Where Cars Meet Cuisine: A Delectable Drive Through American Food Culture

This Break/Fix episode explores the intersection of the American automobile industry and culinary culture with guest David Page, a two-time Emmy Award winner and creator of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The discussion highlights how post-WWII car culture influenced fast food and drive-thrus, the rise of convenience stores like Sheetz and Wawa as food destinations, and the potential impact of electric vehicles on food delivery and road trips. David also discusses his book, 'Food Americana,' which delves into the Americanization of various cuisines. The podcast underscores the evolving dynamics between food and travel in American society.

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00:00 Guest Introduction: David Page

01:58 Creating Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

04:21 Meeting Guy Fieri

08:05 Food Americana and the Automotive Industry

17:50 Evolution of Food Delivery

25:52 Environmental Impact of Food and Cars

27:39 Top Road Trip Food Destinations

31:31 Drive-Thru Revolution

32:20 Eating in the Car: Best and Worst Foods

34:52 Ideal Cars for Road Trips and Eating

37:20 Convenience Stores as Dining Destinations

43:01 The Future of Roadside Dining with EVs

52:49 Exploring American Cuisine

57:03 Final Thoughts and Promotions

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