1970s restaurants

Baby Boomers share their favorite memories and foods from cafeteria-style restaurants, like Piccadilly. – Photo credit: Image via Wikipedia

Culture, Joy

Boomers who grew up eating at cafeteria-style restaurants in the 1970s share their favorite meals

Emily Shiffer

1/16/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026