The Times from San Mateo, California • Page 19

Villa Chartier's New Mini-Menu Is Winner Norris Palmer, the "sparkplug" of Emerson Murfee's Villa Chattier and Laaai restaurants, plus the Lanai Liquor Store, is featuring a "winner" at the Villa Chartier in the new Mini Menu. It's not for light eaters the portions are plen- Jtiful. However, the calorie count makes the difference (also note prices). This special "diet 1 watcher's" menu, which is served in addition 1 to the regular menu, is available seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

When it comes specialties of the house at Frank Torres iMontara Hotel-Restaurant, prepare yourself for la treat defying comparison. Peruvian dinners, Isteaks and seafood dominate the menu. How I about. Baked Alaska for dessert? As part ot the 75th Anniversary Celebration of San Mateo, an exciting horse show will be presented today at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds. With an eye for business, Bill Mills, master chef and catering exec of The Shadows in San Mateo, will have' the refreshment center well-stocked with beer, coke and hamburgers for your fortification while watching the big Clydesdales do their bit during the show, Morris Palmer GIANNOTTI'S Sn Him II AJ.

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OpenDiily2p.rn.tQ2a.Tn. Fn.iqdSit.4p.ni.tQ2a.m. LIVE MUSICS KITES A WEEK 1:30 p.m. to 2 Ijn. featuring HANK FALCONER and hilSinEinjEultir "Sebastian's Glen Campbell" I LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW EVERY WEDNESDAY Jack Soo The new Mills EXPERIENCED RESTAURATEUR George Skaff, general manager of The Franciscan restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf, 'has served in his present job for 'the past 13 years.

In he has had 47 years of restaurant service in the Bay "Area. A tentative opening date of August 26 is set for the return engagement of "Flower Drum Song," Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's smash Broadway musical comedy, atjhe Las Vegas Thnnderbird Hotel. Absent from the Strip six years, the show again will star Jack Soo, who will portray 'the role of night club owner Sammy Fong, whose attempts to unload a "Picture Bride" add up to more than enough beautiful songs and laughs for any Las Vegas audience Chuck WLnstead and Yolanda are celebrating the second anniversary of Yolanda's Terminal Cafe by serving a bottle of champagne, compliments of the house, to patrons ordering dinner. There's a new personality to greet you, too. Jim Hauser, who hails from New Jersey, will be one of the managers of this South San Francisco dining haven Square Coffee Shoppe and Restaurant owners, Bill Dentino and Curtis Tally, are so proud of their menu that they're spreading the word for all to try it.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fountain service also available Larry Bertolncci has the dining situation at Bertolucci's restaurant well in hand while his sister, Lola Bogdan, is vacationing in Southern California. The Lamp Post Steak House is still "steaking it up" for just $1 59 At these prices, how can you eat at home! For take out or eat in chicken of large or small amounts, Ed Chalkagian's Chicken Unlimited on South Street is the smart way to order. Ample free 'parking Specially prepared Japanese food is the pleasure of Toshio Kiyohara, cordial host of the Seventeenth Avenue Irifune restaurant. As a suggestion: don't be in a hurry when dining here, as each dish is given detailed attention, your taste satisfaction in mind Ron Giannottfs Surf House on South Norfolk is a popular rendezvous for sportsmen, who huddle here to compare golf pars and baseball notes.

Luncheon is'served Tuesday'through Friday; Kon Guumota Monday ne of the best all-Latin shows in many years is currently packing Luz Garcia's Sinaloa. Featuring an array of exciting dancers and singers, this colorful North Beach cantina is a tourist's delight That's no fire sale in Lucien Sabclla's Capri Room. Tis a steady flow of banquet guests who have booked far in advance for A. SabeUa's banquet facilities. Would you believe reservations are inked through 1971? It was mentioned in Brishtlights last Friday that a com- pHe rundown on Nick Gust's new Pacifica restaurant was upcoming.

