As Time Goes By.
pg. 14
Foster’s
chain of cafeterias were all over San Francisco. Foster’s at Seventh and Market
never closed which was most welcomed by Greyhound passengers that arrived at
the nearby terminal at all hours, day and night. Mimi getting off the streetcar
would be greeted by music blaring from loud speakers of nearby record stores,
Kay Starr singing Wheel of Fortune,
Jo Stafford You belong to me, Nat
King Cole Mona Lisa. The
cafeteria’s wall to wall windows looked out onto the street. Customers found a
festive atmosphere inside where orders were shouted in sing-song, 1 CHICKEN
SOUP. 1 PEA SOUP. 1 BEEF STEW. Clever word play was practiced: HOLD THAT
CHICKEN AND MAKE IT PEA! A shining glass counter welcomed them filled with
appetizing dishes of colorful desserts, fresh cut fruits arranged to please the
eye. Tall glasses filled with small squares of Jello shining like jewels, huge
emeralds, rubies, topazes. Meats in platters garnished with fresh sprigs of
parsley circled with vegetables of alternating colors.
6 comments:
LOL. Those were the days. You said it like you saw it.
I'm in love with the ............red umbrella!!!!
Is that Lake Merced in San Francisco?
Ah! The memories it evokes! To be twenty again.........
I love these kids.
Greyhound was a great way to see the USA. It was clean, comfortable, always on time............
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