
George Crum was born around the year 1824. His mother was Native-American and father was African-American. During this time, his reputation as a cook earned him a position at Moonβs Lake House Restaurant on Saratoga Lake, where wealthy New England patrons built their summer camps. Crum became known for his different specialities with venison and wild game, and he was inspired to continue experimenting in the kitchen.
We donβt know exactly how the potato chip was invented, some say it was Crumβs sister, who worked in the same restaurant.
Crumβs wealthy customers included the ultra-rich Cornelius Vanderbilt, who mistakenly called him βCrumβ instead of Speck, which George strategically embraced. He used his success there to open his own restaurant in 1860 called Crumβs, with very high-demand β and high-priced β cuisine.
Despite his wealthy clientele, he played no favourites and was expressly egalitarian with his food, making the rich wait their turn behind anyone in front of them. Crum served as an inspiration for numerous young Black men and women to explore their skills and creativity.
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