In 1975, McDonald’s built the first drive-thru lane in the United States. There were drive-in restaurants before this, but there were no drive-thrus where customers would place their orders at curbside speakers. Carhops, typically seen on rollerskates, would then deliver food orders directly to customers’ automobiles. But did you know the first drive-thru was intended […]
The Exchange Buffet opened in 1885 and closed in 1946. It was often considered the first cafeteria restaurant. They were popular with servicemen in downtown military offices, college students, and office clerks during the war. Clients were sometimes third or fourth-generation customers. But do you know how effective the system was? The Exchange Buffet on
Tacos originated in Mexico long before the arrival of the Spanish. These are freshly produced, soft, flat maize tortillas with some form of protein like fish or roasted organs. It was a staple meal that provided people with essential nutrients and energy. But did you know how Americans pronounced the word taco when Taco Bell
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The modern milkshake was invented in 1922 by Ivar Coulson who was an employee at a Chicago Walgreens. It started with two scoops of ice cream and malted milk. But did you know that the older version of the milkshake was very different? The term “milkshake” was first used in 1885, but not for the
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In-N-Out Burger is an American fast-food chain with locations in California and the Southwest, with their headquarters in Irvine, California. The establishment was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in 1948. The chain has expanded and opened several distribution centers over the past few decades. But did you ever wonder why there were bible verses
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Curry has been locally known in every Japanese kitchen. You can find it in vending machines in every grocery and convenience store. The Japanese have very well adopted the taste of curry and added it to their daily menu. Who has influenced and introduced them to this dish? The British were the ones who brought
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Don’t be fooled by the accent: Outback Steakhouse’s cuisine is far more American than Australian, with liberally seasoned steaks, deep-fried shrimp platters, and sauce-drenched desserts. And most people appear to be fine with it. In 30 years, Outback has grown from an unremarkable start to become one of America’s most popular restaurant chains, a place
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Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC for short, has grown from a backroom in a fuel station in the middle of nowhere to become the de facto chicken fast food restaurant chain in the world. Today it enjoys a massive global presence, and its food is enjoyed by millions of people every day. But did you
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Kale or leaf cabbage is a nutritional superstar packed with different micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This leafy green became quite popular in the 1990s. Joshua McFadden started using kale in his salad, and the rest is history. But did you know, that there is one restaurant chain that is known to purchase the most amount
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The Original Soupman is a soup restaurant business founded by Ali Al Yeganeh and is based on Yeganeh’s first restaurant, Soup Kitchen International. But did you know that the famous sitcom actor and comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was banned from Yeganeh’s soup stall? Jerry Seinfeld is banned from going to the New York soup stall that
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