What Is It About Tater Tots That's Made Them So Appealing to So Many for So Long?

Potato scraps and seasonings, rolled and deep fried, just never got old

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Every city has its share of cherished local eateries, those mom-and-pop joints where the vibe is funky and the fare, outsiders are assured, is totally unique. So here’s a scandalous bit of news: in recent years, the menus of hipster dens from coast to coast have actually been serving the same item—one that’s actually six decades old and can be found in the supermarket down the street. It’s Tater Tots.

In 1953, Tater Tots inventor F.
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This story first appeared in the Sept. 25, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.