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A review by restaurantjunkie
A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco
3.0
This book is not written for the merely curious—it is primarily a book for restaurant historians. At times, it's repetitive, and it's not organized for the casual reader. It contains exhaustive details about the rise of Howard Johnson's, and while at times dry as a turkey sandwich, it's packed with facts—and even has a few recipes.
Chapter 8's random autobiographical bits may be the book's best part; in particular, it was fascinating to learn how Jacque Pepin became part of this 20th-century culinary empire.
The HoJo's restaurant chain has been a significant character in my family's mythos; and for that reason, in particular, I enjoyed it.
Chapter 8's random autobiographical bits may be the book's best part; in particular, it was fascinating to learn how Jacque Pepin became part of this 20th-century culinary empire.
The HoJo's restaurant chain has been a significant character in my family's mythos; and for that reason, in particular, I enjoyed it.