Art Deco, sometimes referred to as Deco is a movement in the decorative arts and architecture that originated in the 1920s and developed into a major style in western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. It combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. During its heyday, it represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, … Read more
Taco Bell is a fast-food restaurant chain. It is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. Today, there are more than 7,400 Taco Bell locations across 30 countries. According to Taco Bell’s website, Glen Bell originally created Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in San Bernardino, California, in 1954. It wasn’t until 1962 when the name was … Read more
KFC shorten for Kentucky Fried Chicken is an American fast food restaurant chain. It is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald’s, , with 23,000 locations globally in 150. Headquartered in Kentucky, where the brand originated, the company receives about half its profits from international sales. Before it became the world’s … Read more
Roux is a smooth paste, made from flour fried in fat. It is added to sauces, soups or gravy to make them thick, smooth and rich. Roux is typically made from equal parts of flour and fat by weight. The flour is added to the melted fat or oil on the stove top, blended until … Read more
Dunkin’ Donuts, often abbreviated as DD and officially known as simply Dunkin’, is an an American multinational coffee and doughnut company, as well as a quick service restaurant. It is the world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers each and every day. There are 50+ varieties of donuts, but … Read more
Pizza Hut is an American multinational restaurant chain and international franchise. They serve their signature pan pizza and other dishes including pasta, breadsticks and desserts. It is the largest pizza restaurant company in the world in terms of both the number of outlets and the percentage of market share that it holds. A subsidiary of … Read more
Burger King is an American multinational chain of hamburger fast food restaurants. It is the second largest hamburger chain the the United States, after McDonald’s. The predecessor to what is now the international fast food restaurant chain Burger King was founded in on July 23, 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida, as Insta-Burger King. After visiting the … Read more
McDonald’s is an American fast-food chain that is one of the largest in the world, known for its hamburgers, especially its Big Macs. The first McDonald’s restaurant was opened in 1940 by brothers Maurice (“Mac”) and Richard McDonald in San Bernardino, California. It originally was a drive-in that offered a wide selection of items. McDonald’s … Read more
Michelin star is the ultimate hallmark of culinary excellence. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants judged to be of a particularly high standard. Eateries that make the grade can be awarded one, two, or three stars, and the accolade is much-coveted by chefs around the world. The star system was first introduced in 1926, with … Read more