This isn’t just about nostalgia – it’s about creating meaningful connections over food in a world that desperately needs more face-to-face interaction. Fondue naturally slows down the dining ...

There are several popular types of fondue, including cheese, meat, and chocolate. Fondue forks for cheese or chocolate fondue dishes typically have three tines — or prongs. The sharp tines ...

Chocolate fondue, which is a distinctly American dessert, is a much newer food. It is thought to have been invented in the 1960s by Swiss restaurateur Konrad Egli at Chalet Suisse in New York City.

At the time, it sold just three fondues: Swiss cheese, beef, and chocolate. Over time, the chain began serving more varieties of fondue, plus things like craft cocktails and salads. As its menu ...