History of food and beverage Early History: Communal cooking Early inns Roman Era: Early establishments Forerunner of restaurants Post-Roman Empire: Manors and Castles Inns Medieval Period (1200s): Public cook shops Renaissance and Early Modern Period (16th-17th Centuries): Royal influence Roadside taverns "Ordinaries" Evolution of ordinaries 18th Century: "Restaurant" 18th-19th Centuries (American Context): Taverns and Inns Fraunces Tavern Delmonico's (1834) Early 20th Century: Food industry milestones Mid-20th Century (Post-WWII): Socioeconomic changes Fast-food emergence Modern Era: Global cuisine Food and tourism
Types of Restaurants Family or Commercial Restaurants ●Wide selection of "meat and potato" dishes ●Affordable prices for average-income families ●Situated near residential areas and highways ●Parking availability is essential ●Typically open from early evening to midnight ●Friendly and efficient service
Coffee Shops ●Simple decor ●Relatively low prices ●Commonly found in office buildings or shopping malls ●Employees often have minimal training ●Busy during lunch and coffee breaks
Cafeterias ●Limited selection of soups, entrees, desserts, and beverages ●Requires a large preparation area ●Employees are usually minimally trained ●Fast service is essential due to traffic volume
Gourmet Restaurants ●Expensive decor and ambiance ●Higher prices due to costly investment ●Carefully planned menu and wine selection ●Highly trained employees ●Focus on evening dining