Odds and Sods
Just because something is named after a place doesn't mean it came from there.Outback Steak House, the Australian-themed restaurant, was founded in Tampa, Florida.
Irish Spring Soap is manufactured by Colgate in the United States, and is not sold outside of North America.
Uno's Chicago Grill pizza restaurant chain is Boston-based.
Texas Pete Hot Sauce, a popular brand in the South, is made in North Carolina.
AriZona Iced Tea is headquartered in New York City.
London broil is a method of marinating and preparing flank steak. The dish originated in the American Midwest; it's virtually unknown in London.
Old Milwaukee beer is brewed in Detroit.
Lone Star Steakhouse is the name of a restaurant chain that was founded in North Carolina. In Texas, the Lone Star State, there are no Lone Star Steakhouses.
Hawaiian Punch is made with Hawaiian fruits, including papaya and pineapple, but it invented in Fullerton, California.
Vienna Beef is a popular brand of hot dogs and deli meats manufactured by a Chicago-based company.
Arizona Jeans clothing is produced by and sold at J.C. Penney stores, based in Plano, Texas.
Budweiser beer is named after the town of Busweis in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), but it originated in Missouri.
Vermont Castings manufactures wood-burning stoves and grills. The company's home offices are in Kentucky; all of its products are made in China.
New York Brand Texas Toast is produced in Ohio.
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