120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon

Travis sits down with Dave Arena about the fascinating history of Horn & Hardart, the legendary automat chain that revolutionized fast dining in the 20th century. From its origins in Philadelphia to its peak in New York City, discover how these futuristic, coin-operated restaurants served millions daily with affordable comfort food and iconic coffee. Could automats make a comeback? Tune in to find out! Visit to learn more! -------------------------------- If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. For more episodes visit Connect with Curiosityness... YouTube: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Find Travis, the host of Curiosityness, on Instagram: Or send him an email to travis@curiosityness.com

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120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon is an episode from Campers In Vans Getting Coffee by Travis DeRose.

This episode is 43:22 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2025.

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