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[-] lobut@lemmy.ca 30 points 6 months ago

The Caesar salad was created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini at his restaurant, Caesar's Place. The salad was a hit, particularly with American tourists escaping Prohibition, and quickly gained fame, spreading to Hollywood and beyond.

[-] ooli3@sopuli.xyz 22 points 6 months ago

it was more than 70 years ago!

[-] FelixCress@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago
[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 months ago

American tourists escaping Prohibition

Wait, they banned salads along with the booze? That's too far!

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