Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (MetroplexJim)

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:31:53 GMT

MetroplexJim

Five Guys
Original Pancake House
Culver's

Thanks to my recent "discovery" of its food and charm I'll add the Waffle House.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (PapaJoe8)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:50:58 GMT

Well Joe... you were down at the coast w/ all that good sea food. Maybe a Whataburger next visit though.
Joe

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (joerogo)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:30:42 GMT

PapaJoe8

Whataburger is a long time Texas tradition. I did not know they had spread so far.
Joe

I still can't believe I passed up on the chance for a Whataburger when I was in Texas.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (PapaJoe8)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:14:10 GMT

Whataburger is a long time Texas tradition. I did not know they had spread so far.
Joe

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (TJ Jackson)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:41:16 GMT

One of the pleasant suprises of Clan Jackson's recent vacation in Orlando was our stop enroute at the Newberry exit in Gainesville, where we found a Whataburger. I had never been to a Whataburger before

The burgers we had were large, tasty, with a very fresh bun and toppings. Excellent!

We liked it so well we hit them on the way back to Cincinnati as well!

One quibble - the fries there were not very good, skip them

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (clcohen)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:23:26 GMT

Worked at the Culver's in Platteville WI 20 years ago - Craig Culver on fries for the first couple of weeks. That place was the cleanest and freshest place I've had had the pleasure to work at. In Madison now and just looked at their websitee. Glad to see how much they've spread!

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (2005Equinox)

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:55:02 GMT

Anyone not in the area of Culvers needs to check it out if you ever see one in your travels. Around here there is a local chain called Cinderz that is also really good.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (MetroplexJim)

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:24:29 GMT

Five Guys
Original Pancake House
Culver's

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mayor al)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:06:22 GMT

Thanks Marlene!

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mar52)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:00:42 GMT

I've reported Billy K.

I think he must be 13 or younger.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mayor al)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:52:41 GMT

Billy K.
1. It isn't "Your" forum.
2. I have endorsed several of the burger places mentioned in this thread.
3. Your comment about my posts relative to the Burger places is inaccurate.

If you plan to participate on this site you need to read the rules and consider the accuracy of what you are posting.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (PapaJoe8)

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:30 GMT

There is an old, but good, thread here somewhere about the Magic Pan. They were lotsa fun!
Joe

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mr chips)

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:11:30 GMT

I recommend the 2008 version of Road. Check out page 552 and you will see why it is my favorite.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (ann peeples)

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:06:15 GMT

Vitello, are you talking about the crepe place??? If so, the one in downtown Milwaukee closed in the late 70s. But I always enjoyed it...what a blast from MY past!!!

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (dexmat)

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:43:14 GMT

buffetbuster

dexmat-
It is reviewed in both the 2008 and 1992 Roadfood books.

The one I own must still be packed away as I can't find it but I'm sure it wasn't either one of those. I'll have to look for some of the others at Half Price Books.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (PapaJoe8)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:50:26 GMT

There is a Pancho's in Mesquite Tx. that I think is Roadfood worthy. Great Green Chile Stew, and most everything is good. For desert they have an ice cream bar. I always leave happy. Not all Pancho's are this good!
Joe

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Vitello)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:29:05 GMT

I always liked the Magic Pan...are they still around?

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (surrycounty)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:25:16 GMT

Here's two more chains with food that is, IMHO, roadfood-worthy......
Eat n' Park restaurants and Hoss's Steakhouses, both located primarily in western Pennsylvania. I've had enjoyable experiences at both, especially Hoss's - I had a great chopped steak and baked potato the one time that I ate there. I've had some pretty good burgers at Eat n' Park too, and I wouldn't hesitate to stop at either one.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (buffetbuster)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:53:52 GMT

dexmat-
It is reviewed in both the 2008 and 1992 Roadfood books.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (dexmat)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:58:56 GMT

mr chips

One other chain that has been written about by the Stern's is Capt'n Benny's. I believe there are several in the Houston area and i ate at one when i visited Austin last fall, Decent oysters and beer but not as good as the Acme oyster bar in new orleans or Pal's Shanty in Portland, Oregon.

I wouldn't consider that a chain. 4 in Houston and 1 in Austin I think. All owned by family. I haven't been in several years but I always thought they were pretty good, much better than any fast food seafood place I've ever been too (LJS, Capt. D's, etc).

When did the Stern's comment on it?

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mr chips)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:50:11 GMT

One other chain that has been written about by the Stern's is Capt'n Benny's. I believe there are several in the Houston area and i ate at one when i visited Austin last fall, Decent oysters and beer but not as good as the Acme oyster bar in new orleans or Pal's Shanty in Portland, Oregon.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (claracamille)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:44:46 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Baah Ben

I think they use an excellent sausage patty and their eggs are fresh, the English muffin is ok. Even the pancakes are ok with me. Coffee is ok, too.

I find McDonald's sausage patty totally lacking in flavor. I really like their coffee, though. But about their eggs:

Fresh? No. Liquid? Yes.

