Pompeii ‘fast food’ bar unearthed in ancient city after 2,000 years

UK Guardian ^ | March 27, 2019 | Amgela Giuffrida

[C19fan]

A well-preserved frescoed “fast food” counter is among the latest discoveries unearthed by archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

The 150 or so thermopolia, or snack bars, dotted across the city were mostly used by the poorer residents, who rarely had cooking facilities in their home, to grab a snack or drink. Typical menus included coarse bread with salty fish, baked cheese, lentils and spicy wine.

[lizma2]

I don’t know about that third symbol. Are you sure this was just a restaurant?

[SunkenCiv]

I think the third one is a baked onion, a Roman favorite.

[combat_boots]

Pizza I swear Fish 🍕

[madison10]

Loaves were more like pita bread.

[lizma2]

LOL.

I like that explanation better than the one before, when my mind wandered.

[SunkenCiv]

:^) Allium onions belong to us.

[gnarledmaw]

In that episode did he talk about a Roman version of McDonalds that used mixed meats, red wine, and pine nuts in its burgers? I might have seen that too.