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  Hollywood Photographs: Hollywood Sign, Brown Derby, Hollywood Bowl, Ciro's and Much More
One of Hollywood’s finest and most famous eateries, the Brown Derby on Vine St., was opened on Valentine’s Day, 1929 in a building erected by Cecil B. deMille.
With a collection of caricatures of movie stars hanging on the walls and excellent cuisine, the Derby became immensely popular with both motion picture personalities and the general public.
The Derby continued as one of Hollywood's finest restaurants, closing its doors in the early 80s after a half a century of service.
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  Brown Derby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brown Derby was a landmark restaurant in Los Angeles, which was frequented by celebrities during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
It was an example of novelty architecture, known for being physically shaped like a brown derby hat, for being the birthplace of the Cobb salad (which was named for the Cobbs, the owners of the Derby), and the home of hundreds of caricatures of celebrities.
There is a re-created Hollywood Brown Derby at the Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brown_Derby   (545 words)

  
 The History of the Brown Derby
There is a nice shot of the Brown Derby after its one block move, in the movie "The Stand In" released in 1937 (a pleasant movie with Humphrey Bogart - it also has a shot of the Ambassador and mentions the Beverly-Wilshire, the Trocadero Cafe, the Victor Hugo and Cafe La Maze).
Through out the 1930s, the Brown Derby was the center of a labor dispute with a waiter’s strike and later the Teamsters and Screen Actor’s Guild boycotting the Brown Derby with actors manning the picket line.
In 1951 Robert Kreis was the supervising chef at all of the Brown Derbies.
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 Sports Hollywood - Hollywood Stars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Brown Derby began as the brainchild of Herb Somborn (the husband of actress Gloria Swanson), Wilson Mizner (a well known screenwriter), and Sid Grauman (of Chinese Theater fame).
It was the only one of the four Derby restaurants built in the shape of the famous hat.
A note from the Brown Derby: "The water is optional, depending upon the degree of oiliness desired in the dressing."
www.sportshollywood.com /hollywoodcobb.html   (725 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Brown Derby Restaurant: Books: Sally Wright Cobb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Sally Wright Cobb was married to Bob Cobb, the owner of The Brown Derby, for 25 years, and ran the restaurant after his death in 1970.
For us non-celebrities, the Brown Derby probably entered our world through the hilarious exploits of Lucille Ball in the television situation comedy "I Love Lucy" in which she starred along with husband Desi Arnaz.
Simply the sad fact that "George," the matre d', radio announcer, friend of Robert Cobb, and the central figure to all the famous patrons at the Brown Derby restaurant, is no where to be seen in any of the multitude of celebrity photographs in the book.
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 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The idea for what is now The Derby was originally conceived in 1926 by the legendary film director Cecil B. De Mille and opened in 1929 as Willard's Chicken Inn.
After this, the structure was from 1940 to 1960 one of the L.A.'s five Brown Derbys.
During Hollywood's heyday, the Brown Derby was the gathering place for Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars.
www.the-derby.com /history.html   (391 words)

  
 Brown Derby International Wine Center
Brown Derby has been serving America since 1937 and was one of the first members of the Wine and Spirits Guild of America.
From the inexpensive to flagship categories, Brown Derby is offering this unbelievable Wine Club to you, the consumer, for the taste of a lifetime.
Brad Feuerbacher (Brown Derby) and Ric Forman (Forman Vineyards) in Ric's caves at the winery.
www.brownderby.com /wineclub.php   (469 words)

  
 Brown Derby: Tavern, Restaurant & Motel
Founded in the 1930's The Brown Derby has provided Montana vacationers a place to hang their hat almost a century.
The Brown Derby is located fourteen miles west of Anaconda, just minutes from year-round activities.
Stay at the Brown Derby for a great get away.
www.brown-derby.com   (147 words)

  
 Extinct - Things To Do In Los Angeles
The southwest part of the building was designed in the ever familiar shape of a brown derby hat with a brim.
Unfortunately, the 1994 Northridge Earthquake damaged the derby structure and it was demolished.
The strip mall is known as the Brown Derby Plaza with a sign that has a small brown derby design on it.
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 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook
In the year 1949 the Derby Cookbook was published in a brown hardback binding.
If one searches on Amazon.com (the largest online bookseller) the 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook can be bought at prizes ranging from about $65 and upwards to over $200 depending on the state of the book.
A third option that you have to find the 1949 Brown Derby Cookbook is to visit your local library.
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 Brown Derby International Wine Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Brown Derby owner Ron Junge has already done it for you.
From its inauspicious beginnings at a time when most Americans didn't even own a corkscrew, the Brown Derby rose in stature to be named one of America's top wine shops in Food and Wine magazine's Official Wine Guide in 1999.
But exclusivity is not a primary goal of the Brown Derby.
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 Brown Derby Tavern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Matt didn't believe I would show up so the only directions I had were that they would be at the Brown Derby Tavern in South St. Paul.
I have no idea where the Brown Derby Tavern is. I have no idea were Andy lives or how to get a hold of anyone.
We cruise through the streets for a few miles then as we get close to the Brown Derby I see a sea of Harleys parked on the sidewalk in front of the tavern.
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 Cooks.com - Recipes - Brown Derby
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 Guardian Unlimited Football | News | Brown's Derby day
Phil Brown has been appointed as Derby County's new boss after quitting as Bolton assistant manager.
However, Brown has long harboured an ambition to become a managerial success in his own right and was narrowly pipped by Steve Cotterill to the Burnley post 12 months ago.
A compensation package is thought to have been agreed between Derby and Bolton for Brown's services.
football.guardian.co.uk /News_Story/0,1563,1514124,00.html?gusrc=rss   (157 words)

