Basque

Mary Tyson, Director of the Center for Regional History Club Rio, where this photo was taken, was known for great Basque meals served by chef Gloria Batís. It was also frequented as a place to drink, to gamble, and for Basques to board for a night or two. Gloria and her husband, Pete Batís, started the club in 1941, and lived in the back. It was in a central location on the north side of Sun Valley Rd. just behind where Enoteca is now. Gloria served traditional fare in the Rio such as … [Read more...] about Gloria Batís and Club Rio