From McDonald's:

"Scrambled Eggs (2):
Pasteurized whole eggs with sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid and monosodium phosphate (all added to preserve color), nisin (preservative). Prepared with liquid margarine: Liquid soybean oil, water, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oils, salt, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, soy lecithin, mono- and diglycerides, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservative), artificial flavor, citric acid, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene (color). CONTAINS: EGG AND SOY LECITHIN"

I do like the McDonald's breakfast sandwiches when on the road, but I do not like to yellow folded egg. so, I just ask for a round egg on any sandwich I order, then I get a real egg, not a folded yellow rubbery egg thing.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Michael Hoffman)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:39:37 GMT

Baah Ben

Hey Michael:

When I get their Sausage Egg McMuffin ( 2 for $2 dollars) the white is clearly separated from the yolk so how can that be a liquid egg? I've opened the english muffin up many times and actually what I don't like is the yellow yolk is almost cooked like a hard boiled egg, but it is distinctly separate from the egg white. The tectuire sure seems like an egg that has been placedin some sort of round mold and then fried to a timed doneness.

What gives? Maybe you are kidding around or just want to trash Mickey Dee's..Hey, be my guest, but I sure think I've been eating a fresly made egg in my Sausage Egg McMuffin.

I respectfully diagree with you on their sausage. One of the best versions IMHO. But, let's stick to the eggs...

Look a little more closely at my post.

"Scrambled Eggs (2):"

It was about their scrambled eggs. The eggs they use for the McMuffins are cooked in a Teflon ring to get the shape, and they come from actual eggshells. Several years back they used a different product for their McMuffins. The eggs came fully cooked in a long tube (I have no idea how it was done, but there was yolk down the center and white all around the yolk) and they were sliced and heated to order.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Baah Ben)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:34:08 GMT

Hey Michael:

When I get their Sausage Egg McMuffin ( 2 for $2 dollars) the white is clearly separated from the yolk so how can that be a liquid egg? I've opened the english muffin up many times and actually what I don't like is the yellow yolk is almost cooked like a hard boiled egg, but it is distinctly separate from the egg white. The texture sure seems like an egg that has been placed in some sort of round mold and then fried to a timed doneness.

What gives? Maybe you are kidding around or just stirring it up as usual? If want to trash Mickey Dee's..Hey, be my guest, but I sure think I've been eating a fresly made egg in my Sausage Egg McMuffin.

I respectfully disagree with you on their sausage. One of the best pattied versions excluding a hand made version, of course, IMHO.

But, let's stick to the eggs.....

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mayor al)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:18:33 GMT

Checker's is Rally's, the whole operation is pretty much identical between the two. we have the Rally's version here in Louisville, but I have seen Checkers as far North as Tennessee. Strictly a drive-thru or walk-up-outside Burger stand. Some have picnic tables, some don't.
We will stop at Rally's when time is important or it's directly on the way to somewhere else for us.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Ort. Carlton.)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:01:06 GMT

DougS
I must be the only one that likes Checkers.

DougS; Dearfolk,
   Choose your poison herein:
   1) Checkers I liked just fine; it was Richard Nixon I couldn't stand.
   2) I play pretty badly, but maybe we can get together sometime and play a game or two.
   3) If the supermarket would hire a couple of new ones, I'd enjoy going there more.
      Checking My List And Making It Twice, Ort. Carlton, Going Backwards in Athens, Georgia.

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Greymo)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:42:44 GMT

Oh Oh.................................no Egg McMuffin for me this morning!

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Michael Hoffman)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:46:27 GMT

Baah Ben

I think they use an excellent sausage patty and their eggs are fresh, the English muffin is ok. Even the pancakes are ok with me. Coffee is ok, too.

I find McDonald's sausage patty totally lacking in flavor. I really like their coffee, though. But about their eggs:

Fresh? No. Liquid? Yes.

From McDonald's:

"Scrambled Eggs (2):
Pasteurized whole eggs with sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid and monosodium phosphate (all added to preserve color), nisin (preservative). Prepared with liquid margarine: Liquid soybean oil, water, partially hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oils, salt, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, soy lecithin, mono- and diglycerides, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservative), artificial flavor, citric acid, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene (color). CONTAINS: EGG AND SOY LECITHIN"

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (Baah Ben)

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:02:34 GMT

Bruce and Sue..I agree it is harder for a chain to do it better because for one thing they have so many more opportunities to do it worse. But, if a chain can do it and there's a few who can, then I think it should be recognized for that effort...Even on roadfood.com.

I've always had good luck and consistancy in eating at the places I've mentioned on this site over the years..Houston's, J. Alexander's, Cheesecake Factory, Carrabba's, Dustin's, etc. I'm leaving a few more out...

No, none of them are fast food chains. I too, only eat at them if I have to and then I really get pissed off I had to! But, I will give McDonald's some credit for having a decent and very reasonable breakfast. The one meal where their quality is ok with me.

I think they use an excellent sausage patty and their eggs are fresh, the English muffin is ok. Even the pancakes are ok with me. Coffee is ok, too. It's when they start with lunch that I have to say no thank you. The meat these guys use...Jeez . OOPS...There is one exception....WHITE CASTLE. No, I can't explain it

Re:Dec.29th Poll- RE: FF Chains that are Roadfood Worthy (mar52)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:44:25 GMT

In Los Angeles we have several Campos Mexican restaurants.

For the most part their food is so - so, but they have amazing guacamole burritos.