Comments on: Salisbury Steak, Bananas Foster & 8 Other Foods Named After People

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:39:00 +0000

@bfwebster (Bruce):

I came here to make the same comment. I met the granddaughter (great-granddaughter) of the same Mr. Cardini three days ago; she’s a very talented sommelier at a great steakhouse here in Houston. It’s quite a story, and many people are surprised to hear that the salad actually comes from Mexico, of all places …

By: PJMoore

PJMoore — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Now I can’t stop thinking about the wonderful SNL skit where Lord and Lady Douchebag were attending a lovely party……

By: Smooth Lou

Smooth Lou — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:39:00 +0000

No Nachos? (couldn’t submit a wikipedia entry, but just google nachos)… ah well.

By: Lynda Lippin

Lynda Lippin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:47:00 +0000

Great post! Food facts I didn’t know but find interesting.

By: bfwebster

bfwebster — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Hey, you forgot Caesar Salad, named for Caesar Cardini. ..bruce..

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Stacy

Kelly’s in Neptune, NJ has the best reubens. If you are in the area you have to try them.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:34:00 +0000

Mmm… eggs benedict. And mmm… cobb salad!! (I do so love all foods that have anything to do with late night snacking or hangovers.) :)