Rick's Cafe

Bringing the Film Legend to Life in Casablanca

Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Hospitality, Tourism & Travel, Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Food Writing, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Rick's Cafe by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel, Lyons Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel ISBN: 9780762790449
Publisher: Lyons Press Publication: November 6, 2012
Imprint: Lyons Press Language: English
Author: Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
ISBN: 9780762790449
Publisher: Lyons Press
Publication: November 6, 2012
Imprint: Lyons Press
Language: English

For more than 60 years, tourists visiting Casablanca tried to visit Rick’s Café Americain only to discover that Warner Brothers had built the entire set on a studio back lot. It was a Hollywood fantasy—until Kathy Kriger came along, that is, and decided after 9/11 to bring the imaginary gin joint to life. In RICK'S CAFE, she takes us through souk back alleys, the Marché Central's overflowing food stalls, and the shadowy Moroccan business world, all while producing, directing, casting, and playing lead actress in her own story. Instead of letters of transit, she begged for letters of credit; the governor of Casablanca watched her back instead of Captain Renault; and at the piano, playing “As Time Goes By,” sits not Sam but Issam. She encountered paper pushers, absent architects, dedicated craftsmen, mad chefs, and surprising allies. It took over two years, but now, as Captain Renault says to Major Strasser, “Everybody comes to Rick’s.” Here is the remarkable story of a woman who turned Hollywood fantasy into Moroccan reality and made her dream come true.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

For more than 60 years, tourists visiting Casablanca tried to visit Rick’s Café Americain only to discover that Warner Brothers had built the entire set on a studio back lot. It was a Hollywood fantasy—until Kathy Kriger came along, that is, and decided after 9/11 to bring the imaginary gin joint to life. In RICK'S CAFE, she takes us through souk back alleys, the Marché Central's overflowing food stalls, and the shadowy Moroccan business world, all while producing, directing, casting, and playing lead actress in her own story. Instead of letters of transit, she begged for letters of credit; the governor of Casablanca watched her back instead of Captain Renault; and at the piano, playing “As Time Goes By,” sits not Sam but Issam. She encountered paper pushers, absent architects, dedicated craftsmen, mad chefs, and surprising allies. It took over two years, but now, as Captain Renault says to Major Strasser, “Everybody comes to Rick’s.” Here is the remarkable story of a woman who turned Hollywood fantasy into Moroccan reality and made her dream come true.

More books from Lyons Press

Cover of the book Ultimate Guide to Striped Bass Fishing by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Pedometer Walking by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book San Francisco Chef's Table by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Greatest Escapes of World War II by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book National Cowboy Poetry Gathering by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book The U.S. Army Zombie Combat Files by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Boy in the Box by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book American Guerrillas by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Call Sign Extortion 17 by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Essentials of Southern Cooking by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book The Most Low-down, Lousiest, Loathsome Things Ever Said by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Strong Boy by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book From the Links by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book New Boston Globe Cookbook by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
Cover of the book Around a Greek Table by Kathy Kriger, Cathy Del Gandel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy