Tag: Roman Cuisine
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Caesar Salad Was Not Named After the Roman Emperor
Despite its imperial-sounding name, the Caesar salad origin has nothing to do with the famed Roman ruler Julius Caesar. In fact, this iconic dish was invented by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant restaurateur, in the early 20th century. Cardini operated a popular restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico during the 1920s, which attracted many American celebrities and…