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"I learned that the “Garbage Plate” — an amalgamation of picnic items like a hamburger patty served with sides such as macaroni salad, raw onions, and hot sauce — was first invented at Nick Tahou Hots in Rochester, New York; while the exact date is disputed (some trace its creation back to 1918, though the name came much later), it’s clear the dish has become Rochester’s most iconic meal, with versions found all over Monroe County." - Emma Orlow