A History of the Modern Restaurant

Have you ever wondered where the idea for a restaurant came from??Or how restaurants have changed over the years? This week we look at the history of restaurants from ancient times to modern day, and everything in between.?The earliest eateries date back to Ancient Rome and China with street?food vendors. After the French Revolution left many aristocratic chefs unemployed, a new style of dining emerged: fine dining. Through the 19th and 20th Century restaurants continued to evolve, with chains, the rise of casual dining and a return to the farm for goods. Read on for the full story of the modern day restaurant.

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