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The exact origins of the dish are uncertain, but it is known that Crab Louie was being served in San Francisco, at Solari's, as early as 1914. [3] A recipe for Crab Louie exists from this date in Bohemian San Francisco by Clarence E. Edwords, [4] and for a similar "Crabmeat a la Louise" salad in the 1910 edition of a cookbook by Victor Hirtzler, [5] head chef of the city's St. Francis Hotel. [6]
Louis dressing is a salad dressing based on mayonnaise, to which red chili sauce, minced green onions, and minced green chili peppers have been added.It is commonly used as a dressing for salads featuring seafood, such as a crab (Crab Louis, the King of Salads [1] [2]) or shrimp (Shrimp Louis).
Crab Louie is a type of salad that prominently features crab meat. The recipe dates back to the early 1900s and originates on the West Coast of the United States. [40] The exact origins of the dish are uncertain, but it is known that Crab Louie was being served in San Francisco as early as 1910 and was popularized in the 1930s in Fisherman's Wharf.
Celery Victor is an historical American marinated celery salad dish invented in 1910 by Victor Hirtzler, head chef at San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel, [1] who is also credited with inventing Crab Louie. [2] The dish, an "American classic", [3] was popularized by author Clarence Edwords in his 1914 book, A Bohemian Guide to San Francisco ...
Many restaurants, past and present, claim to have invented Crab Louis. [31] Historians agree that Bergez-Frank's Old Poodle Dog has one of the strongest of those claims. [31] Bergez-Frank's originally had a special menu item titled "Crab Leg a la Louis," named for famed restaurateur and co-owner of the Poodle Dog after his death in 1908. [31]
Louie Davenport retired in 1945 at the age of 77 and sold the Davenport. The hotel changed owners a few times more and fell into disarray before shutting its doors and facing demolition in the ’80s.
Shrimp Louie is a traditional salad from California made with shrimp, lettuce, egg and tomato. [1] [2] The dressing is similar to Thousand Island dressing and is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Shrimp Louie originated in San Francisco in the early 1900s.
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