The Brown Derby
The Brown Derby was associated with movie star glamour during the Golden Age of Hollywood. It was the place where people made film deals, discovered newcomers, and went to be seen. At a certain point in time, there were four Brown Derby joints operating in the Los Angeles area. Perhaps you have even heard of the iconic Wilshire Boulevard location with its dome that resembles a huge derby hat. This chain became outdated, and the four locations were nowhere to be found by the mid ‘80s. Luckily, a “Hollywood Brown Derby” remains in business today after it got a licensing deal. You will find it at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios park at the Walt Disney World in Florida.
The Brown Derby
Kewpee
If relic restaurants exist, Kewpee would definitely fall under that category. Its first store began to serve hamburgers in Flint, Michigan back in 1918. It has been an entire century since then, but it is still around. However, it is barely holding on. Named after the famous kewpie doll, its burgers were a huge hit among Americans. By the time the ‘40s rolled in, there were about 400 Kewpees operating in the United States. Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, used to say that the restaurant chain inspired him to enter the burger business. There are now five Kewpee restaurants: one in Michigan, one in Wisconsin, and three in Ohio.
Kewpee
