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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1894 | 1 |
2 stories matching gourmand
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:gourd, armand, gorman, ormand, bourman, gourlay
- An Invitation to a Celestial Feast
An 1877 dispatch offers a rare, albeit patronizing, glimpse into the intricate social etiquette and lavish dining culture of Seattle’s Chinese mercantile class.
- The 'Reverend' Who Fed on Seattle’s Faith
A man posing as a Universalist minister charmed the city’s socialites, ran up massive tabs at the best restaurants, and vanished into the night.