Dol is written up in
The Culinarians: Lives and Careers from the First Age of American Fine Dining (p. 529)
He was brought to Los Angeles circa 1877 by his uncle-in-law to take over the Commercial Restaurant.
He progressed and he and his wife bought real estate and started other enterprises.
Victorin Dol, res 108 New High
By 1889, Dol had moved to a building across from the all-powerful Los Angeles Times. Renamed the Maison Dorée, the restaurant was advertised as "L.A.'s Delmonico," an homage to the famous New York City restaurant.
over 1 year ago. But the restaurant and residence information can be more recent.