Tag: Restaurants
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White Castle Hamburgers – 10 Delicious Facts
Top 10 Crave-Worthy Facts About White Castle Utter the words’ belly bomber,’ and watch eyes light up with White Castle memories. This fast-food legend, famous for its small yet mighty burgers, has been capturing hearts for almost 100 years. But behind those sizzling patties and iconic square buns lies a story that’s equally tantalizing. Hungry…
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The Top 10 Fallen Restaurant Chains
Do you remember those old restaurants that felt like more than just places to eat? The ones where the burgers tasted exactly how you wanted, or where you could pile your plate high at the salad bar? These long-gone restaurant chains were more than just spots to grab a bite; they were places where memories…
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Kmart Cafeteria – Did You Ever Visit?
The Kmart Cafe: A Forgotten Icon Do you remember the tantalizing aroma of freshly made burgers, the sizzle of golden fries, and the inviting warmth of a cup of coffee at the Kmart cafeteria? If you are a product of the late 20th century, chances are, you’ve spent more than a few afternoons at one…
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Bonanza Steakhouse – Top 10 Food List
We Listened! In a recent Facebook post, we asked our members what was some their favorite things to order at Bonanza (yesterday or today). Below is the Top-10 list we compiled using those comments #10 Shrimp Cocktail (appetizer) If you’re a fan of shrimp, the Bonanza shrimp cocktail should be on your radar. Were you…
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The Ground Round – History and More
The Original “No Rules” Neighborhood Pub Founded in 1969 by Howard Johnsons, The Ground Round was designed as a neighborhood pub where people of all ages and backgrounds could feel comfortable and relaxed. In the early years, the casual dining restaurant featured a limited menu with just 12 items, mainly consisting of burgers, snack foods,…
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Sizzler Restaurant – What Happened?
There are lots of shrimp and steak lovers out there, but it’s not an indulgence everyone can afford at many restaurants. Sizzler steak houses have offered a cost-effective alternative for families wanting a good meal for more than fifty years. Sizzler is a U.S.-based restaurant chain that is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, that was…
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Big Boy – Where Did They Go?
The Home of the Original Double-Decker Burger Much like the freckled, red-haired girl from Wendy’s and the Golden Arches of McDonald’s, Big Boy, the chubby little boy in overalls carrying a hamburger on a plate, is something of an icon. In fact, more than 70 percent of Americans know who you’re talking about by just…
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Bonanza Steakhouse – What Happened?
The Ever Famous All-You-Can-Eat Bonanza Steakhouse Eric “Hoss” Cartwright was a beloved character on the popular television show Bonanza. Bonanza aired for 14 consecutive seasons on NBC from 1959-1973. Anybody who was around in the 1960s saw at least one episode of the show Bonanza. Bonanza was synonymous with that era! The series featured a…
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A&W – A True American Classic!
It All Started With One Roadside Stand Though many people credit White Castle as being America’s first fast food chain, the recognition actually belongs to A&W Restaurants. Founded in 1919 in Lodi, California; this chain is most known for its root beer floats. Roy Allen had created a root beer blend that combined 16 secret…
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Red Barn – Where Did it Go?
Mid-century Americans knew The Red Barn Restaurant as a popular eatery and hangout. They have very special memories of a big barn-shaped with a silo and a bright red and yellow sign. History Red Barn restaurants were a chain of fast-food restaurants founded in 1961 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. The first restaurant was called…