Review Worksheet: History of the Food Service Industry_ Unit 1

One of the earliest known food catering establishments, which would be considered a restaurant today, was located in:

• Ancient Rome

• Medieval England

• Colonial America

• Ancient China

The first drive-in restaurant was what type of establishment, and where was it located?

• A barbecue restaurant in Dallas, Texas

• A diner in New York City

• A burger joint in Los Angeles, California

• A pizza parlor in Chicago, Illinois

The person credited with expanding McDonald's into a worldwide enterprise is:

• Ray Kroc

• Walt Disney

• Colonel Sanders

• Dave Thomas

A significant development in the food service industry occurred in Kansas City in 1891. What was it?

• The first cafeteria opened

• The first fast food chain started

• The first food truck was introduced

• The first drive-in restaurant opened

The term "restaurant" was first used to describe what type of food?

• Restorative broths

• Baked goods

• Grilled meats

• Exotic spices

The world's oldest restaurant according to the Guinness Book of World Records is:

• Sobrino de Botín

• La Tour d'Argent

• St. Peter Stifts Kulinarium

• Rules Restaurant

The term "Restaurant" first appeared in which century?

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 20th century

• 15th century

George Auguste Escoffier is best known for his contribution to the food service industry in which of the following ways?

• Developing the kitchen brigade system

• Inventing the microwave oven

• Creating the first fast food restaurant

• Introducing molecular gastronomy

Julien’s Restorator, the first restaurant in the United States, opened in which year?

• 1793

• 1820

• 1776

• 1805

The event that helped restaurants become popular in France was:

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration