A Look at America’s Melting Pot in David Page’s Food Americana
Friday, May 17th, 2024 | 3,066 views
The melting pot of America is never more evident than in the country’s cuisine. The food we eat tells us a lot about who we are and where we came from. In Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes, David Page takes us through the journey of how many different foods become part of a larger American cuisine, examining the multinational origins and the evolution in restaurants across the country.
The Rise and Fall of Tasti D-Lite: What Happened to New York City’s Favorite Frozen Dessert
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 | 37,127 views
Venerated as a low-cal treat without the compromise of froyo, Tasti D-Lite couldn’t open locations fast enough. Then the venture capitalists promised a global empire.
Eating at Regina’s Grocery: How Italian Sandwiches Should Be
Monday, April 15th, 2024 | 5,670 views
We were hungry and walking down the street when we came upon this deli that looks like its straight out of a vintage Italian American magazine. We decided to try it, and it was great.
How We Eat: Examining Contemporary Restaurant Dining Through One Meal in Andrew Friedman’s The Dish
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 | 3,302 views
A look at the Andrew Freidman’s The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food, a book chronicling one meal at a one restaurant.
I Spent A Full Day Cooking A Philly Roast Pork Sandwich
Friday, February 9th, 2024 | 4,704 views
The Philadelphia Italian Roast Pork sandwich doesn’t get as much attention as the Philly Cheesesteak, but it probably should. This Italian American hero–sorry, I mean hoagie–combines slow roasted pork, provolone cheese, and bitter greens like broccoli rabe on a crusty bread dripping with meat juices.
