An anonymous OCThen reader submits the following about a former Velvet Turtle Restaurant employee who passed away, and is looking for a friend of hers named "Patricia Hartman" to simply let her know of her passing...
I am a former OC resident and former mgr of a couple of Velvet Turtle Restaurants.
A long time friend and former employee of mine at The Velvet Turtle in Fullerton has passed away. She asked before she passed that her husband Dan and I find a friend of hers to let her know what happened.
Patricia Hartman is her name and she worked at the Velvet Turtle in Fullerton with us. Patty may be married now but if you knew her or worked with her please have her post here to so I can let her know.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories on OCthen.com It is good to know that people thought so highly of this special group of restaurants that will live on in my heart forever and thankfully in your hearts as well.
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I loved the Velvet Turtle in Fullerton. I worked at a medical office next to St. Jude Hospital in the 1970's and your restaurant was the restaurant of choice when the doctor wanted to indulge us and give us working gals a treat. Lots of great memories there. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about Wendy? Wendy and Dan got married on my dad's boat. Will you contact me? My husband and I both worked there with Patty and Tommy and knew Dan and Wendy. We went out every week practically. What happened?
ReplyDeleteKaren
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i was an employee of the velvet turtle for 12 years. from 1976 to 1990. my name is carmela lippre I WORKED IN THE DOWNTOWN LA VT AND ALSO HELPED open several other vts. Im looking for a Michele Ross. I worked with her. Great place to dine. The good old days.
ReplyDeleteWe found Patty. Thank you to all who helped us find her. Thank you OCThen.com for adding my post.
ReplyDeleteis there a the velvet turtle restaurant in santa monica, california if yes, where is it
ReplyDeletelocated on what street?
Thank you
Sadly the last Velvet Turtle closed it's doors
ReplyDeleteI believe in 2006 BUT,
Wally's Desert Turtle in Palm Springs is still in business (Wally Botello the founder of The Velevet Turtle Restaurants) his son operates it now. www.wallys-desert-turtle.com
I also worked for the Velvet Turtle in City of Industry in the late 70's and 80's! it was a wonderful place! I also use to sub at the Fullerton store!! Miss their food and they had the best service!! many memories that will go down in my history!!:)
ReplyDeleteI liked the Fullerton Velvet Turtle Decor after the remodel but, City of Industry Velvet Turtle was Stunningly Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteworked for Velvet turtle in Pleasant Hill. Wally's brother Hilly was a regular there and likeed wolfschmidt
ReplyDeleteWendy Linehan passed away? My exwife (Signe)used to work at the turtle. We knew Dan, Wendy and Tommy very well. Very sad to hear.
ReplyDeleteWhat happend to the velvet turtle in Downey ?
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kevin and worked at the Velvet Turtle In Torrance in the mid to late 70"s lots of fond memories, work with Rick Dillon ,Carl winterearst, Pat mcknight, Can anyone tell what happened to any of these people if they know them,
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the salad dressings were my favorites. I worked at the Velvet Turtle in Redondo Beach. Can anyone tell me how to make the salad dressings. dondgc46@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI worked at the Velvet Turtle in Long Beach, Redondo Beach and Chinatown in the 70's and 80's. It was a great place to work- made a lot of money back in those days!! Dot Olivas, John Cutter- great memories-
ReplyDeleteSally Brayton
My son and I loved the Velvet Turtle in Pleasant Hill. The decor,atmosphere, the menu, service and food, all outstanding! And, we remember the lovely older lady who used to greet us and show us to a table. Didn't know her name. Can someone fill me in? doris@jwcounsel.com. Really miss the VT!
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