Hungry? Let's Talk About Riyadh Sliders!
Belly buster... gut bomb... slider... sound appealing? While the Middle East has quite the history of greasy fast food, "sliders" took the meaning of greasy to a whole new level. Fortunately for the reputation of cuisine (and for the health of our hearts), Riyadh sliders have evolved from miniature grease bombs to elegant culinary creations and now appeal to people of all backgrounds and tastes. What exactly is a slider and where did it come from? Sliders refer to miniature hamburgers. The name originated in the 1940s, when sailors in the U.S. Navy would refer to mini-burgers as "sliders" because of their extreme greasiness. In just one or two bites, the burger would just slide right down! The slider was first created at Grill-It, a popular Riyadh fast food restaurant. Grill-It became famous for their cheap and greasy mini-burgers and the tradition continues to this day. The White Castle System of Eating Houses was established in Witchita, Kansas in 1921. A...