These are the places I visited on Roadfood

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Originally posted by jpatweb
Good list. Interesting that there's only one entry from New Orleans. Must have been a very short trip. I think you can start to amend the list by going to the joint near your job that you mentioned never having gone to in another thread. Must be a story behind why you haven't been there.

I sat down awhile ago with all my different editions of Roadfood going back to the earliest editions and started counting places. Factoring in the website reviews, my total is over 300, a number which has been significantly beefed up by the inclusions on Roadfood.com, particularly those from states like Connecticut, where I spend a lot of time. In the coming months I'll be be making Roadfood pilgramages to New Orleans and Utah and am looking forward to chowing down.

After months of wracking my brain, using process of elimination, yahoo maps and yellow pages along with surfing the net for restaurant menus, I think I finally found the restaurant where I experienced the New Orleans combo back in 1991 and here it is!

www.patoutscajuncabin.com

The below is sad...I looked throughly through the restaurant listing and these are the only places I've been to on it:

Fralinger's - Atlantic City, NJ (not really a restaurant, but it's still listed in the restaurant section, so...I'm desperate here)
Mastori's - Bordentown, NJ
Geno's - Philly
Pat's - Philly
Jim's Steaks (yo! whatchoo want on yo' steak?) - Philly
Charcoal Pit (both the one in Bear & the one in Wilmington) - Delaware
The Crab Claw - St. Michaels, MD

It's not that I really have a lot of catching up to do (well, I do...), but that many roadfood-type places that I have been to aren't listed in the official restaurant listing. Unless they're in the Insider section, and I will definitely be joining that this year.

They're mentioned throughout the forums, though.

Haven't completed an update in over two years. Let's see where things are now.  120+ new places since my last update - and up over 400 now. I do go to a lot of duplicates, though. I have decided to reorganize by state, rather than alphabetically. I will edit in the newest additions in green and restaurants that I have previously visited but the review is new to either the latest book or web site will be listed in red and bold the favorites. indicates a place that is now closed. indicates one of the very few clunkers on my list.

In following the lead from stanpnepa, places that I have visited that are surely worthy of the Roadfood seal of approval, but have yet to earn, include the following:

Tom Jenkins BBQ - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hoi Ming, West Sayville, NY (BEST egg rolls ever. Period.)
O'Connell's Pub, St. Louis, MO (great roast beef sandwich, burgers)
Roper's Ribs - St. Louis, MO
Gilbert's Chowder House - Portland, ME
Modern Diner - Pawtucket, RI

My list, so far, includes.....

Alabama 
A&M Peanut Shop - Mobile
Dew Drop Inn - Mobile
Dreamland BBQ - Mobile**
The Brick Pit - Mobile
Wintzell's Oyster House - Mobile

Arizona 
Jack's Original BBQ - Tucson, AZ
LoLo's Chicken and Waffles - Phoenix

Arkansas 
Doe's Eat Place - Little Rock

California 
Cassell's Patio Hamburgers - Los Angeles 
DaKine's - San Diego
Du-Par's - Los Angeles
Ferry Building Marketplace - San Francisco
Gordon Biersch - San Francisco
Hob Nob Hill - San Diego
Hodad's - Ocean Beach
In-N-Out Burger - Ontario **
Lou's Donuts - San Jose
Musso & Frank - Hollywood
Pancake Circus - Sacramento
Philippe the Original - Los Angeles
Randy's Donuts - Inglewood
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles - Los Angeles
Squeeze Inn - Sacramento

Colorado 
Buckhorn Exchange - Denver
The Fort - Morrison

Connecticut
Ashley's Ice Cream - New Haven
Colony Grill - Stamford
K. LeMay's - Meridan
Louis Lunch - New Haven
Milo-Melo - Greenwich
Modern Apizza - New Haven
Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven
Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana - Manchester
Ted's - Meriden
Westfair Fish and Chips - Westport, CT


Delaware
Charcoal Pit - Wilimington
Lucky's Coffee Shop - Wilmington
Woodside Farm Creamery - Hockessin

District of Columbia
Attman's Delicatessen - Washington, DC ** (RFK Stadium location)
Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington, DC
Five Guys - Washington, DC **

Florida
Barbara Jean's - Ponte Vedra Beach
Bern's Steakhouse - Tampa
Catfish Place, The - St. Cloud
Dixie Crossroads - Titusville
Havana - West Palm Beach
 Jenkins Quality Barbecue - Jacksonville
Joe's Stone Crab - Miami 
Killer Seafood - Mexico Beach
La Teresita - Tampa
O'Steen's - St. Augustine
Old Spanish Sugar Mill - DeLeon Springs
Puerto Sagua - Miami
Saltwater Cowboys - St. Augustine 
Schooner's Seafood House - St. Augustine
Singleton's Seafood Shack - Mayport
Steak 'n Shake - various locations**
Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish - South Pasadena
Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House - Miami

Georgia
Barbecue Kitchen - College Park
Crab Shack, The - Tybee Island, GA
Fat Matt's Rib Shack - Atlanta
GA Pig - Brunswick, GA  
Lane Packing Company/Peachtree Cafe - Fort Valley
Mary Mac's Tea Room - Atlanta
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House - Savannah 
The Varsity - Atlanta, GA
 
Idaho 
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Boise
Hudson's Hamburgers - Coeur D'Alene
Wolf Lodge Inn - Coeur D'Alene

Illinois
Affy Tapple - Niles
Ann Sather - Chicago
Billy Goat Tavern - Chicago
Carson's - Chicago
Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House - Chicago
Ed Debevic's - Chicago
Edwardo's - Chicago
Freddie's - Chicago
Hackney's on Harms - Glenview
Harry Caray's - Chicago
Hot Doug's - Chicago
Johnnie's - Chiacgo
Lem's Barbecue - Chicago
Lou Malnati's - Chicago
Lou Mitchell's - Chicago
Manny's Coffee Shop - Chicago
Margie's Candies - Chicago
Mr. Beef - Chicago
Nuts on Clark - Chicago (**Midway Airport location)
Paradise Pup - Des Plaines
Superdawg - Chicago
Twin Anchors - Chicago
Uncle Johnny's Grocery Store - Chicago

Indiana
Gray's Cafeteria - Mooresville
Hollyhock Hill - Indianapolis
Joe Huber's - Starlight
King's Ribs BBQ - Indianapolis
Plump's Last Shot - Indianapolis
Rathskeller - Indianapolis
Shapiro's - Indianapolis
St. Elmo's Steakhouse - Indianapolis
Triple XXX Restaurant - West Lafayette

Iowa

Archie's Waeside - LeMars
B&B Grocery - Des Moines
Bauder Pharmacy - Des Moines
Farmer's Kitchen - Atlantic
Grove Cafe - Ames
Jesse's Embers - Des Moines
Machine Shed - Des Moines
Penn Drug Co. - Sydney
Stone's - Marshalltown

Kansas
Chicken Annie's - Pittsburg
Corner Pharmacy - Leavenworth
Oklahoma Joe's - Kansas City
Woodyard BBQ - Kansas City

Kentucky
Bon Ton Mini Mart - Henderson
Claudia Sanders Dinner House - Shelbyville
Graeter's - Louisville **
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen - Louisville
Kaelin's - Louisville
Lynn's Paradise Cafe - Louisville
Mark's Feed Store - Louisville
Mike Linnig's - Louisville

Louisiana
Cafe du Monde - New Orleans
Mother's - New Orleans

Maine
Red's Eats - Wiscasset

Maryland
Faidley's - Baltimore
G&M Restaurant - Lithicum Heights
Gunning's Crab House - Baltimore
Lexington Market - Baltimore
Seaside Seafood - Glen Burnie

Massachussetts
All Star Sandwich Bar - Cambridge
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream - Cambridge
Clear Flour Bakery - Brookline
Donut Dip - East Longmeadow
Durgin-Park - Boston
J.P. Licks - Brookline
Kelly's Roast Beef - Saugus **
Kickass Cupcakes - Somerville
Marguerite's - Westport
Nick's Famous Roast Beef - Beverly
North Hadley Sugar Shack - North Hadley
Rancatore's Ice Cream - Belmont
R.F. O'Sullivan's - Somerville
Santarpio's Pizza - East Boston
Upper Crust - Brookline
White Hut - West Springfield
Toscanini's - Cambridge


Minnesota
Al's Breakfast - Minneapolis
Cafe Latte - St. Paul
Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis
Murray's - Minneapolis
Nye's Polonaise Room - Minneapolis
Tavern on Grand - St. Paul
 
Missouri
Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City
Bissinger's - St. Louis 
C&K Barbecue - St. Louis
Carl's Drive-In - St. Louis
Crown Candy Kitchen - St. Louis
Cunetto House of Pasta - St. Louis
Fiorella's Smoke Stack - Kansas City
Gates BBQ - Kansas City
Golden Ox - Kansas City  
Gus' Pretzels - St. Louis
Hodak's - St. Louis
Jess and Jim's - Kansas City
LC's - Kansas City
Lou Boccardi's - St. Louis
Niecie's - Kansas City
Park Avenue Coffee - St. Louis
Porter's Fried Chicken - Maplewood
Snead's - Kansas City
Stroud's - Kansas City
Ted Drewes - St. Louis
Tim's Pizza - Independence
Winstead's - Kansas City
 
