tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post5327733355444813421..comments2024-03-28T02:29:04.350-07:00Comments on Orange County Memories: Chez Cary RestaurantSteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-15782177992823916802013-07-21T00:14:45.479-07:002013-07-21T00:14:45.479-07:00Just out of college in the 60s, I opened a Mexican...Just out of college in the 60s, I opened a Mexican furniture store. I received a phone call one day that a restaurant was being formed and needed an elaborate front door. So I designed and imported their front door. I dined there on many an occasion. There will never be anything even close ever again. Strolling violinists and the best of cognacs in the world. I miss it so much.Bill Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-72614004900921595362013-07-15T17:14:49.920-07:002013-07-15T17:14:49.920-07:00I went to this restaurant one time the spinach sal...I went to this restaurant one time the spinach salad was really good they cooked it at your table. Shuan was the Maitre D' then he moved onto work at The Celler Restaurant, which has also been sold to another proprietor. I worked at The Celler as a wine inventory person. And I worked for Rembrandt's Beautiful Food who bought the Flambe equipment from Chez Cary when they closed. Restaurants have a abnormally short life span in Orange County. I know why they closed their doors but it is better to keep quiet if your still working in the industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-47949053976426157392013-07-10T01:40:31.335-07:002013-07-10T01:40:31.335-07:00Wow... memories.. started going to "The Chez...Wow... memories.. started going to "The Chez" for prom in 1974 and continued until it closed with my wife. All the great places seem to have closed (except The Cellar, Fullerton). All my favorites in Los Angeles closed too, Chasen's, L'Orangeorie (sp), Perino's and a French restaurant atop the Transamerica Building? I worked at a high profile catering firm "Five Seasons" owned by Julie Farlotti who previously owned the Hurleybell in Corona Del Mar (now The Five Crowns). I have all the recipes and since I've experienced the best restaurants.. now I recreate the memories at home the best I can. I will never forget the style and elegance of those days and those places... it was great finding this blog... God Bless You All!Who's That Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095433704843148391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-45491945384625243272013-05-27T23:51:03.759-07:002013-05-27T23:51:03.759-07:00Carolina deserves a raise in Rancho Bernardo.Carolina deserves a raise in Rancho Bernardo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-73968194783445569012013-05-27T22:22:21.135-07:002013-05-27T22:22:21.135-07:00Αwesomе! Its really аwеsome artіclе, I have
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I was 14. I still how nice it was...I was so nervous that I hardly ate. Such memories :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-30564073095155840792013-01-04T18:50:01.832-08:002013-01-04T18:50:01.832-08:00Chez Cary has there own facebook page. It has pict...Chez Cary has there own facebook page. It has pictures of employees and past employees<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-21996389897856372092012-12-14T10:46:02.141-08:002012-12-14T10:46:02.141-08:00Only women's menue had no prices, red I think-...Only women's menue had no prices, red I think--blue were ??? men or vice versa.<br /><br />A deuce (2 people) averyage price was between $80 and $100--late 70's. Best restaurant ever. I've only found one other--the Peri Palace in Istable to come close.<br /><br />Dana Albert, former Chez waiterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-59999038735206641572012-12-14T10:41:25.885-08:002012-12-14T10:41:25.885-08:00Valet was mine--DanaValet was mine--DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-13465170014047294322012-12-14T10:41:14.975-08:002012-12-14T10:41:14.975-08:00Valets had the car ready once the waiter brought t...Valets had the car ready once the waiter brought the guest's name tag to them. When the customer was seated, the 3-man team was slipped a small name tag with the customer's name--e.g., Doctor Smith. Once we presented the bill to the custom, we would then walk the name tag to the valet station; they would then pull up the car with the door open. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-8041768497045287262012-12-14T10:37:57.446-08:002012-12-14T10:37:57.446-08:00I was a waiter at the Chez in 1977-1979 and part t...I was a waiter at the Chez in 1977-1979 and part time til1 1981--then joined the Marines (I am a Marine still-colonel). I was the youngest waiter/youngest employee at the time I arrived. Only Joe Mac was close.<br /><br />I want to re-open a Chez next year or two--maybe in Tahoe or Palm Springs/Desert. Call or email me if interested in investing. 617.216.7193 or dpalbert@yahoo.com. I worked for Gerry ? and then Hans S. and sometimes Gabby. Dana AlbertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-32373958755400337112012-12-04T20:25:31.301-08:002012-12-04T20:25:31.301-08:00 It will be thirty years ago my husband and I wen... It will be thirty years ago my husband and I went to Chez Cary,after our wedding on Dec.18th. It was just wonderful food and service was just great and the friendliest waiters made it so special. I finally found a book of matches with our name on it and I have been searching for this resturant so I could celebrate our 30 years .Sad to hear it is no longer in service.<br />joyce sauermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-13278778103908349432012-04-19T17:45:35.938-07:002012-04-19T17:45:35.938-07:00"A wine glass, like a cruise ship, should be ..."A wine glass, like a cruise ship, should be only half-full."<br /><br />Old, old adage from back in the days of dining style and grace.majskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-80774098967962307972012-04-19T17:40:25.170-07:002012-04-19T17:40:25.170-07:00I've made plenty of comments in the "repl...I've made plenty of comments in the "reply" sections.<br /><br />I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who worked at a-Propos, Chez Cary, Ambrosia, Disneyland Hotel, KWIZ, Francois' Huntington Beach, Victor Hugo (any, but especially the Long Beach store), Chi-Chi Clubs (any, but especially the Long Beach store), Chanticlair, Dante's, Anastasia's, Cafe Lido .....and a whole bunch of other places.