Diners, Drive-Ins & Comfort Food Question 1 out of 10What is a “Blue Plate Special”? Blue Plate Specials became popular during the Great Depression as an affordable, hearty meal.A dessert samplerA daily meal dealA seafood platterA children’s menuYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10Who delivered food to cars at classic drive-ins? Many early carhops wore roller skates to deliver food faster!Soda jerkLine cookCarhopHostessYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10What is a “short stack”? Diners often stacked pancakes high to show off generous portions.Small burgerTwo or three pancakesMini meatloafSmall friesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10Which dessert is made with a split banana and ice cream? The banana split was invented in 1904 by a pharmacy apprentice in Pennsylvania.SundaeMilkshakeBanana splitCobblerYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10What drink becomes a “float” when ice cream is added? The root beer float is also called a “Black Cow” in some parts of the U.S.LemonadeRoot beerCoffeeColaYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10Which of these is classic comfort food? This dish combines Southern cooking with German immigrant influences.SushiChicken fried steakPad ThaiPad ThaiYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10What machine allowed customers to choose songs in diners? Some diners had tabletop jukebox selectors right in the booth!PhonographStereo consoleJukeboxRadio towerYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10What is a “patty melt”? Patty melts are usually served on rye bread instead of a traditional bun.Melted milkshakeA burger on grilled bread with cheeseA breakfast sandwichA meat pieYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10Drive-ins were especially popular during which decade? Post-World War II car culture helped drive-ins boom across America.1920s1930s1950s1970sYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10Which of these is a classic diner side? Hash browns have been served in American restaurants since the 1890s.Egg rollsHash brownsNachosDumplingsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Share CommentsSubscribeWrite a commentStart writing — we'll just need a name to post. Comments are reviewed before promotion.?Post CommentYou’ll get an email when someone replies — unless you’ve unsubscribed. Every email has the link.Loading comments...
