1. Where do you come from? 2. What food must you absolutely try in your hometown (and where best to try it)?
Dec 20th, 2007, 01:25 PM
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Markrosy, is this the bar you're talking about?
http://www.juanaspagodas.com/
http://www.juanaspagodas.com/
Dec 20th, 2007, 01:35 PM
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Originally from LA but been in the Pacific NW, Alaska or Scotland most of my life. Now in Seattle.
Local foods to consume? Oh my...
Dungeness crab;
Silver salmon baked over alderwood;
Rainier cherries;
Geoduck chowder;
Penn Cove mussels
Walla Walla onions
Ellensburg lamb;
Most local apples;
Willapa Bay oysters;
Fran's chocolates;
Theo's chocolates;
Dilettante chocolates;
Blackberries picked across the street;
Top Pot donuts;
Did somebody mention coffee?
Beer. Beer is food. Eat.
Local foods to consume? Oh my...
Dungeness crab;
Silver salmon baked over alderwood;
Rainier cherries;
Geoduck chowder;
Penn Cove mussels
Walla Walla onions
Ellensburg lamb;
Most local apples;
Willapa Bay oysters;
Fran's chocolates;
Theo's chocolates;
Dilettante chocolates;
Blackberries picked across the street;
Top Pot donuts;
Did somebody mention coffee?
Beer. Beer is food. Eat.
Dec 20th, 2007, 01:53 PM
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Lily- I've been going since I was a baby! It's one of my favourite places in the city, but they need a makeover the decor is horrible! lol!
Travginny- I definitely have to try Jardin de Panus....what are their prices like?
Layla
Travginny- I definitely have to try Jardin de Panus....what are their prices like?
Layla
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:00 PM
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DinPa: "My wife is from South Philly and cringes at you putting red gravy on a cheesesteak. You don't do that if you are from Philly! Whiz, wit is the only way."
It's true, I am not a native (no cheesesteaks of note in Chicago), and so I am unencumbered by local traditions. And the red gravy appeals to my Italian heritage!
True story: Friend of mine went into a Bay Area place advertising genuine Philly cheesesteaks, and was asked "Do you want sprouts on that?" <sigh>
It's true, I am not a native (no cheesesteaks of note in Chicago), and so I am unencumbered by local traditions. And the red gravy appeals to my Italian heritage!
True story: Friend of mine went into a Bay Area place advertising genuine Philly cheesesteaks, and was asked "Do you want sprouts on that?" <sigh>
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:40 PM
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Portland, OR
*Coffee, coffee and more coffee
*Beer! Local microbrews from Rogue, Widmer, Bridgeport, Laurelwood...
*Anything you find at our Farmer's Markets is fresh in season and grown locally, like within 30 miles
*Cheese! Tillamook is world-renowned, and there are lots of small cheesemaking operations
*Coffee, coffee and more coffee
*Beer! Local microbrews from Rogue, Widmer, Bridgeport, Laurelwood...
*Anything you find at our Farmer's Markets is fresh in season and grown locally, like within 30 miles
*Cheese! Tillamook is world-renowned, and there are lots of small cheesemaking operations
Dec 20th, 2007, 02:41 PM
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Hmmm... I'm in Gainesville (north central Florida) and the only thing I can really think of as regional is Gator - Yes, we eat it, yes, it's tasty, but it can be horrible and rubbery if cooked wrong.
It's not my favorite though - I'll go with the fresh seafood the gulf coast crowd is proposing for that
I've lived in Miami, where the Cuban food is great - a large colada of Cuban Coffee, a big plate of lechon asado (roast pork with lemon and onions) and platanos, yum!
I also lived in Detroit. Do they have anything unique to them? Dunno!
It's not my favorite though - I'll go with the fresh seafood the gulf coast crowd is proposing for that
I've lived in Miami, where the Cuban food is great - a large colada of Cuban Coffee, a big plate of lechon asado (roast pork with lemon and onions) and platanos, yum!
I also lived in Detroit. Do they have anything unique to them? Dunno!
Dec 20th, 2007, 03:03 PM
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Yeah, Tracy, the place you're thinking of is Dairy King and they've expanded a lot! Can't really comment one way or another on their vanilla shakes. But it wouldn't surprise me to hear that their quality has declined. It's a real shame though.
