what little hole in the wall places do you guys like to go eat at in your city? in the midwestern suburbs everything was a goddamn subway or denny's or jimmy john's or leeann chin. it's like a plague
vziard & i spend an inordinate amount of time here:
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[spoiler]tacos de carnitas wariodood;[/spoiler]
CINCOOOOOO!!!!!!1
hmm I have a few
there's one little mexican restaurant that is literally run out of a house that is just delicious cause it's made when you get there
a tiny little japanese place in my town run by a single guy that makes awesome sushi and other things like japanese curry/tofu steaks/etc
a place that makes japanese dumplings that's pretty popular in my town
and of course my favourite little tea house that does tea, hookah, and fresh produce made vegan foods
Here in Winona there are so many little locally owned cafes and restaurants and it is such a refreshing sight in comparison to seeing a Mcdonalds on every corner.
One of my favorites is called Dibs Cafe. It's a completely vegan/vegetarian menu which is pretty cook. I've been a vegetarian for about 3 months so this place was a nice find.
Its just one of those places that you can go and hang out and get some food.
There's a large under sea mural on the back walls, and local art pieces hanging all over the walls, some for sale. And a little indent in the wall with a bunch of retro arcade games and one of the old ass Pacman table thingies.
Khyber Pass, Tulsa. Pakistani restaurant & goods market.
I don't really know "places around town" that well, as I don't really get out too often.
Definitely not a hole in the wall, but Pizzeria Bianco is a local Phoenix place that's been awarded for having some of the best pizza in the world. I went there once and had to wait for something like 2 or 3 hours to get in, because tons of people always want to eat there and it's a pretty small place.
(http://www.ethicurean.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/pb_outside.jpg)(http://slice.seriouseats.com/images/bianco-rosa.jpg)
As for smaller local places, not really a restaurant, but Karl's Bakery is pretty close to my house and they make some really good desserts.
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The inside is pretty much just that counter right there.
Here in Flagstaff I'm starting to find a few more places because things are closer together, but even still I haven't been to a lot of places. My favorite though is Mama Burger, they're probably my favorite burgers ever.
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k367/outwestfoodreview/mama%20burger/SDC15238.jpg)(http://www.themamaburger.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/mamashadow.4165021_std.png)
The place is super tiny (just a counter and some stools up against the window) but they also have the building space next to theirs that they use as a dining area. All the employees put up their baby photos, and they used to tape funny craigslist postings on the windows for you to look at while you ate.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jzK3DxMPdkA/TfT9WPjbRHI/AAAAAAAAAK4/-cXz_zPHaAE/s1600/Spring+003.jpg)
http://purplecowkingsport.com/index.htm
The bakery reminds of my favourite little cupcake place in town. It is literally a hole in the wall beside a really cool used book store.
Quote from: Kefka of Alkmaar on October 19, 2011, 02:45:44 PM
http://purplecowkingsport.com/index.htm
I know that's not what that place is but have you ever had a purple cow (grape soda with vanilla ice cream)? Those are delicious.
el bravo, la paloma, china chili, india oven, jordan's, middle eastern bakery, rolberto's, tee pee
Quote from: eeeeeee on October 19, 2011, 03:14:16 PM
el bravo, la paloma, china chili, india oven, jordan's, middle eastern bakery, rolberto's, tee pee
never heard of any of those but rolberto's. I like filiberto's best though, I think.
Quote from: Hiro on October 19, 2011, 03:28:38 PM
never heard of any of those but rolberto's. I like filiberto's best though, I think.
rolberto's on 7st & camelback is the only acceptable fast food mexican place for meeeeee
Quote from: Kefka of Alkmaar on October 19, 2011, 02:45:44 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jzK3DxMPdkA/TfT9WPjbRHI/AAAAAAAAAK4/-cXz_zPHaAE/s1600/Spring+003.jpg)
http://purplecowkingsport.com/index.htm
I think that's technically a chain restaurant as there was one here.
idk
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9932/roidontario.png)
they make some p. good poutine
Here are places I love to go to in Chicago:
Taco Burrito King: I fucking love this place...I used to go there at least once a week, have cut back a bit lately. SO GOOD.
[spoiler](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VYi08gxSWj0/TRJc9CajMMI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/uJ-zxXO5k68/s1600/P1020347.JPG)[/spoiler]
Maxwell Street Depot (aka Ghetto Dog): I go here at least twice a week, usually 4+, because it is 4 blocks from my place, 24/7, and $3.50 for the best fucking polish ever with fries oh god.
[spoiler](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4279252069_609b118940_b.jpg)[/spoiler]
Mr. Greek: P. good. Their meal pricing is hilariously good. Also 24/7, but the 8 bus stops running pretty early and it's kind of a long way to take the red line subway and then the blue line subway. But always worth it.
[spoiler](http://pics3.city-data.com/businesses/p/6/8/9/8/5436898.JPG)[/spoiler]
Pizano's: Kind of expensive, but definitely the best deep dish in Chicago. A lot of people will swear by Gino's or Giordano's, but seriously, guys, this place kicks both their asses combined.
