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Period: 300 to 400
Ancient Greece and Rome
Did not have restaurants; meals were a special time - banquets and gatherings. -
Period: 475 to Sep 4, 1300
The Middle Ages
A long slow period of change in Europe; change of God view (spirits inhabiting the forests no longer existed); travel was extremely dangerous. -
Period: Sep 4, 1400 to
Renaissance/ French Revolution
Trading spices became very popular; first restaurants and cafes opened. -
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Colonial North America
First Europeans to settle in N. America were city dwellers; poorly equipped for farming; Boston and New York became major centers of trade but people rarely travelled from their homes. -
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Industrial Revolution
Was the start of catering and they created North America's first restaurant. -
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Gilded Ages
The new scientific revolution known as the Enlightenment Period; people poured in CA after gold was discovered so people developed fine dining restaurants - high society dined out in style. -
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20th Century
Employment was at an all time high in the US; 1930's brought an important advancement in the food service industry (and transportation helped). Hotels became more popular.