Starlight Ep and Ralph Pierson at Hickory Pit
Ralph Pierson, Emil Villa's son-in-law and manager chef at the Hayward Hickory Pit, shares his rise from dishwasher to manager. The piece notes ribhouse records on Telegraph Ave and praises Pierson's handling and the Pit's popular menus including top sirloin and homemade pie. It also highlights local social life, dining spots, and upcoming projects with Mitch Hoffman and Carl Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Emil Villa
Hayward
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Ave
Loyd
Marilyn
Susan Marie Pierson
Pierson
ED Hogarty
Lefty O’doul
Hollywood
Randolph Scott
al Feccini
Berkeley Square
Phil Molino
Billy Martin
Bill
J. W. Dykehouse
Della
Sandy
J. W
Lita
Gabriel Cansina
Luz Garcia
Crow Canyon welcomes new faces with lively weekend music
New guests Vi and Bud Vogel drew crowds at Crow Canyon Chateau for Mother's Day visits, music by Irma and dancing on weekends. Rene Millard reports kitchen sells out from steaks to turkey wings, with Adele Cook's Albany restaurant noted for steak with wild rice. Russ and Trudi Glenn bring West vibes to Danville backyard reminisces.
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Crow Canyon
Bud ‘Vogel
Joseph May
Broiler
Irma
Crow Canyon Chateau
Rene Millard
Adele Cook
Albany
Trene
Russ
Trudi Glenn
Danville
Tim
Night clubs and TV stars lure patrons to Puerto Rico style shows
The note mentions chefs John McHilwee and Chuck Williams serving food at Glenn’s house while 12 midnight Comb’s Brothers Panda Room gatherings draw club owners to discuss topics of the day. Max Baer returns to Milt Nelson Orinda Willows with Dorothy Lamour as guest star, sparking early Sunday morning departures from Orinda.
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Isters
John McHilwee
Chuck Williams
Brothers Panda
Little Lamb
Max Baer
Milt Nelson Orinda Willows
Dorothy
Lamour
Orinda
Banquets at Lafayette El Nido Draw Ongoing Interest
John and Stan celebrate banquet selections at Lafayette El Nido headquarters. The article notes pleasant weather and people enjoying lunch by the pool as they compare Lafayette to Florida. Paul Bermani is mentioned in connection with kitchen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Stan
Lafayette el Nido
Florida
Lafayette
Paul
Bermani
Prime rib feast tops youngster mischief tale
A brief item describes youths handling a prime rib in a culinary mix up, noting the incident involved Bob Viani and that all participants were marked as "86." The language implies a light disciplinary or removal action and ends with the phrase indicating exclusion.
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Bob Viani
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Amertca
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Dublin Junction
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Margo
Walt Gatto
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Fon’s Cafe
Castro VaLley Blvd
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Hick'ry
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Southern Food Kitchen
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San Fable Av
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Little Tom's Grotto
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Dick Lane
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