4 Bar Foods From History We Think Deserve A Renaissance - Tasting Table
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Bar food has significantly changed from the diverse offerings of the past, where establishments needed to serve food alongside drinks for various reasons. The rise of convenience dining options has made bar food feel redundant. Nonetheless, changes in legislation now require bars to offer small meals, sparking a revival of historical bar foods. Lessons from past taverns, such as finger foods from the Prohibition era and rich culinary traditions from earlier times, can inspire modern bars to enhance their offerings.
With some laws changing around the U.S. in 2020 requiring establishments that serve alcohol to offer small meals, there's no time like the present to take inspiration from the past.
The modern convenience of restaurants often means that food offerings in bars are somewhat redundant; however, there's still room for compact snacks at a local dive.
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