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    Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.

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    Fashion Cafe

    Date Established
    Location
    1995
    New York

    Description
    This restaurant chain in New York City also had locations in others countries such as United Kingdom, South Africa, Mexico, and Spain. It had even emphasized celebrity models of Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson, Claudia Schiffer, and Christy Turlington and boasted to rival even Planet Hollywood. It was not without controversy surrounding the owners of Francesco Buti and Tommaso to eventually being accused of using the money gathered from investors for personal uses. With all the negative publicity of the owners being charged with fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy the locations closed in 2000.