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KPCC Site Celebrates Classic Dining & Replays Radio Show

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Peter Moruzzi

I think you’ll like how KPCC’s AirTalk website celebrates Los Angeles area classic restaurants with photos, information and map.  And the comments from 42 listeners/viewers are fun to read. Plus, you can listen to a 16-minute rebroadcast of my conversation with … Continue reading →

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Honoring Architect Oscar Niemeyer

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

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In 2000, I visited architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) at his studio in Rio de Janeiro.  He was 93 when I took this photo.  His love of curves and the sculptural quality of his designs made Niemeyer my favorite architect; meeting him was … Continue reading →

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Moruzzi at Mai Kai Dec 13th

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

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If you’ll be in Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday, Dec. 13th then come on by the Mai Kai.  Tropic Magazine is hosting my Classic Dining slide talk where I’ll also be signing books and carousing ’til late.  Plus there’s an Extended … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Peter Moruzzi at LA Weekly

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

Here are my candid answers to questions regarding the disappearance of classic restaurants, contemporary dining trends, New Orleans, Googie, and the quirkiness of Taix.  It was a recorded conversation so I can’t complain that I was misquoted.  Check it out at:  … Continue reading →

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Moruzzi Talks Classic Dining on Two NPR Radio Shows

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

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I was a guest on two NPR radio shows this week featuring segments recorded at a couple of my favorite classic restaurants.  Both can be downloaded as podcasts.  KPCC radio host John Rabe met me at the Dal Rae where … Continue reading →

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LA Weekly presents Moruzzi’s 10 Favorite Classic Restaurants in L.A.

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

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Check out this cool article about my 10 favorite classic restaurants in L.A. written by L.J. Williamson in her L.A. Weekly blog: http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/2012/11/best_classic_restaurants_los_angeles.php 10 Best Classic Mid-Century Restaurants in L.A.: Pretend You’re in Mad Men

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New York Times Magazine Recommends “Classic Dining”

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

My friend Tony Merchell texted me this morning with the news that the New York Times Magazine recommended “Classic Dining” in their November 4th issue! Check it out: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/25/bookshelf-28/

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Moruzzi’s Classic Dining Book Launch Nov 10th!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

You and your friends are invited to Pete Moruzzi’s Book Launch / Slide Talk for “Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants” When: Saturday, November 10th.  7 – 9pm Where:  Wacko.  4633 Hollywood Boulevard (323) 663-0122 And it’s Free! There will be exciting hors d’oeuvres and mesmerizing cocktails provided by … Continue reading →

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Nationwide Map of Classic Restaurants Now on Google Maps

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

By clicking on “Classic Dining Map of America” in my blog’s main menu (above) you will be directed to a Google map containing over 200 classic restaurants found in the appendix of my new book “Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest … Continue reading →

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Directory of Classic American Restaurants

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Peter Moruzzi

There are over 200 restaurants included in the directory at the end of “Classic Dining.” They cover the gamut from continental-style fine dining and historic ethnic restaurants, to old fashioned steakhouses and seafood emporia.  However, there are obviously many more … Continue reading →

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