tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post5331346656705911356..comments2024-03-28T02:29:04.350-07:00Comments on Orange County Memories: Velvet Turtle Restaurant Employee Passes AwaySteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-22367579149864284342013-06-02T04:35:09.891-07:002013-06-02T04:35:09.891-07:00what is fatty liver cure what is fatty liver cure ...what is fatty liver cure what is fatty liver cure what <br />is fatty liver cure<br /><br />Feel free to visit my website - <a href="http://fattyliverhelp.com/" rel="nofollow">ayurvedic medication for fatty liver</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-39607287409708379052013-03-26T08:06:11.410-07:002013-03-26T08:06:11.410-07:00My son and I loved the Velvet Turtle in Pleasant H...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!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-45614567514752663882012-10-17T15:20:39.703-07:002012-10-17T15:20:39.703-07:00I worked at the Velvet Turtle in Long Beach, Redon...I 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-<br /><br />Sally BraytonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-44816629057344542052012-06-03T22:59:50.690-07:002012-06-03T22:59:50.690-07:00the salad dressings were my favorites. I worked a...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.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-10379172064179353642011-12-06T13:05:34.576-08:002011-12-06T13:05:34.576-08:00My name is Kevin and worked at the Velvet Turtle I...My 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,<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-5798210518590629652010-11-03T22:01:02.063-07:002010-11-03T22:01:02.063-07:00What happend to the velvet turtle in Downey ?What happend to the velvet turtle in Downey ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-48732174966783491222010-10-17T21:26:20.283-07:002010-10-17T21:26:20.283-07:00Wendy Linehan passed away? My exwife (Signe)used ...Wendy Linehan passed away? My exwife (Signe)used to work at the turtle. We knew Dan, Wendy and Tommy very well. Very sad to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-6626176773424979622010-06-15T10:45:07.959-07:002010-06-15T10:45:07.959-07:00worked for Velvet turtle in Pleasant Hill. Wally&#...worked for Velvet turtle in Pleasant Hill. Wally's brother Hilly was a regular there and likeed wolfschmidtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-10007379650830768922010-01-26T14:00:02.984-08:002010-01-26T14:00:02.984-08:00I liked the Fullerton Velvet Turtle Decor after th...I liked the Fullerton Velvet Turtle Decor after the remodel but, City of Industry Velvet Turtle was Stunningly Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-20035757809533411602010-01-24T21:14:31.277-08:002010-01-24T21:14:31.277-08:00I also worked for the Velvet Turtle in City of Ind...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!!:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-73047035532007612442009-12-17T12:29:38.644-08:002009-12-17T12:29:38.644-08:00Sadly the last Velvet Turtle closed it's doors...Sadly the last Velvet Turtle closed it's doors<br />I believe in 2006 BUT, <br />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.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-79543743489856113152009-12-13T16:39:47.912-08:002009-12-13T16:39:47.912-08:00is there a the velvet turtle restaurant in santa m...is there a the velvet turtle restaurant in santa monica, california if yes, where is it <br />located on what street?<br />Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-28436879752608819472009-10-28T14:22:36.758-07:002009-10-28T14:22:36.758-07:00We found Patty. Thank you to all who helped us fin...We found Patty. Thank you to all who helped us find her. Thank you OCThen.com for adding my post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-34636142711158254542009-09-10T18:05:00.774-07:002009-09-10T18:05:00.774-07:00i was an employee of the velvet turtle for 12 year...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-68540745041639823402009-06-13T22:46:01.361-07:002009-06-13T22:46:01.361-07:00Are you talking about Wendy? Wendy and Dan got mar...Are 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? <br />Karen<br />Here's my work email karensatmary@myarbonne.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-1429689712488733382009-03-05T13:05:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:05:00.000-08:00I loved the Velvet Turtle in Fullerton. I worked a...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!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com