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Cafe Republique Opens Like Old World Capitals Finest
Washington unveils the Cafe Republique a grand architectural showcase inspired by French cafes with Dutch grotto and Egyptian pillars. The 300-seat main dining hall and 160-seat rathskeller feature palm garden decor marble tile and green white lattice work while a 64-seat grotto provides a bohemian noonday retreat. An extensive kitchen employs modern equipment including a 21-foot range, multiple stoves, vegetable washers, and a full ice cold storage plant with automatic thermostats. A Viennese style orchestra will perform nightly as society, diplomats, and officials gather to sample truffles foie gras and baked ice cream at moderate prices.
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Cafe Republique
Oscar Grosxt
Milton Dana Morrill
Framingeir
Cufe Atepublique
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
A. F. Juris
Rathskeller
Grotto
Harry R. Carroll
Carroll Electric Company
Connec
Cate Republique
Pagsere
Potomac Electric Light, and Power Company
Gaston
Cafe Hepublique