Quantcast
Great Big Story
Back to
CNN Logo
podcast
series
playlists
channels
guides
podcast
series
playlists
channels
guides
Great Big Story
Video
Related VideosUp Next:
VideoRelated VideosUp Next:
2.
Chopped Cheese: The Real New Yorker’s Sandwich
2:31

2.Chopped Cheese: The Real New Yorker’s Sandwich

3.
The World’s Best Delivery Service? Lunch in Mumbai
2:48

3.The World’s Best Delivery Service? Lunch in Mumbai

4.
Savor Japan’s Deep-Fried Maple Leaves
2:13

4.Savor Japan’s Deep-Fried Maple Leaves

5.
Guts and Glory: Scotland’s Champion Haggis Maker
2:38

5.Guts and Glory: Scotland’s Champion Haggis Maker

6.
This Snack Is Flaming Hot
2:36

6.This Snack Is Flaming Hot

7.
Dare to Eat the Philippines’ Delectable Woodworms
2:39

7.Dare to Eat the Philippines’ Delectable Woodworms

8.
Bringing a Community Together Through Tacos
2:37

8.Bringing a Community Together Through Tacos

9.
Adding a Mexican Touch to Southern Cuisine
3:02

9.Adding a Mexican Touch to Southern Cuisine

10.
Eating (and Breathing) Dragon’s Beard in Singapore
3:01

10.Eating (and Breathing) Dragon’s Beard in Singapore

11.
Lima: Papa Rellena
1:00

11.Lima: Papa Rellena

12.
The World’s Rarest Pasta Is Made Entirely by Hand
1:52

12.The World’s Rarest Pasta Is Made Entirely by Hand

13.
The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
1:44

13.The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance

14.
Welcome to Aviation High School
1:45

14.Welcome to Aviation High School

15.
Graham Crackers Were Invented to Curb Sexual Appetite
1:41

15.Graham Crackers Were Invented to Curb Sexual Appetite

16.
Why This Japanese Farmer Plays Music for His Konnyaku Potatoes
4:03

16.Why This Japanese Farmer Plays Music for His Konnyaku Potatoes

17.
In Japan, Shaved Ice Goes Gourmet
2:48

17.In Japan, Shaved Ice Goes Gourmet

18.
Solo No More: Bringing Diversity to Rock Climbing
2:16

18.Solo No More: Bringing Diversity to Rock Climbing

19.
Tamales in the Delta? How a Mexican Delicacy Became a Mississippi Staple
3:26

19.Tamales in the Delta? How a Mexican Delicacy Became a Mississippi Staple

20.
This Is the Only Shelter for Refugees in NYC
7:32

20.This Is the Only Shelter for Refugees in NYC

21.
Where Hoop Dreams Are Handmade
2:11

21.Where Hoop Dreams Are Handmade

22.
Hidden Valley Ranch Is a Real Place
1:41

22.Hidden Valley Ranch Is a Real Place

23.
Lo Mein and Plantains: The Proud History of Cuban-Chinese Food
2:37

23.Lo Mein and Plantains: The Proud History of Cuban-Chinese Food

24.
Spicy Food From Around the World
20:03

24.Spicy Food From Around the World

25.
Fighting Food Waste in Los Angeles
2:39

25.Fighting Food Waste in Los Angeles

The Great Thousand Island Dressing Debate

It is one of the great big disputes of our times. We’re talking about the origin of thousand island dressing. Some of you might say, well, isn’t it from Thousand Islands? The picturesque region in upstate New York? And, well, you would be right. Wow. You really know your salad dressing as well as your geography! But who invented thousand island dressing? That’s where it gets tricky. There are two competing narratives. Both are compelling. Here, we present both sides, and leave it up to you to decide. One thing we can all agree on—thousand island dressing is creamy, tangy deliciousness.

Food & Drink

Location

Thousand Islands, New York

Full Map
Up Next
Up Next
2:31
Chopped Cheese: The Real New Yorker’s Sandwich
Up Next
2:48
The World’s Best Delivery Service? Lunch in Mumbai
Up Next
2:13
Savor Japan’s Deep-Fried Maple Leaves
Up Next
2:38
Guts and Glory: Scotland’s Champion Haggis Maker
Up Next
2:36
This Snack Is Flaming Hot
Up Next
2:39
Dare to Eat the Philippines’ Delectable Woodworms
Up Next
2:37
Bringing a Community Together Through Tacos
Up Next
3:02
Adding a Mexican Touch to Southern Cuisine
Up Next
3:01
Eating (and Breathing) Dragon’s Beard in Singapore
Up Next
1:00
Lima: Papa Rellena
Up Next
1:52
The World’s Rarest Pasta Is Made Entirely by Hand
The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
Up Next
1:44
The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
Up Next
1:45
Welcome to Aviation High School
Up Next
1:41
Graham Crackers Were Invented to Curb Sexual Appetite
Up Next
4:03
Why This Japanese Farmer Plays Music for His Konnyaku Potatoes
Up Next
2:48
In Japan, Shaved Ice Goes Gourmet
Up Next
2:16
Solo No More: Bringing Diversity to Rock Climbing
Up Next
3:26
Tamales in the Delta? How a Mexican Delicacy Became a Mississippi Staple
Up Next
7:32
This Is the Only Shelter for Refugees in NYC
Up Next
2:11
Where Hoop Dreams Are Handmade
Up Next
1:41
Hidden Valley Ranch Is a Real Place
Up Next
2:37
Lo Mein and Plantains: The Proud History of Cuban-Chinese Food
Spicy Food From Around the World
Up Next
20:03
Spicy Food From Around the World
Up Next
2:39
Fighting Food Waste in Los Angeles

