Streets in Pompeii and Rome were lined with 'thermopolia'—walk-up counters serving hot ready-to-eat meals.
Because many city apartments lacked kitchens, working Romans grabbed hot lentil stew, salted fish, or spiced wine scooped straight from sunken terracotta jars built into colorful marble counters.
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Quick Guess: What were the ancient Roman street-side hot food counters in Pompeii called?
Verified Answer: Thermopolia
Quiz Question: What were the ancient Roman street-side hot food counters in Pompeii called?
Correct Answer: Thermopolia
Thermopolium literally translates to 'a place where something hot is sold'.
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