La Casa Rosa

Discovery of the Month Reprint from "San Francisco" Magazine


La Casa Rosa - In 1858 a private home, opened as La Casa Rosa in 1935, Discovered by Holiday in 1961. The Pink House (it really is) has always been favored by the discerning. A simple gourmet luncheon from the original recipes, charming nostalgic surroundings, an open courtyard, and enticing food specialties to take along or have mailed. Charlie Shockey acquired from the family in 1973 and is happily following the founders precepts.


Serving a generous salad of local Lettuce and fresh herb dressing, local baked rolls, your choice of the Old California Casserole, New California Casserole, or Chicken Soufflé at $14.95. The Old California Casserole and the New California Casserole both have a corn based embodied with cheese and beef sauce, the only difference is that the Old California Casserole is made with sharp cheddar cheese where as the New California Casserole has Monterey Jack cheese and chopped green chilies. The Chicken Soufflé is heartier than its name, with batter bread topping. Desserts, a la carte. We suggest that for $6.75 you order a carafe Ash Blonde, a chilled aperitif wine blended two parts dry French and one part Italian filtered through charcoal - quite impressive. You are invited sample jams and chutneys from the wide assortment on the square grand piano.