Related Stories

Up Next
3:08
The Great Bagel Rivalry
Up Next
2:30
Stop and Smell the (Fried) Flowers of Thailand
Up Next
7:45
Preparing Ramadan Iftar Meals Around the World
Up Next
3:21
Found Sounds: Making Instruments From Trash
Up Next
2:32
The Truffle Kingpin of New York City
Up Next
2:34
This Mega Kitchen Serves 40,000 People Each Day (for Free)
Up Next
2:21
Keeping the Oven Burning for 293 Years
Up Next
2:56
Elevating the Underground: Subway Opera
Up Next
3:23
Trying Taiwan’s $321 Bowl of Beef Noodle Soup
Up Next
2:32
The New York Public Library Has a Human Google
Up Next
2:50
These Bento Boxes Are Too Cute to Eat (Almost)
#StayHomeFilmChallenge: What Story Could You Tell In 60 Seconds?
Up Next
1:06
#StayHomeFilmChallenge: What Story Could You Tell In 60 Seconds?
Up Next
2:25
Canada’s Japanese-Style Hot Dogs
Up Next
2:38
Making Mammoth Meals With the Zoo Chef
Up Next
2:20
The Women Taking on the Macho World of Mariachi
Up Next
2:04
The Sultan Of Squeezeboxes: New York City’s Last Accordion Repairman
Up Next
3:13
These Are the World’s Priciest Potatoes
Up Next
2:46
How This Women's Biker Club is Helping Babies in Need
Up Next
2:46
Vienna’s Veggie Orchestra Literally Plays with Food
Up Next
1:43
The Best Female Rock Climber in the World Is 14 Years Old
Up Next
2:35
Your Kombucha Isn’t Actually Kombucha
Jahmani Swanson Is the ‘Michael Jackson of Dwarf Basketball’
Up Next
3:00
Meet the Shortest Member of the Harlem Globetrotters
Up Next
2:18
A Hot Dog Is Not a Sandwich. A Burrito Is.
Up Next
1:57
Behold the Glory of the Garbage Plate
Up Next
3:25
In Tanzania, a Garden That Feeds Bellies and Brains

Recommended Playlists

A Salute to the Brave

4 videos | 12 min

It's 5 O’Clock Somewhere

10 videos | 25 min

Latinx Excellence

4 videos | 14 min

Feel Good Stories We Love

3 videos | 8 min

Other Videos From This Channel
coffee, around the world, Vietnamese coffee, cup, drink, cup of coffee, roasters, grains
Up Next
1:00
Coffee in Vietnam
Up Next
2:13
Savor Japan’s Deep-Fried Maple Leaves
Up Next
1:00
Queens: Momos
Up Next
1:00
Queens: Coconut Pancakes
Up Next
3:12
A Spread of the Sea
Up Next
4:16
Elevating Peruvian Cuisine
Up Next
2:37
Bread of the Earth: Baking with Lava
Bugs, Weeds, Snails: Your Sushi Is Served
Up Next
3:12
Bugs, Weeds, Snails: Your Sushi Is Served
Up Next
1:32
The Milkshake That Almost Killed Castro
Up Next
2:11
The Fishy Origins of Ketchup
In Japan, a Chef Makes Creative Cuisine from Organ Meat
Up Next
3:16
In Japan, a Chef Makes Creative Cuisine from Organ Meat
Up Next
1:42
From D-Day to Dinner: Chef Boyardee Goes to War
Up Next
1:06
Delhi: Moonglet
great big bites, seoul, street food, korea, street vendor, food market
Up Next
5:32
5 of the Best Street Food Finds in Seoul
Up Next
2:24
Kimchi: A Story of Love and Patience
Up Next
2:11
In This Class You Eat Ice Cream
Up Next
3:18
Believe Us, You’ve Never Seen a Clam Like This
Up Next
1:09
Breaking Fast in Russia
Up Next
2:45
The New York Restaurant Hidden in a Freight Entrance
Up Next
1:00
Oaxaca: Tejate
Up Next
3:55
Bringing Mole to Many
Up Next
3:38
The Last of Hong Kong’s Bouncing Noodle Masters
Up Next
3:19
Fear the Reaper: Breeding the World’s Hottest Pepper
Up Next
2:21
Keeping the Oven Burning for 293 Years
Up Next
1:31
Here's the Unexpected History of Brunch

Download Mobile

Download Great Big Story to your iOS or Android device for stories on the go.

Subscribe

Wherever you are, keep up with Great Big Story by signing up to our daily newsletter. Be the first to know which stories are coming out and our events.
Join us, sign up for our newsletter.
By signing up, you agree to our 
privacy policy

Follow

about uspressjobsadvertisersbranded contenttermsad choicescontactprivacy policy
DO NOT SELL MY INFO
© 2020 Great Big Story, LLC. and its parent companies. All rights reserved.
about uspressjobsadvertisersbranded contenttermsad choicescontactprivacy policy
DO NOT SELL MY INFO
© 2020 Great Big Story, LLC. and its parent companies. All rights reserved.