I can't believe I posted about food in Breese and neglected to mention Wally's Drive-In (just across the street from Dairy King). Their hamburgers are legendary throughout Clinton County. And are another thing my kids insist on having when we're in Breese!
I can't believe I posted about food in Breese and neglected to mention Wally's Drive-In (just across the street from Dairy King). Their hamburgers are legendary throughout Clinton County. And are another thing my kids insist on having when we're in Breese!
Dec 20th, 2007, 05:23 PM
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Big Island Hawaii:
Loco Moco-Cafe 100 in Hilo was the first to make this tasty dish. One scoop rice, one hamburger patty, one sunny side up fried egg covered in brown gravy
Kahlua Pig and Poi-at any luau, family gathering or party
Big Island Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Shortbread Cookies-From Big Island Candies in Hilo
Loco Moco-Cafe 100 in Hilo was the first to make this tasty dish. One scoop rice, one hamburger patty, one sunny side up fried egg covered in brown gravy
Kahlua Pig and Poi-at any luau, family gathering or party
Big Island Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Shortbread Cookies-From Big Island Candies in Hilo
Dec 20th, 2007, 06:43 PM
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Wow, mostly, everything seems so exotic. Here in Kansas City (the heartland) Beef is King. Arthur Bryants Barbeque beef, although some people like Gates or Smokestack better - Not me! Then there's Winsteads burger, thin and fried and delicious. Last, steak at Plaza III. Lamars Donuts are hometown and pretty good and Christopher Elbow Chocolates are just amazing.
Dec 20th, 2007, 06:47 PM
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Sarnia Ontario Canada
Chips at the Bridge
Fresh cut potatoes fried and served at chip truck under the Bluewater Bridge. Great with vinegar and ketchup.
Hundreds line up daily from May to September and then stroll the waterfront with their plate or cone.
Chips at the Bridge
Fresh cut potatoes fried and served at chip truck under the Bluewater Bridge. Great with vinegar and ketchup.
Hundreds line up daily from May to September and then stroll the waterfront with their plate or cone.
Dec 20th, 2007, 07:22 PM
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Berkeley, California
It's foodie heaven here, with a special nod to fresh-from-the-field organic produce. Where to get it uncooked: Berkeley Bowl or the farmer's market on Saturday and Thursday. Where to get it prepared: Chez Panisse. Also, you can't miss the Cheeseboard cheese shop, and do stop next door and have a slice of Cheeseboard pizza - never the usual, always wonderful.
It's foodie heaven here, with a special nod to fresh-from-the-field organic produce. Where to get it uncooked: Berkeley Bowl or the farmer's market on Saturday and Thursday. Where to get it prepared: Chez Panisse. Also, you can't miss the Cheeseboard cheese shop, and do stop next door and have a slice of Cheeseboard pizza - never the usual, always wonderful.
Dec 20th, 2007, 08:21 PM
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Greetings to fellow Gulf Coasters! I'm from New Orleans (and finally back in my house after Katrina).
As for food, where do I start? Charbroiled oysters are the best at Drago's in Fat City, praline bread pudding from Redfish Grill is awesome, and the Eggplant Vatican (with seafood, of course) from Venezia's is to die for!
As for food, where do I start? Charbroiled oysters are the best at Drago's in Fat City, praline bread pudding from Redfish Grill is awesome, and the Eggplant Vatican (with seafood, of course) from Venezia's is to die for!
Dec 20th, 2007, 09:27 PM
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Salem, MA - born and raised. Fried Clams at Dube's
Boston, MA - lived there 20's til 35. Pizzeria Regina in the North End, the original
Nantucket, MA - 35 to 44. Scallops less than 12 hours old from the market. And donuts from Downeyflake
Lausanne, Switzerland. Now. Fondue in Gruyere, raclette in Valais.
Boston, MA - lived there 20's til 35. Pizzeria Regina in the North End, the original
Nantucket, MA - 35 to 44. Scallops less than 12 hours old from the market. And donuts from Downeyflake
Lausanne, Switzerland. Now. Fondue in Gruyere, raclette in Valais.
