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The Hot Brown: The recipe for Louisville, Kentucky's Famous Sandwich

The Hot Brown isn't just any old turkey sandwich. The storied sandwich has a history originating from glamorous parties at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. In the 1920s, the famous hotel drew over a thousand people each night for dinner and dancing. After a night of dancing, party goers were hungry but were tired of the usual ham and egg sandwiches. So Chef Fred Schmidt got creative. He created his masterpiece, the Hot Brown, an open faced turkey sandwich covered with bacon and...Full Story
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