Diners, Drive-in's and Dives: The Ledge version

[JWS]

Pink's on LaBrea in Hollywood. There is always a limo in front.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Wait, D, is this where we went? If so, additional plug, they serve minors alcohol...though not knowingly.

Yes, yes it is.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by sara1998

ooh.... LaNova... sounds so good....

I stil feel bad about not telling you there is more than 1 location. Thank god you didn't get yourself shot.

Originally Posted by Zombie

If you are ever in Oil City, PA (I can't think of a reason why you WOULD be there, but if it happens somehow), then you need to go to this hole in the wall place called Tobey's. Do not order their pizza, as I think it is made of cardboard, but do absolutely order their hot ham and cheese sub, because THAT, my friends, is made of sunshine, rainbows and a f*ck ton of mayo. Their wedgies are also delicious.

If you ever find yourself in Youngstown, OH, get yourself immediately to Antone's. It has a drive-thru, but do not let this deter you. This place has some of the best marinara sauce I have EVER had in my life. And not only do they make a lovely eggplant or chicken parm, they make a FRIED CHEESE parm - as in, they will put delicious, gooey mozzarella cheese in where the eggplant or chicken should be, and you will die from love and hardened arteries. Deep in the middle of the night, Antone's, I think about you. Indeed, I know what it smells like. Good idea for a thread - food is love, especially good food in unexpected places.

Cool. I love rainbows on my subs.

Antones sounds great, but Carrie warned me once long ago NEVER to go to Youngtown, Ohio.

I forgot how funny you are. Thanks for my laughs for the day.

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I'm talking about the one they started in Bloomington. Supposedly, one of their sons started the one down here. It was in an old Furrow's(like Lowes, but they went bankrupt) building. Huge. I think I remember hearing that the rent was 25K month, and they just couldn't keep up.

I could eat Mexican and Chinese, for every meal, for the rest of my life!

Yeah... I'm wondering why in the hell an old Furrow building would charge 25 grand a month in rent. Seems a little steep to me. Or, why the hell didn't they just buy the building outright. I know good and well they have the money.

Originally Posted by skcin

I stil feel bad about not telling you there is more than 1 location. Thank god you didn't get yourself shot.

LMAO! I know... we were trippin' about the area. My GPS showed a different location, but wouldn't give me the number for it. (it would be nice if GPS's gave you an "Avoid Ghetto" option) Anyway, I would've suffered a little gunshot wound in the arm or leg to have those wings though... damn! Nothing else can really compare!

[Zombie]

Originally Posted by skcin

Cool. I love rainbows on my subs.

Antones sounds great, but Carrie warned me once long ago NEVER to go to Youngtown, Ohio.

I forgot how funny you are. Thanks for my laughs for the day.

Rainbows on subs is the way to go.

Carrie is right. One should never go to Youngstown on purpose. But sometimes one finds oneself traveling through Youngstown while en route to somewhere else. In such a case, it is acceptable to make a brief stop for amazing pasta.

And yay! Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the fried cheese!

[luckydimecaper]

I'm in London right now and there are lots of nice places to eat here, but I think my personal favourites would have to be :
Ed's Diner - 50's American style diner, they do the best shakes and burgers.
The Japan Centre - Really, really good sushi and other Japanese dishes

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

It's basically a Denny's, but with much better food, and, of course, the famous smiley cookie.

really? really. is it that famous?

Originally Posted by HomerMcHillbilly

Ho ****, hillbilly!
The only thing I like better than fried chicken livers,.........





is fried chicken GIZZARDS!!!!

Originally Posted by HomerMcHillbilly

Evansville = Kintucky's kissin' cousin!


Gizzards ARE chewy, but you're SO WRONG in the no taste comment. They have wonderful flavor!

Hillbilly - takes one, to know one!

heyyyyyyy...you're not too far north of us. zip it


if anyone is ever..in..erm...henderson kentucky i think the only thing we have good here, is rookies. dining room/sports bar/club all in one. great food imo.

but for evansville (10 minutes away) my favorite is hacienda. there are a few scattered throughout indiana. mmmmmmm....

