5 Fast Food Chain Restaurants That Took Over The 1970s
While fast food wasn't new, the 1970s kicked off a massive expansion that spread menus nationwide and turned some chains into famous national stars.
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San Francisco Vs New England Clam Chowder: The Difference Between These Quintessential Comfort Foods
Different regions have different takes on a celebrated classic, clam chowder. However, New England clam chowder and San Francisco's version both look similar.
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9 Cooking Trends From The 1950s That Still Don't Make Sense
The 1950s were a strange time to be cooking. The start of post-war America meant interesting ingredients, tools, and cooking practices. But not all made sense.
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Carbonara Vs Pasta Alla Gricia: What's The Difference Between The Italian Dishes?
While pasta alla gricia and carbonara seem strikingly similar at first glance, their distinct origins reveal two wildly different culinary philosophies.
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Anthony Bourdain Only Approved Of One Deep-Dish Pizza In Chicago
Anthony Bourdain was a talented chef who never held back from stating his opinion, which is why we were shocked when he changed his mind regarding deep dish.
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Elvis Used To Sneak Into This Memphis BBQ Restaurant After Hours
Elvis is known as much for his taste in Southern classic food as he is for his soulful voice and music, so it's little surprise he loved this Memphis eatery.
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'Great Price On Some Top Shelf Food': Costco Shoppers Love This Luxurious Frozen Meal
Costco shoppers typically hunt for great bargains, but many customers find this high-end frozen meal worth the splurge for its premier quality.
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Bob Dylan's Favorite Dessert Is Hundreds Of Years Old
Bob Dylan has traveled the world thanks to his musical career, so it may not be surprising that his favorite dessert is a British classic hundreds of years old.
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8 Of The Biggest Cheese Recalls In The US
Recalls can happen for many reasons, but when they happen to widely produced items like cheese, the impacts can be huge. Take 8 instances are an example.
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Elevate Your Breakfast With This Pork Belly Peruvian Sandwich
For your next big breakfast, hold the bacon. Instead, elevate your meal with this hearty and flavorful Peruvian sandwich that's popular across the country.
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John Lennon's Last Meal Was This Iconic Sandwich In NYC
According to a book documenting the final meals of historical figures, John Lennon’s last supper was an iconic sandwich from a now-shuttered NYC restaurant.
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The Nearly Forgotten Pharmacy That Once Doubled As A Lunch Cafeteria
Aside from a few rare exceptions, drugstore lunch counters are a thing of the past — though a notable one long called a local pharmacy home.
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The Unique Sandwich People Miss After Leaving Chicago
Sure, maybe you've heard of the famous Italian beef, but if you've visited Chicago and have left without sampling this other iconic sarnie, you're missing out.
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What Kitchens Actually Looked Like In The 1950s
In the 1950s, kitchens across the country had a new, unique look that had similar, recurring themes. Here's what these kitchens really looked like.
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The Pizza Restaurant That Has Built A Small Empire In Indiana
If you're from Indiana, you already know the pizza empire that spans the state, but you might not realize the reason behind why the menu differs by location.
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The Retro Veggie That Dominated Before Spinach Was King
There are plenty of foods that have fallen by the wayside, including this one retro, spinach-like veggie that people cultivated and ate for centuries.
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Why Costco's Food Court Roast Beef Sandwich Disappeared From The Menu, According To Reddit
Costco never explained why it pulled the roast beef sandwich from its food court, but that hasn't stopped Redditors from offering their own theories.
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Taverns Vs Bars: The Difference You Need To Know Before Your First Sip
Taverns, bars, both places are establishments where you can get drinks with friends, but that might be where their similarities end. Here's how they differ.
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The Once-Beloved Betty Crocker Cake Mix That's Virtually Impossible To Find Now
Betty Crocker makes a popular cake mix because the brand delivers reliable results, but this one highly-prized flavor is incredibly hard to come by.
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Why Taco Bell's Breakfast Waffle Taco Was Such A Flop
At one point in time, you could get a breakfast taco made from a waffle at Taco Bell. However, the item was quickly discontinued. Here's why.
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The Retro Chocolate Bar That You Can No Longer Buy
If you think of chocolate from the 1970s, you might think of this particular chocolate bar; it disappeared from shelves, but not for lack of popularity.
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The Cold Retro Chicken Dish That's No Longer Common In Restaurants
You used to find this retro cold chicken dish in restaurants. In the past, it was the height of haute cuisine -- understandably so as it is a French classic.
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This Old School Sugar Tool Dates Back To Medieval Times
When we think of sugar these days, it's likely in a bag or box of granules; however, in the medieval period, people used it by the brick with a specific tool.
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Vending Machine Origins Go Back To Ancient Times
It sounds modern, but vending machine origins go back to ancient times, rooted in an early mechanical invention that feels surprisingly familiar.
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The Retro Kitchen Feature Hardly Anyone Has Used Since The 1950s
From the 1800s up into the 1950s, this was a feature that many kitchens had, across all spectrums of class. However, it has since fallen out of favor.
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McDonald's In The 1980s: Reddit Still Misses This DIY Burger
McDonald's has had some major flops in its day, but this particular item was a success in its heyday, back in the 1980s, so much that Redditors still miss it.
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The Mysterious Origins Of Chicken à La King
It's hard to imagine a time before chicken à la king entered the culinary canon, but just like other comfort classics, the dish is upheld by a storied history.
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