 2012 /

HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO MY FRIENDS IN SAN FRANCISCO @ Grison’s 1950s

October 6, 2012 /

A HOLLYWOOD INSTITUTION – MUSSO & FRANK’S

Musso’s on Wilshire: And, Frank’s was on Hollywood Blvd. Frank Toulet’s restaurant was on Hollywood Blvd. since 1919. When John Musso joined him they moved next door – where the restaurant is still located. I recommend sitting at the counter and sipping the perfect martini while watching pure artistry as…

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