Unwashed Village
General Discussion => Unwashed Village => Topic started by: Doombot on November 22, 2008, 05:55:55 AM
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I wonder if it's the same with the rest of you.
In Vegas, I'm having trouble finding a old greasy spoon type burger joint. The kind that's not a Wendy's, McDonalds, Jack in the Box, In-N-Out (Although they are awesome), Carl's Jr or whatever.
I used to see the family type burger places all the time when I was growing up... and now I don't see them anymore.
Is it just here in Vegas are are you having the same experience that I'm having?
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Haven't really looked for one in a very long time. If I'm in the mood for burgers then I've got a Wendy's, Checkers, Burger King and McDonald's all within 5 minutes of me. Of course I can always cook them at home too but I've been more into tacos lately. *nods*
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No, it's prettymuch the same here in NY.
As far as chains, Sonic makes a great burger, and we're finally getting one in my town - cool. Red Robin is coming too, and I hear they are good.
Wish we'd get a White Castle here - there are a few closer to the city. They're really good, too.
The other chains are so-so in my opinion.
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As far as chains, Sonic makes a great burger, and we're finally getting one in my town - cool. Red Robin is coming too, and I hear they are good.
YES! Sonic is awesome. When I was in Texas, I shrieked when I saw one. I hadn't had one in about 20 years since I lived in Arkansas. We have them here in Nevada and they are good.
Still... I miss the Mom and Pop type places. They just tasted... different. Even though the food is probably from the same supplier... it was the variations that made it unique.
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I would like some crab legs or okonomiaki at my street corner...
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5YTMLp_s8&feature=related
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right now i'm essentially across the street from tourist town michigan. slightly pricier if i walk somewhere for foods. at home there is a great pizza place, dont know if they have burgers though.
you might want to ask guy (http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/index.html) if there's anything in your area.
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I didn't take you as the diner/southern fare type, Acd. :)
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I didn't take you as the diner/southern fare type, Acd. :)
Seeking out good home style cooked food is a type?
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I didn't take you as the diner/southern fare type, Acd. :)
its good tv. ;)
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Home sick? ;)
Anyway, home cooked meals can be very different depending on what your BG is and where you are though. Personally, I think Diner type of food is probably as close to "true American" cooking as you can get. Alton Brown had a good show where he and his gang motor biked up the Mississippi river and eating all the local food.
In cold nights like this, I like some good Pho, or Sichuan dry noodles, but a good beef brisket with shantong and egg noodles are nice as well. It's too bad that when I went to school in the US that nobody had a decent noodle restaurant, but the BBQ and the Steaks are to die for.
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that's probably because you couldnt find a Noodles&co. (and that's proly cuz they werent around, dont know how long the co has been there)
they've been tagged as the healthiest fast food joint by some dietary magazine.
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We have loads of those types of stores.
Now, finding a good one...
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That's one thing I like about my hometown. You have alot of places to eat from the national chains to the local grease buckets.
We have a couple of great burger joints that have operated for decades and are set to go for decades to come.
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Speaking of which.. I wish I could find a good Ramen style shop. Not neccissarily Ramen but just a place that does various types of asian style soup and noodle dishes.
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Speaking of which.. I wish I could find a good Ramen style shop. Not neccissarily Ramen but just a place that does various types of asian style soup and noodle dishes.
Move to Decatur GA 8)
http://www.thaibowlatl.com/
I have yet to order anything on their menu and not enjoy it.
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Ramen? The hand pulled style with soup? Japanese style or Chinese style?
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Red Robin is coming too, and I hear they are good.
They are nice. Tried Red Robin when I was in Crystal Lake, the food was great. Can't say I was keen on White Castle mind.
We've a chain here called the Gourmet Burger Kitchen. I've not tried it myself but I hear the food is to die for.
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I tried Red Robin when I was out in Minnesota visiting friends. I really wasn't all that impressed. The food
was ok, but the prices were nuts for what you received.
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Ramen? The hand pulled style with soup? Japanese style or Chinese style?
Ill take it all. =P
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This is for Celest:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMVMbhyCp8&feature=related
;D :guitarist:
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The big thing here in Western Washington is the Teryaki/Burger joint. You get a lot of places run by F.O.B. Japanese who charge you like $5 for a HUUUGE teryaki platter, but $10 for a burger, fries and drink extra. The burgers are pretty good though. I dunno' if they're $10 worth of good, but they're pretty good. I miss Kauai's Ono Burger though...like the road warrior...it exists now...only in my memory... :cry2:
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I miss Kauai's Ono Burger though...
That's that Hawaiian Burger Joint, isn't it? I hear they got some tasty burgers.
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Check out the big brain on Owl. You mind if I have some of your tasty beverage to wash this down?