http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/(c) Roadfood.com Discussion Board30 I was just in the twin cities this past weekend.&nbsp; I didn't prepare ahead so I just went driving from my hotel to find a place to eat.&nbsp; It was a residential area, so I wasn't finding much.&nbsp; I was about to settle for Subway in a strip mall but as I walked up to the storefront I noticed the place next door:&nbsp; Mavericks.&nbsp; So I decided to try that instead - OH YEAH!&nbsp; It was awesome.&nbsp; I also tried the Brisket on Pumpernickel.&nbsp; I also got a Jerk beef as well.&nbsp; Both were outstanding!&nbsp; The beef on rye was a great hearty combo, especially with some of the horseradish or BBQ sauce from the condiment bar they offer.&nbsp; The Jerk beef had a good kick of spices.&nbsp; The coleslaw side also had the horseradish bite.&nbsp; I would go out of my way to get a meal from here again! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=622859Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:48:19 GMT A spirited discussion of the beef commercial is going on here: <a href="http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/105876678.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyai_47cQiU47cQUzyaP37D_MDua_eyD5PcOiU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/105876678.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyai_47cQiU47cQUzyaP37D_MDua_eyD5PcOiU</a> <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=620199Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:16:34 GMT See you in <b>2012</b>! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616720Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:26:52 GMT <b>Epilogue and Footnotes</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> First and foremost I usually don't dedicate a trip report- however in this case&nbsp; I will <br> &nbsp; <br> I dedicate this trip report to<b> Jane and Michael Stern</b>- without them- the concept of <b>Roadfood </b>as we know it in all its shapes, sizes and forms would not exist therefore making this trip an unlikely possiblity. <br> &nbsp; <br> I'll start out with the small stuff.. <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Museum</b>-<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mill City Museum</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Minneapolis MN <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best non food surprise</b>- The Weather, long stretches of no rain <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; and&nbsp; low humidity <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Coffee House</b>-&nbsp; Tie- <b>Broadway Cafe and Roasterie</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City MO <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Coffeehouse on Cherry Street</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tulsa OK <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Beer</b>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smoked Hefe <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Town Hall Brewery</b> Minneapolis MN <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Breakfast</b>- 1st Place&nbsp; <b>Hell's Kitchen </b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minneapolis MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2nd Place- <b>Keys Cafe <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Paul MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3rd Place<b>- Niecie's</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas city MO<b>&nbsp;</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Standbys-(non breakfast)- Top 5 <br> </b> <br> <b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1st place)&nbsp; The Breadbasket</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Newton KS <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> LC's Bar-b-q</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City MO <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; Tea Steak House</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tea SD <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stroud's </b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City MO <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Tavern on Grand</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Paul MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Best Meals</b>-<b>(non breakfast) (newly visited restaurants) - Top 5 <br> </b> <br> <b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1st Place) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Angry Trout</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grand Marais MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; TNT's Diner</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; West Fargo ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Carol's Restaurant</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blaine MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp; TC's Point After</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dewitt IA <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Jess and Jim's Steakhouse</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City<b> </b>MO <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Top 5 Soups&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b>Chicken Borscht<b>- </b> <br> <b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Breadbasket </b>Newton KS <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knoephla <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Fried's&nbsp; Family Restaurant</b> Mandan ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cream of Wild Rice <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; Kafe Stuga</b>- Harris MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wild Rice <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Northern Lights Cafe</b> Beaver Bay MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Beer Cheese Soup <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TNT's Diner</b> West Fargo ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Top 5 Desserts </b>Sour Cream Raisin Pie <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>TNT's Diner</b> West Fargo ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Raspberry Rhubarb Pie <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Rustic Inn Cafe </b>Two Harbors MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sour Cream Raisin Pie <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Farmer's Kitchen</b> Atlantic IA (via long distance) <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banana Cream Pie <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Riefe's Restaurant</b> Davenport IA <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chocolate Zone and Hog Heaven Ice Cream <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; Murray's Ice Cream </b>Kansas City MO <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Most Incredulous&nbsp;</b> Chicken Fried Steak <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp; Roosters Cafe</b>- Jones OK <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Most Overrated</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Onion Burger <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Robert's Grill- </b>El Reno OK<b> <br> </b> <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Nastiest</b> -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Beer Cheese Soup <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; Bison Turf</b>- Fargo ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dutch Letter <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; Java Joe's</b>- Des Moines IA <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>I don't get it award</b>- <b>Fleischkuechle</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Maid Rites</b>, <b>Loosemeats</b> , <b>Taverns</b> Etc. <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Least Favorite Desserts</b>-&nbsp; Lingonberry Bar- <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp; Cafe Finspang</b>- Minneapolis MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kuchen <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Little Cottage Cafe</b>- Bismarck ND <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Planned Stops that were Closed</b>-&nbsp;<b> Lemon Wolf Cafe</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Beaver Bay MN <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Ann's Chicken Fry</b> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oklahoma City OK <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>&nbsp; Future Trips</b> - <br> &nbsp; <br> due to being middle class without an endless flow of cash, upcoming condo renovations <br> trying to live a healthy lifestyle, and trying to remain rooted, future trips will be far and few between. I do plan to take at least one trip next year- it will be&nbsp; a driving trip straight down I 70 to St Louis, I've never been to the new minor league park in Columbus OH and would like to see historic Gettysburg and visit the <b>Roadfood </b>acclaimed <b>Farnsworth House</b> with perhaps a Fried Chicken Smackdown in Indianapolis and Toasted Ravioli Smackdown in St Louis and will hopefully include side trips to <b>Nick's Kitchen</b> in Huntington and Horseshoe ventures in Springfield IL. This trip will take place while the renovations are being completed in my condo. If time allows, a detour to Milwaukee and Chicago will be in order. <br> &nbsp; <br> Long Range plans will be a roadfood trip to coincide with the new Miami Ballpark in 2012 <br> who knows where that would take me but I'm hoping it will be a marathon of a trip similar to the<b> Rocky Mountain Highs and Big Skys </b>Trip as well as the <b>Heartlanding through the Breadbasket trip</b>- after that I can only tell you that my trips will involve foreign lands and won't revolve around roadfood&nbsp; unless the opportunity arises. <br> &nbsp; <br> However this won't prevent me from taking short trips in and around New England and of course the NYC area where I have friends. <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <br> <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616707Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:01:11 GMT <b>Mr Chips</b>, <br> &nbsp; <br> Cheese with your lefse and lingonberries? Actually that would make sense, either a good Havarti or Jarlsberg would certainly go well. <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Nancy</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> Sorry I didn't see the dairy princess or the butter busts- I was a man on a mission however on and off rain got in the way- so I had to go under cover a few times since I was sans umbrella <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616693Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:47:49 GMT <b>WJ</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> That my friend was an awesome report, well explored and photographed.&nbsp; You made we want to explore, and enjoy that area of the states again.