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Bohemian San Francisco

1914

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Presented as published in 1914. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
a place famous the world over be- cause of its scenic beauty and its overlooking the Seal Rocks, where congregate a large herd of sealions dis- porting much to the edification of the visitors. Appeal- ing from its romantic surroundings, interesting because of its history, and attractive through its combination of dashing waves and beautiful beach extending miles in one direction, with the rugged entrance to Golden Gate in the other, with the mysterious Farallones in the dim distance, the Cliff House may well be classed as one of the great Bohemian restaurants of San Francisco. Lovers of the night life know it well for it is the destination of many an automobile party. During the day its terraces are filled with visitors from abroad who make this a part of their itinerary, and here, as they drink in the wondrous beauty of the scene spread be- fore them, partake of well prepared and well served dishes such as inade both the Cliff House and San Fran- cisco well and favorably known and whose fame is not bounded by the continent. But for a most pleasant visit to the Cliff House one should choose the early morning hours, and go out when the air is blowing free and fresh from the sea, the waves cresting wdth amber under the magic touch of the east- erly sun. Select a table next to one of the western win- dows and order a breakfast that is served here better than any place we have tried. This breakfast will con- sist of broiled breast of young turkey, served with broiled Virginia ham with a side dish of corn fritters. When you sit down to this after a brisk ride out through Golden Gate Park, you have the great sauce, appetite, 21 BOHEMIAN and with a pot of steaming coffeeBreakfast at the Cliff House whose aroma rises like the incense to the Sea Gods, you will feel that while j'^ou have thought you had good AT THE breakfasts before this, you know that CLIFF now you are having the best of them HOUSE all. Of course there are many other good things to order if you like, but we have discovered nothing that makes so complete a breakfast as this. 3t SAN FRANCISCO "Is everybody happy? Oh, it is only nine o'clock and we've got all night." It was a clear, fresh young voice, full of the joy of living and came from a young woman whose care- SOME free air seemed to say of her exist- ITALIAN ence as of the night "We've got all RESTAURANTS life before us." The voice, the health- ful face and vigorous form, the very live and joyous expression were all significant of the time and place. It was Sunday night and the place was Steve Sangui- netti's, with roysterers in full swing and every table filled and dozens of patrons waiting along the walls ready to take each seat as it was emptied. Here were young men and women just returned from their vari- ous picnics across the Bay to their one great event of the week — a Sunday dinner at Sanguinetti's.