Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
- Documentary
- Drama
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.
Off the Menu documents the final two weeks of Chasen's, the legendary Hollywood restaurant that served movie stars, presidents, and dignitaries for 60 years before closing in 1995. Through interviews with staff, regulars, and management, the film captures the restaurant's last days and its cultural significance to the entertainment industry. Released in 1998, this documentary-drama is both a farewell to an iconic establishment and a portrait of the people who made it legendary.
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When was Off the Menu released?
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's was released on June 19, 1998.
What happened to Chasen's restaurant?
Chasen's closed its doors in 1995 after 60 years of operation. The film documents its final two weeks with interviews from long-time staff, regular customers, and management.
Who appears in the film?
The documentary features interviews with Chasen's regulars including actors and producers, as well as iconic staff members like Tommy Gallagher (the head waiter), Raymond Bilbool (catering head), Ronnie Clint (general manager), and various waiters and service staff.
What is the main focus of the documentary?
The film captures Chasen's cultural legacy in Hollywood history, including an Oscar party for 1500 guests, archival photos and footage of famous diners, and personal stories from employees spanning decades, with particular attention to how the restaurant's culture changed over time.
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