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1 week ago

Is Jersey Mike A Real Person Or Just The Name Of A Sandwich Chain? - Tasting Table

Jersey Mike's has leveraged New Jersey's reputation for quality subs, offering unique sandwiches 'Mike's Way.' Its original name was Mike's Subs, honoring founder Mike Ingravallo.
NYC food
Paris food
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

After Four Decades, New York's Quatorze Bis Still Sets A Standard For French Bistro Fare And Bonhomie

French bistros have remained popular in NYC, defying claims they are simply back in fashion.
#family-business
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Looking for comfort-food nirvana at this 50-year-old chicken pot pie shop

Juan Valerio Garcia's journey from dishwasher to restaurant owner exemplifies hard work and dedication in immigrant success stories.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF food

This legacy SF waterfront restaurant started with 6 stools and a car salesman

LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Looking for comfort-food nirvana at this 50-year-old chicken pot pie shop

Juan Valerio Garcia's journey from dishwasher to restaurant owner exemplifies hard work and dedication in immigrant success stories.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF food

This legacy SF waterfront restaurant started with 6 stools and a car salesman

fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

12 Facts About Panera Bread You Should Know As A Customer - Tasting Table

The original name of Panera Bread was St. Louis Bread Company, highlighting its humble beginnings and regional roots in St. Louis before its nationwide expansion.
SF food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Robert Douglas, whose Black Dog became a symbol of summer, dies at 93

The tail started wagging the dog,' Douglas once noted in an interview with the Vineyard Gazette. 'It started as a restaurant and it turned into a dry goods business.'
Wine
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Where have all the delis gone? Take a look at these old Miami favorites

In South Florida, the decline of delis like Wolfie's and Pumpernik's reflects changing demographics and preferences for healthier diets, impacting traditional foods like corned beef.
Miami food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

8 Eye-Opening Facts About Red Robin - Tasting Table

The name Red Robin was inspired by a barbershop quartet. Sam's decision to rename his restaurant was based on a song he loved.
London food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The First-Ever LongHorn Steakhouse Location Had A Unique History - Tasting Table

The unique history of the location lives on today, showing how LongHorn Steakhouse transformed from an adult bookstore into a family-friendly restaurant.
London food
fromEater LA
2 months ago

A Century-Old Iconic Los Angeles Steakhouse Just Caught Fire Again

In the early hours of March 20, a fire erupted at the historic Pacific Dining Car in Los Angeles; it is the second fire incident in less than a year.
Portland food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

14 Chain Restaurant Buffets That No One Remembers Anymore - Tasting Table

In the early 18th century, the Swedes reinvented the brännvinsbord, a pre-dinner tradition of appetizers and drinks, into the buffet-style smörgåsbord.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's What You Can Still Order From Chick-Fil-A's Original 1946 Menu - Tasting Table

Despite its humble beginnings as the Dwarf Grill in 1946, Chick-fil-A transformed into a national sensation thanks to a focus on quality and customer service.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

12 Eye-Opening Facts About Buffalo Wild Wings - Tasting Table

"Buffalo Wild Wings, known for its casual atmosphere and vast selection of sauces, began as Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck, later changing its name in 1998."
SF food
LA food
fromEater LA
2 months ago

Legendary Los Angeles Restaurant the Original Pantry Cafe Suddenly Closes After 101 Years

The Original Pantry Cafe closed after 101 years due to a labor dispute.
The diner had a unique operational history, staying open 24/7 for most of its existence.
SF food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Former busboy, bartender resurrect iconic downtown SF restaurant

Le Central embodies resilience, adapting through crises while aiming to modernize its classic French dining experience.
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