&nbsp; Your choices of games and meals excellent. <br> &nbsp; <br> That trip to the MN state fair looked like quite an adventure. <br> &nbsp; <br> Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616255Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:19:49 GMT Great wind up at the Minnesota State Fair. I actually went twice this year to the fair which was a first for me. Also followed after you to Bemidji but tried a different place downtown, the <b>Minnesota Nice Cafe</b> for breakfast. I did not go and see the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statue. Enjoy your different perspective as an outsider of things I pretty much take for granted. <img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/001_smile.gif" alt="" /> <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616204Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:24:48 GMT Great trip report! I'm sorry to see it end though. Love the photos of the fair - ahhhhh....nothing like the smell of deep fried foods in the morning! <br> &nbsp; <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616189Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:37:45 GMT This was an excellent trip report, <b>wj</b>.&nbsp; I very much enjoyed it, and as I might travel to Minneapolis some time in the future, I am making notes about possible side-journeys. <br> &nbsp; <br> Thanks for taking the time and effort to publish the text and photos. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616184Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:53:19 GMT Excellent finish Dale--I'm so glad you included the Great Minnesota Get Together!&nbsp; And a good tub of cheese curds to boot.&nbsp; Did you make it around to see the dairy princess' butter busts? <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616171Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:04:58 GMT Excellent trip report!&nbsp; Thanks for the posts.&nbsp; And I could not agree with you more about Stroud's.&nbsp; I was just at Stroud's for dinner a week ago for my first time and it was excellent!&nbsp; Definitely going to be a must any time I am back in KC. <br> &nbsp; <br> John <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616170Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:49:32 GMT Great stuff,Dale. A food cart here in portland introduced me to lefse which I had with cheese and ligonberries. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616165Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:14:56 GMT I ended you trip actually salivating. &nbsp;Thank you, Dale for taking the time and effort to share your incredible food adventure. &nbsp;Bravo! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616164Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:10:56 GMT <b>Monday September 6 (Labor Day)</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> Today is the last day I'll be Heartlanding through the Breadbasket- I guess all good things do have to come to an end. <br> &nbsp; <br> I found out the weekend before that Zanzibar, the coffee house would be closed on Labor Day-however <b>Java Joe's </b>will be open, they did have a good iced coffe and I'll make sure I don't get another Dutch Letter..&nbsp; I arrived a little after 7am and they were open. <b>Java Joe's </b>certainly rectified themselves, considering the disastrous experience I had the weekend before. <br> Besides a decent dark roast I had a fine Pecan Roll- fresh with a thick sweet glaze and a substantial meaty pecan flavor. Unfortunately I did not get any photos of the pecan roll <br> &nbsp; <br> After breakfast I was back on the road and 3 1/2 hours later arrived at <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5045721540_27a940d720_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul. Unfortunately it was a cloudy day with on and off drizzle I tried to make the best of it considering I didn't have an umbrella (I really didn't need one on this trip!) <br> &nbsp; <br> Picture this day like the climax of a fireworks show- you know the last few minutes where everything is set off- so again the theme is "eat like you're never going back" because it's doubtful I ever will <br> &nbsp; <br> My first stop was unexpected but it caught my attention <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5045707094_e4252fe281_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I could let you all guess what I had but I'll let you all in on it <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5045084433_149dee862e_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Swedish Potato Sausage- It had a nice mellow taste- the grilled onions seemed so right but the bright yellow mustard was oh- so - wrong...I have a cranberry mustard at home that would have been a perfect match- or better yet- a Lingonberry Mustard- I'm sure it exists- <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5045733624_5129b621a6_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Hey if they have Lingonberry Ice Cream then I'm sure they have lingonberry mustard (no I didn't try any of the ice cream) however another perfect option would have been brown gravy- but that option wasn't available. <br> &nbsp; <br> Anyway I passed many interesting concessions- and yes most food does appear to be on a stick- however it seems that&nbsp; over here <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5045741318_20538d21b3_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> They make it very clear that "nothin's on a stick" <br> &nbsp; <br> Anyway as I passed <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5045708150_47008d156c_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The deep fried candybars, my attention actually turned to <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5045708828_fe16162d69_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The Corn roast <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5045709598_5e4775d3dc_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> For fresh off the stalk sweet corn. Just like 4 years ago, some the best&nbsp; corn on the cob I've ever had.. <br> &nbsp; <br> Now I was just getting into the swing of things because just around the corner <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5045711104_8831d7e50c_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> Fried Cheesecake- but