Louis' vies for title of burger birthplace
Jeff Lassen of Louis’ Lunch said his family has been serving the same hamburger — a grilled beef patty on white toast, with optional tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese spread, but absolutely no ketchup — since his great-grandfather invented the iconic sandwich over 100 years ago.
“We’re about making the first hamburger sandwich in the United States, and we’re proud of it,” Lassen said. “To us it’s a matter of pride and tradition and family.”
But the Lassen family’s story is only one of several about the origin of what Lassen called “America’s food.” A recent attempt by...
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