Chop Suey

August 29, 1896
Here is one of those bright dividing lines: if you know what Chop Suey is – you’re old. If you’ve tasted Chop Suey – you’re really old.

The Chinese-American dish Chop Suey was invented in New York City by the chef to visiting Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang on this date.

And so it goes.

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