h3A Legacy of Flavor Since 1945/h3 pWish-Bone began its journey in 1945 when World War II veteran Phillip Sollomi opened a family-style chicken restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. Named The Wish-Bone, the restaurant quickly became a local favorite. In 1948, the brand found its true calling with the debut of Phils mothers Italian dressing recipe, brought from her native Sicily. This authentic recipe became an instant hit, laying the foundation for the iconic Wish-Bone brand./p h3The Original Italian Dressing/h3 pPhil Sollomis Italian dressing was so popular that he began producing it in 50-gallon drums to meet demand. Bottled with his mothers distinctive label, \