No, I'm talking more about chain deli's/subshops, like Quiznos.
To be considered Fast Food, a full meal must be able to be prepared and handed to the customer within 10 minutes.
My favories:
Baja Fresh
Panera
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I *love* Quiznos. Their Turkey on Rosemary Parmesan bread is my absolute favorite. I could eat there any time.
I've never tried Panera. What do they have?
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Baja Fresh is way up there.
Chipotle isn't bad though they are owned by mcdonalds.
I've had Togo's a couple of times and they aren't too bad, though quality definietly varies by store.
Both Sam's Club and Costco sell great hotdogs.
AJ
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I like Subway. Yup. We have to go on safari to Tulane to find one, but that's okay.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Baja Fresh is one of my favorites.
I also like: Rubio's Baja Grill Quizno's Fazoli's Chipotle Grill (which is actually owned by McDonald's )
One-of-a-kind pretty-quick-for-lunch places in town here: a little family-run Thai place called The Siamese Cat an Israeli restaurant called Sabuddy an Ethiopian place called something like Cafe Labiela (it's in the same strip mall with the Israeli restaurant) a little Chinese place near my office that seems to change names every month or so
[ December 17, 2003, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Ack, I left out Chick-Fil-A! Though their quality is disputable by some...
AJ
Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :
For a traveling girl on a diet, nothing beats Wendy's baked potato with broccoli and chili poured over it. Mmmm-mmm!
Subway's all right, but not very filling for the nutritional value.
I think that's about it for fast food around here.... usually we're willing to wait for something better. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Chipotle Runza (yes, I know, a fast food place called Runza. Can you imagine a poorer choice of names?) Yello Sub/Planet Sub Subway
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I've never been to Quizno's but I do love W.G. Grinders which is very similar (toasted sourdough bread, mmm...)
I also love Acropolis - a small greek place on High Street in Columbus, OH. Not really a big chain but they have the best Gyro's I've ever tasted in my life.
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Beef-A-Roo! I love Beef-A-Roo. Too bad it's so regional. They have the best onion rings, and cheddar fries, and...*ahem*
Wendy's is good, Culver's is good.
Schlotzsky's is better than either of those. Too bad there aren't any anywhere near Rockford.
I think that's about it for fast food that I like.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Chick 'n Chow! Great fried chicken, good Chinese, and a Chinese chicken salad that I am addicted to.
All of a sudden I'm hungry . . .
[ December 17, 2003, 02:15 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Steak n Shake is good, but they rarely get you your food in 10 minutes.
Woofie's Hot Dogs have great hot dogs, but its not a chain. Its one lone store in St. Louis.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
East Central TX has some chains that I haven't eaten from since I was a little kid. Anyone out there like:
Wienerschnitzel (formerly "Der" Wienerschnitizel)
Jack in the Box (formerly owned by Purina)
pH, there are subways just about everywhere. You shouldn't have to go to Tulane to find one. There's a Subway on W. 192 near Disney if you need it.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Bob, I used to love Jack in the Box, but then they discontinued their teriyaki rice bowls.
I like those Vietnamese noodle places that are popping up all over. We don't have one here yet, but they're all over Seattle.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
All the sub sandwhich places are great.
I also think In-and-Out is quality-enough. At least, they taste like restaraunt burgers, and their fries are freakin' great (and low in cholesterol). Their shakes are gross, though.
The Bread Company (or something like that - OSC mentioned it in one of his reviews...) is good, too, but I don't consider it fast food. It fits your definition (get your food in ten minutes or less), but you end up paying way too much (the cheapest thing was around $6).
Actually, by your definition, most buffet places would be fast food, too, right? So I might as well mention Souper Salad.
Speaking of which, and getting completely off-topic, I'm really starting to like my mall. It has a Bread Company, Subway, and Souper Salad and a Barnes & Noble, Gamestop, and Sam Goody. Think of the combinations of fun and food at my disposal!
[ December 17, 2003, 02:35 PM: Message edited by: Da_Goat ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Jeniwren, what are the prices like at the Vietnamese noodle shops? I love Vietnamese (and Lao, and Thai) rice noodle soups, but unfortunately in my area the only way to get them is to go to a sit down restaurant and pay $6 for a bowl.
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Oh! I thought of another one I don't have here - Noodles. I think it qualifies as fast food, right?
Posted by Xaposert (Member # 1612) on :
Hey, what's wrong with McDonalds?? Heh...
