A Tale of Two Restaurants: The Complicated History of the French Dip Sandwich
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2023
- Did you know that the French dip sandwich was invented in California and that 2 L.A. restaurants claim to be the creator? Who do you think did it first? Have you heard any other origin stories? Which restaurant is your favorite?
Special thanks to the homie Joel Lopez for the filming and editing on this video, he is seriously one of the most talented people I know.
Photos:
All photographs were taken from the displays at the restaurants or from their respective websites or social media accounts except for:
Group shot of police officers from Wikimedia Commons
Photo of the Pacific Electric Building from USC Libraries and California Historical Society
References:
“The Century-Long History of Philippe’s and Its Famous French Dip Sandwich” by Jean Trinh, KCET. January 5, 2017.
“Who Actually Invented the French Dip? We Got to the Bottom of It” by Jackson Landers. Thrillist, March 27, 2016.
“Philippe’s Founder Recalls Busy Days: Man Who Made First French-Dip Sandwich Sees Restaurant Bearing Name Close Doors” by LA Times Staff. The Los Angeles Times, Aug. 27, 1951.
Cole’s Menu | Cole’s Website
About Us | Philippe’s Website
“Cole’s Serves a Slice of History” by Steve Harvey. The Los Angeles Times, March 8, 2009.
“A Tale of Two (French) Dips: The Sandwich That People Love to Debate” by Joe Hauler. Los Angeles Downtown News. Jan. 16, 2004.
“Dueling Dips: The Claim of Philippe the…” by Steve Harvey. The Los Angeles Times, Oct. 14, 1993.
“Stale Bread, Leftover Gravy? Voila! A Sandwich is Born” by Cecilia Rasmussen. The Los Angeles Times, Sept. 21, 2003.
Music:
“Plantation” by Omri Smadar
“Picking the Creep” by Lucy Allieres
“Santaphone” by Southside Aces
“Frolic in the Avenue” by Southside Aces
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Nothing like getting a dip at Philippe’s walking to Union Station for beers at Traxx then taking the bus to a Dodger game. Gotta love LA
Great video and great stories! I have been a huge Cole's fan for years. Definitely the superior meat in the sandwich IMHO, but BOTH are awesome and worth the trip! Thanks
Thanks for this video! No doubt that I prefer Philippe’s sandwich (beef double dip, no cheese, plenty of hot mustard) to Cole’s. But there is something to be said for the classic cocktails and retro vibe there. We’re lucky to have both!
I served as a Los Angeles Police Officer for 35 years. I was always told that sandwich came about by Officer French that walked a foot beat in that area. Philippe’s has always been my favorite.
Double dip lamb from Philippe’s before a Dodger game is LA at its peak
Ive been wanting to go here for at least 10 years !!!!
Philippes before the Dodger game!!!!
This is the first time I have seen one of your videos. As I grew up Highland Park, I wholeheartedly enjoyed this. Thank you.
Phillippe’s all the way! I grew up going there and still go with my grown kids.
Great Job!
Worked in DT LA in the 70’s. Cole’s and Phillipe’s were favorites and in our group there were fans of each origin story. 50 years later you can still toss a coin. Just eat the damn sandwich.
Philippe’s! Also it wasn’t a hotel on the second floor, before it was a brothel.
Joker: do you want to know how i got these scars?
Wow! just discovered this account and it is great! definitely gonna be successful in the future! one tip is add more enthusiasm / excitement within the video.
Pls continue uploading more new videos and of unknown California history
I've been to both, Cole's back in the 80's and more recently in 2018 to Philippe's. I always believed the story from Philippe's but after hearing his 1951 interview I have no idea! Loved the ending, 'Until next time, this is Huell Howser signing off'.
I used to prefer Cole's to Philippe's, but I didn't like their changed menu after the renovation. So now I only eat at Philippe's.
Mark Summer’s Unwrapped vibes … Foo Summers 🤘🏽
Is this the place that also sells a cup of bromo caffeine?
¡Compadre! Which one did you like better?