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If you've traveled in France and noticed that the boulangerie you visited Tuesday is closed on Wednesday, then open again Thursday — while a different boulangerie down the street…
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In July 2016, Singapore's inaugural Michelin Guide did something the global Michelin organization had never done: awarded one Michelin star to two street food hawker stalls. Liao Fan Hong…
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An Italian standing at a bar drinking espresso pays €1. The same espresso at a table costs €3-4. The same person ordering cappuccino after 11 AM is identifying themselves…
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Most American restaurants claiming "original 1950s recipes" use modern interpretations of period dishes. A surprising number of restaurants actually do serve recipes essentially unchanged from their original mid-20th century…
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The American cereal industry has launched and killed approximately 200 distinct brands since 1980. Most disappeared without significant public notice. A specific few generated lasting nostalgia campaigns, online petitions,…
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Aspic. Tomato soup cake. Liver and onions as standard restaurant fare. The 1960s American culinary landscape included dishes that defined home cooking, restaurant menus, and dinner-party entertainment for an…