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Why The Midwest Might Feel "Old-Fashioned"

A reason behind a supposition

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Addison Del Mastro
Aug 14, 2025
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I love when I receive a comment that really adds to what I’m writing about, or answers a question. I’ve been writing a bunch lately about old restaurant concepts, old consumer experiences, what “old-fashioned” means, etc.

In a recent piece I made this observation, which I’ve noticed a few times in reading about old restaurant chains and stuff like that:

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