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I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« on: November 22, 2008, 05:55:55 AM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2008, 06:03:22 AM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2008, 06:58:56 AM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2008, 09:09:52 AM »
Quote from: Night Owl on November 22, 2008, 06:58:56 AM

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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2008, 01:12:58 PM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2008, 04:18:45 PM »
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 if there's anything in your area.
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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2008, 09:15:24 PM »
I didn't take you as the diner/southern fare type, Acd.   :)
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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2008, 09:19:13 PM »
Quote from: Starseeker on November 22, 2008, 09:15:24 PM
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2008, 09:48:26 PM »
Quote from: Starseeker on November 22, 2008, 09:15:24 PM
I didn't take you as the diner/southern fare type, Acd.   :)

its good tv. ;)

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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2008, 01:24:40 PM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2008, 04:48:15 PM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2008, 09:24:55 PM »
We have loads of those types of stores.
Now, finding a good one...
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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2008, 10:31:39 PM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2008, 10:36:45 PM »
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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Re: I can't seem to find a old time burger shack anymore.
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2008, 11:48:03 PM »
Quote from: Celest on November 23, 2008, 10:36:45 PM
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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