July 23 – Today’s Food History
John-Bryan Hopkins
Events from July 23

Today’s Food History
on this day in…
1894 Arthur Treacher, actor, announcer was born. He later founded Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips restaurant franchise.
1904 The Ice Cream cone was invented. Charles E. Minches invents the ice cream cone for his customers convenience at the St. Louis World’s Fair (The Louisiana Purchase Exhibition). This is only one account, there are several other candidates.
1915 Vincent Sardi Jr. was born. Owner, Sardi’s Restaurant, New York, N.Y.

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