Montana
Western Cafe - Bozeman

Nebraska
Bohemian Cafe, Omaha
Homemade Heaven - Ogallala
Johnny's Cafe - Omaha
Stella's - Omaha
 
New Hampshire
Red Arrow Diner - Manchester

New Jersey
DeLorenzo Tomato Pies - Trenton
Harold's NY Delicatessen - Edison
Mastoris - Bordentown
Tick Tock Diner - Clifton
White House Sub Shop - Atlantic City

New York
Alethia's - Williamsville
All-American Hamburger Drive-In - Massapequa
Anchor Bar - Buffalo
Anderson's Frozen Custard - Kenmore
Barney Greengrass - NY
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory - Brooklyn
Brook's House of BBQ - Oneonta
Burger Joint - New York
Carnegie Deli - NY
Charlie the Butcher - Buffalo
Churrasqueira Bairrada - Mineola
DiFara Pizzeria - Brooklyn
Dinosaur BBQ - Syracuse/Rochester
Doughnut Plant - New York
Duff's - Amherst
Economy Candy - New York
Flo's Famous Luncheonette - Blue Point
Florentine Pastry Shop - Utica
Flour City Diner - Rochester
Grimaldi's - Brooklyn
Grand Central Oyster Bar - New York
Highland Park Diner - Rochester
Hill Country BBQ - New York
Junior's - Brooklyn
Katz's Delicatessen - NY
Kossar's Bialys - New York
L&B Spumoni Gardens - Brooklyn
LDR Char Pit - Rochester
Lombardi's - NY
Nathan's Famous - Brooklyn
Nick Tahou Hots - Rochester
Patsy's Pizzeria - New York
Peter Luger Steakhouse - Brooklyn
Phil's Chicken House - Endicott
Plainville Farms Restaurant - Cicero
Rice to Riches - NYC
Quickway Diner - Bloomingburg
Sarge's Delicatessen - New York
Schwabl's - Buffalo
Second Avenue Deli - New York
Shake Shack - Citi Field **
Sharkey's - Binghamton
Snowflake Ice Cream - Riverhead
Stella's Diner - Rochester
sugar Sweet sunshine - New York
Ted's - Buffalo
Totonno's - Brooklyn
Vanessa's Dumplings - New York
Voss BBQ - Yorkville  
Walt Itgen's Ice Cream Parlor - Valley Stream
Yonah Schimmel Knishes - New York

North Carolina
Big Ed's City Market - Raleigh
Char Grill - Raleigh
Coffee Cup - Charlotte  
Crooks Corner - Chapel Hill
Dip's Country Kitchen - Chapel Hill
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery - Cary
Roast Grill - Raleigh
Sunrise Country Kitchen - Chapel Hill
Wilber's - Goldsboro

Ohio
Belgrade Gardens - Barberton
Beside the Point Cafe - Akron
Crabill's - Urbana
Flat Iron Cafe - Cleveland
Henry's - West Jefferson
Jeni's Fresh Ice Cream - Columbus
Strickland's - Akron
Swenson's - Akron
Young's Jersey Dairy - Yellow Springs 
 
Oklahoma
Classen Grill - Oklahoma City
Sid's - El Reno
Van's Pig Stand - Shawnee

Oregon
Annie's Donuts - Portland
Brigittine Monastery - Amity
Burgerville - Portland **
Chowder Bowl - Newport
Dan and Louis Oyster Bar - Portland
Ecola Seafood Restaurant - Cannon Beach
Farmhouse Cafe - Tillamook
Greasy Spoon Cafe - Langlois
Grilled Cheese Grill - Portland
Huber's - Portland
J&M Cafe - Portland
Jake's Famous Crawfish - Portland
Kornblatt's Delicatessen - Portland
Mo's - Newport
Pacific Oyster - Bay City
Pine State Biscuits - Portland
Random Order Coffee House - Portland
Reo's Ribs - Aloha
Sahagun - Portland  
Saint Cupcake - Portland
Stanich's - Portland
Voodoo Doughnuts - Portland

Pennsylvania
Benkovitz Fish - Pittsburgh ** (PNC Park location)
Center City Soft Pretzel Company - Philadelphia
Chink's - Philadelphia 
Dalessandro's Steaks - Philadelphia
DeLuca's - Pittsburgh
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub - Clearfield 
Diner, The - State College  
Enrico Biscotti - Pittsburgh
Famous Fourth Street Delicatessen - Philadelphia
Fat Heads South Side Saloon - Pittsburgh
Geno's Steaks - Philadelphia
John's Roast Pork - Philadelphia
JoJo's - Pittsburgh  
Jozsa Corner - Pittsburgh
Lorenzo's Pizza - Philadelphia
Nick's Roast Beef - Philadelphia
Original Hot Dog Shoppe - Pittsburgh
Penn State Creamery - State College
Pierogies Plus - McKees Rocks 
Prantl's Bakery - Pittsburgh
Primanti Brothers - Pittsburgh
Reading Terminal Market - Philadelphia
Robert Wholey & Co. - Pittsburgh
Salerno's - Old Forge
Steve's Prince of Steaks - Philadelphia
Tony Luke's - Philadelphia

Rhode Island
Allie's Donuts - North Kingstown
Commons Lunch - Little Compton
Gray's Ice Cream - Tiverton
Jigger's Diner - East Greenwich
Olneyville NY System - Cranston
The Daily Scoop - Bristol

South Carolina
82 Queen - Charleston
Anchor Line - James Island
Beacon Drive-In - Spartanburg
Bowen's Island Restaurant - Charleston
Carolina Cider Company - Yemassee
Charleston Cafe - Mount Pleasant  (formerly Bookstore Cafe)
Closed for Business - Charleston
Cupcake - Charleston
Diana's - Charleston (now called "Toast")
Gullah Cuisine - Charleson
Hominy Grill - Charleston
Hyman Seafood - Charleston
Jestine's Kitchen - Charleston
Magnolia's - Charleston
Martha Lou's Kitchen - Charleston
Rising High Natural Bread Company - Charleston
Sweatman's - Holly Hill
Wreck of the Richard and Charlene - Mount Pleasant
Ye Olde Ice Cream Shoppe - Mount Pleasant
 
South Dakota
Tea Steak House - Tea

Tennessee
Arnold's Country Kitchen - Nashville
Beacon Light Tea Room - Lyles
Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish - Nashville
Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous - Memphis
Corky's - Memphis ** (airport location - which was still very good!))
Cozy Corner - Memphis
Dyer's - Memphis
Eastside Fish - Nashville
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Nashville
King Fish - Nashville
Leonard's - Memphis
Loveless Cafe - Nashville
McNeil's Produce Stand - Nashville  
Pancake Pantry - Nashville
Payne's - Memphis
Poe Boy Luncheon - Nashville 
Ron's BBQ and Fish - Nashville 
Rotier's - Nashville
Silver Sands - Nashville
Sylvan Park - Nashville

Texas
Angelo's - Fort Worth
Avalon Diner - Houston
Black's BBQ - Lockhart
Blue Mesa Grill - Dallas
Cattleman's Steakhouse - Fort Worth
Celebration - Dallas
Cartwright's BBQ - Bastrop
Chris Madrid's - San Antonio
Clark's Outpost - Tioga
Frenchy's - Houston
Goode Co. BBQ - Houston
Hoover's Cooking - Austin
Hut's Hamburgers - Austin
Joe T. Garcia's - Fort Worth
Kincaid's - Fort Worth
Kreuz Market - Lockhart
Lankford Grocery - Houston
Louie Meuller's BBQ - Taylor
Luling City Market - Houston(not Luling location)
Magnolia Bar and Grill - Houston  
Mecca - Dallas
Monument Cafe - Georgetown
Norma's Cafe - Dallas 
Olmos Pharmacy - San Antonio
Otto's BBQ - Houston
Ranchman's Cafe (Ponder Steakhouse) - Ponder
Round Rock Donuts - Round Rock
Salt Lick - Round Rock (not original location)
Smitty's - Lockhart
Sonny Bryan's - Dallas
Southside Market - Elgin
Sweet Georgia Brown - Dallas
Texan Cafe - Hutto
Threadgill's - Austin
Williams Smokehouse - Houston

Virginia
Wright's Dairy-Rite - Staunton

Washington
13 Coins - Seattle
The Crumpet Shop - Seattle
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar - Seattle
Frank's Diner - Spokane
Knapp's - Tacoma
Lowell's - Seattle
Mae's Phinney Ridge - Seattle
Ray's Boat House - Seattle
Red Mill Burgers - Seattle
Spud Fish and Chips - Kirkland
Yankee Pot Roast - Vancouver

West Virginia
Coleman's - Wheeling
DiCarlo's Pizza - Wheeling

Wisconsin
Bendsen's Bakery - Racine
Elegant Farmer - Mukwanago
Giles Frozen Custard - Milwaukee
Jack Pandl's - Whitefish Bay
Jake's - Milwaukee
Karl Ratzsch's - Milwaukee
Klinger's East - Milwaukee
Kopp's - Glendale
Larsen Bakery - Racine
Leon's - Milwaukee
McBob's - Milwaukee
Pine Cone - Johnson Creek
Serb Hall - Milwaukee
Solly's Grille - Milwaukee
Speed Queen - Milwaukee
Stockholm Pie Company - Stockholm
Watt's Tea Shop - Milwaukee

** ate at another location -- not the one listed on roadfood.com

I'm not riding tall with the big boys in this thread, but I'll take pushing 300 or so...and counting. Seeing as how my screen name has become a verb, I want partial credits for all of the places that I TRIED to go to and were closed when I got there (i.e. Sears in SF, BBQ King in Charlotte, Mint Bar in Sheridan, WY, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church BBQ in Huntsville, TX - most recent one....and more!)

