Au Vendome, Aix-en-Provence, France 1953 1955 The original J

The original J

The Roosevelt Hotel was at one time linked with Grand Central Terminal by way of an underground passage that connected the hotel to the train terminal

This is a rare working document

This marked a move towards haute cuisine

Hirtzler was considered a celebrity himself at the time

Au Vendome, Aix-en-Provence, France 1953 1955 The original JThis elegant menu is for a dinner that was held to honor LIle De France, which is now one of Frances wealthiest regions and is located in the greater Paris metropolitan area. Were not sure why this region was celebrated at a dinner held at Au Vendome, which was located in the south of France. We do know that this meal was prepared and presented by one of Paris great chefs of the day, Raymond Oliver, of Le Grand Vfour, one of the most celebrated