Actually, speaking of the burger joints, last time I went to Hardee's they had seriously upgraded it. You had to wait like 5 minutes longer, but they seemed to cook actual real burgers....
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
For you Ohioans, Skyline Chili.
In-N-Out Burger is awesome. However the rest of the country outside of California knows little about it.
Panda Express is another chain that varies by store. I've had some of the best food there and then gotten food poisoning at another store so it all depends.
I also agree, of the big 4 McDonald's,Burger King, Wendy's and Hardees/Carl's Jr, you can definitely find the healthiest selection at Wendy's.
AJ
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Bob: Yes, but in uptown New Orleans, there's only one. Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
ooooh!! Noemon! Runza's!! Runza Hut! I love those, but they don't have them here in Kansas. Here they call a similiar place simply "bierocks" (since that is what a runza is).
I've actually never tried Panera Bread, even though there are several near me. But I'm on the low-carb thing, so anything with the name "bread" usually keeps me out the door....
We have a local chain called Spangles that is really good. And I love Schlotzsky's when I'm not on a diet.
FG
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Actually, there are Runzas in both Lawrence and Manhattan. A bit of a drive for you (you're from the Wichita area, right?), but if you have an excuse to go to either university town you'll be able to satisfy your Runza cravings.
Posted by Xaposert (Member # 1612) on :
I've heard rumors the In-N-Out Burger was the best fast-food burger place, but living in the east I know nothing about it.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
This isn't fast food, but Farmgirl, if you like Vietnamese, the best place in Wichita is easily Saigon. Their Pho is amazingly good, and so are their fresh spring rolls.
Bangkok is the best Thai place I've come across in Wichita; I'd highly recommend it as well.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I like Boston Market and Fazolis. Boston Market's mashed potatoes are seriously yummy . . .
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Noemon, it depends on where you go, but usually it runs between $3 and $6 a bowl, and has lots of meat in it. I thought it was a good value, and takes about 10 minutes to get, sometimes less. I just noticed them because I *love* Thai and hadn't tried Vietnamese until it seemed like they were in every strip mall between here and Olympia.
I will probably always miss Jack in the Box's teriyaki bowls. They were really tasty. And McDonald's sugar cookies. They're back for the season, but will go away again. I love 'em. We need a lip smacking smilie.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
mmm...Schlotzsky's...too bad the one in Bloomington closed! *sniff*
If you're in Bloomington, IN, another good, fast place to eat is Laughing Planet, for express burritos. Yummy.
Posted by MaureenJanay (Member # 2935) on :
I like Arby's alot...I think their roast beef and their chicken strips are exquisite.
I won't eat Schlotsky's just because it sounds weird.
The best fast burger I think would be Whataburger.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
I second, Arby's Deli Sandwiches.
My favorite fast food is Pollo-Loco.
They make killer roasted, marinated chicken always served with tortillas and red or green salsa, and your choice of sides that include: 2 different kinds of beans (pinto and smokey black) fresh mixed veggies green salad macaroni and cheese potato salad coleslaw spanish rice chips and salsa
My kids just wolf it down and I feel no guilt!
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
quote:In-N-Out Burger is awesome. However the rest of the country outside of California knows little about it.
AHEM! Phoenix has 3, Tuscon has 2, Lake Havasu (which is sort of AZ & CA) has 1, Flagstaff has some (I don't remember how much), and Prescott is getting one.
So ha!
And yeah, Arby's is good. Forgot to mention that.
LadyLove: Not that I'll ever eat there, or even hear of it again, but may I ask how much that Pollo-Loco meal is?
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
I love In & Out! Whenever I visit a part of the country that has them, I make a point to go there.
Some favorites:
Einsteins Bagels - I went to Einsteins nearly everyday my senior year in high school. Noodles & Company (I don't know if this place exists outside of Colorado) Panera Bread
Posted by efrum (Member # 6030) on :
Has anyone else out there eaten at a Culvers? It's a midwest thing. But it's a great burger joint.
efrum
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
quote:Subway's all right, but not very filling for the nutritional value.
Huh?!?
I can't think of any food from any source that is as filling for the nutritional value while simultaneously being as tasty. Subway has definitely helped me lose the 53 pounds I have lost so far.
Guess it depends what you order.
