Courtesy Stoneham Historical Society & Museum
There s no disputing that comfort food has become more popular over the past year for a variety of reasons. History shares that many of these recently rediscovered recipes actually had roots in the kitchens of the uniquely shaped eateries that were popular in every town. Their decline didn t occur until the 1970s with the rise of fast-food restaurants.
Stoneham was no different and the research materials from the Stoneham Historical Society and Museum confirm some of the fun details.
Perhaps the emporium that comes to most readers minds is O Grady s Diner, but the archive issues of the Stoneham Independent have more to divulge.