HISTORY OF THE CLUB PHEASANT     Many of our customers have asked about the history of our restaurant.  Luisa and George Palamidessi purchased the building and the surrounding land, that George farmed, in 1935.  The original building was built in 1912.  It was owned and used by the University at Davis as an agronomy Laboratory to test the ground for farming.  Originally named the Hideaway Cafe, the Club Pheasant has been operating for more than 70 years.     Most of the dining rooms, the bar and the kitchen are part of the original building.  The newest and largect room was built in 1977.  It is named the Luisa Room and has a portrait of the restaurant's founder, Luisa Palamidessi, prominently displayed (pictured left).  The Club Pheasant's current business office, upstairs from the restaurant, was the Palamidessi's home.     While Luisa cooked and ran the bar, her four daughters helped serve customers.  The friendly family atmosphere and Luisa's cooking brought people from miles around.  All of the original receipes are still served, like the ravioli, which is not only found on our menu, but also in many grocery stores.     Shortly after Luisa and George opened the restaurant they were joined by a daughter and son-in-law, John and Angelina Rivera.  After World War II, Luisa and George retired and another daughter and son-in-law, Fred and Dina Andreotti, bought in.  In 1976, the two couples retired and sold the restaurant to Peter Palamidessi, son of the founders, and Ronald Rivera, son of John and Angelina Rivera.     In 1997 Peter and Ronald retired and sold the restaurant to Peter, Paul, Perry and Patti Palamidessi grandchildren to the founders.  In 1990 Perry left the restaurant to persue a career in real estate.  They are currently being helped by five of their own children which are the fourth generation of the restaurant.  They continue to bring a family atmosphere and good food to their customers.  The Club Pheasant family would like to thank you for your patronage and hope your visits here are enjoyable.