Great work by the website of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in comparing North Texas to St. Louis ahead of tonight’s World Series opener. I love that they take pains to note not just that Arlington is named after Robert E. Lee’s plantation in Virginia, but that he’s “failed Confederate general Robert E Lee.”
Here’s a bit that gives you a sense of the rest:
CULINARY HISTORY
St. Louis: Boasts several culinary innovations, most notable toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, pork steaks and its own style of pizza. The 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis popularized the ice cream cone, hot dogs served on a bun, the hamburger, peanut butter, cotton candy and an obscure Texas soft drink called Dr. Pepper.
Texas: According to the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, the frozen margarita machine was invented there.
Game 1 is at 7:05 p.m. tonight in St. Louis.