[LikeAWillow]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

really? really. is it that famous?

Why do you hate fun?

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

Why do you hate fun?

because it always gets me in trouble or worse.

[LikeAWillow]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

because it always gets me in trouble or worse.

I'm sorry, I think you have fun and Youngstown, Ohio confused. Eat N Park is not a King's. Pittsburgh is not the 7th largest murder capitol in the United States. This thread is not Carrie driving right past a toll booth like a g.

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by LikeAWillow

I'm sorry, I think you have fun and Youngstown, Ohio confused. Eat N Park is not a King's. Pittsburgh is not the 7th largest murder capitol in the United States. This thread is not Carey driving right past a toll booth like a g.

the reason i no longer aspire to fun is because it almost got me killed. hence the "or worse" part.

stopping by a vacant field, picking up stalks of wheat and the roots beating on the side of carrie's mother's car would fall under "trouble". getting the chicken pattie sandwich at bob evans would be "trouble". getting a letter from my neighbor discussing his critter trap adventures is "trouble". getting blocked in a parking lot by a 60 y/o mafia leader for sure falls under "or worse". yeah. i'm certain of it.

but walking up and getting 3rd row center at the stevie concert is fun. and sliding into 2end row is even more fun!

[chiliD]

A Tale Of Two Cities:

In Sunset Beach, California...Harbor House Cafe' (open 24/7) on Pacific Coast Highway....great food...specializes in breakfasts, but they have great food for ANY time of day. (second location down PCH about 25 miles in Dana Point)

Sushi "Hog Trough": Todai Japanese Buffet Restaurant (many locations around the US, but my fave location is in Orange, CA)...like sushi? This is the place where "quantity & quality" meet. You'll definitely be in some "overstuffed pain" upon leaving...but it's a GOOD "overstuffed pain".


In Denver, Colorado....Annie's Cafe (on Colfax). Just moved to a new & larger location after 50 years at their previous spot. New digs keep the "funky" vibe in a larger, more modern setting. Parking is still a bitch, though. The menu takes about an hour to decide from, so many choices.

For dinner, there's "The Affordable French Restaurant"....Le' Central on 8th & Lincoln. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, more than reasonable prices. (gets busy out of the blue, so reservations are a good thing to have)

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by michellefromtheToothlessState

heyyyyyyy...you're not too far north of us. zip it


if anyone is ever..in..erm...henderson kentucky i think the only thing we have good here, is rookies. dining room/sports bar/club all in one. great food imo.

but for evansville (10 minutes away) my favorite is hacienda. there are a few scattered throughout indiana. mmmmmmm....

Why would anyone intentionally go to Henderson, KY? I mean, other than to gum some hillbilly teat?

And believe me, Bloomington is an OASIS, in the middle of all these cornfields!

[hippilil86]

My favorite and greatest Minneapolis haunts for dining....

Duplex; Uptown Minneapolis: the former Pandora's coffee shop, has a very limited menu, but everything on it is great. Fresh, mostly local ingredients, their sweet potato fries, pasta, soup, and salad is all to die for.

Quang; Nicollet Ave, Uptown Minneapolis: BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD, EVER. Their Pho is the best I've ever had, and is enough for 3 meals.

True Thai; Seward Neighborhood; South Minneapolis: Yum. One of my favorites is the fried yams. Delicious!

Gangchen; Nicollet Ave; Downtown Minneapolis: I've heard this is the only Tibetan bar in the U.S. Their food, a combination of traditional Tibetan, Chinese, and Vietnamese, is always good. I love the cranberry curry puffs.

There are so many good places... I'll probably think of more, later.

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by HomerMcSmartass

Why would anyone intentionally go to Henderson, KY? I mean, other than to gum some hillbilly teat?

And believe me, Bloomington is an OASIS, in the middle of all these cornfields!

to see me, of course