that's not what I wanted <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5045710230_aae4240f40_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Now this is what I wanted- I've been looking forward to this for over two weeks <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5045089887_ea9a55fcc9_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Freshly fried- sharp- squeaky- cheese curds- much better than the ones I had at the Nook over two weeks earlier. <br> &nbsp; <br> Here are some other cool concessions that I bypassed <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5045712626_d313ffbd3a_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5045713280_4cf24602bc_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Looks like garlic fries have made it to Minnesota <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5045714374_df89868847_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> And of course what's a state fair without some religious entertainment <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5045093481_3b6e0c960a_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Which got me hungry for my next stop <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5045094147_310f04da6f_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> A big ol' smoked turkey leg- <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5045095773_f134887a26_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> But decided to skip the bars, which I guess I could have <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5045718544_a2bcae2e03_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> washed down with some "all you can drink milk" <br> &nbsp; <br> now that I ate some poulty- I guess it was time to visit some poultry <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5045097469_75354ca707_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> or perhaps not <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5045720778_218bc7d789_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> However I did make it to the <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5045726666_d9d9545398_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The moo booth&nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5045725424_2f837545dc_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> To see what this gal produced (the moo both serves shakes and ice cream) <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5045105337_576875d9a2_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I also happened to catch an impromptu parade <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5045106311_754d0b53a9_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The smell of cinnamon rolls caught my attention and as much as I wanted them <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5045107081_4550315ff1_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I didn't get any <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5045107807_fe8e2786b0_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> That was because I had to save myself for my next stop- No hotdish on a stick this time- I learned my lesson the last time however <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5045108505_6deec1089d_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> The Krumkake (pronounced "krumkahkah") was really good- yes I pronounced it wrong <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5045732688_737fbe2e05_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I know that some people on the forum have a obsessive almost disturbing passion for bacon and squeal with orgasmic delight when they see bacon in various pornographic display- well this is for you (I personally couldn't care less) <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5045114823_71610deefd_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> of course any fair in Minnesota would not be complete without Walleye on a stick <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5045118417_d741b5b2f8_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I've heard of Nut Rolls but walked right by so I could hit my final stop <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5045737700_b68e1c356f_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> but it wasn't the "uffda brat"&nbsp; it was <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5045112135_c486e66846_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Lynn's Lefse <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5045735364_b000b44357_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I went with the Lefse Delight <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5045735986_d37be136db_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> Lefse filled with Lingonberries and topped with whipped cream (some of you may be familiar with the wrist band I'm wearing- I wore it just about the whole time I was on the trip - what does it say?) <br> &nbsp; <br> After spending a few hours at the fair it was time to say "Goodbye" <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5045120163_615c066e9e_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I drove back to the airport- <br> &nbsp; <br> When I arrived at my Layover- Midway in Chicago- it was time for dinner. <br> Since I was no longer heartlanding in the breadbasket, it was time to eat some plebian rustbelt cuisine- Chi Town Style... <br> So I went to <b>Gold Coast&nbsp; Dogs </b>inside the Airport and topped off my trip with <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5045743242_4902239f50_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> An Italian Beef- with Giardinara <br> &nbsp; <br> and <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5045745746_e54d208aee_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> A Chicago Style Dog <br> &nbsp; <br> I was back home just before midnight.. <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Epilogue</b> and <b>Footnotes</b> later on in the week <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616145Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:21:33 GMT <font size="3"><b>Ok, I'm back and caught up</b></font> <br> &nbsp; <br> <font size="3"><b>15 pie, 1 Kuchen, 1 awesome looking cake <br> </b></font> <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616093Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:50:34 GMT WJ, we returned late Monday night. It was a great trip. We had some wonderful British food (it's true!) and especially wonderful traditional food in Cornwall. I'm planning a report soon, if I can figure out how to post photos, I'll do that, too. