Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives

chefhottie25 · 05-04-2010, 11:45 AM

The restaurant that I work in is probably the best one here. Toledo isn't a good place for a foodie.

Gemme · 05-04-2010, 12:03 PM

There used to be a place near me called Fat Rascal's. It was the closest thing to Southern food around these parts and they were even featured on Alton Brown's show once.

They are out of business now (thanks economy!), but had the most delish fried sweet potato balls. They took a marshmallow, covered it in sweet potato mash and deep fried it, then dusted it in confectioner's sugar and crushed nuts (if you asked for the nuts....it didn't come with it).

Super yummy!

fever · 05-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Great idea for a thread, Dante. By the way, that TV show is one of my favourites!! lol I didn't even know what pulled pork was before watching Diners...

hmm, I think my favourite restaurant in this category would be Peggy Sue's, just out of Vegas. FR and I stopped there on our way to Vegas, mostly because I had to use a ladies' room. LO AND BEHOLD, I was back out to the truck dragging that poor butch into the restaurant when I saw the decor. OMG, it was a 50's diner right out of a James Dean movie!!

The food was fabulous, the waitress outfits were a hoot, and the souvenir store rawked!

Rockinonahigh · 05-04-2010, 05:21 PM

For bbq we have a place called Cobbs bbq,been hear for about 50years but the same family going from genration to generation..lip smacking good it shure is.

Then there is a place on Coushatta Louisiana,they also have a bbq place and make there own bread and rolls.Dont know if its still there tho but the food was really good.Use to have a horse race track behind the place and everyone went there to eat.

If ya want just old home southern cooking the best place to go is a place called big mommas place.Dam the food is hot,fresh and will melt in your mouth.THe waitresses arent bad either..think Daisy Duke....OOOOO.

Cowboi · 05-04-2010, 06:16 PM

For baby back ribs.....theres the Country Tavern in Kilgore Texas.
UmmmmmmUmmmmm good.

fever · 05-04-2010, 06:19 PM

say, Cowboi, what is it that makes barbeque in Texas the best? Here in Canada, everything is chipolte this, and buffalo that, so hot and spicy that you can't enjoy the meat! Is Texas barbeque more of a sweet taste?

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Originally Posted by Cowboi

For baby back ribs.....theres the Country Tavern in Kilgore Texas.
UmmmmmmUmmmmm good.

Cowboi · 05-04-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fever

say, Cowboi, what is it that makes barbeque in Texas the best? Here in Canada, everything is chipolte this, and buffalo that, so hot and spicy that you can't enjoy the meat! Is Texas barbeque more of a sweet taste?

The BBQ places I like in Texas isn't the sweet kind. I am sure one can find some, but I like the good ol hickory, or mesquite smoked meat!

Cowboi · 05-04-2010, 05:25 PM

Ok for the best seafood.....ummm Acme oyster house , and Mandina's Both in New Orleans. Acme most definately for raw , and chargrilled oysters. Mandina's for fried seafood, and the best bread pudding in the world!!!

Hack · 05-04-2010, 06:14 PM

In Old Town in Lansing, Michigan, there is a little Mexican place called Pablo's, which is outstanding and authentic. I'm going there for lunch tomorrow with some friends, in fact.

Martina · 05-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Angelo's in Ann Arbor, MI for breakfast. i used to live above that place. YUM. The raisin toast. OMG. Everything is good.

Hack · 05-04-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

Angelo's in Ann Arbor, MI for breakfast. i used to live above that place. YUM. The raisin toast. OMG. Everything is good.

OMG...I haven't been to that place in a couple of years. I need a trip to A2 soon. Thanks for the reminder!

Dante · 05-04-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

There used to be a place near me called Fat Rascal's. It was the closest thing to Southern food around these parts and they were even featured on Alton Brown's show once.

They are out of business now (thanks economy!), but had the most delish fried sweet potato balls. They took a marshmallow, covered it in sweet potato mash and deep fried it, then dusted it in confectioner's sugar and crushed nuts (if you asked for the nuts....it didn't come with it).

Super yummy!

sounds yummy !! I love Southern food!
Looking for Bo. Gemme's talking about "balls" again!

Jet · 05-04-2010, 08:21 PM

Back home in the midwest, there was a dive called Ritchie's.
Hashbrowns were homemade and they served breakfast homestyle. Big portions, homecooked and home made cakes and pies. My dad still eats there.

Cowboi · 05-06-2010, 07:24 PM

Another favorite place of mine to eat is Big T's in Kilgore Texas.
Better get there at 5 pm sharp, you will be standing in line!!! Everything to eat there from Tbone steak(my fav) to nachos. You can sit with ppl you dont even know!!! When you leave...you smell just like Big T's!!!

Dante · 05-06-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowboi

Another favorite place of mine to eat is Big T's in Kilgore Texas.
Better get there at 5 pm sharp, you will be standing in line!!! Everything to eat there from Tbone steak(my fav) to nachos. You can sit with ppl you dont even know!!! When you leave...you smell just like Big T's!!!

ty Cowboi, you can usually never go wrong when there is a line waiting to get in.

Dante · 05-06-2010, 07:32 PM

Pink's hot dogs in Hollywood! There is always a line to get in and one might just spot a celebrity there for their famous hot dogs.

Cowboi · 05-06-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

ty Cowboi, you can usually never go wrong when there is a line waiting to get in.

Thats right!!! ^5's

Gemme · 05-06-2010, 07:36 PM

There's this place....it's not a drive in, diner and it's a little bit fancier than a dive, but if you like Chinese and Chinese fusion food it sure is good.

King Wok Buffet

All you can eat, drinks and dessert included, for about $11 per adult. They ALWAYS have steamed crab legs on one of their bars too and real ice cream with the little sugar cones. They have 5 long buffet bars and then the sushi, ice cream and drink stations and there is almost always a line for dinner.

oneye · 07-17-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chefhottie25

The restaurant that I work in is probably the best one here. Toledo isn't a good place for a foodie.

chef...what restaurant? i live near toledo and am there often. am wondering if i've darkened the door of your establishment (hahahaha!!!) or if i will plan to if i haven't already.

oneye

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Cowboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Holding My Red Circle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,051 Thanked 3,962 Times in 1,230 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Another favorite place of mine to eat is Big T's in Kilgore Texas. Better get there at 5 pm sharp, you will be standing in line!!! Everything to eat there from Tbone steak(my fav) to nachos. You can sit with ppl you dont even know!!! When you leave...you smell just like Big T's!!! __________________ Let There Be Cowgirls

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,284 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Angelo's in Ann Arbor, MI for breakfast. i used to live above that place. YUM. The raisin toast. OMG. Everything is good.

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