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Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture. The editors general introductory essay offers an overview of current scholarship, and part introductions contextualize the readings within each section. This lively reader will be a valuable supplement for courses on American culture across the social sciences.

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Table of Contents Appendix A 100 QUICKIESFOODS Below is a list of - photo 1
Table of Contents

Appendix A
100 QUICKIESFOODS

Below is a list of food and drinks. Check the appropriate space for each item.

  1. I have eaten this food/drink and I like it.
  2. I have eaten this food/drink and I dont like it.
  3. I have heard of this food/drink but have not eaten it.
  4. I dont know this food/drink.
100 QUICKIESRESTAURANTS Below is a list of restaurants both past and - photo 2
100 QUICKIESRESTAURANTS Below is a list of restaurants both past and - photo 3
100 QUICKIESRESTAURANTS Below is a list of restaurants both past and - photo 4
100 QUICKIESRESTAURANTS

Below is a list of restaurants, both past and present. Check the appropriate space for each item.

  1. I have eaten at one of these restaurants
  2. I have seen one of these restaurants
  3. I dont know this restaurant
David Schul of the University of Kansas contributed the idea for 100 - photo 5

David Schul of the University of Kansas contributed the idea for 100 QuickiesRestaurants.

Appendix B Maps of Restaurants Specialty - photo 6
Appendix B Maps of Restaurants Specialty Restaurants as identified by - photo 7
Appendix B
Maps of Restaurants
Specialty Restaurants as identified by restaurant owners The distributions - photo 8

Specialty Restaurants (as identified by restaurant owners). The distributions all conform to regional stereotypes. Source: 1992 Census of Retail Trade, Subject Series, Table 19. Principal Menu Type or Specialty.

Organizational Styles of Restaurants Most geographic research on restaurants - photo 9

Organizational Styles of Restaurants. Most geographic research on restaurants focuses on types of food sold, but several organizational styles have spatial patterns worthy of attention as well. Franchises includes both restaurants (waiter service) and refreshment places (no waiter service). Sources: 1992 Census of Retail Trade, Subject Series, Table 18. Primary Type of Food Service. 1992 Census of Retail Trade, Subject Series, Table 21. Establishments Using a Trade Name Authorized by Franchisor.

Selected Types of Food Stores Retail bakeries convenience stores including - photo 10

Selected Types of Food Stores. Retail bakeries, convenience stores (including food stores and food/gasoline stores), and delicatessens all exhibit distinctive regional patterns. Delis are easily linked with ethnicity, but the other two distributions are more mysterious. Source: 1992 Census of Retail Trade, Geographic Area Series, Table 4. Establishments and Sales.

Bagels and Coffee Bagel popularity has spread unevenly across the country from - photo 11

Bagels and Coffee. Bagel popularity has spread unevenly across the country from a hearth in the Northeast. Similarly, Starbucks Coffee has extended its presence in this specialized beverage market beyond its home base on the West Coast. Source of both maps: Big Yellow ( http://s17.bigyellow.com ), August 1997. The first map is based on use of bagel(s) in business name.

Taco and Thai Restaurants Tacos are an ethnic fast food that has become well - photo 12

Taco and Thai Restaurants. Tacos are an ethnic fast food that has become well established throughout the western half of the United States. Thai restaurants, in contrast, represent a trendy ethnic cuisine with a decidedly coastal and urban spatial pattern. Source: Big Yellow ( http://s17.bigyellow.com ), August 1997. The maps are based on the use of taco or Thai in a restaurant business name.

Locations of Steak n Shake Restaurants The birthplace for the Steak n Shake - photo 13

Locations of Steak n Shake Restaurants. The birthplace for the Steak n Shake restaurant chain was Normal, Illinois, in 1934. Source: Data from the companys Takhomasak menu, 1996.

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Albright, Dawn. Texas Festivals: The Most Complete Guide to Celebrations in the Lone Star State. El Campo, Texas: Palmetto Press, 1991.

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