Posted on 06/03/2022 12:53:29 PM PDT by PJ-Comix
It's the end of an era. The last Howard Johnson's restaurant has just closed. Among the amazing things I found out while researching the subject of Howard Johnson's is that famous French chef Jaques Pépin was hired by the company to improve their menu. Pépin was slated to become a chef at the JFK White House but chose to work on the Howard Johnson's menu instead. Later Pépin co-hosted cooking shows on PBS with Julia Child. This video also reveals how Pépin rendered a CBS reporter speechless.
YES, same here! But I still long for those delicious Howard Johnson's fried clams! Along with a bowl of HJ's New England Clam Chowder, they made the perfect meal!
The tartar sauce was the best ever, too! I follow Jacques on Facebook. Love his recipes.
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