A look back at olive loaf, the nostalgic and hideous 1970s deli meat — and why it’s not coming back

A look back at olive loaf, the nostalgic and hideous 1970s deli meat — and why it’s not coming back

Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves. Its cameo in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” cemented its place in pop culture, only to be discarded like it was in the movie when Ally Sheedy’s character Allison Reynolds opted … Read more

The little known Brooklyn ‘hustler’ behind the 1970s most iconic acts

The little known Brooklyn ‘hustler’ behind the 1970s most iconic acts

Music executive Neil Bogart’s career took off thanks to an extramarital affair. In the early 1970s, Bogart leaned in to kiss his mistress, Joyce Biawitz, and saw a demo labeled “Kiss.” “Kiss — that’s a good name,” Bogart said. “Do you really wanna talk business right now?” Biawitz, who was Kiss’ manager, replied. Soon after, … Read more