Reliable local restaurant chains
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Reliable local restaurant chains
The current thread on fast food chains got me thinking. Sometimes when I visit a new city, I'll see a restaurant or fast food place that seems common in that town, but that I've never heard of. I always wonder whether those places are worth a try. I'll bet some are outstanding.
Are there any common local food chains where you live that a visitor might enjoy?
Are there any common local food chains where you live that a visitor might enjoy?
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My former home of Syracuse NY has two that come to mind - Doug's Fish Fry has three locations - fast service (strictly counter service), top shelf food, very consistent and reasonably priced. Hoffman's Hot Haus has two locations - they serve hotdogs and coneys (white hots) manufactured in their own factory. The hotdogs and coneys are legendary throughout central NY state - it's only in the past few years that they opened their own restaurants. Although they only have two locations, one in Syracuse and one in Rochester, Dinosaur Barbecue also deserves a mention. Good barbeque and great fun atmosphere with live blues music most nights.
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Il Fornaio is in Portland, OR, as well. In Portland, we like the Elmer's chain for breakfast or lunch--very good price value and great breakfasts; also the McMenamin's Pubs; their food is mediocre and the service can be scattered; but the beer is good and so is their terrific organic NA apple cider. Plus they all have an individual look--our favorite is the High Street Cafe in Eugene.
In the Orlando, FL, area, we love Sonny's for ribs. Delicious and cheap.
In the Orlando, FL, area, we love Sonny's for ribs. Delicious and cheap.
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My hometown is Buffalo and while all of you just think of us for snow, we have lots of great things, including food. Ted's Hot Dogs (great char-grilled dogs, burgers, fantastic onion rings); Mighty Taco (our version of Taco Belle, but cheap and excellent for fast food-even baked, not fried shells for taco salads), Anderson's (frozen custard and our famous Beef on Wick sandwiches). These are just fast food type places, and we have some wonderful fine dining as well.