  
 Hollywood Brown Derby
The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was clubby and sort of masculine - really felt lush and rich.
Review: We knew the Brown Derby was an expensive place to go for lunch, but we are old movie buffs and wanted to experience it anyway.
We were pleasantly surprised by the rich, clubby atmosphere.
www.guide2wdw.com /hollywood_brown_derby.htm   (150 words)

  
 The Brown Derby Restaurant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This famous restaurant was located on Wilshire Boulevard, some distance from the center of Hollywood.
The Brown Derby’s owner was Robert Cobb, creator of the Cobb Salad.
Sadly, the popular Brown Derby Restaurant was demolished several years ago.
www.historichollywood.biz /brownderby.htm   (53 words)

  
 Hollywood Brown Derby Dinner Menu - Disney MGM Studios
The stars made the Derby their second home, to have a reserved booth at the Derby, where the waiters would bring a telephone right to your table, was a sure sign of Hollywood prestige.
Soon, the original Brown Derby was known around the world.
The Hollywood Brown Derby at the Disney-MGM Studios is pleased to continue these traditions, and welcome you as the star of today's meal.
www.allearsnet.com /menu/menu_bd.htm   (575 words)

  
 PreserveLA - Historic Preservation in Los Angeles - Brown Derby Update
The November 10 GGPNC meeting on the proposed development of the Brown Derby demonstrated soundly and unquestionably that the Los Feliz community opposes any plans for demolition of the historic property.
In response, the GGNPC board unanimously adopted a motion opposing the proposed development plans at its regular monthly meeting on November 15, 2005, and Councilmember Tom LaBonge issued a lengthy statement against the project.
For more information on the GGNPC board's decision, transcripts of the November 15th meeting, and a copy of LaBonge's statement, be sure to visit the Save the Derby Blog and the GGPNC website.
www.preservela.com /archives/000708.html   (142 words)

  
 eBay - brown derby ..., Postcards Paper, Men's Accessories items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
OLD Brown Derby Restaurant Western Airline Hollywood CA
The Brown Derby Restaurant by Mark Willems SIGNED NR
Brown Derby Lager Beer Flat Top Beer Can
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 Brown Derby International Wine Center
Welcome to the Brown Derby Vineyard Magazine Home Page.
Please check our website or call our sales office at (800) 491-3438 for current prices and available items.
The "fall vineyard07" Issue of The Brown Derby Vineyard
www.brownderby.com /vineyard_magazine.php   (121 words)

  
 Walt Disney World Restaurant Resource
A piano rests in the center and is the focal point for the frequent visits of "Hollywood streetmosphere" characters.
The Cobb Salad and the grapefruit cake, both Brown Derby specialties, are fantastic!
Between the Hollywood Brown Derby and Sunset Blvd.
www.mouseplanet.com /dtp/wdwrr/studios/hollywood_blvd.htm   (448 words)

  
 Brown Derby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Drawings of Famous Hollywood Landmarks: The Brown Derby Restaurant...
A photo of what remains of the world-famous Brown Derby restaurant, in Hollywood, California.
The Derby is the swingin' spot in Los Angeles to see live Swing and Jazz.
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 Brown Derby Productions
What we are is a small comfortable production facility that can get your job done with quality results.
Brown Derby Productions specializes in multi-track recording for bands, industrial productions, jingle productions, commercial / voiceover work, audio sweetening and sound design.
We can edit, add effects, compress, limit audio projects and prepare them for broadcast.
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 Brown Derby - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
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 PreserveLA - Historic Preservation in Los Angeles - Brown Derby News
PreserveLA - Historic Preservation in Los Angeles - Brown Derby News
Hollywood - "To young and old alike, the Brown Derby restaurants have symbolized Hollywood’s "golden days." Now the last remaining of the five Derbys may become a martini-soaked memory..."
Hollywood - "Now the last of the five Brown Derbys, which included the famous "hat" on Wilshire Boulevard, is headed for the final curtain call — unless a loose coalition of nostalgia fans and residents in Los Feliz can rescue the building in that neighborhood..."
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 Recipe(tried): Brown Derby Cake
Put the last layer on top and carve it round with a sharp knife like a (You Guessed It!) Derby
Cover the whole thing with more fresh whipped cream and take the cake that you carved off in step 7, crumble it and sprinkle all over till covered
Recipe: Brown Derby Hollywood Grapefruit Cake and Brown Derby Cobb Salad with French Dressing for John
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 Brown Derby, Hollywood, California Art Print   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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 Brown Derby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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Find where Brown Derby is credited alongside another name
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 Only On Film Brown Derby Los Angeles. All about places that no longer exist, except for on film.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
All about places that no longer exist, except for on film.
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Pictures are used without permission from copyright owners under the fair use doctrine.
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