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poster of Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Rating: 7.3/10 by 3 users

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998)

In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.

Directing:
  • Robert Pulcini
  • Shari Springer Berman
Writing:
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Jun 19, 1998

Rating: 7.3/10 by 3 users

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Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 30 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: movie business, restaurant, woman director, hollywood history

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