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[โ€“] lobut@lemmy.ca 30 points 2 months ago (3 children)

The Caesar salad was created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini at his restaurant, Caesar's Place. The salad was a hit, particularly with American tourists escaping Prohibition, and quickly gained fame, spreading to Hollywood and beyond.

American tourists escaping Prohibition

Wait, they banned salads along with the booze? That's too far!

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