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/9858_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Gigio's: CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, STRAIGHT SHOT ON THE RED LINE, $0.75 LITER RCs, AND I FUCKING LOVE THE WILSON ARCARDE
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/1302_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Here are places I loved in Minneapolis:
Slice of New York: Yumyumyum. Used to go here at least once a week for lunch. God damn heavenly calzones.
[spoiler](http://www.whittierbusiness.org/images/images/39e45dd4aa6eba16f03eb749bdfcdd59.sized.JPG)[/spoiler]
Quang: They get you in and out fast as fuck but it's damn good.
[spoiler](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_trn6nn-tMOY/S8xdO0qgtyI/AAAAAAAAPQo/Mzt2opXeqMU/s1600/mPWO88E40K301V-640m.jpg)[/spoiler]
Seafood Palace: Ahh, what can I even say? JUST GO THERE AND YOU WILL THANK ME.
[spoiler](http://cdn.rdcimage.com/microsites/359431photo1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Scott Jamama's: Oh god I just came.
[spoiler](http://myhockeymama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Scott-Ja-Mamas1.jpg)[/spoiler]
There are definitely a lot more for both cities but I am lazy right now.
Quote from: Molotov Emir 1986 on October 19, 2011, 04:32:57 PM
Here are places I love to go to in Chicago:
Taco Burrito King: I fucking love this place...I used to go there at least once a week, have cut back a bit lately. SO GOOD.
[spoiler](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VYi08gxSWj0/TRJc9CajMMI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/uJ-zxXO5k68/s1600/P1020347.JPG)[/spoiler]
Maxwell Street Depot (aka Ghetto Dog): I go here at least twice a week, usually 4+, because it is 4 blocks from my place, 24/7, and $3.50 for the best fucking polish ever with fries oh god.
[spoiler](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4279252069_609b118940_b.jpg)[/spoiler]
Mr. Greek: P. good. Their meal pricing is hilariously good. Also 24/7, but the 8 bus stops running pretty early and it's kind of a long way to take the red line subway and then the blue line subway. But always worth it.
[spoiler](http://pics3.city-data.com/businesses/p/6/8/9/8/5436898.JPG)[/spoiler]
Pizano's: Kind of expensive, but definitely the best deep dish in Chicago. A lot of people will swear by Gino's or Giordano's, but seriously, guys, this place kicks both their asses combined.
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/9858_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Gigio's: CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, STRAIGHT SHOT ON THE RED LINE, $0.75 LITER RCs, AND I FUCKING LOVE THE WILSON ARCARDE
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/1302_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Here are places I loved in Minneapolis:
Slice of New York: Yumyumyum. Used to go here at least once a week for lunch. God damn heavenly calzones.
[spoiler](http://www.whittierbusiness.org/images/images/39e45dd4aa6eba16f03eb749bdfcdd59.sized.JPG)[/spoiler]
Quang: They get you in and out fast as fuck but it's damn good.
[spoiler](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_trn6nn-tMOY/S8xdO0qgtyI/AAAAAAAAPQo/Mzt2opXeqMU/s1600/mPWO88E40K301V-640m.jpg)[/spoiler]
Seafood Palace: Ahh, what can I even say? JUST GO THERE AND YOU WILL THANK ME.
[spoiler](http://cdn.rdcimage.com/microsites/359431photo1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Scott Jamama's: Oh god I just came.
[spoiler](http://myhockeymama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Scott-Ja-Mamas1.jpg)[/spoiler]
There are definitely a lot more for both cities but I am lazy right now.
Ooooh, I love Mr Greek. It's like six bucks for a massive Gyro, fries and a drink and it's so good.
Quote from: Boognish-Redux- on October 19, 2011, 04:37:26 PM
Ooooh, I love Mr Greek. It's like six bucks for a massive Gyro, fries and a drink and it's so good.
Where do you live? confuseddood;
Quote from: Thyme on October 19, 2011, 04:06:25 PM
idk
they make some p. good poutine
I want poutine :'(
Quote from: Molotov Emir 1986 on October 19, 2011, 04:32:57 PM
Here are places I love to go to in Chicago:
Taco Burrito King: I fucking love this place...I used to go there at least once a week, have cut back a bit lately. SO GOOD.
[spoiler](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VYi08gxSWj0/TRJc9CajMMI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/uJ-zxXO5k68/s1600/P1020347.JPG)[/spoiler]
Maxwell Street Depot (aka Ghetto Dog): I go here at least twice a week, usually 4+, because it is 4 blocks from my place, 24/7, and $3.50 for the best fucking polish ever with fries oh god.
[spoiler](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4279252069_609b118940_b.jpg)[/spoiler]
Mr. Greek: P. good. Their meal pricing is hilariously good. Also 24/7, but the 8 bus stops running pretty early and it's kind of a long way to take the red line subway and then the blue line subway. But always worth it.
[spoiler](http://pics3.city-data.com/businesses/p/6/8/9/8/5436898.JPG)[/spoiler]
Pizano's: Kind of expensive, but definitely the best deep dish in Chicago. A lot of people will swear by Gino's or Giordano's, but seriously, guys, this place kicks both their asses combined.