My favorite - after all a world of new eating is probably still either Katz's or Peter Luger. I know that they have their detractors, but I will still pick them over most any other choice, and will go out of my way to get there, if I am within 50-60 miles.

Also, I have a few places that I am not sure if they are listed in older editions of Roadfood, but they appear on other people's lists or I cannot figure out why I chose to go there (H&H Bagels in NYC, JG Melon's in NYC, Ray's Hell Burger in Arlington, VA, Chap's Pit Beef in Baltimore, Railhead BBQ in Fort Worth, etc.). If anyone can lay claim to these guys being in an older edition, please let me know.

chezkatie - Us folks out here in the wilderness are really hurt that you haven't been anywhere but to one place in the windy state of Wyoming. Come on out, and that goes for all you folks in the middle and eastern parts of this nation of ours. We really do have some great places to eat. I will personally escort (for a very large fee) you to some here in little old New Mexico, and our western neighbor of Arizona. Honest, no passports needed!!

My list
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Mr Beef on Orleans - Chicago

Thanks for reading.

This is a great topic that needs to be revived. I, too, have compiled a list of either Roadfood (past and present editions) as well as Eat Your Way Across the USA.

My list:

White House Sub Shop, Atlantic City NJ (The single best of the bunch)
Rutt's Hut, Clifton NJ
Mastoris, Bordentown NJ
Harold's NY Deli, (the one in Parsippany NJ)
The Hot Grill, Clifton NJ
Libby's Lunch, Paterson NJ
Jimmy Buffs, (when they were in Caldwell NJ)
Tick Tock Diner, Clifton NJ
Anchor Bar, Buffalo NY
Ben Bensons, New York NY
Carnegie Diner, New York NY
Benny's Burritos, New York NY
Second Avenue Deli, New York NY
Katz's, New York NY
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough, Noank CT
Stick to Your Ribs, Norwalk CT
Jerry's Pizza, Middletown CT
Louis Lunch, New Haven CT
Frank Pepe's, New Haven CT
Sycamore Drive Inn, Bethel CT
O'Rourkes, Middletown CT
Durgin Park, Boston MA
Santarpios Pizza, Boston MA
Polly's Pancake Parlor, Sugar Hill NH (way, way up there, best breakfast of all time)
Red's Eats, Wiscasset ME (awesome lobster)
The Lobster Shack, Cape Elizabeth ME (see above)
Moody's, Waldoboro ME
Harraskeet Lobster, Freeport ME
Dog House, New Castle DE
The Charcoal Pit, Wilmington DE
Food Done Right, Newport News VA
Hyman Seafood, Charleston SC
Jestine's Kitchen, Charleston SC
Louie's Backyard, Key West FL
Bern's Steakhouse, Tampa FL
Dennis Pharmacy, Key West FL
Mama's Pizzeria, Bala Cynwyd PA
Pat's, Philadelphia PA
Geno's, Philadelphia PA
Tony Luke's, Philadelphia PA
Jim's, Philadelphia PA
Plylers, Brookville PA
Mosca's, New Orleans LA
Cafe Dumonde, New Orleans LA
Billy's, Elk City OK
Feltner's Whataburger, Russellville AR
H & H Coffee Shop, El Paso TX
Julio's Cantina, El Paso TX
Little Diner, Canutillo TX
Nellie's, Las Cruces NM
Pete's Hacienda, Las Cruces NM
Chope's, La Mesa NM
Route 66 Diner, Albuquerque NM
Frontier, Albuquerque NM
Powdrell's, Albuquerque NM
Roque's Carnitas, Santa Fe NM
Bobcat Bite, Santa Fe NM
La Cocina, T or C NM
Hoddad's, Ocean Beach CA
Ichiban, Pacific Beach CA
Sear's, San Francisco CA
Hob Nob Hill, San Diego CA
Jake's, Portland OR
Ray's Boathouse, Seattle WA

I am not a marketing guy for the Sterns but if I were them, I would use this as a advertisng thing. It indicates the power this site has.

I personally have visited many sites discussed on this forum directly due to what I have read.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I'd like to go through and see where I've been. Is there a way to list all the restaurant on the site at one time? Any search I do gets limited to 300 restaurants. Don't have the patience to search 50 states one at a time. Has someone already compiled a list for us to share?

I am really impressed with the large listings of places visted that been posted. I also keep thinking the amount of gas that was used to visit all these sites. I bet the people that made these listings get HUGE Christmas presents from the oil companies. Ha Ha!!

Garry, I don't know about the others, but I assure you, my list was comprised using pretty modest means. I travel for work a lot, which allows me the opportunity to get to places that I would have a difficult time doing otherwise. For my personal travel, I have access to airline miles and hotel points that were accrued on my business travel, thereby making some of the journeys a lot easier. Beyond that, though, there isn't much. I make a very modest living, but I live within my means.

Someone commented in wanderingjew's recent trip log that they wished they would be able to do trips like this when they retire, leaving one to assume that it is not realistic to do this now. While I don't make much money, I do get a lot of time off from work (20 days vacation, plus sick time, plus major US holidays, PLUS the week between Christmas and New Year's, and the days before and after Thanksgiving). Frankly, it is more time off than I know what to do with. So, where some people will save for two years to have enough money to take their one or two week vacation to Hawaii -- I don't see the value in that. I would rather spend my time doing the things that I like more frequently, even if they are not as exotic. Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.

Money to the oil companies, so far, is the least of my worries - for me, it is making sure that I have a steady stream of airline miles and hotel points!

quote:

Originally posted by garryd451

I am really impressed with the large listings of places visted that been posted. I also keep thinking the amount of gas that was used to visit all these sites. I bet the people that made these listings get HUGE Christmas presents from the oil companies. Ha Ha!!

Well, the majority of these places I visited when gas was still under $1.50 a gallon. Remember THOSE days????

These are the sites mentioned on the website or in the books where I have eaten:

