Eponymous Foods – Sandwiches Edition
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Exploring the History of the Hot Brown Sandwich
Delve into the origins of the Hot Brown sandwich, a savory delight born out of culinary innovation in a historic hotel. Learn about its creator, James Graham Brown, and how this open-faced sandwich became a beloved signature dish among late-night diners.
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Sloppy Joe, Hot Brown, and the Reuben are all well-known sandwiches, and they are all named after people. Though the specific person is argued in two of these cases.
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