“Lazy Susan” was inspired by the turntable most commonly found at Chinese restaurants throughout the world. Though synonymous with Chinese restaurants, Thomas Jefferson was in fact credited with the invention of a device like lazy susan. In the 1960s, the trendsetting Kan’s Restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown and Ming’s in Palo Alto featured lazy susans in its grand dining rooms and large tables. Soon thereafter, many throughout the country and the world followed suit. Here is this American invention that’s known globally as Chinese… “Lazy Susan” perfectly captures the duality of the American-ness *and* Chinese-ness of dishes like Beef Chow Mein, Crab Rangoon, and General Tso’s Chicken. We proudly celebrate the 100+ year history of Chinese food in America.