Local Food

[Mr. McGibblets]

I came back from Pat's Cheesesteaks in South Philly about 45 mins ago. I usually go to Jim's but my buddy was adamant that we go to Pat's so I concurred because I hadnt been there in a while. It was glorious. Geno's is right across the street but I think they are weak-its all personal preference and there are more than those 2 to get a good cheese steak . Pat's line is typically longer and those who dont feel like waiting usually hop in Geno's line.

Anyway, the cheesesteak was glorious- Extra Whiz without.

So in my area, Philly is kown for Cheesesteaks (Pat's, Jim's, Geno's etc), Hot Roast Pork (John's), and Pretzels (Philly Soft Pretzel Factory and the corner guys) and even Camden and surrounding towns are known for something-- Panzarotti's.


What foods in your cities/area are they best known for? That way if any of us ever roll through your area, we know where to stop...

 

[KPENN]

When I was down there in January I went to Pat's it was quite delicious

 

[Veer option]

Oregon brews some of the best beer in the country

The wine is pretty delicious

The quality and freshness of the salmon is pretty amazing.

Pub culture is pretty legit. Lots of beer to choose from and tasty snacks to wash them down.

 

[D-BOE34]

Man, what a hit against me but I actually have a lot of people come through my area more than I had ever thought! Springfield, MO but Branson,MO is the tourists town. Springfield is roughly 30 mins up the road. We are the Restaurant capital of the USA!

Home types-
Caspers
Brew CO.
Grad School
Marthas
Merles
Downtown Bistro

NICE! -
UMI
Haruno
Nakato
KAI
Flame
Touch

MOST KNOWN ARE THESE TWO ....

Tijuana Willies - MAN .VS. FOOD tried the ghost chili

Lamberts - HOME OF THE THROWED ROLL!


We also have the first Brown Derby that Bass Pro was started out of and the BASS PRO HQ are here. Tracker Boats is stationed here. One of the very very few places that have a "Beer allowed anywhere you want softball complexes" in the state. You can literally take a drink anywhere while you play or watch. (Huh HUM .. 3 x League champs and 4 time national qualifier .. throat clear)

Home of the lake filled with more 3 legged frogs than ever and also the place for the home of the world award nominated documentary "Winters Bone"

Oh and Brad Pitt comes here quite a bit with Angelina. Aniston is here time to time.

If you really care ... Jackass star Preston Lacy was from the outskirts ...

AS OF RIGHT NOW THOUGH ..... DGB IS HERE NOW!!! PLAYING BALL THIS COMING FALL FOLKS. PLEASE COME VISIT AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO SHOW YOU AND YOUR FAM AROUND!!

GO IRISH!!!

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

In-N-Out burgers. Nuff said.

It's a Cali thingy. I hate the fries. ACamp loves them. Acamp is an odd person.


(lol, watching Johnny Dangerously on TV right now.You fargin sneaky bastage. I'm gonna take your dwork. I'm gonna nail it to the wall. I'm gonna crush your boils in a meat grinder. I'm gonna cut off your arms. I'm gonna shove 'em up your icehole. Dirty son-a-ma-batches. Don't bullshtein me. "

 

[Old Man Mike]

Ramps. The West Virginia Rampfests are legend. The stinking onion permeates skin, clothes, and the air for counties around. The government's P-4 containment personnel from Fort Detrick, MD have visited in hopes of developing new weaponry. West Virginia continues to lead the nation in outward migration. Wild ... and wonderful. [no wonder WVUs receivers continue to get separation so easily].

 

[JadeBrecks]

Don't think we are known for it but if you are every in columbia city, in go to Big Gs and ask for a "heart attack on a plate"! It is a massive omelet packed with all the meats and veggies then completely covered (and I mean covered!) In the same gravy as bisquits and gravy. Served with toast on a plate that is about 8"x16" and there isn't a empty spot on it!

 

[Old Man Mike]

About a decade ago there was a truck stop type breakfast etc joint which was looking for a gimmick. The owner decided to advertise a four-egg omelet. For a brief while this ploy seemed to be successful. Then there was a scare about egg safety and the report said that perhaps one out of four eggs had salmonella. The truck-stop immediately got a visit from a lower-level employee of the FDA saying that he would have to drop the four-egg omelet from the menu.

The owner protested that he didn't get his eggs from the area cited in the study. The FDA agent said that did not make any difference as currently eggs were in danger. The owner asked if he could continue to make his three egg omelets. The employee said that was OK. Four eggs was the danger area.

The owner then said: what if I throw away one out of every four eggs and make the omelets out of the others. The FDA employee said that it wasn't clear, but that might be alright.

It is rumored that this person studied statistics under Tom-at-Easton.

 

[RyCo1983]

I was born and raised in Curwensville, Pennsylvania...
Where the individually wrapped cheese slice was invented!

