Founded on a Reputation for Clean Eating—Literally—White Castle Gave Rise to Modern Burger Chains

In the early years of the 20th century, millions of Americans were afraid to eat meat. It had nothing to do with religion or health mandates. It was because of The Jungle. A fictionalized account of journalist Upton Sinclair’s real-life experiences in the Chicago stockyards, the book featured stomach-turning scenes of meatpacking workers rubbing rotten…Read More