Eddie Brandstatter

Adolph 'Eddie' Brandstatter was the first restaurateur in Hollywood, California. He owned and managed several establishments in the neighborhood's early years and was known as the Host of Hollywood.

Early life Eddie Brandstatter was born in France in 1886. Prior to becoming a restaurateur, he worked in restaurants in Paris, London, and New York City. He moved to Los Angeles in the 1910s.

In 1923, Brandstatter built and opened the Montmartre Cafe in Hollywood. The establishment, which cost $150,000 to open, was popular amongst members of the film industry and earned the moniker "the center of Hollywood life."

Brandstatter declared bankruptcy in 1932, at which point he sold his establishments. He was also convicted of grand theft of $3000 worth of furnishings from C. E. Toberman, although Brandstatter was only given two years' probation after he returned the property that was stolen. Brandstatter and Covey also owned Lindy's in central Los Angeles during this time.

Brandstatter's last venture was opening and operating Bohemian Grill on Vine Street.

Personal life and death Brandstatter was married to a woman named Helen, and on January 20, 1940, at age 54, he committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in his home garage. Helen found his body.