El Charro-Tucson,Ar(2002)
El Torrero- South Tucson,Ar(2006)
Gus Balon's-Tucson,Ar(2006)
La Cabana-Nogales, Ar.(2002)***
Le Caves-Tucson,Ar(2006)
Longhorn Grill, Amado,Ar(2002)
Mariscos Chihuahua-Tucson,Ar(2006)
Mi Nidito- South Tucson,Ar(2006)****
Millie's Pancake Haus-Tucson, Ar(2002)
Pat's Drive-In-Tucson,Ar(2002)
Pico de Gallo-South Tucson,Ar(2006)****
Rincon Market-Tucson,Ar(2006)
Old Bisbee Roasters-Bisbee,Ar(2007)
Da Kine's Plate Lunch- San Diego,Ca(2005)
El Indio-San Diego,Ca(2006)****
Hob Nob Cafe- San Diego,Ca(2006)****
Hodad's-Ocean Beach,Ca(2006)
In N Out-Alhambra, Ca(2013)
Phillipe's The Original-Los Angeles,Ca(1994)
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop-San Diego,Ca(2010)
Putah Creek Cafe-Winters,Ca(2004)
The Fruit Tree-Winters,Ca(2004)
John's Waffle Shop- La Jolla,Ca(1999)
Beadle's Cafeteria-Pasadena, Ca(1999)
Rubio's-San Diego,Ca(2007)
The Wheel Inn-Cabazon,Ca(2009)
Shields Date Farm-Indio,Ca(2009) 
Hadley's Fruit Orchard-Cabazon, Ca(2009)
Dutch Oven Bakery-Altadena,Ca(2009) 
Fosselman"s Ice Cream Company-Alhambra,Ca(2012)
Gordon Biersh- South San Fransisco, Ca(2004)
The Cottage-La Jolla, Ca (2010)
OB Snoothie Bar and Sub Shop-Ocean Beach, Ca(2010)
Bar B Que House-Ocean Beach,  Ca(2010)
Kono's -Pacific Beach ,Ca (2010)
D Z Akins- San Diego, Ca (2010)
Juanita's- Encinitas, Ca (2010)
Fidel's- Solanna Beach, Ca (2010)
South Beach Bar and Grill-Ocean Beach, Ca(2010)
Ramona Cafe-Ramona,Ca (2010)
Julian Pie Shop-Santa Ysabel,Ca(2010) ***
Ichiban PB-Pacific Beach, Ca (2010)
Original Pantry-Los Angeles,Ca(2011)
Pink's-Los Angeles, Ca(2011)
DuPar's-Los Angeles, Ca(2011)
Donut Man-Glendora, Ca(2012) *****
Houston's-Pasadena,Ca(2012)
Galto's-Los Angeles,Ca(2012)
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffle-Pasadena,Ca(2012)
Pie N Burger-Pasadena,Ca(2012)
El Tepeyac-Los Angeles,Ca(2012)
Mom's Tamales-Los Angeles,Ca(2012) *****
Elena's-Glendale,Ca(2012)
Los Cinco Puntos-East Los Angeles, Ca(2012)
Canter's Deli-Los Angeles, Ca(2005)
Green Light Jerky-Redwood City, Ca (2012)
Mama's Tamales-Los angeles, Ca(2013)
Cole's P.E. Buffett-Los Angeles, Ca(2013)
Gaffney St Diner-San Pedro, Ca(2013)
G's Juice-Playa del Mar, Ca(2013)
Randy's Doughnuts-Inglewwood, Ca(2013)
Conway's Red Top Burgers-Colorado Springs,Co(1997)
M & D"s Bar Barbecue and Fish Palace-Denver, Co(1997)
Enstrom's-Grand Junction,Co (2010)
Bridgewater Chocolate-Brookfield,Cn(2012)                                 
Ben's Chile Bowl-D.C.(2005)
Florida Avenue Grill-D.C.(2005)
Varsity-Atlanta, Ga(1998)
The Silver Skillet-Atlanta, Ga(1998)
Idaho Candy Company-Boise, Id(2010)            
Anne Sather's- Chicago,Il(2004)
The Berghoff-Chicago,Il(2004)
Garret's Popcorn-Chicago,Il(2007)
Ideal Candy Shop-Chicago,Il(2004)
Mug N Bun- Indianapolis, In(2004)
Coney Island Wieners-Fort Wayne, In(1982)
Steak and Shake-Mishiwaka, In(2004)
Powers Hamburgers-Fort Wayne, In(1982)
Palmer Candy Shop-Sioux City,Ia(2010)
Jaarsma Bakery-Pella,Ia(2012)                                         
Schwartz's -Montreal, Que(2002)
St. Viateur Bakery-Montreal, Que(2002)***
Valomilk-Merriam,Ka(2012)
Dixie Chile-Newport,Ky(2004)
Cafe Du Monde-New Orleans, La(1999)
Camelia Grill-New Orleans,La(1999)
Central Grocery-New Orleans, La(1999)***
Middendorf's-Aker, La(1998)
Mandina's-New Orleans,La(1998)
Mosca's-Waggaman.La(1998)*****
Tujague's-New Orleans, La(1999)
Dean-O's- Lafayette, La(1999)
Mother's-New Orleans, La(1998)
Progress Market-New Orleans,La(1998)
Rocky and Carlo"s-Chalmette,La (1999)
Acme Oyster House-New Orleans,La(1999) 
Johnny's-New Orleans,La(1999)
Napoleon's- New Orleans, La(1999)
Turtle Alley-Gloucester, Ma(2013)
Cranberry Island Kitchen-Cumberland,Me(2010)
Isamax Snacks-Gardiner,Me(2010)       
Labadie's Bakery-Lewiston,Me(2011)
Hell's Kitchen-Minneapolis,Mn-(2010)
Northern Waters Smokehaus Duluth Mn(2013)                                                         
Olde Obrycki's-Baltimore,Md(1982)
Abe's-Clarkdale, Mi(2000)
Phillips Grocery-Holly Springs, Ms(2000)
Blue and White Cafe-Tunica, Ms(2000)  
Waffle House-Horn Lake, Ms (2000)      
John's Pork Chop-Butte, Mt(1981)
Arthur Bryant's- Kansas City, Mo(1978)****
Runza-Lincoln,Ne(1991)
Louie's Basque Corner-Reno,Nv (1987)
Anderson Frozen Custard-Tonawanda,NY(2009 )
Charley the Butcher-Williamsville, NY(2009) 
Schwabl's-West Seneca, NY (2009)
Ted's Hot Dogs-Tonawanda, NY(2009)
Parkside Candy-Buffalo, NY(2009)
Anchor Bar-Buffalo, NY(2009)
Antoinette's-DePew, N.Y.(2009)
Condrell's Candy and Ice Cream-Buffalo, NY-(2009)
Louie's Foot Long-Tonawanda, NY(2009)
McPartlan's Corner Bar-Amherst, NY(2009)
Grover's Bar and Grill-East Amherst, NY(2009)
Eckl's Beef & Weck-Orchard Park, NY(2009)
Dinosaur Bar B Q-Rochester, NY(2009)
Nich Tahou's-Rochester, NY(2009)
Abbot's Custard-Rochester, NY(2009)
Steve's Pig and Oxtail Roast-Lackawanna, NY(2009)
LDR Char Pit-Rochester, NY(2009)
Michael's Candy Shop-Buffalo, NY(2009)
Buffalo Brew Pub-Williamsville, NY(2009)
Duff's-Amherst, NY (2009)
Breakfast Club-Dayton, Ohio(2004)
Putz Creamy Whip-Cinncinatti,Oh(2004)
Empress Chile-Cincinnati,Oh(1984)
Skyline Chile-Cincinnati,Oh(2005)
West Point Market-Akron, Ohio(1986) 
Swenson's-Akron, Ohio(2004)
Jiggs-Clinton, Okl(2013)
Bijou Cafe-Portland,Or(2008)
Camp 18-Elsie,Or(2005)
Cimiyotti's-Pendleton,Or(2003)
Circle S-Pendleton, Or(2004)
Mario's Basque BarB-Q-Pendleton,Or(2006)
Dan and Louie's Oyster Bar-Portland, Or(2012)
Dory Cove-Lincoln City,Or(2010)
Fresco's-Portland,Or(2005)
Fido's Hot Dogs-Portland,Or(2005)
Fuller's Coffee Shop-Portland,Or(2006)
Huber's-Portland,Or(2010)
Jake's Famous Crawfish-Portland,Or(2008)
Kornblatt's-Portland,Or(2012)
Mo's Annex-Newport,Or(2008)
Mo's Restaurant-Florence, Or(2011)    
Nick's Famous Coneys-Portland,Or(2011)
Original Pancake House-Portland,Or(2006)
J and M Cafe-Portland,Or(2012)
Otto's Sausage Kitchen -Portland, Or(2012)
Reo's Ribs-Portland, Or(2010)
Stanich's-Porland, Or(2011)
Oasis Cafe-Milton-Freewater,Or(2012)***
Yankee Pot Roast-Grants Pass,Or(2001)
Heaven on Earth-(exit 86 I-5) Azalea,Or(2009)
Burgerville, Portland,Or(2013)
Otis Cafe- Otis,Or(2003)
Norma's Ocean Diner-Seaside,Or(2007)
Bread and Ink-Portland,Or(2005)
Tad's Chicken and Dumplings-Troutdale,Or(2002)
Portland Farmer's Market-Portland,Or(2012)
Farmhouse Cafe-Tillamook,Or(2010)
Los Baez-Salem,Or(2010)
Ecola Fish Market-Cannon Beach,Or(2008)
Riverside Barbecue-Seaside,Or(2007)  
Halibut's-Portland, Or(2012)
Sahagun's-Potland,Or(2007)
Annie's Donuts-Portland,Or(2013)
Voodoo Donuts-Portland, Or(2011)
Voodoo Too-Portland, Or(2013)           
Ristretto's Roasters-Portland, Or(2011)
Foxfire Tea-Portland, Or(2007)
Crema-Portland, Or(2010)
Saint Cupcake-Portland,Or(2012)
Fresh Seafood Northwest-Tillamook, Or(2008)
Pacific Seafood-Bay City, Or(2007)
South Beach Fish Market-South Beach, Or(2011) ****
Amadeus-Salem,Or(2012)
La Fiesta-Bandon,Or(2008)
The Greasy Spoon-Langlois, Or(2008)
Shark's-Newport,Or(2011)
La Bamba-Portland, Or(2013)
The Briggitine Monastery-Amity,Or(2010)
Waves of Grain-Cannon Beach,Or(2010)  
Five Guys-Happy Valley, Or(2012)  
Random Order Bakery-Portland,Or(2013)  
Grilled Cheese Grill-Portland,Or(2012)
Caffe Umbria-Portland,Or(2009)
The Crab Pot-Lincoln City, Or(2010)
The Chowder Bowl-Newport,Or(2011) 
Roseanna's-Oceanside,Or(2010)
Morgan's Country Kitchen-Florence, Or(2011)
Green Salmon-Yachats,Or(2011)
Pine State Biscuits-Portland,Or(2012)
Main Street Diner-Pendleton, Or(2012)
Los Temos-Salem,Oregon(2012)
Big Stuff Barbecue-Cottage Grove,Or(2012)
Luna Sea Fish House-Yachats,Or(2012)
Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy-Depoe Bay, Or(2012)
Local Ocean Seafoods-Newport, Or(2012)
Saffron Salmon-Newport, Or(2012)
Ocean Bleu@Gino's-Newport, Or(2012)
Davidson's-Tigard, Or(2012)
Pal's Shanty-Portland, Or(2013)
Original Hot Dog-Pittsburgh,Pa(2004)
Tony Luke's- Philadelphia, Pa (2005)
Primanti's-Pittsburgh,Pa(2004)  
Autocrat Coffee Syrup-Lincoln R.I (2010) 
A and R BarbQue-Memphis,Te(2005)*****
Arcade-Memphis,Te(2005)
Barkdale Cafe-Memphis,Te(1999)
Rendzevous-Memphis,Te(2004)
Corky's -Memphis,Te(2005)
Dyer's Burger-Memphis,Te(2005)
Gridley's- Memphis,Te(1999)
Interstate Bar B Q-Memphis,Te(1999)
Little Tea Shop-Memphis,Te(2005)***
Buntyn's-Memphis,Te(2000)
Ellison Place Soda Shop-Nashville,Te(2007)
Rotier's-Nashville,Te(2007)
Stan's Country Restaurant-Columbia,Te(2007)
Loveless Cafe-Nashville,Te(2007)
Pucket's Grocery-Leiper's Fork. Te(2007)
Meridee's Beadbasket-Franklin, Te(2007)
McNeil's Fruit Stand-Nashville,Te(2007)
Prince's Hot Chicken-Nashville,Te(2007)
Swett's Cafeteria-Nashville,Te(2007)
Monell's-Nashville,Te(2007)
Bryce's Cafeteria-Texarkana,Tx(2000)
Goode Company BBQ-Houston,Tx(2000)
Big Texan Steak Ranch-Amarillo, Tx(1980)
Weikel's Bakery-La Grange, Tx(2007)
Royer's Round Top Cafe-Round Top, Tx(2007)
Blanco Bowling Club Cafe-Blanco,TX(2008)
Hill Country Cupboard-Johnson City, Tx(2008)
Olmos Pharmacy-San Antonio, Tx(2008)
Eva B's Bakery-Austin,Tx(2008)
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que-Llano, Tx(2008)
Cooper's Pit Bar-b-Que-Mason,Tx(2008)
Cafe Pacha- Austin, Tx(2008)
Lock Drug-Bastrop, Tx(2008)
Cartwright's- Bastrop, Tx(2008)
Southside Market-Elgin, Tx(2008)
Elgin Cafe- Elgin , Tx(2008)
Louis Mueller-Taylor, Tx (2008)
Texas Cafe-Hutto,Tx (2008)
Black's Barbecue-Lockhart, Tx(2008)
Kreutz Market-Lockhart, Tx (2008)
City Market-Luling, Tx(2008)
Texas Pie Company-Kyle, Tx(2008)
Threadgill's World Headquarters-Austin,Tx(2008)
Hut's Hambugers-Austin, Tx(2008)
Capt'n Bennie's-Austin, Tx(2008)
Rosie's- Bee Cave, Tx(2008)
Helen's Casa Alde-Buda, Tx(2008)
Monument Cafe-Georgetown, Tx(2008)
Round Rock Donuts-Round Rock,Tx(2008 
 New Braunfels Smokehouse-New Braunfels,Tx(2008)
Cisco's-Austin,Tx(2008)  
Virginia Diner-Wakefield,Va(2013)
Vermont Country Store-Weston, Ve(2010)                
Emmet Watson's Oyster Bar-Seattle,Wa(2006)
The Crumpet Shop-Seattle,Wa(2006)****
Daley"s Drive-In-Seattle, Wa(2007)*****
Pick-Quick Drive-In -Fife,Wa(2009)
Knapp's Restaurant-Tacoma, Wa(2008)
Top Pot Doughnuts-Seattle,Wa(2006)
Beth's Diner-Seattle,Wa (2009)
Lowell's-Seattle,Wa (2013)
14 Carat Cafe-Seattle,Wa(2008)
Mike's Chile Parlor-Seattle, Wa(2008)
3 Crabs-Sequim, Wa-(2009)
Olympia Oyster House-Olympia, Wa-(2003)
The Spar-Olympia,Wa-(2008)
Red Mill Burger-Seattle,Wa-(2008)
Ray's Boathouse Cafe-Seattle,Wa(2008)
Mae's Phinney Ridge Cafe-Seattle,Wa(2008)
Coastal Kitchen-Seattle,Wa(2008)
Hi-Spot Cafe-Seattle, Wa(2010)
Cupcake Royale-Seattle,Wa(2010)
Trophy Cupcakes-Seattle, Wa(2010)
Spud Fish and Chips -Kirkland, Wa(2012)
13 Coins-Seatac,Wa(2012)
Ezelle's Chicken-Kent, Wa (2011)
El Diablo Coffee House-Seattle,Wa(2012)
Chandler's Crabhouse-Seattle, Wa(2012)
Zeitgeist Coffee-Seattle, Wa (2012)
Countryside Donut House-Mountlake Terrace, Wa(2012)
Mighty-O Donuts-Seattle, Wa(2012)
Moon Rise Cafe-Lakewood, Wa(2013)
Maltby Cafe-Maltby, Wa(2013)
Oh Chocolate-Seattle, Wa(2013)
Bentsen's Bakery-Racine,Wi(2007)  
Larsen's Bakery-Racine,Wi(2010)
Little America Truck Stop-Little America,Wy(1978)








