Overview
The journey begins with the worldās very first supper clubs, which emerged in London in the mid-1800s. The phenomenon was adopted by New Yorkās restaurant and saloon owners in the late 1800s, and soon spread to suburban and rural areas. Across the United States, supper clubs enhanced culinary and dining traditions, and greatly influenced the evolution of live entertainment such as cabaret, comedy, and jazz, and dance crazes such as āThe Charleston,ā āTurkey Trot,ā and the eyebrow-raising āWiggle Wiggle.ā
Faiola unfolds the history of Wisconsinās supper clubs with stories of its most iconic establishments, such as Ray Radiganās, Hoffman House, and Fazioās on Fifth. He reveals the remarkable durability of the supper club tradition as it withstood WWI, the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, Prohibition, the Great Depression, WWII, as well as the mid-twentieth century advent of fast food franchises and casual dining chains. Through their innovation and determination, supper club owners and their staff have managed not only to survive, but to maintain generations-spanning restaurants that remain prominent features of their communities to this day.
Bursting with full-color photographs, newspaper clippings, and first-hand interviews, The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story: An Illustrated History, with Relish offers a hearty buffet of the history of Wisconsinās most iconic supper clubs and the folks who keep the cocktails poured, the relish trays fresh, and ensure thereās always an open seat at the table.
This book title, The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story (An Illustrated History, with Relish), ISBN: 9781572843035, by Ron Faiola, published by Agate Publishing (November 8, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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