Where did the restaurant term “blue plate special” come from? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. A restaurant named The Blue Plate used the term to describe their daily specials
B. It’s based on the animated Disney movie Lady and the Tramp which shows the dogs enjoying spaghetti on a blue plate
C. In the late 1800’s, inexpensive meals at popular restaurants were often served on divided blue plates
D. “Blue Plates” were a comfort meal that was often served to someone who was sad
Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds
Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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