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September 1, 2012
Ciao Caesar’s
Last Day Crowds at Caesar’s Restaurant
It’s the end of a North Beach era.
After 56 years as a destination for locals, Caesar’s Restaurant near Fisherman’s Wharf, closed yesterday.
The family-owned restaurant is a victim of changing San Francisco and North Beach demographics, changed tastes at the table, and a sour economy.
Eat Where the Italians Eat Caesar’s proclaimed. For more than a half-century, this was the place for wedding receptions and other large family gatherings.
Caesar’s was also famous for the North Beach Italian-American 7-course meal. Locals lingered over the huge meal at lunch or dinner: salad, antipasti, soup, pasta, entree, dessert and coffee. Who eats this way anymore?
When I moved to North Beach twenty years ago there were a bunch of these family-style restaurants. The Gold Spike, New Pisa, La Felce, San Remo, Fior d’Italia, are all gone. Gone too is the North Beach community that supported these businesses.
Here’s a glimpse of those bygone days from the Caesar’s website.
Caesar’s was established in 1956 by Caesar Fabrini and his three partners, who all came to the United States as youngsters and knew each other from playing soccer at the Italian Athletic club still in existence in North Beach today. At that time the neighborhood consisted of many small factories and there was a big Italian community made up of workers and fisherman and their families. Caesar Fabrini had the inspiration to serve a seven course dinner at a moderate price for this community and so Caesar’s Italian restaurant was started.
That North Beach Italian community is much smaller today. Businesses closed. Families moved to the suburbs. There aren’t enough of the old-timers and their progeny around to support these old-time places.
But, if you’re in the mood for this North Beach Italian-American culinary experience, you can still have a family-style dinner at Capp’s Corner on Green & Powell.
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I grew up in the Bay Area (1964-1996) and Caesar’s was a mainstay in our family. I was saddened to hear Caesar’s closed down. In all of my travels, I felt Caesar’s was far superior than any other restaurant. I loved everything they made – simple yest elegant with a classic Italian taste.
When I think of Caesar’s, I can’t stop thinking about their House salad dressing and the Scaloni.
Anyway, to Steve’s question. Any possibility of getting their recipes before another classic institution will be lost forever? If it comes down to $$, I am willing to purchase them.
Cooking is my life passion, along with your recipes, I would love to add Caesar’s recipes to my collection of great classic food..
I too would love some of their recipes. If nothing else, their House Salad Dressing and basic Meat Sauce for the pasta. Not to mention the SCALONE DORE!!
Are any of Caesar’s restaurant recipes available anywhere?…Truly miss the food and the atmosphere. Loved the meat sauce beyond belief. Realize the recipes probably died with the restaurant but thought I would try anyway. Thanks for any help you can give.
Hello Gianni,
Greetings from San Diego.
I grew up in the Bay Area (1964-1996) and Caesar’s was a mainstay in our family. I was saddened to hear Caesar’s closed down. In all of my travels, I felt Caesar’s was far superior than any other restaurant. I loved everything they made – simple yest elegant with a classic Italian taste.
When I think of Caesar’s, I can’t stop thinking about their House salad dressing and the Scaloni.
Anyway, to Steve’s question. Any possibility of getting their recipes before another classic institution will be lost forever? If it comes down to $$, I am willing to purchase them.
Cooking is my life passion, along with your recipes, I would love to add Caesar’s recipes to my collection of great classic food..
Please any help would be appreciated.
Thank you for your contribution to Italian fare.
-Kurt
Hi Gianni,
By chance were you able to find any information on any Caesar’s recipes? No rush, let me know when you can.
Take care,
Steve
I too would love some of their recipes. If nothing else, their House Salad Dressing and basic Meat Sauce for the pasta. Not to mention the SCALONE DORE!!
Are any of Caesar’s restaurant recipes available anywhere?…Truly miss the food and the atmosphere. Loved the meat sauce beyond belief. Realize the recipes probably died with the restaurant but thought I would try anyway. Thanks for any help you can give.
Sincerely,
Steve
Ciao Steve. Let me see what I can find out. I know a guy who may know. Be nice to share recipes for a few of Caesar’s beloved dishes.
–Gianni