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616056Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:33 GMT <b>Zataar</b> <br> <b>&nbsp;</b> <br> I'm assuming your back from your trip from across the pond.&nbsp; I hope you and Bill had a great time and perhaps see a trip report from you. <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Miami Don</b> <br> <b> <br> </b>Yes, that's grated cheese- I couldn't tell you what kind though. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616037Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:38:51 GMT Wow, that chicken looks great.&nbsp; What are the white strips covering the Stroud's salad?&nbsp; A second cheese? <br> &nbsp; <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=616030Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:07:42 GMT That is some awesome looking fried chicken for sure! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615999Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:22:51 GMT Wonderful trip report! Bill and I really enjoyed our Flea Market get together with you. Glad you didn't have to travel far to get there! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615998Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:22:49 GMT <b>Sunday September 5</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> Coffee in Oklahoma City on a Sunday morning must be the equivalent of liquid gold. It seems that many choose to close on Sundays and those that choose to open don't do so until 9AM. <br> &nbsp; <br> The Red Cup has gotten many favorable reviews so I went. There was a line of people waiting to get in when I got there at 9AM sharp- Only small and medium (16 oz) cups are offered and they offer a surprisingly solid medium roast- however no refill prices- for each refill you have to pay full price and not only that but the line never let up- the whole time I was there- I observed constant foot traffic entering the coffee house- anyway I stopped after two medium cups although I easily could have had a third. <br> <br> I had a big travel day ahead I would be traveling all afternoon and also well into the evening since I had to make my way back to the Twin Cities for a 5:30pm flight the next day . However a return to El Reno for an early 11 AM lunch was in order at <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5044778975_20af922a75_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Robert's Grill</b> <br> &nbsp; <br> The only onion burger joint open in El Reno on a Sunday. I called the day before to make sure they were open since it was Labor Day weekend as I didn't want to back track all the way there for nothing.. <br> &nbsp; <br> Of course I knew to order the onion burger. I was observing the cook behind the counter cook the hell out of that burger hence the finished product <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5045402514_824c9c0607_b.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> A good tasting burger - the fried onion infuses the burger, however I found the consistency dry and overdone. I prefer a nice juicy burger and frankly this onion burger wasn't.&nbsp; I'm not sure if this is the exception or the norm. If its the norm, then&nbsp; unfortunately onion burgers aren't on my favorite list. <br> &nbsp; <br> I hit the road before noon, as I said I had a long long driving day ahead of me. <br> Leaving Oklahoma, entering Kansas and finally entering back into Missouri, dinner time was approaching. <br> &nbsp; <br> Now some of you up till now may have thought&nbsp; "I can't believe he was in Kansas City and didn't stop at..............................." <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5044797799_a006194f43_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> Well you're all wrong! Of course I had to save the best for last <img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5044796605_a48621b339_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I was expecting to be greeted by lots of people waiting to be seated and as you can see <br> the place was packed <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5044792479_edc5a4201c_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5045416202_48607aaed0_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I was told there would be 90 minute wait for a table, however I could find immediate seating at the bar- it was a no brainer- I'll eat at the bar since I still have to get back on the road. I got to the bar and there were no seats- there was a space to stand at the bar- <br> This is <b>Strouds- </b>they could hang me upside down over the roof and serve my food there for all I care- of course I'll eat standing up at the bar. <br> &nbsp; <br> There was an older couple sitting next to me that I had a conversation with. I told them I came all the way from Rhode Island for some fried chicken and if I had to eat standing up so be it- the couple asked me if Rhode Island was under water because of recent news that Hurricane Earl had passed through the area, however I wasn't sure but figured if I returned to my condo entered my living room and found two Portuguese fisherman in a life raft, well that answers my question. <br> &nbsp; <br> Anyway, my salad with blue cheese dressing arrived. <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5044782205_788d81f67b_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> and by the time I was done, the older couple had left and gave me their seat. Thankfully I can now enjoy the rest of my dinner "in style" <br> &nbsp; <br> Those&nbsp; addicting warm cinnamon rolls arrived <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5044784285_2cbfcebf1f_o.