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One Of Julia Child's All-Time Favorite Restaurants Has Been Operating For Nearly 200 Years

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Julia Child was one of many to have fond memories of this historic restaurant. Its dishes continue to impress, and its antique charm stands out.

10 Discontinued Burger King Items Somebody Out There Definitely Still Thinks About

staff@tastingtable.com (Rob Baird) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +0000

We're not the only ones who lament the loss of certain menu items from Burger King, so we assembled a list of discontinued BK items that somebody still misses.

10 Old School Kitchen Tools Boomers Love

staff@tastingtable.com (Catherine Brookes) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0000

Each new year may see the arrival of trendy new kitchen appliances, but Baby Boomers will always love and use these old school kitchen tools.

This Discontinued Little Debbie Snack Was A Fruity Favorite That Fans Want Back

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This discontinued Little Debbie cake snack was uniquely fruity, and fans still yearn to see its triumphant return back to grocery store shelves.

The Most Questionable Food Trends Of The 1970s And '80s

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0000

The 1970s and '80s were quite the time for interesting food items. These are some of the most questionable to come out of that era in food history.

These Are Some Of The Oldest Fast Food Chains In The US

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +0000

These long-standing American restaurant chains are still popular, but the oldest fast food chain in the U.S. might surprise you. Spoiler: It's not McDonald's.

The Best Budget-Friendly Comfort Meals Straight Out Of The '70s And '80s

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:40:00 +0000

Parents in the '70s and '80s really understood how to follow a budget. We take a look at some tasty and inexpensive meals that should make a comeback.

This Classic Chinese-American Sweet Isn't Actually Eaten In China

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Order beef and broccoli and expect to be greeted with a taste of China. The accompanying sweet, however, reportedly originates from another region.

In The Mid-'80s, Burger King's Worst-Ever Ad Campaign Sent Customers Looking For Herb

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Burger King in the '80s was something else altogether, and one failed ad campaign lost millions of dollars for the chain. Thanks a lot, Herb.

How 'Chunks Of Monkey' Foretold Doom For Ben & Jerry's In Japan

staff@tastingtable.com (Vanessa Nix Anthony) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000

Ben and Jerry's attempted to share their delicious ice creams with the people of Japan, but a few missteps lead to their ultimate downfall in the country.

10 Discontinued Pillsbury Foods We Wish Were Still On Shelves

staff@tastingtable.com (DB Kelly) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0000

Few businesses have the range hat Pillsbury does, but even highly loved foods sometimes disappear from the for-sale lineup. These 10 snacks need a comeback.

This European Country Is Said To Have Invented The Cinnamon Roll

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Ever wonder how the cinnamon roll came to be? Far from an American invention, the birthplace of the buns is supposedly this northern European country.

The US President Who Grew The First American Apple Variety In His Orchard

staff@tastingtable.com (Jen Peng) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Presidents have hobbies, too. For one former U.S. president, gardening was such a passion that he began cultivating one of the first native apple varieties.

This 52-Year-Old Polish Buffet Near Chicago Is Renowned As The Oldest Of Its Kind

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

If you're looking to fill up on pierogies, potato pancakes, and other Polish classics, you'll find them at a buffet about 15 miles away from the Windy City.

The First-Ever Vending Machine Was Created In This Ancient Country

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:10:00 +0000

While the first ever vending machine looked very different from today's soda and snack dispensers, the basic principle was pretty much the same as it is now.

The Historical California Roadside Cafe Where Cindy Crawford's Iconic Pepsi Commercial Was Filmed

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

The Santa Clarita Valley is a popular place for filming, given its Old West vibe. In fact, it contains a cafe where a famous 1992 Pepsi commercial was filmed.

Why Marcella Hazan Regretted Introducing Americans To Balsamic Vinegar

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Marcella Hazan is widely credited with introducing many Italian ingredients to America, but she had strong feelings about the way we all use balsamic vinegar.

15 Discontinued Chicken Items From Fast Food Chains We Want Back

staff@tastingtable.com (Katie Mach) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:20:00 +0000

Chicken is a beloved food in many fast food restaurants, but we wanted to take a walk down memory lane to look at discontinued items that we hope to see again.

Our All-Time Favorite Fried Chicken Chain Hails From The South (Where Else?)

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +0000

Fried chicken is just better in the South, and one Southern fast food chain reigns supreme as the best of the bunch nationwide.

The Iconic McDonald's Sandwich From The '80s We Completely Forgot About

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0000

'80s McDonald's just hits differently than the rest, and there's one classic sandwich offering in particular that you've likely forgotten all about.