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Celebrate National French Dip Day on November 12 by indulging in some of the most delicious sandwich creations! This special day has been around since the late 1800s when it was first invented at a restaurant called Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet in Los Angeles, California. The original recipe consisted of thinly sliced roast beef served on a freshly baked French roll and dipped into natural jus made from its own cooking juices. Today, variations exist all over the world with different meat types and dipping sauces that can be enjoyed by everyone.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1908</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of French Dip</div><div class='timeline-text'>The French Dip sandwich was reportedly invented at Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet in Los Angeles, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dip Rivalry Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Philippe The Original, another Los Angeles restaurant, starts claiming that they are the original creators of the French Dip, sparking a longstanding city rivalry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Food Item</div><div class='timeline-text'>The French Dip becomes well-known across the USA through its promotion in popular diners and fast food chains.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>French Dip Variations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Variations of the classic French Dip, using different meats and dipping sauces, become popularized.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National French Dip Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National French Dip Day is observed to celebrate and enjoy this classic sandwich.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook up a French Dip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your ingredients and make the perfect French Dip sandwich. It's a classic sandwich that will leave your family wanting more.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a French Dip restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out to your local restaurant and indulge in a juicy French Dip sandwich with au jus on the side. You won't regret it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a French Dip party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a French Dip themed party. Have everyone bring their own dip, sides, and drinks and enjoy each other's company while you all enjoy delicious food.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make some DIY French Fries</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make some delicious homemade French fries to go along with your sandwiches. Slice up some potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and deep fry them until golden brown.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a French Dip crawl</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your friends and go on an epic road trip to find the best French Dip sandwich around. Put together a list of all the places you want to try and hit the road!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The perfect combination of flavors</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The combination of savory beef, creamy melted cheese, and a tangy dipping sauce is simply irresistible! French dips are the perfect balance of flavor and texture, and they make for an amazing sandwich that satisfies even the pickiest of eaters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Versatile & customizable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>French dips don't have to be made with just roast beef and cheese - you can get creative and use any type of meat or cheese you prefer. Plus, you can add your own touch by adding additional ingredients like caramelized onions, mushrooms, peppers, or jalapenos for extra flavor!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Easy to make at home</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making French dips at home is surprisingly simple - all you need is some sliced bread, deli meat, cheese slices and a bit of butter. For an even MORE delicious experience, try melting the cheese directly on the bread in the skillet as the sandwich cooks!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Dip Origin is Contested</h3><p class='facts-content'>The origin of the French Dip Sandwich is a point of contention between two Los Angeles restaurants: Cole's and Philippe The Original, both claim to have invented it, and both serve delectable versions to this day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Name is Quite Misleading</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its name, the French Dip is not actually French. The "French" refers to the style of bread upon which the sandwich is served, typically a crispy baguette.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Roll Dunking isn't Initially Intentional</h3><p class='facts-content'>The invention of the "dip" was supposedly a happy accident when the roll was dropped into the beef juice, and the surprised customer loved it anyway. It became an intentional part of the sandwich afterwards.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Variants Include Different Types of Meat</h3><p class='facts-content'>Original French Dips predominantly come with roast beef, but if that's not quite your taste, many places offer variations with lamb, pork, turkey or pastrami.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Holywood Favorite</h3><p class='facts-content'>The French Dip has been a favorite sandwich among Hollywood celebrities over the decades, enjoying popularity among stars from Cary Grant to Jay Leno.</p></div></div>
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