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Forgotten Food

Lums Restaurant
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Food Files: Lum’s Restaurants

Mickey Yarber

In the golden age of roadside diners and family-friendly chains, few names bring back as many memories as Lum’s. Known for its quirky menu, Lum’s carved out a unique place in American culinary history, one CONTINUE READING…

Sambos
Article

Sambo’s Restaurant And A Controversial Chapter in American Dining History

Mickey Yarber

In the landscape of mid-century American diners, Sambo’s Restaurant once stood as a prominent chain known for its hearty breakfasts and family-friendly atmosphere. But behind the pancakes and coffee was a name and branding that CONTINUE READING…

Podcast

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 26 | The Retro Snacks We Miss

Chad Droze

Happy October Listeners! We’re starting #SpookySZN off hitting you all in the feels, as we venture back in time and reminisce about 10 forgotten and discontinued snacks of yesteryear! It’s an episode that’ll leave you CONTINUE READING…

ShowBiz Pizza Place
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Food Files: ShowBiz Pizza Place

Mickey Yarber

In the neon-lit world of 1980s family entertainment, few places captured the imagination of children quite like ShowBiz Pizza Place. With its animatronic band, arcade games, and cheesy slices of pizza, ShowBiz wasn’t just a CONTINUE READING…

Sizzler
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Food Files: Sizzler Restaurant

Mickey Yarber

There are plenty of steak and shrimp lovers out there, but it’s not an indulgence they can always afford at most restaurants. For those on a budget, Sizzler steakhouses have long offered a cost-effective alternative, CONTINUE READING…

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