The year noted is my last visit to the restaurant mentioned.

*** One of my special favorites

= closed

I never thought to compile a list until pork tenderloin sandwiches recently. I get around both vacation and in my job. 16 states already this year driving a camper van some 7,000 miles on two major trips. I have probably forgotten more places than I remember. I think in the past 15 years I have been in every state except Hawaii. Of course I ate in quite a few of them. I have the Stern's RoadFood book. I should mark what I can remember. And yes I have been to the Mug'n'Bun numerous times over a 40+ year span but I have yet to include them in a recent pork tenderloin sandwich tour. Wanderingjew is probably right about the pork tenderloin sandwich there considering what I now know about most of the other Indiana tenderloins. I will know for sure next year.

I feel that I have been fortunate to have lived in cities or areas where restaurants make the list. San Francisco to the L.A. area, Nawlins to N.Y and at the moment, Connecticut. My wife was from Memphis and took me on a Que tour there. So reading the lists mentioned by all of you gives me a reason to say "Me too!" Last week was Hot Dog Johnny's (N.J.) and yesterday I found Blackies in nearby Cheshire. Where I live now seems to be a good place for many Roadfood joints. Many of these I plan to check out as I am new to this site. Hot dog joints, pizza, diners, fish houses and more dominate.

I plan on getting the current edition of the Roadfood Guide, but I have been hinting that I hope to get it for a birthday present. However I have another idea recently that has come to me, dining via GPS..! My little dashboard device has the ability to list and direct me to many places to go to eat within about a 25 mile radius. It lists many types of restaurants and with no surprise, Roadfood recommended destinations.
What I found interesting among the selections was the section listing BBQ!! I did not know that there were so many places that have BBQ menus, and to be honest I am kind of leary of their ability to do it right. But one needs to be adventurous and try something new.

I think that GPS dining is a different idea worth trying as even here, there are many places waiting to be discovered and have yet to be reviewed. I will search for certain types of restaurants within Connecticut and other states, only to discover that there is no listing for what I am looking for.
Maybe Thai is not considered Roadfood, but I am surprised to find that there are no listings for pizza in California!!!
One question. Has anyone used the Microsoft Streets & Trips (2004/2005) package listed on the homepage? Some reviews at Amazon seem to be less than enthusiastic. Is there another CD-ROM that is worth checking out?

mark

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Originally posted by doggydaddy


Maybe Thai is not considered Roadfood, but I am surprised to find that there are no listings for pizza in California!!!
mark

I lived in Seattle for over 3 years. I would certainly consider Thai "roadfood" out in the Pacific Northwest. On the other hand, Pizza in Califrornia??????? no.............

My list so far:

Camp Washington Chili Parlor - Cincinnati, OH
Graeter's - Cincinnati, OH
Hathaway's Coffee Shop - Cincinnati, OH
The Golden Lamb - Lebanon, OH
Kaelin's - Louisville, KY
The Moonlite B-B-Q - Owensboro, KY
Charlie Vergo's Rendzvous - Memphis, TN
Dyer's Burgers - Memphis, TN
Bern's Steakhouse - Tampa, FL
Abe's - Clarksdale, MS
Hicks' - Clarksdale, MS
Ground Zero Blues Club - Clarksdale, MS
Prejean's - Lafayette, LA
Helen's - Machias, ME
Plaza Cafe - Santa Fe, NM
Mom's - Salina Ut.
Update as of 09/18/06:
Little Tea Shoppe - Memphis, TN
The Blue and White - Tunica, MS.

Hoping to visit the Loveless Cafe in Nashville and Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, MS on one of our vacations through the south.

Sandy

PS: This is BillC's list too, except for Kaelin's and Bern's. But he's been to Blue Ash Chili in Cincinnati.

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Originally posted by wanderingjew

quote:

Originally posted by doggydaddy


Maybe Thai is not considered Roadfood, but I am surprised to find that there are no listings for pizza in California!!!
mark

I lived in Seattle for over 3 years. I would certainly consider Thai "roadfood" out in the Pacific Northwest. On the other hand, Pizza in Califrornia??????? no.............

As a former resident from the Bay Area and California in general, I find it odd that there are a total of about three to four restaurant listings for the categories of Asian, Chinese and Japanese for the WHOLE state. That's not right.
There is not a category for Thai for any state. I agree that there should be some listings. Where I came from, there was a good restaurant of these types on every block and you could have thrown in Mexican and Italian too. You did not need a Roadfood guide, just a good nose...

