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Title
Lou's Village menu, 1950s
Date Created and/or Issued
1951-1961
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Features a sketch looking down at the restaurant with cars and patrons outside. "Lou's Village" is in cursive font. The wine list is on the back page, along with a description of Lou's Village Barbecue Grounds: "For any size group up to 1200 guests. Tables beneath the walnut trees...outdoor dancing...complete bar facilities. Other features which we offer include our special catering service, available to any size group anywhere. Also available are Banquet Rooms here at Lou's Village." "Dancing and Floor Shows Nightly -- Except Sundays" Inside the menu is a message from owners Lou and Frank: "Smiles, good food, a pretty frock, a good dinner well served, gracious entertaining, thoughtfulness and loyalty are the ruffles you can add to good living. We sincerely hope you enjoy this evening at Lou's Village." Sample menu items and prices: Filet Mignon - 4.00 Fresh Chicken Livers Brochette - 2.75 Ham and Eggs - 2.00 Crab or Shrimp Louie - 2.25 Lasagne With Chicken Livers, Caruso - 3.00 Shish-Kebab with Rice Pilaf, Omar - 3.50 French Fried Jumbo Prawns - 3.25 Lobster Thermidor - 4.00 Desserts: Sherbet, Chocolate or Strawberry Sundae
Type
image
Identifier
841210A1-1C20-483D-9A12-698539377824
2021-4-67
Subject
Lou's Village (San Jose, Calif.)
Restaurants
Nineteen fifties (LCSH)
Menus
Food (LCSH)

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