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A History of French Fries With a Side of Ketchup

September 26, 2017 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The French fry is truly an American icon. After all, what is a burger without fries? And what would have become of fast food without French fries? We can thank France for the Statue of Liberty, and we can thank Belgium for the French fry. That's right. French fries weren't invented in France at all, but by Belgians in the late 1600s. Americans wanted to attribute our … [Read more...]

The GROUPON Effect

May 10, 2011 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

How Group Deals can unknowingly turn nice people into ravenous pack animals. Group discount websites continue to flood the marketplace with a treasure trove of discounts for bargain hunters. But what is the real cost of the low price for local businesses? The long recession has been very difficult for the businesses that rely on consumer’s disposable income: restaurants, … [Read more...]

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