I ate at Skyline Chili once . . . ok, well, I guess I didn't really, since I couldn't even finish the first bite of what I ordered. Vomit in a bowl. Ugh. I make outrageously good chili, and that ain't it. >_<
I ate at Fazoli's once. Second rate food. Sauce to acidic. Never went back. Are you saying it has improved or admitting you have lousy taste in pasta?
I like Chik-Fil-A too, but sometimes I feel uncomfortable there . . . like I'm eating at Aryan Chicken.
Around here we have a chain called Backyard Burgers. I tried a burger once and found it nothing special--equivalent to Checkers, maybe. But another day I tried there chicken sandwich . . . oh my goodness, that's a good sandwich. They use good quality meat, like I would use if I grilled it at home.
Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
*clears throat*
*sings*
In-and-Out, In-and-Out! That's what a hamburger is alll about!
I miss In-and-Out.
*sigh*
The only fast food we have in a twenty-mile range is Burger King or McDonald's. Twenty miles in the Northeast means something different from twenty miles in the West. It's very convoluted out here.
*kicks Northeast*
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I guess I'm the fast food thread curmudgeon, because I also don't think Einstein can compare to any of the great local, privately-owned Jewish bagel places I've known.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Around here we have several experimental new McDonald's called McDonald's Bistro. They have some fabulous, freshly-made food.
I mean, really good. Their chicken panini is amazing.
And the one on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips has billiard tables too!
Posted by efrum (Member # 6030) on :
But Einstein makes a great wrap!
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
I thought Noodles and Co. was a midwestern thing, too. I've never seen it anywhere but here in Madison (although I hear now they're also expanding in the Chicago area). They're great! I love their Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. However, we took my father-in-law there and they weren't nearly as impressed.
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
They? *grin*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Subway all the way. I'm with you, Icky. Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*laugh* Oops, he and his wife.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Lake Havasu is not CA, it's definitely AZ.
And a very LONG drive from L.A.
Posted by Daedalus (Member # 1698) on :
Here in LA, the Jack-In-The-Boxes are putting out some ridiculously good salads. Of the three -- the Asian Chicken, the Ranch Chicken (or something; a green salad, whatever it is), and the Southwest Chicken, the Southwest takes the prize. I don't think I've ever had a better salad. I'm this close to bothering to write Jack-In-The-Box to tell them to keep this up, and I've never had that kind of passion for fast food before.
Beyond that delicious salad, LadyDove's got it. It's all about the Pollo Loco.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
$3-6 a bowl? That's not bad at all! I got spoiled on thirty five cent bowls of soup from street vendors while in Thailand, but in this country, I can't imagine getting one for less than $3.
By the way, Farmgirl, I was talking with my wife about Saigon. Apparently, when she first started going there, they put pot in the pho. Apparently it's traditional. They don't any more though.
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
quote: I like Chik-Fil-A too, but sometimes I feel uncomfortable there . . . like I'm eating at Aryan Chicken.
How come?
Chicken sandwiches - Wendys or Chick-Fil-A
Burgers - Backyard Burgers
Chicken - Tropigrill (Pollo Tropical)
Subs - Publix deli (I like Quiznos, but can't stomach paying $2 or $3 extra just so they can run it thru a toaster oven)
Shakes - Steak-n-Shake
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Best dish at Baja Fresh:
The cheese quesadilla. Mmmm. $5 for a huge, cheesy, fresh quesadilla, a bag of chips, guacamole, pico-di-gallo, sour cream. . . and their delicious salsa bar.
Yum.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Skyline...*insert Homeresque drool here*
I love Skyline Chili. Love it, love it, love it.
I made my fiance take me there every ime I visited her when she lived in Ohio. She's very indulgent Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Noemon -- thanks for the tip! ::driving to Lawrence to get my Runza fix::
Saigon? Is that on north Broadway? Actually haven't been there although I love that kind of food. My kids don't, however. Will have to try it on my lunch hour. (hoping they still use the pot) I will also have to look up where Bankok is. If you come to Wichita, you ought to try "Passage to India" -- it's very unique and good, although the current very popular place is "N&J's CAFE" which is Lebanonese.
I like Backyard Burgers for just good burgers. Apparently Wichita doesn't yet have many of the other chains you all are talking about: like Einsteins or In-and-Out. Guess we're too "backward".
