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re: Hot take about cuisine local to your area

Posted on 7/13/20 at 8:10 pm to
Posted by wutangfinancial
Treasure Valley
Member since Sep 2015
11090 posts
Posted on 7/13/20 at 8:10 pm to
Ah gotcha. My grandparents retired in Anacortes so I used to be up in that area a ton. There are some good places in Anacortes and in the San Juan/Victoria/Vancouver area.

I've never even been down to Olympia. That sucks you should open up a place. Every West Coast city needs a good ciopino spot.
This post was edited on 7/13/20 at 8:11 pm
Posted by nctiger71
North Carolina
Member since Oct 2017
1319 posts
Posted on 7/13/20 at 8:29 pm to
quote:

North Carolina pulled pork in restaurants, whether butt or whole hog, can easily be surpassed smoking a butt at home. I've been to more than a dozen places across that state and many of them taste like they're just baked, not smoked.
I’m not agreeing or disagreeing with your comment but just curious if you recall the names of any of the BBQ places where you ate.
Posted by timbo
Red Stick, La.
Member since Dec 2011
7306 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 1:08 am to
Mason’s Grill is below average and dirty. I’d rather eat at Waffle House.

Other than margaritas, the best thing they make at Superior Grill is tortilla soup.

The best ramen in Baton Rouge is the Tonkatsu Spicy at Jinya.

I would rather get a steak and sides at Doe’s than at Ruth’s Chris.

Bistro Byronz is not great. The cassoulet I ate there wasn’t as good as the one I made at home.

The only reason to go to Zippy’s is to get frozen drinks. The food is not good.
This post was edited on 7/14/20 at 1:14 am
Posted by Boring
Member since Feb 2019
3792 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 7:22 am to
quote:

Other than margaritas, the best thing they make at Superior Grill is tortilla soup.
I would rather get a steak and sides at Doe’s than at Ruth’s Chris.
Bistro Byronz is not great.
The only reason to go to Zippy’s is to get frozen drinks. The food is not good.


A man of good taste

quote:

Mason’s Grill is below average and dirty


Go frick yourself

For any of you baws who have the misfortune of eating in Oklahoma. All the food here really sucks; you'd think the close proximity to Texas would mean they have good BBQ and good Mexican good, but you'd be wrong. The only claim to fame in Oklahoma is the Onion Burger, which is exactly what it sounds like - a burger with way too many grilled onions piled on it.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89788 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 8:06 am to
Mayo completely negates the joy of a new orleans roast beef poboy. Gravy only
Posted by Fat Harry
70115
Member since Mar 2005
2212 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 8:35 am to
Domilese's Roast Beef poboy is terrible.
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
10482 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 10:33 am to
quote:

The only reason to go to Zippy’s is to get frozen drinks. The food is not good.
Well, yeah... Zippy's is great. But its only great if you understand its a spot for chilling on the patio, watching sports, and drinking. The food is drunk food. The food is incredible at like 11PM after an entire day of tailgating.
Posted by GeauxPack81
Member since Dec 2009
10482 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 10:37 am to
Mine for BR:

The "atmosphere" that people love about Gino's, sucks. Place needs a renovation badly.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 10:51 am to
For philadelphia...

Everything here except Italian sucks.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67064 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 11:00 am to
As someone who loves cooked onions, that onion burger from Nic’s in OKC did not disappoint. Was worth the stop and the wait.
Posted by HECM62
NOLA
Member since May 2016
529 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 12:12 pm to
100% agree. Nothing about the place is that good. Fried Shrimp are OK, but Parkway is way better.
Posted by USMCTIGER1970
BATON ROUGE
Member since Mar 2017
2371 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 1:00 pm to
quote:

Chicago style hot dogs are gross


LOL this triggered me!! Love me some Chicago Dogs!

For me in BR:

Nino's>>>>>>Gino's. Not saying the food at Gino's isn't good, but like someone said earlier the atmosphere is such a downer maybe that affects, my overall meal experience.
This post was edited on 7/14/20 at 1:16 pm
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68111 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 8:12 pm to
quote:

I’m not agreeing or disagreeing with your comment but just curious if you recall the names of any of the BBQ places where you ate
Herb's, Lexington Barbecue(Honey Monk), the Barbecue Center, Richard's, Red Bridges, Switzerland Cafe, Skylight, amongst others.

I will say, Haywood Smokehouse in Dillsboro is excellent and the best I had in NC. It's brisket is even on par with a great Texas bbq restaurant.
Posted by Dead Mike
Cell Block 4
Member since Mar 2010
3376 posts
Posted on 7/14/20 at 10:57 pm to
quote:

Billy's boudin is NOT overated. Don's is.


Agreed. I was a Best Stop person and Billy’s line is always rough, but there’s no substitute (especially the pepper jack boudin balls).

quote:

Nobody in town can make a decent chicken fried steak, or white gravy.


I feel like I’m always posting about this, but have you tried Rachael’s Cafe?
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22314 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 1:20 am to
Grant Pinkerton serves the best BBQ and ranch waters in Houston.

Bobby Heugel is a huge pussy.

UBPreserv is the best restaurant in Houston...pre/during/post COVID.
Posted by hiltacular
NYC
Member since Jan 2011
19672 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 6:47 am to
quote:

For philadelphia...

Everything here except Italian sucks.


I think a Philly hot take would be that the big name cheesesteak places are pretty average.

I would put Angelo's cheesesteak up against any food item in the country, tho.

In general, I think Philly does bread and sandwiches really well.
Posted by heatom2
At the plant, baw.
Member since Nov 2010
12810 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 7:25 am to
Philay's has terrible food and I don't understand how they are still open.

Jambalaya festival jambalaya sucks balls. (I know, most agree)

Marlins has the best pizza in Ascension. Fight me.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 7:25 am to
True, philly sandwhiches and bread are pretty good but usually Italian style bread so I lumped them in.

I like a cheesesteak (Steve's is pretty solid) but won't go out of my way for one and never crave it.

Now Restaurant Pesto in south philly is one of my favorite places ever.
This post was edited on 7/15/20 at 12:05 pm
Posted by GusMcRae
Deep in the heart...
Member since Oct 2008
3235 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 2:03 pm to
quote:

Meches donuts are possibly the most overrated food item in Acadiana.


The doughnut is the nadir of the good eats graph. I probably haven’t eaten one in 10 years.
Posted by Dead Mike
Cell Block 4
Member since Mar 2010
3376 posts
Posted on 7/15/20 at 2:09 pm to
I don’t mind Meche’s donuts (I like their boudin kolaches) but I would probably never go there if we still had a Krispy Kreme.
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