PS: his winery in Penedés was sold to the Torres family after his death. The Chardonnay grapes on his "Gigi" (named after his daughter) estate came from Corton Charlemagne cuttings.
I worked at La Scala when I first arrived in LA. Both, Malibu and Beverly Hills. Jean was a piece of work. Born Ceferino Carrión in Penedés, Spain, he reinvented himself as “Jean León” when he hit LA and worked at Romanoff’s: the famous dining spot where the famous went to disappear. Chandeliers, martinis… Survival, you see. Ceferino had Franco at his back. Besides, Jean León was more musical. And yes: the chopped salad was a damn good salad. Great post. Thanks.
PS: his winery in Penedés was sold to the Torres family after his death. The Chardonnay grapes on his "Gigi" (named after his daughter) estate came from Corton Charlemagne cuttings.
I worked at La Scala when I first arrived in LA. Both, Malibu and Beverly Hills. Jean was a piece of work. Born Ceferino Carrión in Penedés, Spain, he reinvented himself as “Jean León” when he hit LA and worked at Romanoff’s: the famous dining spot where the famous went to disappear. Chandeliers, martinis… Survival, you see. Ceferino had Franco at his back. Besides, Jean León was more musical. And yes: the chopped salad was a damn good salad. Great post. Thanks.