The only notable restaurant in our area is in the next town down river, Clearfield, Pennsylvania...home of Denny's Beer Barrel Pub...Denny's is home to the world's largest commercially available hamburger. It's been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel numerous times...they serve alot more than burgers. Their hot wings are pretty well known, as is their American Irish food menu.
The food honestly isn't fantastic though haha.
The world record thing seems to be the main attraction.
Don't get me wrong it's a tasty meal, but I've had better.

 

[KPENN]

I'm from the Finger Lakes region in New York and there are a ton of wineries around here. All sorts of tours that you can take and you can easily burn a whole day. It's a really beautiful area and it makes for a very relazing day. If anyones in the area you should check it out

 

[IrishInFl]

Since the food culture in Tallahassee is terrible, I'll talk about Duluth, Minnesota.

My favorite pizza ever is Sammy's Pizza. It's Chicago thin crust in squares.

I love Kendall's smoked fish shop in Knife River. According to Andrew Zimmern of bizzare foods, it is the best smoked fish in the world. My best friend owns the shop. Everyone should watch that episode (the Minnesota episode of Bizzare Food).

 

[ACamp1900]

In-N-Out burgers. Nuff said.

It's a Cali thingy. I hate the fries. ACamp loves them. Acamp is an odd person.


(lol, watching Johnny Dangerously on TV right now.You fargin sneaky bastage. I'm gonna take your dwork. I'm gonna nail it to the wall. I'm gonna crush your boils in a meat grinder. I'm gonna cut off your arms. I'm gonna shove 'em up your icehole. Dirty son-a-ma-batches. Don't bullshtein me. "

lol... Yep In N Out is it here... and Carne Asada burritos... closer you get to San Diego the better they get... I find the majority of the country has no clue about our Carne Asada as i travel about... best meal on the planet.

Oh, and Del Taco>>>>> Taco Bell any day of the week for corporate Americanized mexican food

 

[Veer option]

The cali carne asada is indeed very tasty. I have been to in and out, best fast food burger I ever had.

 

[timm3117]

I live in Georgia which seems to be the fried food capital of the universe. Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Okra, Fried Catfish, Fried Chicken. If you don't like it Fried, Atlanta is also a great city to get some pulled pork BBQ, BBQ ribs, and Chili. Healthy living and southern food dont seem to work together.

 

[k1ssme1m1r1sh]

Well here in Michigan, we have a little place out on the lake called "Lindy's" they make the BEST pizza EVER.

In South Bend I love La Esperanza, it is authentic mexican food and they have the most AWESOME pineapple margaritas. Mexican is my favorite kind of food. When I would go to Huntsville I loved going to Casablanca's for mexican food.

 

[NDFan4Life]

Carolina barbecue.

I've had the Memphis barbecue, but Carolina's is the best in the country.

 

[no.1IrishFan]

Well in NYC the possibilities are virtually limitless but I do love to head down to Coney Island and get an original Nathans hot dog.

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

lol... Yep In N Out is it here... and Carne Asada burritos... closer you get to San Diego the better they get... I find the majority of the country has no clue about our Carne Asada as i travel about... best meal on the planet.

Oh, and Del Taco>>>>> Taco Bell any day of the week for corporate Americanized mexican food

OK ACamp. You never cease to amaze me with your oddness. As I have mentioned many time before, I am a gypsy, lived all over the country. Del Taco fake food does not even come close to Taco Bell fake food. But they be what they be.

Best Carne Asada, best Mexican food, and best prices in the country, best Barbecue, best brisket, you know it ACamp, is in El Paso Texas. State Line. Cattleman's. American Land and Cattle. Even the food network had El Paso's Cattleman's in it's top 10 steakhouses in the country. I bought a Chile Relleno plate here in Cali for 14 bucks. I bought a Mexican plate full combo in El Paso Texas when I was last there about 4 years ago at a corner restaurant for 3.99. Three times the food for less than one third the price, and better tasting. I think the price has gone up to 4.04.

 

[military_irish]

lol... Yep In N Out is it here... and Carne Asada burritos... closer you get to San Diego the better they get... I find the majority of the country has no clue about our Carne Asada as i travel about... best meal on the planet.

Oh, and Del Taco>>>>> Taco Bell any day of the week for corporate Americanized mexican food

So I tried Del Taco for the first time last night, and it tasted about how Taco Bell taste to me, to be honest. The other thing that I noticed though is none of the employees wore gloves. Now I don't know if that is how it is at everyone but after seeing that, kind of makes me skeptical.

 

[Lou Holtz]

Cincinnai Style chili...gotta love it

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

Cincinnai Style chili...gotta love it

Why don't they just call it sloppy joe spaghetti and get over it? Chili? My arse...

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Why don't they just call it sloppy joe spaghetti and get over it? Chili? My arse...

Chili always had spaghetti in it where I am from... I was shocked to discover that this is not the norm.

