In Sweden, a traditional form of buffet is the Smörgåsbord, which literally means"table of sandwiches.
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The Smörgåsbord buffet did not increase in popularity
until the expansion of the railroads throughout Europe.
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The Smörgåsbord buffet was often held in separate
rooms for men and women before the dinner was served.
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The Smörgåsbord table was originally a meal where
guests gathered before dinner for a pre-dinner drink, and was not part of the formal dinner that followed.
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Smörgåsbord became internationally known as"smorgasbord" at the 1939
New York World's Fair exhibition, as the Swedes had to invent a new way of showcasing the best of Swedish food to large numbers of visitors.