I will not argue about pizza, as I live close enough to New Haven and agree that east coast style rules. Heck, years ago, I brought a pizza on board a plane as carry-on because I knew that there there was no substitute. It was an aromatic flight....

My point about dining by GPS is that it does list many restaurants within my radius. It does not have as many categories, but last night I passed Ted's Steamed hamburgers and Blackie's on my destination to the Thai restaurant where I had my stomach set on the Crispy Duck in curried coconut milk. I made up for passing those places by stopping at Denmo's for a chili-burger and chocolate malt. That little machine lists all those places and the mileage and when to turn. It lists places that have yet to be reviewed here.
Fortunately it does not count calories...

mark

quote:

Originally posted by doggydaddy

I find it odd that there are a total of about three to four restaurant listings for the categories of Asian, Chinese and Japanese for the WHOLE state. That's not right.
There is not a category for Thai for any state. I agree that there should be some listings. Where I came from, there was a good restaurant of these types on every block and you could have thrown in Mexican and Italian too. You did not need a Roadfood guide, just a good nose...

Mark,

The problem with your statement is that it doesn't take into account where the bulk of the reviews come from. The people who own this site make their living selling books promoting local regionalized (and predominantly American) restaurants. Yes, there are user-submitted reviews, but all reviews need to go through a submission process and meet certain guidelines. Could Thai be considered a regional food - perhaps in some places, but other than volume and availability is there anything particularly regional about Thai, Chinese, sushi or most other ethnic foods? Is there something that makes Thai in Seattle different or unique from Thai in Birmingham, AL?

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Originally posted by The Travelin' Man
but other than volume and availability is there anything particularly regional about Thai, Chinese, sushi or most other ethnic foods? Is there something that makes Thai in Seattle different or unique from Thai in Birmingham, AL?

Stevekoe has a new name!!!!

I think that certain areas of the country "hit the nail on the head" when it comes to good quality ethnic cuisine. Perfect example would be your (and my) preference for Chinese food on Long Island. How about the Cuban food down in Miami and Tampa? I wonder if they can duplicate the quality in Salt Lake City. Seattle has a significant Asian population and a multitude of multi ethnic Asian Cuisine. I've had Thai food in NY, Pittsburgh and Providence, although here in Providence for reasons I'm still trying to ascertain these eateries will also serve Chinese and Vietnamese food as well. I've yet to find a restaurant that can duplicate my Thai Restaurant eating experiences I had while living in Seattle. I just noticed a new Thai Restaurant is opening near me here in East Greenwich, it's actually walking distance from my condo and I'll actually be walking right by it this evening. I look forward to trying it but wonder if it's going to miss that "Je Ne Sais Quoi".

Look at the explosion of Mexican/Latin American restaurants and foodstands all across the country. With the influx of Migrants..legal and not, The number of places to find that type of food has expanded with them. As with all Mom and Pops, some are wonderful and some 'aren't'. I would have a hard time trying all the taco stores in southern Indiana, much less around the Louisville area. AND This area is not any different in population shift than many urban areas in the South/MidWest.

The Hispanic population has boomed in Knoxville but somehow the food stands have not. To my knowledge, there are no specific taco stands around K town. I sort of wish there was.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

My list--

Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House - Miami Beach, FL
Al's #1 Italian Beef - Chicago, IL
Ann Sather - Chicago, IL
Billy Goat Tavern - Chicago, IL
Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House - Chicago, IL
Foodlife - Chicago, IL
Lawry's the Prime Rib - Chicago, IL
Mr. Beef - Chicago, IL (favorite sandwich)
Pizzeria Uno - Chicago, IL (used to be favorite pizza- now Gino's East is my favorite)
Superdawg - Chicago, IL
Grove Cafe - Ames, IA
Maid-Rite - Newton, IA
Wilton Candy Kitchen - Wilton, IA (most charming owners)
Cafe du Monde - New Orleans, LA
Central Grocery - New Orleans, LA
Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen - Natchitoches, LA
Mother's - New Orleans, LA
Pascal's Manale - New Orleans, LA
Uglesich's - New Orleans, LA
Al's Breakfast - Minneapolis, MN
Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City, MO (BIG disappointment)
Connelly's Goody Goody Diner - St. Louis, MO
Crown Candy Kitchen - St. Louis, MO
Rigazzi's - St. Louis, MO
Stroud's - Kansas City, MO (agree w/Sterns-- best fried chicken on earth)
Wheel Inn - Sedalia, MO
Bobcat Bite - Santa Fe, NM (favorite hamburger)
Five and Dime General Store - Santa Fe, NM
Santacafé - Santa Fe, NM
Classen Grill - Oklahoma City, OK
Avalon Diner - Houston, TX
Big Texan Steak Ranch - Amarillo, TX (only for the sideshow)
Black's Barbecue - Lockhart, TX
Blue Bonnet Café - Marble Falls, TX
Bryce's Cafeteria - Texarkana, TX (takes over the mantle for best cafeteria from Highland Park in Dallas)
City Market - Luling, TX (my choice for best BBQ)
Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q - Houston, TX
Hoover's Cooking - Austin, TX
Joe T. Garcia's - Fort Worth, TX
Kreuz Market - Lockhart, TX
Louie Mueller's - Taylor, TX
Otto's Barbecue - Houston, TX
Royers' Round Top Cafe - Round Top, TX (best of the best)
Smitty's - Lockhart, TX
Sonny Bryan's - Dallas, TX
Southside Market - Elgin, TX
Threadgill's - Austin, TX (veggies and rolls only)
Weikel's Store and Bakery - La Grange, TX
Williams' Smokehouse - Houston, TX

What's missing?
-any (or all) of the kolache shops in West, Texas, or Kolache Bakery (*not* Kolache Factory, the chain) on Bingle in Houston
-any of a number of representative (and excellent) Tex-Mex places in San Antonio and Austin
-Stingaree in Crystal Beach, TX
-Eastside Cafe in Austin
-any of several Indian restaurants in Fairfield IA
-Lambert's Cafe in Sikeston MO (not altogether wonderful food but the rolls and the sides are good, esp. the black-eyed peas)

Wow, these are some impressive lists. Mine is not so long, but we did hit a couple of them recently on a vacation trip to Montreal (via the Jersey turnpike and the NY State Thruway). It was great to search on this site for some possible places enroute, and both we tried turned out very well:

- Stash - Polish restaurant in Montreal - terrific, and 1/2 block from our hotel
- Mastoris Diner in Bordentown, NJ - hands down, the best diner EVER

and a couple that are local to us:

- The Charcoal Pit in Bear, DE - an old fashioned hamburger joint with great ice cream treats and honest to God jukebox station at every table.
- Pat's Steaks and Jim's Steaks in Philly. Pat's was downright dreadful - there's a thousand corner joints that make a better cheesesteak than that. They are coasting along on name recognition alone. Jim's was pretty good, though (but a terrible bum's rush through the line - you'd better know what you want or they are pretty impatient about explaining the choices.)

I expect to be picking up a bunch of Oregon places next month!

DaKine’s, San Diego, CA
El Indio, San Diego, CA
Dixie Crossroads, Titusville, FL (Not actually listed, but mentioned frequently)
La Teresita, Tampa, FL
Dinner Bell, McComb, MS
Ruth and Jimmie’s, Abbeville, MS (RIP)
Ted Drewes, Saint Louis, MO – just a few blocks away
Bissinger’s, Saint Louis, MO
Crown Candy Kitchen, Saint Louis, MO
Rigazzi’s, Saint Louis, MO (Why this place is listed I have no idea! There are so many better places on The Hill.)
66 Diner, Albuquerque, NM
Bobcat Bite, Santa Fe, NM
El Farolito, Rito, NM
Five and Dime General Store, Santa Fe, NM
Leona’s, Chimayo, NM
Powdrell’s BBQ, Albuquerque, NM
Plaza Café, Santa Fe, NM
Sugar’s, Embudo, NM – one of my favorites
Cattlemen’s, Tulsa, OK
Geno’s, Philadelphia, PA
Tony Luke’s, Philadelphia, PA
Corky’s, Memphis, TN
Anita’s, Vienna, VA

Good lord, you people sure get around. Congrats to all who have visited real road food places.

Basically, w/ a few exceptions, few, you're a bunch of yankees. Half my family is also but we forgive them.

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Originally posted by V960

Basically, w/ a few exceptions, few, you're a bunch of yankees. Half my family is also but we forgive them.

I finally took some time and went through all the restaurants listed on Roadfood.com's directory. Turns out I've been to way more than I had thought! 115!