 

[loomis41973]

Cincinnai Style chili...gotta love it

Yuck. Chili should be spicy and not sweet.

 

[ACamp1900]

OK ACamp. You never cease to amaze me with your oddness. As I have mentioned many time before, I am a gypsy, lived all over the country. Del Taco fake food does not even come close to Taco Bell fake food. But they be what they be.

Best Carne Asada, best Mexican food, and best prices in the country, best Barbecue, best brisket, you know it ACamp, is in El Paso Texas. State Line. Cattleman's. American Land and Cattle. Even the food network had El Paso's Cattleman's in it's top 10 steakhouses in the country. I bought a Chile Relleno plate here in Cali for 14 bucks. I bought a Mexican plate full combo in El Paso Texas when I was last there about 4 years ago at a corner restaurant for 3.99. Three times the food for less than one third the price, and better tasting. I think the price has gone up to 4.04.

Taco Bell and Del Taco are what they are, both basterdized corporate versions of Mexican food... I have found a couple truths with the two, those who grew up with Taco Bell like Taco Bell, those who grew up with both like Del Taco... (No one really grew up with JUST Del Taco so that cat. doesn't exist)... not Del Taco's fault your gypsy palette was destroyed before you experienced the truth.

another plus about Del Taco you don't have to run to the nearest restroom five minutes after eating as Taco Bell tends to do to poeple...


El Paso?? lol... you forget My in laws live there and I unfortuneately have to visit that hole about two/three times a year... awful BBQ, awful Chinese (seriously can't fathom a city doing it worse), far below average Mexican (they add the "Tex" to it and screw it all up), the only places I dare eat at in El Paso anymore are the chain places like Fuddruckers, Chili's etc, which luckily they have a lot of... can't trust anything else. Though they may be on the list of worst food cities in America... I'll give them that.

P.S. Because you're dumb enough to order a 15 dollar plate of something that costs about 5 dollars all over the state doesn't make the state look bad, it makes you look bad...

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

Chili always had spaghetti in it where I am from... I was shocked to discover that this is not the norm.

Which reminds me of your mother... OK, I'll let it go on Mother's Day. Hug your Momma for me, but I'll get back to you on this maybe tomorrow.

ACamp, your oddness continues to amaze me. Thank God you don't work with average to above average kids. El Paso and New Mexico is the LAW of Mexican food. Well, so is Mexico... The crap we get in Cali, and apparently the crap you grew up with, is expensive CRAP. Heck, I had better Mexican food in D.C. than any of the crap I find in Cali.

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

Boston area just get hammered and then everything is wicked good.

 

[k1ssme1m1r1sh]

WHO LIVES NEAR PRIMANTI BROTHERS??? That is the BEST sandwich I've ever had in my life.

Love me some real philly cheesesteaks too.

I like Big Bob Gibson's BBQ in Decatur, AL but by far the best BBQ I've ever had came from the original arthur bryant.

We have a Del Taco in south bend now, it's ok...but meh...

Sonic Cherry Limeade yall...with a splash of torched cherry rum (Do I sound like a lush?)

but NOTHING beats my dad's deep fried turkey with jalapeno butter...and he made me some today for mutha's day! YUMM

 

[NeuteredDoomer]

WHO LIVES NEAR PRIMANTI BROTHERS??? That is the BEST sandwich I've ever had in my life.

Love me some real philly cheesesteaks too.

I like Big Bob Gibson's BBQ in Decatur, AL but by far the best BBQ I've ever had came from the original arthur bryant.

We have a Del Taco in south bend now, it's ok...but meh...

Sonic Cherry Limeade yall...with a splash of torched cherry rum (Do I sound like a lush?)

but NOTHING beats my dad's deep fried turkey with jalapeno butter...and he made me some today for mutha's day! YUMM

Had me a Philly cheese steak sammich from a street vendor right next to Liberty bell in Philly.

Goodness.

All I can say.

 

[ACamp1900]

Neutered has never had Cali Mexican... period.


no one would call it crap if they had... and El Paso does not do New Mexican, at least not well enough to mention... so i'd say he never had either of those as well...

also, difference in price between restraunts in Texas and Cali is not much... gorcery stores is another matter, but fast food and restraunts is basically no difference... Neutered is jsut mad because he can't find anyone out here who takes him seriously enough to give him reg. prices.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Which reminds me of your mother... OK, I'll let it go on Mother's Day. Hug your Momma for me, but I'll get back to you on this maybe tomorrow.

ACamp, your oddness continues to amaze me. Thank God you don't work with average to above average kids. El Paso and New Mexico is the LAW of Mexican food. Well, so is Mexico... The crap we get in Cali, and apparently the crap you grew up with, is expensive CRAP. Heck, I had better Mexican food in D.C. than any of the crap I find in Cali.

Give your mama a kiss for me. Tell her I am sorry I couldn't make it bet tonight.