Sadly, the great American dessert, apple pie, did not originate in the USA, like baseball and hot dogs did (maybe). There are extant recipes for apple pie dating all the way back to the 1300s.
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.
A wonderful quote by Bethenny Frankel: “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments. Just make your way to our restaurant and we promise your every food choice will be fresh and tasty!
Have you ever wondered about the history of hamburger? This most-loved sandwich is believed to be created in New Haven, Connecticut by Louis Lassen in 1900. Louis Lassen was a blacksmith who immigrated to New Haven from Denmark in 1886.
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There is a difference between yams and sweet potatoes, although the terms are used interchangeably. Yams, which are native to Africa and came over during the slave trade, are softer and slightly drier and starchier than sweet potatoes.
There is a minimalist purity to the dishes we offer and serve: ingredients are familiar, and preparation is basic and true to traditions, yet crafted with a personal signature that distinguishes us from our worthy adversaries.
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.
Do you know that 62% of Americans prefer meat toppings while 38% prefer vegetables? Women are 2X as likely as men to order vegetarian toppings on their pizza.
Balancing lunch and work can be difficult, and many are tempted to stay at their desks to partake of their noonday fare. However, multiple studies have shown that taking the time to leave your workspace and head to an eatery for lunch not only improves productivity, it makes for a more enjoyable workday.
Want to know how much Americans love sandwiches? Well, statistics have revealed that Americans eat approximately 300 million sandwiches every day. On average, this estimate comes to about one sandwich a day for every American.
In general, the term “steak” refers to any cut of meat that cooks quickly – in other words cuts that do not need to be braised or roasted in order to be considered cooked or tender. In addition, the tenderness of a cut is directly related to how little the muscle is used.
Have you ever wondered how beef came to America? Although Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing cattle with him to the New World in 1493, it was Hernando Cortez who first brought cattle to North America in 1519.
Be careful what you put on your burger and fries: Sylvester Graham (inventor of the graham cracker) believed that the condiments mustard and ketchup caused insanity. Nothing is available on what he thought about mayo.
What was your favorite thing that your grandmother used to make for you? We thought so. You will find items on our menu that, while maybe not quite as good as grandma’s, are the next best thing.
Did you know that the chocolate chip cookie is another American invention? Originally called the Toll House cookie, it was the signature dessert created at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. Contrary to public opinion, its invention was not an accident.
The origin of French Fries dates back to the 1800s in France where it is said to have become popular. Another story says that the French Fries were actually introduced by Belgium.
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.
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Mustard has been used as a condiment since ancient Rome. The term is believed to mean “hot young wine” because spicy mustard seeds were mixed with young wine to create a paste.
