Biltmore Hotel Rendezvous, Los Angeles 1937

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Biltmore Hotel Rendezvous, Los Angeles 1937This exquisite menu cover was for luncheon service at the Biltmore Hotel In Los Angeles, California, in 1937. Lunch wasnt a quick sandwich it was a full three course meal accompanied by a pianist advertised as Maurice and his continental music. Wines were described as liquid sunshine and the most expensive cocktail (a vodka martini very dry) cost 35c. Cordials and liqueurs were also on offer. The Hollywood film industry was still in its infancy when

that would become famous

including royalty

Born in Salem

restaurants around New Orleans

a children’s book written by Helen Bannermen

Al Levy's was the first big-time movie hangout

featured huge crystal chandeliers and the atmosphere

The club's clientele was so international that in a court case in which the O'Briens were prosecuted for some liquor licence irregularity

An elaborately decorated and formal dining room

served with relish and pickles (tomato and onion on request)

It was printed on a postcard that could be used only in French territory

the still champagne that was featured widely on wine lists in the latter part of the 19th century but has now virtually vanished