My all-time favorites are in bold:

Pink's Famous Chili Dogs - Los Angeles, CA
Sears Fine Foods - San Francisco, CA
The Cottage - La Jolla, CA
In-N-Out Burger - Hollywood, CA
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard - Shelton, CT
Carminuccio's - Newtown, CT
Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven, CT
Sally's Apizza - New Haven, CT
Super Duper Weenie - Fairfield, CT
Swanky Frank's - Norwalk, CT
Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington, DC
Florida Avenue Grill - Washington, DC
Blue Heaven - Key West, FL
Conch Cupboard Luncheonette - Key West, FL
Louie's Back Yard - Key West, FL
Pepe's Cafe & Steak House - Key West, FL
Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House - Miami Beach, FL
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room - Savannah, GA
The Varsity - Atlanta, GA
Al's #1 Italian Beef - Chicago, IL
Mr. Beef - Chicago, IL
Pizzeria Uno - Chicago, IL
Mug 'N' Bun Drive-In - Indianapolis, IN
St. Elmo Steak House - Indianapolis, IN
Dodd's- Indianapolis, IN (closed)
Village Inn - Middlebury, IN
Moishe's - Montreal, QB, Canada
Schwartz's - Montreal, QB, Canada
St. Viateur - Montreal, QB, Canada
Camberley Brown Hotel - Louisville, KY
Cafe du Monde - New Orleans, LA
Central Grocery - New Orleans, LA
Beal's Lobster Pier - Southwest Harbor, ME
Bob's Clam Hut - Kittery, ME
Harraseeket Lobster - Freeport, ME
Maine Diner - Wells, ME
Red's Eats - Wiscasset, ME
The Clam Shack - Kennebunkport, ME
Catherine's Chocolates - Great Barrington, MA
Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City, MO
Rigazzi's - St. Louis, MO
Ted Drewes - St. Louis, MO
Green Shack, Las Vegas, NV (closed)
Fralinger's - Atlantic City, NJ
Harold's New York Deli - Edison, NJ
Rutt's Hut - Clifton, NJ
Tick Tock Diner - Clifton, NJ
White House Sub Shop - Atlantic City, NJ
Bobcat Bite - Santa Fe, NM
Five and Dime General Store - Santa Fe, NM
Pasqual's - Santa Fe, NM
Santacafé - Santa Fe, NM
Stop and Eat Drive In - Espanola, NM
All American Hamburger Drive In - Massapequa, NY
Anchor Bar - Buffalo, NY
Bamonte's - Brooklyn, NY
Ben Benson's - New York, NY
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory - Brooklyn, NY
Café Edison - New York, NY
Carnegie Deli - New York, NY
Churrasqueira Bairrada - Mineola, NY
Cowgirl Hall of Fame - New York, NY
Cupcake Cafe - New York, NY
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop - New York, NY
Faicco's Pork Store - New York, NY
Flo's Luncheonette - Blue Point, NY
Grimaldi's - Brooklyn, NY
Hallo Berlin - New York, NY
Hot Dog King - New York, NY
John's Pizzeria - New York, NY
Katz's - New York, NY
L&B Spumoni Gardens - Brooklyn, NY
Lombardi's - New York, NY
Lundy Brothers - Brooklyn, NY
Manganaro's - New York, NY
Manganaro's Hero Boy - New York, NY
Miss Monticello Diner - Monticello, NY
Moshe's Falafel - New York, NY
Mudtruck - New York, NY
Murray's Sturgeon Shop - New York, NY
Nathan's Famous - Brooklyn, NY
Oyster Bar - New York, NY
Papaya King - New York, NY
Patsy's Pizzeria - New York, NY
Pearl Oyster Bar - New York, NY
Peter Luger - Brooklyn, NY
Roscoe Diner - Roscoe, NY
Sarabeth's - New York, NY
Tal Bagels - New York, NY
Tony's - New York, NY
Totonno's - Brooklyn, NY
Wolfgang's - New York, NY
Allen & Son - Chapel Hill, NC
Stamey's - Greensboro, NC
Camp Washington Chili Parlor - Cincinnati, OH
Price Hill Chili - Cincinnati, OH
The Root Beer Stand - Sharonville, OH
Center City Pretzel Co. - Philadelphia, PA
Geno's - Philadelphia, PA
Jim's Steaks - Philadelphia, PA
Pat's King of Steaks - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Soft Pretzels, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA
Primanti Brothers - Pittsburgh, PA
Tony Luke's - Philadelphia, PA
A&R Bar-B-Que - Memphis, TN
Arcade - Memphis, TN
Charlie Vergos Rendezvous - Memphis, TN (got to the door twice, closed both times!)
Interstate Bar-B-Q - Memphis, TN
Hill Country Cupboard - Johnson City, TX
Hoover's Cooking - Austin, TX
Royers' Round Top Cafe - Round Top, TX
Threadgill's - Austin, TX
Southern Kitchen - Charleston, WV
Kopp's Custard - Glendale, WI
Leon's - Milwaukee, WI

Granted, 35 of them are in or near my home, so I wouldn't really count them as "Roadfood".

I was surprised that a lot of places I've visited that are often discussed here, do not appear on the directory Some examples:

Buzz and Ned's- Richmond, VA
Tony Packo's Cafe- Toledo, OH
Mama Dip's- Chapel Hill, NC
Isgro Pastry- Philly
The Q Shack- Durham, NC
DiNic's- Philly
Giordano's- Chicago, IL
Weaver D's Fine Soul Food, Athen's, GA
Bob and Ron's Fish Fry- Albany, NY
Thurston's Lobster Pound, Mt. Desert Island, ME
Mamma's Food Shop- New York, NY
Crif Dogs- New York, NY
Ess-a-Bagel, New York, NY (the one establishment that I've patronized the most times in my life- by far)

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Originally posted by wanderingjew

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Originally posted by jpatweb
Good list. Interesting that there's only one entry from New Orleans. Must have been a very short trip. I think you can start to amend the list by going to the joint near your job that you mentioned never having gone to in another thread. Must be a story behind why you haven't been there.

I sat down awhile ago with all my different editions of Roadfood going back to the earliest editions and started counting places. Factoring in the website reviews, my total is over 300, a number which has been significantly beefed up by the inclusions on Roadfood.com, particularly those from states like Connecticut, where I spend a lot of time. In the coming months I'll be be making Roadfood pilgramages to New Orleans and Utah and am looking forward to chowing down.

After months of wracking my brain, using process of elimination, yahoo maps and yellow pages along with surfing the net for restaurant menus, I think I finally found the restaurant where I experienced the New Orleans combo back in 1991 and here it is!

www.patoutscajuncabin.com

Been to the Cajuncabin many times......very fun place, live Zydeco band most nights.....excellent boiled Crawfish when they're in season.