<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking at gmail dot commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-29851987995218358882012-04-19T17:30:44.136-07:002012-04-19T17:30:44.136-07:00Mike .... Chanticlair, Ambrosia (you may or may no...Mike .... Chanticlair, Ambrosia (you may or may not be aware that Ambrosia opened a store on, I believe, 31st or 32nd Street just west of Newport Boulevard. Don't think it lasted long. It became the Lido Cafe ..... a jazz restaurant. It didn't last long either. Now, it's part of a condo complex.), Cellar, The Hobbit .....many, many fun and elegant restaurants which, for the most part, are now just memories.<br /><br />You'll never live long enough to see a revival of those days in Orange County.....life's too hectic and tables must be turned and burned. Seems to me at my age, 77, that most restaurants are staffed and patronized by people with Attention Deficit Disorder....or is it just me?<br /><br />Respond, if you care to: majskyking at gmail dot com<br /><br />Bob Kingmajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-21715829543059755332012-04-19T17:24:16.439-07:002012-04-19T17:24:16.439-07:00Wish I had known about the Jorgensen affair......t...Wish I had known about the Jorgensen affair......that had to be a memorable occasion!<br /><br />I'm old enough (77) to remember the trials and tribulations of Christine.<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking@gmail.commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-70439567432162458912012-04-19T17:20:59.396-07:002012-04-19T17:20:59.396-07:00Steak Diane, prepared at tableside. Cafe Diablo, ...Steak Diane, prepared at tableside. Cafe Diablo, ditto.....great memories of style and grace.<br /><br />Can't find that at many places.<br /><br />I always enjoyed Francois' in Huntington Beach. I went to school with Frank Richmond and always seemed to get special service while dining/drinking .....often as much as five times a week!<br /><br />Ah.....memories!<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking@gmail.commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-67220391553547118722012-04-19T17:16:51.777-07:002012-04-19T17:16:51.777-07:00Only place I know of for Lingonberry stuff is IKEA...Only place I know of for Lingonberry stuff is IKEA!!<br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong.<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking@gmail.commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-36257930762053369082012-04-19T17:13:17.151-07:002012-04-19T17:13:17.151-07:00Ana Carla .....reply to me at: majskyking at gmai...Ana Carla .....reply to me at: majskyking at gmail dot commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-88938107043573678212012-04-19T17:12:38.185-07:002012-04-19T17:12:38.185-07:00Ana Carla .....what a sweet piece.
Yeah....I knew...Ana Carla .....what a sweet piece.<br /><br />Yeah....I knew your father, as most people have stated on this site.<br /><br />Knew him from Villa Fontana days.<br /><br />VF was right next to a women's couture salon called "Apropos" and my ex-wife worked there. I attended the VF many, many times. What a great place and what great memories I have of it.<br /><br />Your father, at one time, told me that his real name was "William 'Bill' Whitehead" and that he graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach, California in 1948 or so. I believed him.<br /><br />Email, if you care to, and we can kick around some info.<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking@gmail.commajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-57545074597778137192012-04-19T17:03:54.105-07:002012-04-19T17:03:54.105-07:00Jana.....you should email me about the "old d...Jana.....you should email me about the "old days"......we could OD on nostalgia.<br /><br />I did not work for KWIZ (seems as if everyone else did!), but I did work at the Gourmet Room at the Disneyland Hotel - it was the second job I had after my discharge in 1956.<br /><br />Fun stuff and great memories!!<br /><br />Bob King<br />majskyking at gmail dot com ......cannot show the full address, but I think you can figure it out.majskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-89031608990479580112012-04-19T16:59:40.433-07:002012-04-19T16:59:40.433-07:00I remember the Gernrich trunk show ..... Rudy and ...I remember the Gernrich trunk show ..... Rudy and I were friends, my ex-wife, Ginger King, who worked at Apropos, was one of Gernrich's models. Ginger left Apropos and went to work for Broadway as their in-store and photo ad designer....she's retired now.<br /><br />Rudy was really an interesting guy - always thinking about fashion. He was certainly different from main stream designers.<br /><br />Anyway, I knew Cary from my association with him when he managed the Villa Fontana for Howard Lawson.....fun days.<br /><br />Cary graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach in, I believe, 1950 or so. His real name, so he said to me, is William (Bill) Whitehead. Don't know how or when he became "Cary Sinclair".....but a great "front" name.<br /><br />You should email me at: majskyking at gmail dot com I cannot show the complete email address here, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.<br /><br />Bob Kingmajskykinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588815948087052598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-43572092077727611302012-03-26T17:53:43.028-07:002012-03-26T17:53:43.028-07:00I can remember deriving past Chez Cary when drivin...I can remember deriving past Chez Cary when driving to work in downtown Santa Ana, and wondering how in the vbloody hell did they fit a fine gourmet restaurant into a hatbox? It was a tiny square building, I figured they had five tables,max!! I used to joke that the head chef probably doubled as the valet parker. We finally decided that even though property taxes were high, that little building saved them loads!! Never went there, sorry its gone now!!Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-15803825315195502752011-12-05T10:04:20.436-08:002011-12-05T10:04:20.436-08:00My wife and I had dinner last evening with Beverly...My wife and I had dinner last evening with Beverly Rosenberg, former wife of Nate, who started, and owned "Chez Cary". She is now 94 years young and still sharp as a tack. She remembered your stories and chirped in repeatedly to supplement them and add her own comments. <br />Anyone wishing to pass on a message to her can do so via my e-address:<br />mmccrae6@cox.net<br />Thanks to all of you for sharing these wonderful experiences with us...<br /><br />Michael R. McCrae, dpmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com