Chef George Crum Invented the Potato Chip
George Crum was an African American chef who was born in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1824. Crum is best known for his invention of the potato chip. The story goes that one day, a customer at the restaurant where Crum was working complained that the french fries were too thick. In response, Crum sliced the potatoes as thin as he could, fried them, and served them to the customer. To his surprise, the customer loved the new dish and soon other customers began ordering it as well. The thin, crispy potato slices became known as “Saratoga Chips” and eventually evolved into the potato chips we know today. George Crum’s invention of the potato chip has had a lasting impact on the world, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure in the field of cuisine.