66 Diner - Albuquerque, NM
A & M Peanut Shop - Mobile, AL
A&R Bar-B-Que - Memphis, TN
Abe's - Clarksdale, MS
Aggie's - Sergeant Bluff, IA
Allen & Son - Chapel Hill, NC
Al's #1 Italian Beef - Chicago, IL
Al's Chickenette - Hays, KS
Anchor Bar - Buffalo, NY
Andre's Cajun Cracklins - Erwinville, LA
Arcade - Memphis, TN
Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City, MO
Aunt Carrie's - Narragansett, RI
Aunt Lucy's Dinner House - Kingston, ON, Canada
Aunt Obie's - Waukegan, IL
Baker's Cafe - Charleston, SC
Balaton - Cleveland, OH
Barksdale Restaurant - Memphis, TN
Bauder Pharmacy - Des Moines
Bay Bakery - Milwaukee
BBQ King - Charlotte
Beacon Drive-In - Spartanburg
Becky's - Portland, ME
Belle Meade Buffet - Nashville
Bendtsen's Bakery - Racine, WI
Benji's - Milwaukee, WI
Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington, DC
Bishop's Ice Cream - Littleton, NH
Black's Oyster Bar - Abbeville, LA
Blackstone’s Café - Beaufort, SC
Blossom Dairy Bar - Charleston
Blue & White Restaurant - Tunica, MS
Blue Ash Chili - Cincinnati, OH
Blue Heaven - Key West, FL
Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q - Bessemer, AL
Bob's Clam Hut - Kittery, ME
Bogue's - Birmingham
Bon Ton Cafe - New Orleans, LA
Bon Ton Mini Mart - Henderson, KY
Boone Tavern - Berea
Borden's - Lafayette, LA
Breakfast Club - Dayton, OH
Brenda's Diner - New Iberia, LA
Brick Pit - Mobile
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory - Brooklyn, NY
Brown Hotel - Louisville, KY
Bub Sweatman's - Holly Hill, SC
Bunn's Bar-B-Q - Windsor, NC
Byron's Dog Haus - Chicago, IL
C & K Barbecue - St. Louis
Cafe Atchafalaya - New Orleans, LA
Café des Amis - Breaux Bridge, LA
Cafe du Monde - New Orleans, LA
Café Edison - New York, NY
Café Lola - Lafayette, LA
Caffe Sicilia - Gloucester, MA
Camberley Brown Hotel - Louisville, KY
Camellia Grill - New Orleans
Camp Washington Chili Parlor - Cincinnati, OH
Cancun - Tulsa, OK
Carnegie Deli - New York, NY
Carolina Cider Company - Yemassee, SC
Casamento's - New Orleans, LA
Cattlemen's - Oklahoma City
Central Dairy - Jefferson City
Central Grocery - New Orleans, LA
Charcoal Inn - Sheboygan, WI
Charcoal Pit - Wilmington, DE
Charlie the Butcher - Buffalo, NY
Charlie Vergos Rendezvous - Memphis, TN
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Boston, MA
Chicken Pie Shop - Fresno, CA
City Market - Luling, TX
Clam Box - Ipswich, MA
Clam Shack - Kennebunkport
Claudia Sanders Dinner House - Shelbyville, KY
Cock Of The Walk - Natchez, MS
Coffee Cup - Pensacola
Coleman's Fish Market - Wheeling, WV
Conch Cupboard Luncheonette - Key West, FL
Coney I-Lander - Tulsa, OK
Coney Island Wiener - Fort Wayne
Conway's Red Top - Colorado Springs, CO
Corky's - Brentwood, TN
Corky's - Memphis, TN
Country's Barbecue - Columbus, GA
Coursey's - St. Joe, AR
Cousin Jenny's - Traverse City, MI
Cozy Corner Diner and Pancake House - Chicago, IL
Crabill's - Urbana
Crack'd Conch - Key Largo
Craig's - DeValls Bluff, AR
Crown Candy Kitchen
D.I.'s - Basile, LA
Dean-O's - Lafayette
DeLuca's - Pittsburgh, PA
Demetri's BBQ - Homewood (Birmingham), AL
Dew Drop Inn - Mobile, AL
Dillard House - Dillard
Dinosaur Bar-b-que - Syracuse, NY
Dixie Chili - Newport
Doe's Eat Place - Little Rock, AR
Dreamland Bar-B-Que - Tuscaloosa
Duff's - Buffalo, NY
Dunbar's Creole Cooking - New Orleans
Durgin Park - Boston
Dwyer's Cafe - Lafayette, LA
Eagles Nest - Brewer, ME
Edisto Beach Café - Edisto Beach, SC
Eidson Restaurant - Chattanooga, TN
El Siboney - Key West, FL
Elite Restaurant - Jackson, MS
Farmhouse Cafe - Tillamook
Farnsworth House - Gettysburg
Five Guys - Alexandria, VA
Flat Iron Cafe - Cleveland
Florida Avenue Grill - Washington, DC
Fralinger's - Atlantic City, NJ
G & R Tavern - Waldo
GA Pig - Brunswick, GA
Gene & Jude's - River Grove, IL
Geno's - Philadelphia, PA
George & Pink - Edisto Island, SC
George's Coney Island Hot Dogs - Worcester, MA
Golden Lamb - Lebanon, OH
Golden Turtle - Lebanon, OH
Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q - Houston, TX
Graeter's - Cincinnati, OH
Gray Brothers Cafeteria - Mooresville
Green Mountain Smokehouse - Windsor, VT
Greenbrier Restaurant - Madison, AL
Grimaldi's - Brooklyn, NY
Grindstone Neck Of Maine - Winter Harbor, ME
Grove Cafe - Ames, IA
Half Shell Raw Bar - Key West, FL
Ham & Eggery - Miami, FL
Hank's Hamburgers - Tulsa, OK
Harry Caray's - Chicago, IL
Hathaway's Coffee Shop - Cincinnati, OH
Hays Smoke House - Lexington, TN
Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN
Hen House - Dover, DE
Henpeck Market - Franklin
Hicks' - Clarksdale, MS
Hob Nob Hill - San Diego, CA
Hocutt's Carolina Barbecue - Moundsville
Hollyhock Hill - Indianapolis
Hominy Grill - Charleston, SC
Hyman Seafood - Charleston, SC
Iggy's of Narragansett - Narragansett, RI
In-N-Out Burger - Hollywood, CA
Interstate Bar-B-Q - Memphis, TN
Jake's - Milwaukee, WI
Jerry's Drive-In - Pensacola
Jess & Jim's - Kansas City, MO
Jim's Steaks - Philadelphia, PA
Johnny Ray's - Birmingham
Jonathan Byrd's Cafeteria - Greenwood
Juniper Valley Ranch - Colorado Springs, CO
Kaelin's - Louisville, KY
Keaton's - Cleveland, NC
Kelly's BBQ - Covington, GA
Kelly's Roast Beef - Revere, MA
King Ribs Bar-B-Q - Indianapolis
Klinger's East - Milwaukee, WI
Kreuz Market - Lockhart, TX
Lagneaux - Lafayette
Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen - Natchitoches, LA
Laughner's - Indianapolis
Leonard's - Memphis, TN
Leonard's Bakery - Honolulu, HI
Leon's Bar-B-Que - Chicago, IL
Like Like Drive Inn - Honolulu, HI
Lombardi's - New York, NY
Louie Mueller - Taylor
Louie's Back Yard - Key West, FL
Louis' Lunch - New Haven
Loveless Cafe - Nashville, TN
Lynn's Paradise Cafe - Louisville, KY
Maid-Rite - Newton, IA
Mama's Oyster House - Natchitoches, LA
Mamie's Biscuits - Conyers
Mammy's Cupboard - Natchez, MS
Mandina's - New Orleans
Manny's Coffee Shop - Chicago
Marcy's Diner - Portland, ME
Markley's Restaurant - Sandusky, OH
Max's Italian Beef - Chicago, IL
McClard's Bar-B-Q - Hot Springs, AR
Michael's Beef House - Wheeling, WV
Mickey's Dining Car - St. Paul, MN
Middendorf's - Akers, LA
Mike Linnig's Place - Louisville, KY
Mike's Candy Shop - Buffalo, NY
Millie's Pancake Haus - Tucson, AZ
Monk's - Wisconsin Dells, WI
Moonlite Bar-B-Q - Owensboro, KY
Mother's - New Orleans, LA
Mr Dave's - North Manchester, IN
Mr. Beef - Chicago, IL
Mug 'n Bun - Indianapolis
Mundt's Candies - Madison
Nan-Sea's - Mobile
New Sandusky Fish Company - Sandusky, OH
Nick Tahou Hots - Rochester, NY
Nick's Famous Roast Beef - Beverly
Nick's Kitchen - Huntington
Niki's West - Birmingham
Niki's West - Birmingham, AL
Old Post Office - Edisto Island, SC
Old Tyme Grocery - Lafayette
Olde World Cheesecake Company - Pottsville, PA
One Stop Café - Franklin, TN
Pancake Pantry - Nashville
Pascal's Manale - New Orleans, LA
Pat's Drive-In - Tucson, AZ
Pat's King of Steaks - Philadelphia, PA
Penn State University Creamery - University Park, PA
Pepe's Cafe & Steak House - Key West, FL
Peter Luger - Brooklyn, NY
Pete's Famous Hot Dogs - Birmingham
Philadelphia Soft Pretzels, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA
Pink's Famous Chili Dogs - Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria Uno - Chicago, IL
Po Pigs Bo-B-Q - Edisto Island, SC
Poochie's - Chicago
Pope's Cafe - Shelbyville
Port-A-Pit BBQ - Statesville, NC
Powdrell's Bar-B-Que - Albuquerque, NM
Prejean's - Lafayette, LA
Price Hill Chili - Cincinnati, OH
Primanti Brothers - Pittsburgh, PA
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack - Nashville
Puckett's Grocery - Franklin
Putney Diner - Putney
Putz's Creamy Whip - Cincinnati
Randy's Donuts - Inglewood, CA
Red Rooster Drive-In - Brewster
Red's Eats - Wiscasset
River City Ale Works - Wheeling, WV
Robin's - Henderson, LA
Rock Cafe - Stroud, OK
Rootbeer Stand - Sharonville, OH
Ruby and Ketchy's - Morgantown, WV
Ruby Seahorse Grill - Edisto Beach, SC
Salem Diner - Salem, MA
Savage Shrimp - Koloa, HI
Scott's Harbor Grill - Traverse City, MI
Shaka Smoke Lodge - Little Rock, AR
Shapiro's Deli - Indianapolis
Skopelos on the Bay - Pensacola, FL
Smith House - Dahlonega, GA
Smitty's - Des Moines
Smitty's - Lockhart
Smitty's - Oxford
Snappy Lunch - Mt Airy, NC
Sonny Bryan's - Dallas, TX
Southern Kitchen - Charleston, WV
St. Elmo's Steakhouse - Indianapolis
Stella's Diner - Syracuse, NY
Stockyard Cafe - Amarillo, TX
Strickland's - Akron, OH
Stroud's - Kansas City, MO
Sunny Day Diner - Lincoln, NH
Superdawg - Chicago, IL
Swan Oyster Depot - San Francisco, CA
Sweatman's - Holly Hill
Swenson's - Akron
Swett's - Nashville
Ted Drewes - St. Louis, MO
The Brick Pit - Mobile, AL
The Clam Shack - Kennebunkport, ME
The Coffee Cup - Pensacola, FL
The Root Beer Stand - Sharonville, OH
The Varsity - Atlanta, GA
Tony Luke's - Philadelphia, PA
Tony Packo's - Toledo, OH
Up For Breakfast - Manchester, VT
Wagon Wheel - Greenbrier, AR
Wheel Inn - Cabazon
Wheel Inn - Sedalia
White House Sub Shop - Atlantic City, NJ
Wilson's BBQ - Tulsa, OK
Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House - Miami Beach
Wolfy's - Chicago, IL
Wright's Dairy Rite - Staunton, VA
Zaharako's - Columbus
Zarzour's - Chattanooga, TN
Zien's Restaurant - Wheeling


Updated to include 2007