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Four Seasons Restaurant Interior Threatened

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Peter Moruzzi

This is my favorite mid-century restaurant interior in America.  And it’s threatened with inappropriate alterations!

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Terrific List of 100 Classic Southern California Restaurants

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Peter Moruzzi

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Nikki Kreuzer has done the heavy lifting in compiling this list of 100 classic Southern California restaurants with roots as early as 1905.  This is a tremendous effort and one worthy of praise.

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Dal Rae Replaces Historic Neon for Ugly Backlit Plastic

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Peter Moruzzi

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The recent replacement of the Dal Rae’s historic neon with backlit plastic – aside from being extremely ugly – is tragic and terribly misguided. Most likely the owners felt that it was too expensive to continue maintaining the original neon. … Continue reading →

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Discovering Wisconsin’s Amazing Supper Clubs

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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Wisconsin is famous for many things – Beer, schnitzels, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesen, cheese curds, the Green Bay Packers, the Dells, Friday fish frys, and supper clubs.  Of these it’s Wisconsin’s supper clubs that make me long for a leisurely … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Lawry’s 75th Anniversary

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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Lawry’s The Prime Rib opened on June 15, 1938 at the foot of what would come to be called Restaurant Row.  Last week, the restaurant celebrated its 75th anniversary with some amazing events. On Tuesday, the company honored its loyal … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Vegas El Cortez Hotel/Casino on National Register of Historic Places

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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A fabulous celebration occurred Thursday, May 9th in front of the El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.  It was in honor of the property’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its role in the development … Continue reading →

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The Mob, the El Cortez, and the Flamingo

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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Gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931.  The first legal gambling clubs in Las Vegas were simply business as usual, with back room gambling relocated to the front room facing Fremont Street.  Locals were the main market, although other clubs, … Continue reading →

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Musical Discovery: Grimes

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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About a year ago I downloaded the song “Vanessa” by the Canadian artist Grimes after hearing it on KCRW’s Chocolate City one night.  I didn’t think much about it until a few weeks ago when my friend Daniel Paul mentioned that … Continue reading →

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Lord Fletcher’s: Rancho Mirage Classic Dining Discovery

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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Here’s another recent unexpected find, a superb classic dining restaurant located in Rancho Mirage just outside of Palm Springs, Lord Fletcher’s Inn!  While updating my classic dining slide show I decided to check out an establishment that I’d driven past … Continue reading →

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Classic Restaurant Discovery in San Diego

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

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During a business trip to San Diego last week my friend Daniel Paul and I came upon this surprising find: The Old Trieste is a classic continental style fine dining restaurant located at 2335 Morena Boulevard near Mission Bay.  It … Continue reading →

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