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/9858_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Gigio's: CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, STRAIGHT SHOT ON THE RED LINE, $0.75 LITER RCs, AND I FUCKING LOVE THE WILSON ARCARDE
[spoiler](http://www.planet99.com/pix/1302_1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Here are places I loved in Minneapolis:
Slice of New York: Yumyumyum. Used to go here at least once a week for lunch. God damn heavenly calzones.
[spoiler](http://www.whittierbusiness.org/images/images/39e45dd4aa6eba16f03eb749bdfcdd59.sized.JPG)[/spoiler]
Quang: They get you in and out fast as fuck but it's damn good.
[spoiler](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_trn6nn-tMOY/S8xdO0qgtyI/AAAAAAAAPQo/Mzt2opXeqMU/s1600/mPWO88E40K301V-640m.jpg)[/spoiler]
Seafood Palace: Ahh, what can I even say? JUST GO THERE AND YOU WILL THANK ME.
[spoiler](http://cdn.rdcimage.com/microsites/359431photo1.jpg)[/spoiler]
Scott Jamama's: Oh god I just came.
[spoiler](http://myhockeymama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Scott-Ja-Mamas1.jpg)[/spoiler]
There are definitely a lot more for both cities but I am lazy right now.
god DAMN dude all of those places look cool and I am extremely jealous that you get to live in cool cities with character.
Quote from: Molotov Emir 1986 on October 19, 2011, 04:38:37 PM
Where do you live? confuseddood;
I had a buddy that lived a few blocks from it and we'd go there every time I visited.
Quote from: Hiro on October 19, 2011, 04:39:19 PM
I want poutine :'(
god DAMN dude all of those places look cool and I am extremely jealous that you get to live in cool cities with character.
Come visit me and you can stay here for free and I will take you cool places.
Quote from: Boognish-Redux- on October 19, 2011, 04:39:38 PM
I had a buddy that lived a few blocks from it and we'd go there every time I visited.
Oh, cool. Did he/she go to school here?
i loved pizanos
yea i went the first time i went to chicago
i had giordanos the day before which was also great. both distinctly different though
The Giordanos stuffed pizza was so thickly stuffed with cheese and it poured out all over when a slice was taken out. Definitely a hefty piece of pizza.
The Pizano's was a deep crust, yet still pretty thin with a nice crunch, and less mess with each piece, but still very well stuffed
They were both great, I couldn't possibly say what I liked more with only being to each once
Quote from: Hiro on October 19, 2011, 03:08:51 PM
I know that's not what that place is but have you ever had a purple cow (grape soda with vanilla ice cream)? Those are delicious.
No. But I'll probably end up trying to make one now hocuspocus;
Quote from: Kefka of Alkmaar on October 19, 2011, 06:09:40 PM
No. But I'll probably end up trying to make one now hocuspocus;
I'd say in most cases i prefer them to root beer floats.
the most authentic mexican food in minneapolis
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Maxwell Street Depot is awesome AWESOME
Quote from: Yip Yipper on October 19, 2011, 08:56:52 PM
Maxwell Street Depot is awesome AWESOME
Wait what you had been there?!?! Inwhat context?
Quote from: Molotov Emir 1986 on October 19, 2011, 09:22:11 PM
Wait what you had been there?! Bim!?! Bim! Inwhat context?
What is bim a filter for? I wonder huhdoodame;
I have, I went last year when my friends and I visited Chicago. My one friend used to go to Illinois Tech so he forced us all to catch a train to get there after the bars had closed. Such a wonderful cheap meal at 4 in the morning giggle;
Quote from: Yip Yipper on October 19, 2011, 09:25:17 PM
What is bim a filter for? I wonder huhdoodame;
I have, I went last year when my friends and I visited Chicago. My one friend used to go to Illinois Tech so he forced us all to catch a train to get there after the bars had closed. Such a wonderful cheap meal at 4 in the morning giggle;
Oh wow, you should have told me before. I live RIGHT THERE.
Quote from: Molotov Emir 1986 on October 19, 2011, 09:31:54 PM
Oh wow, you should have told me before. I live RIGHT THERE.
Well I didn't know last year girl;
We are probably going again this year :O
I feel like arizona has the best mexican food in the states. Maybe california. I love mexicam
Quote from: eeeeeee on October 20, 2011, 07:21:32 AM
I feel like arizona has the best mexican food in the states. Maybe california. I love mexicam
Me too, I just feel like Arizona being right on Mexico gives us a bit of an advantage.
Quote from: Hiro on October 20, 2011, 11:36:48 AM
Me too, I just feel like Arizona being right on Mexico gives us a bit of an advantage.
nyandood;
It's definitely the proximity to the border it's just TIGHT! I luv mexican food so much hot sauce <3 chips <3
you're so lucky ;(
Quote from: eeeeeee on October 20, 2011, 12:53:24 PM
It's definitely the proximity to the border it's just TIGHT! Bim! I luv mexican food so much hot sauce <3 chips <3
ugggggggh I want mexican food so badly saddood;
Quote from: vziard on October 20, 2011, 03:34:41 PM
you're so clucky
you're so vain that you think this post is about [you].