Good morning, how are you? I wanted to bring you our series sharing Unique Holidays: August 23rd, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
For Charlie, David and I were celebrating Iconic American Restaurants Day as he is bringing dinner home for us this evening since he is getting off early and I’m still working.
Iconic American Restaurants Day
Today is Iconic American Restaurants Day which celebrates the many great restaurants in this Country. Along with the staff that works hard to make your dining experience wonderful.
There probably isn’t a better example of a great American restaurant than Howard Johnson’s. Did you know The Howard Johnson restaurant chain has been around for over 90 years? At it’s peak, there were over 1,000 company and franchise stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Today, just a single restaurant located in Lake George, NY. is proudly the “Last One Standing”. During the peak years in the 1940s through the 1970s, traveler’s sought out the easily recognized orange roof.
They had no doubt they would receive high quality food at reasonable prices. Travelers and local residents alike, thronged to HOJO’s Ice Cream Fountain Bar with lines out the door during the Summer months, to choose among the famous “28 flavors”.
Without a doubt the list of great American restaurants is endless. Large, National Chains like McDonald’s, Red Lobster, the Outback, Applebee’s and Chili’s come to mind.
There’s also the countless one location restaurants in your local community. Go outside of your town, and no one has ever heard of that great breakfast shop, sidewalk Cafe, or Italian restaurant on Main Street that you frequent regularly.
It’s going to be a wonderful experience celebrating Iconic American Restaurants Day. Grab your family or friends, and head off to your favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. While you’re there enjoying a meal, make sure to show your appreciation to the waiter, busboy, chef and manger. After all, it’s their day, too.
History and Origin of Iconic American Restaurants Day
This special Holiday was created in 2020 by Bob Matthews, from Rochester, NY, and creator of HolidayInsights.com. After visiting the “Last One Standing” Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Lake George, NY,
Matthews felt it important to celebrate great American restaurants and the employees who make them great. A second, and equally important goal of today, is to capture the memories of America’s most iconic restaurant, as well as other great American restaurants that have come and gone.
During the Pandemic of 2020, restaurants struggled to survive and their employees were significantly impacted. Amazingly, up to now, there were no Holidays recognizing great restaurants and the staff.
Vesuvius Day marks the date in 79 A.D. that Mount Vesuvius exploded.
August 24, 79 A.D. was an historic date for the world and this was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. This was one of the largest Volcanic Explosions in recorded History.
This deadly Volcano destroyed the Roman Cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. They were buried by Volcanic Ash and Pumice. An estimated 3,360 people died in the Volcano’s eruption.
Did you know Mount Vesuvius also exploded a second time in 1631. At that time, it killed approximately 3,500 people.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