Farmgirl
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I can't believe I forgot to mention Kewpie's.
this is definately a Lima, Ohio thing as there are only three of these in the world and they are all located here in little old Lima. But there is a great story behind them, and they are definately the greatest burger you will ever eat. Not even remotely healthy but very tasty. In fact they are probably the greasiest burger I've ever had but being able to see through the wrapper (due to the saturation of grease) is all part of the fun.
the story;
Many years ago a young man came to Lima and had a Kewpie burger. He was in the resuraunt business and looking to create a chain. He loved the atmosphere at Kewpies, an old time burger joint with good burgers, frozen malts and smiling faces. He wanted to expand the resturaunt into a large national chain. The Owners of Kewpie's wanted to stay regional and passed on his offer. So the young man went and did the next best thing. Opened his own chain with the same kind of atmosphere. Old time burgers, frozen malts and a smiling red head on his signs. Has any one guessed yet. the young man was Dave Thomas and the burger joint he opened was Wendy's. Wendy's has nothing on Kewpies but the story is fun and puts a little bit of fame into the awsome Kewpie Burger.
Posted by jRc (Member # 1335) on :
Chick-Fil-A: Yuck. The one time I ever went there, the store was filthy and rundown, and the sandwich tasted like sandpaper.
Weinerschnitzel: Double-yuck. I ordered some fairly deluxe sandwich there, cost me about $2.50. What I got was a piece of cheap wheat bread with a hot dog sitting on it, cut in half lengthwise, and a little bit of mustard. The whole thing had been warmed up in a microwave.
They both got their one chance to please this customer.
I'd have to say my perennially favorite hamburgers reside at Carl's Jr. However, for a good combo that includes a sandwich and fries, I like Apollo Burgers the best. Fazoli's is also very nice, mostly for its atmosphere.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know, I don't know what street either of those places is on Farmgirl. North Broadway rings a bell for Saigon. I know it's a kind of scary neighborhood--I'd go there for lunch, but I'd probably think twice about being there after dark. I'll ask C where both of them are--she lived in Wichita for about 5 years, so she knows it much better than I do.
The Runzas in Lawrence are at 27th and Iowa (this is the original Lawrence Runza, and my place of high school and college employment), and at about 6th and Kasold or so (might be a bit further west than Kasold; I'm not quite sure).
Passsage to India eh? I'll have to remember that. I'm always up for Indian food, especially the stuff that isn't on the menu at your typical Indian restaurant.
Best Indian food I've ever had was in Laos. It was a lentil dish like nothing I've ever experienced. I wish I remembered what it was called so that I could go googling for a recipe.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Noeman - I'll ask my brother if he's eaten any Indian lentil dishes and can remember what they're called - he's been in Laos for the last 2 months.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
This place was in Vientienne. I don't remember the name of the restaurant, but I remember that the walls on the interior were kind of adobe-looking.
What's he doing in Laos? How's he liking it? We were only there for a week, on a side trip while we were in Thailand. A very good friend of C's (and now of mine too) is Lao, and we've kind of been adopted into her family. C had wanted to see Laos all her life, and being so close by, with the Lao border having just been opened to tourists a month or so before, we couldn't resist the opportunity. Very interesting place. I'd like to have stayed longer, and seen more of the country. Luang Probang, in particular, I'd have liked to have stayed in for awhile. Oh, and I'd love to have been to the Plain of Jars (despite all the UXO).
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I know he's spent quite a bit of time in Vientienne (as well as Luang Probang). He recently returned from serving a LDS mission in California among the Lao people. So, he and a friend decided that they wanted to actually go to Laos. He spent a little bit of time in Thailand (he is there this week, in fact, as he prepares to come back to the US this weekend) and also in Cambodia (you have to see Ankgor Wat if you're in that part of the world, right?!). He has absolutely loved it there! It's nice that he knows Thai and Lao very well; it makes mom worry less about him. If you feel like looking at some of the pictures he has taken while he has been there (I haven't yet gotten the most recent stuff, like Ankgor Wat, from him though), they can be found here and here.
When he gets back here next week, I'll be sure to ask him if he happened to go to that restaurant.
[ December 18, 2003, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Cool! I'm going to be checking out those pictures in detail! I love that part of the world.
