Some of our favorite dishes have surprisingly quirky origin stories. Grab a snack and dig into these seven delicious facts from the restaurant world.
1. The World's Oldest Restaurant Opened in 1725: Sobrino de Botín in Madrid is recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest restaurant still operating, and it's famous for its roast suckling pig.
2. Caesar Salad Was Born in Mexico: Restaurateur Caesar Cardini is credited with creating the salad at his restaurant in Tijuana in the 1920s.
3. Nachos Are Named After a Real Person: In 1943, Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya whipped up tortilla chips with cheese and jalapeños for hungry guests in Piedras Negras, Mexico.
4. Fortune Cookies Aren't From China: Historians trace them to Japanese bakers, and they were popularized in California in the early 1900s.
5. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Came From an Inn: Ruth Wakefield created the classic at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts in the 1930s.
6. An 11-Year-Old Invented the Popsicle: In 1905, Frank Epperson left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight. It froze, and a summer favorite was born.
7. Starbucks Got Its Start in Seattle: The first store opened in 1971 near Pike Place Market, selling coffee beans and equipment rather than lattes.
Now if you'll excuse us, we suddenly have a craving for nachos!