As yet, we haven't been able to "run who, besides operating The Moonraker restaurant, Nick's and a number of other enterprises, is a very busy.mayor of Pacifica. So between attending meetings, making speeches and public appearances, it would seem he has a pretty tight schedule. With any -kiral of luck, we'll "trap him" for interview next The Sixth Army Band (51-strong) will enjoy cuisine at Dell'Osso's restaurant this Saturday, following the big San Mateo Diamond Jubilee Parade. -Vince Dell'Osso is Italian buffet for the military group in the beautiful Roman Room Among the delightful luncheon specials served at Peter Podany and John Darrimon's DarDanys restaurant in Menlo Park is "Salad Mondaire." Designed for weight watchers, it consists of crisp assorted greens with slivers of rare beef, ham, Swiss cheese and baby bay shrimp It's worth a visit to Baron's Lounge just to watch Margie Brandon in musical action. Even if she couldn't play a note on the organ, her continual line of patter with the organbar patrons keeps the nightly crowds yakking.

This lass is far out and going further NOW OPEN- NEW LOCATION I i HChe fllatterhorn SWISS KKST.At:RANT Fondues Dinner Served From 5:30 p.m Closed Monday 1136 Broadway Surlingome 342-0692 Friday, August 15,1969 San Mateo-19 BY LLOYD JOHNSON Shecky Greene Eyes The Versailles Room Comedian Shecky Greene may do aa eight-week stint in the Las Vegas Riviera Hotel's mammoth Versailles Room next season, which could be the most important step of his 20-year career in show business. "I've got a 20-week contract the hotel next season," said Shecky, ''and they want me to do 12 weeks in the Starlite Theater, and the remainder in the Versailles Room. split it up into four-week segments." Vivacious Connie Stevens has completely won over audiences in the Circus Room Theater Restaurant of John Ascuaga's Nngget, in Sparks, Nevada, with her vocal arrangements, pixie voice and delightful humor. Also on the bill is comic-ventriloquist Sammy King, who can do stand-up comedy, sing, dance gi, ec jjy (j rccne or just plain entertain Ray Conniff opened a tinree-week return engagement at Sahara-Tahoe for his final personal appearance for this year. Conniff, who recently completed very successful 17-ongagement tour of Europe, brings orchestra, chorus and vast repertoire to Tahoe.

He finds the facilities in the fabulous High Sierra Theater more than adequate for his presentation. TRIO MFEO BIY DANCING GREEK DINNERS 256 COLUMBUS San Francisco San Francisco--5 to 11--931-0575 El Patio MEXICAN RESTAURANT NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOUI MENLO PARK El Camlro Rul Phone: 32B-9483 SAN CARLOS El Camino RM! At Jan Carlos Avenua I FUJI SUKIYAKI SINCE 1325 VILLA SUIARE Sin Miteo In Addition to tftft Regular Menu. We Also Present OUR MINI MENU For the "Diet Watchers" CHOICE OF: Soup du Jour or Mixed Greens Salad with Seafood SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN $3.75 ROAST YOUNG TOM TURKEY, Dressing $3,75 SEAFOOD VILLA, A seafood combination $3.95 BROILED FRESH PACIFIC SALMON $3.95 GRILLED CALVES LIVER, with Bacon Onions $3.95 BREADED VEAL CUTLET, Country Gravy $4.25 MINUTE GROUND SIRLOIN STEAK, Broiled $3.9.5 MINUTE TOP SIRLOIN STEAK, Broiled $5,50 MINUTE NEW YORK STEAK, Broiled $6.25 All entrees include the Vegetable du jour Baked Potato with Sour Cream Chives 60C. Extra Coffee, Tea or Milk 25C Michelob Beer on Draft BOO Heinekens Beer, Bottled 85? No Substitutions 5pm-10pm DAILY FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 341-3456 4htAtt.ini El Cimino SAN MATEO Sloopy Nick Gust RESTAURANT 1204 Broadway, Burlineame 347-8410 WILL CLOSE FOR VACATION FROM SEPT. 1 TO OCT.

