Depending on whom you ask, you will get a range of answers in response to “What is the definitive American food.” While many will say hot dogs or hamburgers, the strongest case can be made for steak, since it dates back to the earliest days of the country. Dogs and burgs don't appear until well into the 20th century.
From the “What’s in a Name” category of odds-and-ends - did you know that the indispensable condiment Russian Dressing is not from Russia? It was invented by a restaurant owner in New Hampshire in the first decade of the 20th century.
According to an interesting survey, more pizza is consumed during the week of the Super Bowl than any other time of the year. In normal weeks, Saturday is the most popular night to eat pizza.
Have you heard about the world’s longest sandwich that measured 2,411 feet 5 inches? Well, it was created by members of three teams - Municipality of Hazmieh (Lebanon), Groupe Notre Dame Hazmieh-Scouts de L’Independence (Lebanon), and Mini-B chain restaurants (Lebanon).
M.F.K. Fisher, an American writer, has rightly said, “Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.”
Do you know that according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory definitions, a sandwich must contain at least 35% cooked meat and no more than 50% bread?
Choices for condiments that accompany French fries vary around the world. In France, mayo is preferred. In England, malt vinegar reigns, while the U.S. prefers catsup. In Belgium (the nation that consumes the most fries), the preference is for an egg placed on top of a hot pile of fries. The egg is cooked, but the yolk remains soft for dipping.
Here is a sad statistic – about 25 percent of the American population eats breakfast in their cars every day. We say it is time to put an end to this travesty; stop in for a visit, and enjoy your Adam and Eve on a raft in the comfort of our restaurant.
Want to celebrate a close-knit family occasion at our restaurant? It’s good to reserve the tables as far in advance as you can. This is especially helpful if you are planning weekend celebrations.
Did you know that the oldest known menu dates back to the ancient Sumerians? It was a list of foods to prepare for the local gods. It contained not only the products to use, but how to garnish them and what clothes the servers should wear.
Are you looking for a place to have an organizational meeting for a group, cause, or even a family gathering? Planning a project while enjoying a nice meal with us sets a relaxing tone and puts everyone on the same page.
According to records, lobster was once so abundant it was considered food for the poor. Children who were given lobster to take to school for lunch were often made fun of by their classmates who were better off. Times have certainly changed,haven't they.
Can you list a few other names of Americans’ favorite submarine sandwich? Well, they are also known as a sub, hero, spukie, wedge, hoagie, and grinder, depending on the region.
So why is it called a “Sundae”? Legend has it that in the late 1870s in Illinois, it was against the law to sell soda pop on Sundays. To counter this, William Garwood invented the ice cream sundae to make the prohibition a little easier to swallow.
Dads – give mom a break on Saturday morning and come to us for breakfast with your kids. It gives your spouse a chance to sleep in and you have the opportunity to spend time with your children and get caught up on what's going on in their lives.
Do you know that around 2000 varieties of cheese are available all over the world? Mozzarella cheese, however, is the most preferred one, followed by cheddar.
Hot dogs are not just for the fun-loving and frivolous. Did you know that several national diet control organizations include hot dogs as part of a medically approved diet plan? They are also included as part of the in-flight diet of our astronauts.
Remember when preparing your hot dog that you're dressing the dog, not the bun. The National Hot Dog Etiquette council dictates that condiments go on the dog, not between it and the bun. Just between you and us, though, you can dress it in any manner you choose.
While food trucks may be all the rage these days, there is still something to be said for dropping into a restaurant and being waited on by people who know you by name as well as your food preferences.
Dining with us is a leisurely affair in the classic tradition. Take the time to enjoy the meal and your friends, reveling in the camaraderie and fellowship. End it all with one of our delightful desserts.
During the late 1800s, drinking soda water on Sunday was against the law. To circumvent this, an enterprising fellow covered a dish of ice cream with flavored syrup, and named the dish a “sundae” to indicate when it was available.
If you are on a diet with restricted salt intake, there is no better food than fish. Salmon, flounder, scrod, orange roughy and others are so low in salt that they are recommended by doctors world-wide as part of a low sodium diet.
