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By Jane and Michael Stern Originally Published 1997 Gourmet Magazine Before Ralph Nader, cars were fun. For generations of joyriders, a purring V-8 was a vehicle for play and pleasure. “Companion of carefree days” is how Chevy advertised itself in 1950, when few people behind the wheel worried about such mundane concerns as safety and … Continue reading Curbside, America

By Jane and Michael Stern Originally Published 1995 Gourmet Magazine What’ll ya have? What’ll ya have?” Erby Walker bellows at a customer from behind the jam-packed counter of The Varsity restaurant and drive-in of Atlanta. “Come on up!” he barks at the reluctant man, who is standing back from the tumult in order to study … Continue reading The Varsity