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Good on 21 and craps. KINGS CASTLE At LakeTahoe. IndineVillage. (702) 831-1111 Nathan S.Jacobson, President KEEP OFF THE GRASS REVUE, a lively group of musicians, singers and dancers, is now sharing the lounge bill with The Characters, at North, Lake Tahoe's Crystal Bay Club. Cal-Neva Lodge Seafrs 700 In Celebrity Room A completely new stage extravaganza, "Latin Is now being presented in the 700-seat Celebrity Room Theater Restaurant of Cal Neva Lodge North Lake Tahoe's newest resort hotel.

Torrid dance numbers and exotic costuming provide an interesting contrast to the clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the serenity of the High Sierra. Sloopy, a blond bombshell who is currently appearing in the Casino Lounge, along with The Red Barons, is one of the brightest new talents of recent years. Co- featured is singer Tommy Butler. Nightly dancing in the Terrace Lounge Kline Guild and the Johnny Hamlin Trio take turns with the musical offerings If there is a restaurant other than Foster's Coffee Shop (across from Hillsdale Shopping Mall) serving free coffee even without the purchase of any food, then phone this office collect. Of course, you must take along the coupon appearing in Foster's advertisement on Bright Lights in order to be eligible.

for this free offer. Stop in for your "coffee break" Monday through Friday now through August 31. Carl Spann, manager of the Atherton Key Club, sees that anything served from their varied menu, which includes such entrees as Medallion and Tournedo of Beef, is the very finest. Serving both luncheon and dinner Enrico Romano, the Rockaway Beach "pizza baron," eports that business, both take out and eat in, is twice what it was last year, which speaks well for his Italian food and many pizza varieties Scotty Campbell's full course dinners 'from the "hearth, oven and ice cream or sherbert, plus beverage. When ordered a la carte, entrees are served with a baked potato.

If you qualify as'a gourmet, the Gourmet Platter for Two, served with salad and hofr garlic bread, 'is suggested. Dessert tip: Maerd Eip (cheese pie smothered with brandied cherries) Sebastian's of Belmont offers the entertainment of Hank Falconer and his Guitar. Hank, who has earned the nickname of "The Glen Campbell of Sebastian's," is fast becoming a Bay Area favorite Bea and Bob Schadel, the "sweet people" of 'the Baywood Pantry, whose bakery your Bright Lighter frequents, are regulars on the dine-out circuit. The Golden Pavilion in Los Altos will again offer their "Dinner of the Month," featuring the "Six Classic Chinese Cuisines," Monday, August 18. Owner-host George Chow provides a course-by-course commentary.

if if A most popular dessert after a hearty steak dinner at Phil Lehr's Steakery in downtown San Francisco is Black deny Cheesecake. It's brandy-flamed at your table; a luscious gourmet dessert 'that provides the perfect' finishing touch to one of Lehr's superb steak dinners A tradition in dining pleasure in the Bay Area for nearly half a century, Dinah's Shack of Palo Alto offers excellent banquet facilities for any size group. Featuring the cuisine of French Chef Jean Combettes, luncheon and dinner is served daily. Added attractions are the Wednesday fashion shows during luncheon, and the musical renditions of Harpist Phyllis Schlo- movitz in the evening. Reservations are suggested No lull in the barber shop industry at the Holiday Inn, South San Francisco.

Owners Fred and Jerry Rapp have increased the "scissor staff" to four. In addition, a manicurist is at hand to "nail you down." "There's everything here now except tickets to "Hair," say the Rapp brothers. Sam Marconi, spirited owner of the -Iron Horse, has a right to bz proud of his old San Francisco and old New Orleans-type restaurant on Maiden Lane. There are fine banquet rooms for festive entertaining, an intimate lounge, complimentary hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, and gourmet luncheons and dinners Prime Hibs and Filet Mignon topped the menu, last night, when a huge gathering of men who contributed their talents and labors to the 250-unit expansion program and refurbishing of the El Rancho Motel-Restaurant in Millbrae, were hosted to a lavish dinner-party, with pre-happy hour cocktails, in the beautiful banquet facilities. Among those present were co-owner Earl Wflms and Millbrae contractor Joseph Garibaldi, who later treated the men to a preview showing of their job well done.

Carl Spann PhilLehr.