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b"Famous for steaks, maroon banquettes, schooners of sherry and sexist advertising, family restaurant chain and \\u201870s date night favourite Berni Inn first opened its doors at the historic Bristol pub The Rummer on 27th July, 1956.\\xa0\\nFounded by Frank and Aldo Berni, the American-inspired concept had a staggeringly simple menu, so that customers wouldn\\u2019t be intimidated and, more importantly, so that the kitchen could be operated by virtually anyone who could use a grill and a deep-fat fryer.\\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the Berni brothers whipped up excitement for each new restaurant opening; reveal how their much-mocked menu actually introduced millions of patrons to some international staples; and highlight how the modern-day Beefeater pub chain still pays tribute to its Berni beginnings\\u2026\\nFurther Reading:\\n\\u2022 \\u2018Berni Inn Menu, 1973\\u2019 (RetroWow, 2022): https://www.retrowow.co.uk/food_and_drink/eating_out/berni_inn_menu.html\\n\\u2022 \\u2018Obituary: Frank Berni\\u2019 (The Guardian, 2000): https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/aug/01/guardianobituaries1\\n\\u2022 \\u2018You\\u2019re Better Off At A Berni Inn\\u2019 (Advert, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAGsOryJJA\\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit\\xa0Patreon.com/Retrospectors\\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:\\xa0podfollow.com/Retrospectors\\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"