About this Event
Chef, Author, and Food Historian George Geary will talk about his latest publication “LA’s Legendary Restaurants”. Talk followed by a book signing and a light repast, sampling classic items off the Bullocks Wilshire Tea Room Menu and other classic recipes from LA restaurants in the former Bullock's Wilshrie Tea Room, which has been restored to its 1929 interior!
Special display of tea room items and menus from the Bullocks Wilshire archive storage will also be on display.
*Please note event does not include tours or access to the Bullocks Wilshire Building. Guests will be escorted directly to the 5th Floor Tea Room area.
Hosted by Southwestern Law School and their Bullocks Wilshire Salon Series
www.swlaw.edu/archives
About the Book
L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants is a visual history of iconic eateries that shaped Hollywood’s dining scene. From Musso & Frank and The Brown Derby in the 1920s to Spago Sunset in the ’80s, author George Geary brings these glamorous hotspots to life withvintage photos, menus, and over 100 classic recipes. Beyond upscale dining, the book also celebrates drive-ins, drugstores, nightclubs, and hotels—featuring tales of sundaes at C.C. Brown’s, meals at Clifton’s, and mai tais at Don the Beachcomber. Though many of these landmarks are gone, their legacy lives on through Geary’s vivid storytelling.
About the Author
George Geary is a Certified Culinary Professional, best-selling cookbook author, and former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company. Known for his engaging teaching style, he has taught worldwide, including on luxury cruise lines and Holland America Line cruises with Food & Wine Magazine. For 28 seasons, he served as Culinary Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Fair and has judged culinary contests for brands like Hershey, Ghirardelli, and Hormel. With 16 cookbooks, including The Cheesecake Bible, Fair Foods, and LA’s Legendary Restaurants, George simplifies cooking with humor and clarity. He also leads culinary tours across America and Europe, appears regularly on WGN-TV Chicago, NBC Tampa, and FOX San Diego, and has been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
About the Caterers
All classic food items will be prepared by Spotted Hen, a boutique catering kitchen in Southern California. For the last 20 years they have stood for food that is seasonal, simply prepared, and beautiful. They shop the local farmers markets for the best fruits and veggies. They grow all of our own herbs and edible flowers for the final touch on their food. They have a small team that works with you from beginning to end of your event so you are taken care of every step of the way. Spotted Hen owner Terri Wahl, who has a passion for vintage cooking, will be using her personal collection of vintage cookbooks and tableware.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bullocks Wilshire Building, 3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 81.88
