The Chat Room English

1. When people talk about classic Hollywood dining, which restaurant is mentioned first by Angelenos? A. Musso & Frank Grill B. The Brown Derby C. The Rainbow Bar D. Chateau Marmont

2. In what year did Musso & Frank Grill originally open its doors? A. 1905 B. 1912 C. 1919 D. 1927

3. Who was the French chef that originally opened the restaurant as a French-style café? A. Joseph Russo B. Frank Thule C. Domingo Musso D. Charlie Chaplin

4. When did the restaurant officially become known as Musso & Frank? A. 1919 B. 1923 C. 1927 D. 1934

5. Why did the great-grandfather decide to buy the restaurant? A. He was a famous actor B. He wanted to open a bar C. The name on the sign was close to his own D. He worked there as a waiter

6. Since when has Musso & Frank been operating continuously in the same space? A. 1919 B. 1927 C. 1934 D. 1955

7. What is special about the martini service at the bar? A. It comes with olives and lemon B. It is served with a sidecar C. It is shaken, not stirred D. It is served warm

8. Which famous actor is most associated with Musso & Frank in the early days of Hollywood? A. Humphrey Bogart B. Clark Gable C. Charlie Chaplin D. Orson Welles

9. Why did Charlie Chaplin race his horse to Musso’s for lunch? A. To train for films B. To avoid traffic C. As a challenge where the loser bought lunch D. To promote the restaurant

10. Which classic dish has been served since the 1920s? A. Beef Wellington B. Lobster Thermidor C. Filet Mignon D. Sand Dabs (Sole meunière)