But lucky for us here in the UK Wimpy is celebrating their 70^th Anniversary!

That’s right 70 years of Wimpy. Let’s think about that for a moment, the first Wimpy opened way before 2 famous global fast food brands had even flipped their first burger!

No wonder it is a British institution, and one that delivers nostalgia in bucket loads. I

I think I can speak for anyone who was around in the 70’s (before those US brands had a real foothold in the UK), Wimpy was the only place to go for a great burger and that authentic diner experience.

Wimpy invited me to go a try one of the Wimpy Legends that they have rereleased as a retro reminder of just how good they are…and have always been.

I tried out The Original with chips, which especially a double cheeseburger (always a winner) upgraded with a classic style relish. Of course it was delicious, it also made my question why this ever left the menu in the first place. Sure, the double cheeseburger with Wimpy special sauce is special (see what I did there ), but it those little differences and the nostalgic reminder of food stops gone by that matter.

I just had to order myself 10 onion rings on the side, it’s one of my treats when I’m at a Wimpy…

Don’t judge…

If a double cheeseburger and a stack of oniony goodness wasn’t enough, there is something every Wimpy connoisseur, especially those whose inner child remembers begging for one at every visit…it is of course the legendary Brown Derby.

Now I have to admit in my (maybe sad?) old age I don’t really go for desserts. But as this is a special 70^TH occasion I thought why not.

So what did the young (and old) Michael think about this classic sweet?

NOSTALGIA! Yes, from the “fair ground” doughnut, to the ice cream just like from an ice cream van, and oh that chocolate sauce…sweet memories…

A big congratulations to Wimpy for delivering year after year for 70 years…may you have 70 more, as you deserve to be part of the British landscape so that future generations can experience that delicious, sweet nostalgia.

Have you been joining Wimpy in their 70th celebrations? Remember to let me know your favourites, new and old, in the comments below.

Michael Robinson

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The Food Curator (AKA Michael Robinson) is an aficionado of all things food and bon viveur based in London. A passion for cooking and dining has driven him to put fingers to keyboard to bring you his thoughts on the world of food. When not writing, eating or cooking he has a love of American muscle cars. Pop on over to my Facebook page and let's start a Facebook food revolution together: http://tinyurl.com/thefoodcurator

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