10 Foods Born in Connecticut | Pizza, Hamburgers, Subway & More Connecticut Food History

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Did you know Connecticut may have invented the hamburger? Or that one of America's most famous pizza styles was born in New Haven? In this video, we're counting down 10 foods that were created in Connecticut, from the legendary New Haven-style apizza and white clam pizza to steamed cheeseburgers, lobster rolls, Almond Joy candy bars, Pepperidge Farm, Newman's Own, and even Subway sandwiches. Join us as we explore the history behind these iconic foods and discover how the Constitution State has had a surprisingly large influence on American cuisine. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 New Haven-Style Pizza (Apizza) 01:37 White Clam Pizza 02:30 Hamburger 03:12 Steamed Cheeseburger 04:01 Lobster Roll (Connecticut Style) 04:51 Pepperidge Farm Bread 05:36 Foxon Park Soda 06:15 Almond Joy & Mounds 06:58 Newman's Own 07:43 Subway Sandwiches 08:24 Outro Have you tried any of these Connecticut creations? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more food history, travel, restaurant reviews, and destination guides. 🌎 Ready for your next adventure? Trade Winds Travel specializes in cruises, all-inclusive resorts, escorted tours, river cruises, Disney vacations, and custom travel planning. 📧 info@tradewindstravel.com #travel #ConnecticutFood #foodhistory #NewHavenPizza #HamburgerHistory #connecticut #NewEnglandFood #subway #pepperidgefarm #almondjoy

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