Café de Paris, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1888 Railway senators and aristocrats would go

senators and aristocrats would go out drinking at unsavory bars and then buy oyster loaves as peace offerings before heading home to their wives waiting in mansions in Nob Hill

A coq hardi - an old rooster – complete with chef’s hat and knife slung over his chest like a weapon – keeps a careful eye on the procession

savouries and desserts

Swift and Longfellow

located at the Rincon centre in San Francisco

Café de Paris, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1888 Railway senators and aristocrats would goThe Caf de Paris was one of the most elegant restaurants in Buenos Aires in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was originally a "men only" establishment. Bird and game hunting was a popular pastime for the wealthy, hence the theme of this menu cover. The restaurant was also a popular destination for bankers and businessmen and spectacular wines were served at lunch and dinner including Chateau Yquem, Chateau Branne Mouton (which became Chateau