S4 - Episode 6 - We're Booked with Paul Freedman
About this episode
In this episode, Erica Cantley interviews Paul Freedman about his book and the impact of ten iconic American restaurants on society and dining culture.
Welcome to another WE’RE BOOKED episode of the podcast with scholar and professor PAUL FREEDMAN. Paul Freedman is the author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America , an essential historic tome for passionate restaurant fans as well as people fascinated by business success stories and the evolution of American society. Listen in as we discuss topics such as status and prestige access, the ways in which restaurants reflect American history, how restaurant going has changed from a sociological perspective, and how social media has impacted the behavior of American diners, especially the younger ones. And you’ll find out how and why Professor Freedman selected these ten restaurants as the most impactful, game-changing American icons. ~ Delmonico’s ~ Antoine’s ~ Schrafft’s ~ Howard Johnson’s ~ Mamma Leone’s ~ The Mandarin ~ Sylvia’s ~ Le Pavillon ~ The Four Seasons ~ Chez Panisse
People in this episode
Host: Erica Cantley
Guest: Paul Freedman
Topics covered
- restaurant history
- American society
- sociological perspective
- social media impact
- prestige and status
- dining evolution
Keywords
- restaurants
- American history
- dining
- social media
- prestige
- sociology
- business success
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Delmonico’s, Antoine’s, Schrafft’s, Howard Johnson’s, Mamma Leone’s, The Mandarin, Sylvia’s, Le Pavillon, The Four Seasons, Chez Panisse
Books & works: Ten Restaurants That Changed America
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