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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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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
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/
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
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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Designing a menu cover that defines a restaurant with a single graphic is exceptionally challenging. When done right, the result is a work of art. Here are some of my favorites that are featured in “Classic Dining.” If you click … Continue reading
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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I am excited to announce that my new book “Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants” will be available November 1st! Click on the images for full-size blowups – New photography by Sven A. Kirsten Journey to America’s finest … Continue reading
During a recent visit to Prague I visited perhaps the most extraordinary example of high art nouveau architecture in Central Europe, the city’s Municipal Building. Although neither Modern nor in America, this building demanded a thorough exploration and this resulting … Continue reading
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In June of last year I posted about The Magic of Tableside Caesar Salad at the Dal Rae. In it I waxed poetic about my love of a great Caesar and how the Dal Rae in Pico Rivera was my favorite haunt … Continue reading
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