Which dish came first?
The answer
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The word "sandwich" first appears in writing 1762
It turns up in historian Edward Gibbon's journal, describing London gentlemen eating "a bit of cold meat, or a Sandwich". Source
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The croque monsieur is first mentioned 1891
The oldest known mention is in a French sports magazine, which called them "exquisite, a little big perhaps". Source
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The Caesar salad is created 1924
It has nothing to do with Julius Caesar: Italian chef Caesar Cardini invented it at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Source
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Nachos are invented 1943
They are named after their inventor, Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who made them for American customers in a Mexican border town. Source
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Hawaiian pizza is invented 1962
It was invented in Canada, by a Greek-born cook. He called it "Hawaiian" after the brand of tinned pineapple he used. Source
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Buffalo wings are invented 1964
Back then chicken wings were so unwanted that they were usually thrown away or used only for soup. Source
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