About Izzy Gomez
Lived 1870 – 1944 (aged 73–74). Izzy Gomez was a Portuguese and American restaurateur and chef.
Isadore Gomez (died June 21, 1944, in Alameda, California, at the age of 68) was a Portuguese immigrant, chef and restaurateur in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California. In 1943, he was recognized by LIFE magazine as one of San Francisco's more colorful characters.
Gomez left his home in Portugal when he was 18 and made his way to San Francisco. According to his obituary, he arrived in the city penniless, and "friends said his unrecorded charities had kept him that way".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Izzy Gomez?
Portuguese-American restaurateur
When was Izzy Gomez born?
Izzy Gomez was born in 1870 in Portugal.
When did Izzy Gomez die?
Izzy Gomez died on 21 June 1944 in Alameda.
What was Izzy Gomez's occupation?
Izzy Gomez was a restaurateur and chef.
What nationality was Izzy Gomez?
Izzy Gomez was Portuguese and American.
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· DBpedia: Izzy Gomez (restaurateur)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Izzy Gomez. https://biography.guide/izzy-gomez/
MLA: "Izzy Gomez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/izzy-gomez/.
Chicago: "Izzy Gomez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/izzy-gomez/.
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