Wednesday, December 5, 2018

J.B. Leonis' Prized Whiskey On the Auction Block

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I've said it before and I'll say it again: LA's hidden French history is filled with great stories you just can't make up. ...
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Early French Restauranteurs of Los Angeles: Victor Dol

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Los Angeles is, for many foodies, a dream destination. Year-round access to good fresh produce (and good wine)? Check.  One of the mos...
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Early French Restauranteurs of Los Angeles: Eugene Aune

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Before we begin: Wildfires are still raging in the Calabasas/Malibu/Thousand Oaks area. If you want to help, and aren't a trained vo...
Monday, October 22, 2018

Early French Restauranteurs of Los Angeles: Jean La Rue (Laroux)

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The French, whether in France or abroad, are known for a lot of things. Sophistication. Military might (fight me on this, Google). Knowing...
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Exactly How Big was LA's French Community?

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One estimate puts LA's historic French community at a mere 2 percent. Another estimate puts the figure at a whopping 20 percent - one ou...
Monday, September 17, 2018

Whatever Happened to the French Benevolent Society? (Part 2)

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For two and a half years, I have been trying to unravel the mystery of what happened to the French Benevolent Society. Read Part 1 here . ...
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Whatever Happened to the French Benevolent Society? (Part 1)

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I started this blog in May of 2016. Since then, I have come into contact with quite a few history buffs, preservationists, and French Sout...