Frank Rodeike, Pasadena 1940s Cocktail Art Postcard was the refined and elegant

was the refined and elegant atmosphere created by general manager Cesar Ritz and French chef Auguste Escoffier

there was never any danger attached to going there

Apart from that very little

It became the place to be and be seen during the 1930s with everyone from royalty to showbiz frequenting the bar and restaurant

The Riviera was demolished in 1953 to make way for the Palisades Interstate Parkway

Frank Rodeike, Pasadena 1940s Cocktail Art Postcard was the refined and elegantFrank Rodeike's is a bit of a mystery. We know it was a liquor store on E. Washington in Pasadena. Apart from that very little. But, we are in awe of their excellent taste in illustrators. Magnificent. All booze bows down to King Cocktail Shaker and Wine brings the flowers. Courtesy Private Collection. Each print is accompanied by a copy of the interior menu where available. We make our prints with archival quality fine art paper, using professional