The History Of Toothpicks Traces Its Roots To The Union Oyster House

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Charles Foster, a Maine businessman in the late 1800s, normalized the use of toothpicks after a meal.

But, the story of how he did it began at Boston’s Union Oyster House.

WBZ NewsRadio's Emma Friedman (@EmmaFriedmanWBZ) picked the brains of restaurant manager Wes Hagin for some answers.