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Word: filet (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...decided he did not, got a job at famed Marguery's Restaurant, and soon wished himself back in the patisserie. At Marguery's his principal job was shelling mussels to be used as trimming for the restaurant's specialty, filet de sole Marguery. When he got a chance to go to London and the Savoy, he jumped at it. His food and quarters there were so much better that he became discontented, thought again of Henry's bomb when he caught glimpses of the sleek diners in the grillroom...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Out of the Frying Pan | 8/7/1933 | See Source »

...sparingly at these dinners. I avoid the thick filet mignons, the rich dressings and the heavy food. At from 10:15 to 10:30 o'clock I say good night. If the occasion happens to be a dance I may sit in my box till midnight but never later. My rule is that I must be in bed between 11 and 12. I must keep in training, almost like an athlete. My exercise is obtained from walking. About two o'clock every afternoon I leave my office at the Capitol and walk briskly for a mile or more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Lamest Duck | 12/5/1932 | See Source »

...Filet of Sea Bass Saute with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Food for Rich & Poor | 11/21/1932 | See Source »

...there Nick....ah, there Charlie .... and a very good evening to you too Walter....sure, filet Winter Place, and a lot of ice....no, you mug, in the glasses....this certainly seems like old times....you don't know how we old grads....who threw that?....who threw, it, I ask you?....right down my shirtfront crabmeat cocktail....somebody's going to get pasted....Ohoooo, did I?....I always said those forks were too small....well, happy days....and a great pleasure I'm sure.... hey, waiter....POP....Rheims....Epernay....hmmmm, the Widow Cliquot....POP....and very nice...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "Why You Have Headaches" or "Champagne, Mirabeau, and Mooseheads," in Just One Act | 11/8/1930 | See Source »

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