Culinary Forefathers

Just as the U.S. is a nation that has attracted immigrants from around the world, the nation’s cuisine has drawn on influences from all over. Culinary inspiration from Europe and Latin America in particular has influenced limited-service food in the U.S. immensely and continues to drive R&D decisions in quick serves and fast casuals.
While Italian influences on the domestic palate are well known, there are other European foods that have had a huge impact, including some at the foundati