The article recounts the legacy of Chasen's, a historic West Hollywood restaurant famous for its chili and celebrity patrons. Established in 1936, it became synonymous with glamour, hosting Academy Awards afterparties and attracting stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra. The author's connection with Chasen's chili began after moving to Los Angeles and collaborating on cookbooks with Nancy Silverton. This piece connects personal and culinary history, highlighting the significance of recipes and their ties to cultural institutions in American gastronomy.
The restaurant was as famous for its chili as its celebrity clientele. Taylor is said to have had the chili flown in to her villa in Rome.
I know I do mine started with Chasen's chili, a recipe intertwined with the legacy of a prominent Los Angeles establishment known for its celebrity patrons.
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