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Rochester N.Y “ Garbage Plates” The Ultimate Comfort Food?


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If you are looking for a hearty, satisfying, and delicious meal that will fill you up and leave you feeling happy, look no further than Rochester's garbage plates. These plates are a local specialty that have been enjoyed by generations of locals and visitors alike. But what exactly are garbage plates, and where did they come from?

 

A garbage plate is a dish that consists of two base ingredients, such as home fries, french fries, baked beans, or macaroni salad, topped with one or two main items, such as cheeseburger, hamburger, hot dog, sausage, steak, chicken, fish, or eggs. The plate is then smothered with a spicy meat sauce, and optionally garnished with mustard, onions, and ketchup. The plate is served with bread and butter on the side.


The origin of the garbage plate can be traced back to Nick Tahou Hots, a restaurant that has been operating in Rochester since 1917. According to legend, the garbage plate was invented in the late 1950s or early 1960s, when a group of college students came in and asked for a plate with "all the garbage on it".

However, the garbage plate is not exclusive to . Many other restaurants in Rochester and the surrounding area offer their own variations of the dish, using different names, such as "Rochester plate", "trash plate", "hot plate", or "junkyard plate". Some places also offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or healthy options, as well as creative twists, such as sushi, pizza, or nacho plates.


Garbage plates may not be the most elegant or nutritious meal, but they are certainly one of the most satisfying and comforting. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it is a late-night snack, a hangover cure, a celebration, or a challenge. They are also a great way to experience the local culture and history of Rochester, and to bond with fellow garbage plate lovers. So, if you are ever in Rochester, do yourself a favor and try a garbage plate. You won't regret it.

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(1) What Is a Garbage Plate? Here's Everything You Need to Know - Taste of Home. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/rochester-garbage-plate/.

(3)The Original (and New) Garbage Plate: Where to Find it in Rochester, NY .... https://dorascorner.net/the-garbage-plate/.

(4)Nick Tahou Hots

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