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Who invented the hamburger?

Mornings with Simi

English - February 28, 2024 17:10 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The widely accepted narrative surrounding the invention of the hamburger at Louis’ Lunch in 1900 has recently been challenged, with evidence suggesting that hamburgers were served in various locations across the United States in the 1890s.
Guest: Erik Ofgang, Freeland Contributor at The Washington Post and Co-Author of “The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You”
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The widely accepted narrative surrounding the invention of the hamburger at Louis’ Lunch in 1900 has recently been challenged, with evidence suggesting that hamburgers were served in various locations across the United States in the 1890s.

Guest: Erik Ofgang, Freeland Contributor at The Washington Post and Co-Author of “The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You”

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