MEIER-WALL
At the Ritz Bar: E. Berry Wall, ‘best-dressed American in Europe’ and Ritz’ legendary barkeeper Frank Meier (Frank of the Ritz). You can actually download his cocktailbook from the Ritz page.

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Reid’s Hotel, Madeira: Could I bring my bush pigs with me?

Researching the history of famous hotels is hard work. The more welcome is the occasional finding of true gems in past correspondence.… [more]

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