Bohemian San Francisco

A tour of San Francisco's legendary eating houses of 1914 — with the actual recipes the famous chefs guarded, from Coppa's to the Poodle Dog.

The Mythical Land

8 pages in this part of Bohemian San Francisco.

The Mythical Land

companionship. At such times waiters become careless and sometimes familiar. Cooks are rushed to such an extent that they do not give the…

The Mythical Land: Frederick

Frederick the Great was a lover of good eating and his chef took pride in providing new and rare dishes for his delectation. But it…

The Mythical Land: Similar

Chablis: A white burgundy, dry and of agreeable aroma. Chambertin: A sound, delicate wine with a flavor resemling raspberry. Clos de…

The Mythical Land: Chateau

Chateau Margaux: Rich, with delicate flavor and excellent bouquet.

The Mythical Land: Sauterne

Sauterne: Is a white Bordeaux, a strong luscious wine, the best known varieties being: ness.

The Mythical Land: Spanish

INDEX Bills of Fare 100, 101, 129 Snails Bordelaise Beefsteak Spanish Soup: Bisque of Crawfish 89 Celery Victor 64 Creole Gumbo Chicken…

The Mythical Land: Frank's

Sand-dab Fillet, Cold 61 Fly Trap 44 • • Fritto Misto 51 Frank's 43 Lobster a la Newburg.

The Mythical Land: House

Campi's 25 Perini's 14 Christian Good 14 Pierre 16 • Cliff House 21 Cobweb Palace Poodle Dog 16 19 Delmonico Pup 16 16 Peter Job 17 El…

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