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> You can never have just one! <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5044787623_7b55489958_b.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> And finaly the rest of my dinner- green beans, cottage fries and gravy and some of the best succulent fried chicken I've ever had <br> &nbsp; <br> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5045410998_1cf84789a9_b.jpg"> <br> &nbsp; <br> I don't think I said it loud enough "SOME OF THE BEST SUCCULENT FRIED CHICKEN I EVER HAD!!!" <br> &nbsp; <br> So to answer Wintem's previous question- this is why I couldn't save the chicken fried steak from the day before. <br> &nbsp; <br> After dinner I was back on the road and arrived at my final destination for the evening at around 9:30pm- the Days Inn in West Des Moines IA. <br> &nbsp; <br> The final segment tomorrow. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615958Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:34:46 GMT <b>Mr Chips</b> <br> <br> I forgot to mention that I never had an appreciation for college football, I barely have an appreciation for pro football- My reasoning at the time I found out that the game was rescheduled to 11am&nbsp; was that the Patriots could play in Foxboro the same day and time as a the Red Sox play in Boston and it would still ensure a sell out game for the Red Sox. <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Brad</b> <br> I'm one of those guys that doesn't get into the technicalities of the food I eat- you know- grass fed vs corn fed,&nbsp; oak smoked vs cherrywood smoked....I just know looks good....tastes good...yum! <br> &nbsp; <br> <b>Wintem</b> <br> <br> Bad news- I got a to go box and threw everything out when I got back to my hotel. I was done for the evening and had to save my appetite the next day for dinner- besides I was on the road for most of the next day and there was no way my leftovers could keep . <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615892Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:38:44 GMT That chicken fried steak is a thing of beauty. Glad to hear it was good as well as just huge. So did you box&nbsp;the leftovers&nbsp;and eat it for the next, say, week? Tell me you didn't leave two thirds of that behind. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615853Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:29:48 GMT <b>"Billyboy</b> <br> <br> If that's the case, you probably get a real kick out of reading those grammatically incorrect Chinese take out menus too!" <br> &nbsp; <br> WJ, you have no idea!&nbsp; It's like "A Beautiful Mind" when the letters all light up and jump out at Russell Crowe.&nbsp; I can't shut it off!&nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <br> And that CFS?!&nbsp; Wow, does that thing double as a bed?&nbsp; I keep thinking Bugs Bunny is going to come out and sing "I Dream of (Chicken Fried Steak) with the Light Brown Crust! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615850Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:04:05 GMT <blockquote class="quote"><i>Nancypalooza</i><br> <br> <br> Oh now I'm gonna have 'Okie from Muskogee' in my head all day.&nbsp; /waves at Tiki! <br> </blockquote> <br> <br> I'm stuck with "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"...<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/wink.gif" alt="" /> <br> &nbsp; <br> WJ, did you happen to ask what cut of beef was used for the chicken fried steak at Roosters?&nbsp; The gravy looks plenty hearty, too. <br> &nbsp; <br> Brad <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615841Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:47:11 GMT Oh now I'm gonna have 'Okie from Muskogee' in my head all day.&nbsp; /waves at Tiki! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615835Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:17:23 GMT <b>Mr Chips</b> <br> <b>&nbsp;</b> <br> I did the praying hands on my first visit to Tulsa back in 1990. I also did the Gilcrease Museum and the Philbrook museum as well back then. <br> &nbsp; <br> Onion burgers?? Stay tuned..... <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615828Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:11:01 GMT Dale, Oklahoma football is a religion and a minor league baseball game pales in comparison to Sooner football. That chicken fried steak looks wonderful. Surprised there was no onion burger in El Reno and no visit to the praying hands in Tulsa. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615815Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:10:05 GMT Dale, you take AMAZING vacations. &nbsp;If I ever get the chance to travel the way that you do I'm going to ask you to map it out for me. <br> &nbsp; <br> WOW, just WOW. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615801Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:58:24 GMT Oh my God, that chicken fried steak would feed a small family!!! <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=615796Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:27:49 GMT