from John the Maitre d'

From John the Maitre d' - news from the best neighborhood, Hollywood bar in Los Angeles.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Dresden Wine List 1969

Jim Ferraro, the current owner/operator of the Dresden, has requested that I archive the promotional materials used here at the Dresden throughout the years....  Therefore, we will be adding a new section to the Dresden website which will include much of the promotional and menus produced by Carl and Sara Ferraro @ the Dresden.   The items will also be added into our Facebook timeline as well. Enjoy. 
- John the maitre d

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Some of the Crew @ the Dresden

Gustavo, Lorenzo, and, Richard.  photo by John Reneaud taken @ the Dresden in Hollywood, CA.
Gustavo, Lorenzo, and, Richard...  What a lovely photo of these three charming fellows.  Richard has since retired from working the dining room @ the Dresden.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

A beautiful photograph of Elayne.


This is one of the first photos I added to the Dresden Facebook timeline.  I did not take this photo, and it is a fantastic shot of Elayne working the keys with a room full of fans appreciating her efforts.  Her smile is aways amazing.  If you have never experienced Marty and Elayne, check them out @ the Dresden.  They are scheduled to play Tues - Sat 9pm in the lounge.   They are quite an experience.

- John the maitre d'

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Table Top

A photo titled Table Top from the Dresden photo book (photo by John Reneaud)

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Happy birthday Fred!

Maria, Silvia, Fred, Michael, Terri, and Molly
Maria, Fred, and Molly


Shigeru "Fred" Kawano was  born in Stockton, California on February 9th 1923 - that's ninety-one folks!   Fred is one of our longest supporters here @ the Dresden.  He still visits with us often.  Happy Birthday Fred!  (click link for more about Fred :)




Maria, Fred, and Molly.