#restaurant-history

#restaurant-history

Affordable, family-friendly, and conveniently tucked into malls across the country, York became a go-to stop for anyone craving a hearty meal without the fuss. Founded in 1966 in Columbus, Ohio, York Steak House expanded quickly through the 1970s and early 1980s, riding the wave of mall culture. With its cafeteria-style ordering system, customers lined up with trays, chose sides like baked potatoes or salad, and picked their steak before heading to their table.

Picture this: You're driving down a Long Island highway on a summer day, you hit the Hamptons, but then you just ... keep going. Eventually, you hit what locals call The End: Montauk. Over the years, Montauk has transformed from a sleepy little surfing town to a full-blown haven for influencers and Wall Street bankers. But for every new bar or club (we see you, Bounce and Surf Lodge), there are places that have been around for decades.

The unlimited breadsticks were originally adopted to keep customers busy while waiting for their meals due to unexpected delays in the kitchen.

"Generations of Ginza-goers will be disoriented, but the San Jose restaurant at 215 E. Jackson St. is now called Kaita," wrote the Merc. "Six months ago, Koji Sugimoto bought the closet-size Japantown landmark, ripped out its worn walls, and installed new blue carpeting and comfortable benches."

The Carnegie Deli, known for its rich history and iconic pastrami sandwiches, faced financial struggles and closed its doors in 2016 after nearly 80 years.

The Cheesecake Factory's brown bread is known for its distinct flavor derived from unexpected ingredients such as honey, molasses, and espresso powder, contributing to its immense popularity.

Cliff Miner, a long-time Redondo Beach resident, first opened 24-hour coffee shop King Cole's Bull Pen in 1948 on the corner of Diamond Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.

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.

I've been coming here for over 40 years. I like everything about the place. The food has always been great, but the employees are what keeps me coming back - there are some wonderful people here.

The thing I enjoy most about our business is interacting with our guests, making memories all the time, and that's what keeps me going.