While there are numerous theories of the origin of the slang, ‘eighty-six,’ the term first appeared in print in 1933. Walter Winchell, a syndicated American newspaper gossip columnist of the time, wrote a column describing the Soda Jerk lingo one may hear when visiting a soda fountain.
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Eighty-Six – “All out of…” / “Get rid of…”
At 86, we want you to ‘get rid of’ that bad day you had at work, forget about the unnecessary voicemails from your in-laws, and ’86’ your day-to-day stress.
Our goal is to take you back to simpler times with exceptional service, and our unique take on a variety of comfort foods and savory dishes.