tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post1126723229552283044..comments2024-03-18T00:16:05.698-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: London’s Café Royal and the Famous Chicken Pie Café RoyalDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-20804579530680737222023-05-01T11:17:35.832-07:002023-05-01T11:17:35.832-07:00This is an excellent, fascinating article on the h...This is an excellent, fascinating article on the history of the Cafe Royal, Regent Street. <br /><br />I actually worked at the Cafe Royal - as a Wine Waiter - for about a year, 1995-96. Thoroughly enjoyed it, even though it was long hours, mostly 14-hour days, finishing about 3 o'clock in the morning. (Then a night bus back to the outer reaches of north London, up near Barnet). Although it was work, you were actually a type of participant in whatever the event was, mostly company functions.<br /><br />But, I'm not convinced there were ever many 'Bohemians' at the Cafe Royal, simply on account of the expense. Obviously, people like Oscar Wilde probably came from a rich family, so money was never a problem.Frank Huddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729643499096668905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-89051364607290506882015-02-27T16:42:45.864-08:002015-02-27T16:42:45.864-08:00What a place it must have been with those celebrat...What a place it must have been with those celebrated figures! Poor Oscar Wilde was born a century too early and would have found life much more forgiving today. <br /><br />Once again, another tantalizing recipe from a very tantalizing venue. Your photos always have such a beautiful, saturated look with beautiful styling.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-42986045389684185482015-02-27T07:26:44.443-08:002015-02-27T07:26:44.443-08:00I always knew so much of the cafe and those who ga...I always knew so much of the cafe and those who gathered there but nothing of its food! This dish sounds right up my alley -simple and delicious. Anything with chicken, pastry, and mushrooms is a win in my book!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-42538367366812001502015-02-27T06:18:32.122-08:002015-02-27T06:18:32.122-08:00When I read this post, I found myself wondering wh...When I read this post, I found myself wondering where those fabled hostelries are for today's Bohemians. It's tempting to think that the recent hipster-orientation of food bibles like Bon Appetit and most-recently Saveur may answer this question, but it's hard to imagine that there is currently a venue anything like this serving people of this calibre. Indeed, it's evidently the confluence of the special venue and the extraordinary clientele that made the Cafe Royal unique.Jonnyhttp://weareneverfull.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-66094521888368887542015-02-27T06:10:48.893-08:002015-02-27T06:10:48.893-08:00As ever, a whole lot of things I did not know here...As ever, a whole lot of things I did not know here, and somehow Oscar Wilde looks nothing like I expected!<br /><br />Bet that pie is so delicious, I can just smell it from here :-) <br /><br />Have a good weekend DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-90546941970937293002015-02-27T05:20:16.957-08:002015-02-27T05:20:16.957-08:00When I read your stories..I always think of the gr...When I read your stories..I always think of the granparents I never knew..surely they knew of all these people..Your pie is so pretty..<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-36670839110731968822015-02-27T04:14:25.910-08:002015-02-27T04:14:25.910-08:00You're certainly hitting on all cylinders with...You're certainly hitting on all cylinders with this post, Deana. The cafes, restaurants and watering holes where the talented, artistic, royal and wealthy all mixed will forever be fascinating to all of us. Wish I could have been in someone's pocket just once back then. You bring it all to life.<br />Have always loved Beardsley, had no idea he died at such a young age and from TB. <br />Have you noticed chicken hash and pot pies have often been favorites at such places; we all like our comfort foods.<br />Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-72191438814322681352015-02-26T20:43:30.930-08:002015-02-26T20:43:30.930-08:00Another one of your posts that I absolutely love. ...Another one of your posts that I absolutely love. I had never thought of how Oscar Wilde would have eaten but was transported to his dining table! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.com