So, how did he learn Lao and Thai? Is he fluent? How long did it take him to become conversant in both languages? Can he write Thai and Lao as well as read them (in my experience, they're fairly easy to learn to read, but hard to learn to write, but that's probably just because I didn't give it enough time). Picking back up with Thai and Lao is on my list of things to do in the relatively near future, after I've gotten farther with Spanish and some of the history stuff I've been studying lately.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
He learned Lao on his mission (as well as learning some Thai, Hmong, Mien, and Sanskrit). He had a basic introduction to it as part of his 2 month training to be a missionary, but I'm sure that most of the learning took place among the people who speak it as their native language (that's how it worked for me anyway). It probably took him about a year to get really good at it. He's not as fluent as a native speaker, but is pretty close. I'm pretty sure he can write in Lao, since I remember him scribbling some unreadable characters on letters he wrote to me, but I'm not sure what level his writing is at (and I don't know if he can write in Thai or not). It kind of made me laugh that he also got a lot of work on his Spanish while he was on his mission too. His Spanish was good before, but after having a companion from Brazil (with whom he spoke Spanish almost exclusively) for several months, I'd bet he's fluent.
[ December 18, 2003, 12:46 PM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Well, I wouldn't be of much use on a mission, not being a Mormon and all, but I'm officially envious of his getting to have such a fantastic experience. I can't even begin to say how much I'd enjoy something like that.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I think missions are a great thing. They provide opportunities for learning and personal growth that are rarely found in ordinary life. I've often wondered if there is a similar kind of organized experience available for non-Mormons. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
The Peace Corps is the only thing I can think of. That's an organization I'd really enjoy being a part of, I think.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
The Peace Corps was one of the organizations I was thinking of that maybe comes close. I met some Peace Corps workers while I was in Bulgaria, but I didn't learn much about the program, so I'm quite sure how it works.
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
quote:Lake Havasu is not CA, it's definitely AZ.
And a very LONG drive from L.A
It is on the border, though, and they get a lot of visitors from CA. Then again, they probably get the same amount from Europe, because of the London Bridge and all. So...uh...yeah.
Anyway, I know it's in Arizona, but it's very near CA. And CA does not equal LA.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No, of course L.A. doesn't equal CA! I was simply remembering a very very LONG drive a couple of years back.
And I distinctly recall that even after we crossed the CA border, it was still quite a ways to Lake Havasu. But this map indicates that my memory is playing tricks on me. Posted by Rhaegar The Fool (Member # 5811) on :
I always like Fazolis.
Posted by Suneun (Member # 3247) on :
One could feel uncomfortable at Chick-fil-a because of this.
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
My kids are trying to talk me into Weinerschnitzel at this very moment. Its definately a favorite around here. I like Chik-fil-A and Subway. Taco Bell isn't too bad. I guess it depends on which one you go to with a chain. I can't stand the Jack in a Boxes around here. Whataburger is finally getting better.
Posted by efrum (Member # 6030) on :
Chik-fil-a. I read the article. I like this guy! I'd eat there just to support someone who, in this God forsaken world of spineless political correctness has the nerve to not back down! What a great company!
Gotta go find one...
efrum
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
DaGoat-
I think it's $20 for 12 pieces of chicken and your coice of three large sides.
Because I'm not absolutely sure, I think I'll be forced to go to Pollo Loco for dinner tomorrow night. You know, just to check my facts.
Yumm!
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Knee jerk reactions against Christians aside, I don't eat at Chik-fil-a because I think Hardees and Popeyes (especially Popeyes) has better chicken.
But man, those cows are funny.
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
I have not eaten at Hardees in a long, long time. I may have to stop by and try their chicken.
[aside]I grew up in small town surrounded by even smaller towns. One of them, Fort Meade, had a parade when Hardees opened up in their town.[/aside]
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
I guess you have to leave Utah to get good fast food.
I've been on a job in Tampa for the last month, where I discovered Panera Bread, and it's fantastic. I like their hot sandwiches.
I once fell in love with Nothing But Noodles, which used to have a store in Salt Lake. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
In 'N' Out and Yaki's are my favorites, followed by El Pollo Loco. There's some local favorites, Troy Burger and Tortas Mexico, that I love, besides the classics, The Hat (pastrami) and Philippe's (inventors of the French-dipped sandwich.) Carl's Jr. and Baja Fresh are both all right, and so is Del Taco. In Dallas, we liked Jason's Deli. Papa John's is my favorite pizza chain. Subway is good at some locations. All my Quiznos (and Togo's) experiences have been poor.
Posted by GaalDornick (Member # 8880) on :
Does it have to have a drive-thru to be fast food? There's a chain called Roly Polys that make the most amazing sandwiches. They don't have a drive-thru, but they make them fast in the place near my house. Their steak fajita is incredible.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Some that I listed are not drive-thrus. But all either deliver or have a drive-thru at at least some locations.
Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :
Damn you all. You're making me crave fast food, but I'm so short on cash right now that I really can't even afford that! Damn you all to heck Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
quote:Bob: Yes, but in uptown New Orleans, there's only one.
Really?? But I guess that sounds right, I never noticed.
I'll be putting that in my Con list if I ever debate moving into the city. I LIVE on Subway. Even our dinky little town has two, and one's in the Walmart which is terrible temptation since I do all my shopping there.
And I CANNOT stand Quiznos. I've been in two different ones and in the first, the sandwiches sucked. I couldn't even stand the smell in the second one so I left even though I was starving. Dunno what it was but I just don't like Quiznos.
If I want to treat myself to a burger, I like it to hit Sonic. What can I say? I'm a Mayo-on-my-burger girl. Though that quality does vary from place to place. We also have two of them hear and I definently prefer one over the other.
Plus the ice in their drinks is AWESOME.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
The Pita Factory. Alas, only available in a handful of towns in southern Ontario. Not even in Toronto, since they tore down the building and made a hotel out of the location. Those of you who've endured Pita Pit, there is simply no comparison. I walk past the Pita Pit every day and never once have felt the urge to go in. I had it once, because I didn't know. I've never been back.
I really like Arby's and Wendy's. Not for the healthy stuff, though. Oops.
There's a little middle eastern shop in the market where I live and they do the BEST chicken shawarmas ever. The spanakopita and turkish delight are also amazing, as are a number of things I don't know how to spell. I am going to miss that place so much when I eventually move.
Also, a little hole-in-the-wall place called simply "Dumpling House." Handmade dumplings, as cheap as 6.99$/24. So very good.
I've never been a fan of Quizno's, and most of the other places mentioned on this thread are mythical as far as I know. Panera, Chik-fil-A, Sonic... yeah. Spread some love up north, people!
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
My favorites: Penn Station - great sandwiches and possibly the best fries in the world. I think they mostly only exist in the Midwest, though. In-N-Out - best burger joint Pho - absolutely my favorite food to eat. The best pho is found in an independent place or a local chain. There's a place about 10 minutes away from my house, where I can share a large bowl ($5.50) with my husband, and we both come out of the place very full. Only takes about 4 minutes between ordering and getting our food. And a pot of tea is only fifty cents! Noah's Bagels - one of the better chain bagel places, I think. I just wish bagel places stayed open later than 4 or 5 pm.
I really like Taco Bell when I'm studying late at night, but in no way would I call it "quality" fast food. I have trouble eating at Subway, Togo, or other "non-gourmet" sandwich places. I worked at a Subway while in high school, and I just have trouble now paying $4+ for a sandwich when I used to be able to make my own customized sandwiches for free.
Posted by BandoCommando (Member # 7746) on :
Mucho Gusto: It's not a chain, but there are two of them located in Eugene, OR. While I like Baja Fresh, Mucho Gusto does what they do MUCH BETTER! Imagine something like a Subway where you can start with a basic item (burrito, salad, taco, etc.) and have them add the 'condiment's (black or refried beans, cilantro, jalapeno, guacamole, various cheeses, etc.). SO GOOD.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Dag,
I happen to have a very, very good copycat recipe for Skyline Chili. My mother, who grew up right across the river from Cincinnati, can't even taste the difference.
Just for you, since you were so nice to answer my email, I'll post it up on PrinceClan. I'm not gonna do it today, because I think I have pneumonia or something and can't get out of bed to go get my binder, but soon.
If it's not up in a few days, somebody should remind me. This could be the delusions talking and I might not remember this. Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
My favorite quality fast food places are Panera Bread and Boston Market.
mmmmm....
Posted by GaalDornick (Member # 8880) on :
Hey Boon, just curious but did you realize that Dag's post was posted over 3 years ago? Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
quote:his place was in Vientienne. I don't remember the name of the restaurant, but I remember that the walls on the interior were kind of adobe-looking.
Hey, Noemon, I have a friend (internet writing friend - never met in real life - like everyone on Hatrack ) who lives in Vientienne. I could ask her if you want. Okay, so your request is from three years ago, but still...
And for fast food here, we have... McDonalds, which is reliably McDonalds, and KFC which is far far grosser than its North American counterpart. No Subway, Quiznos, Arbys, Wendys, or the like.
Posted by SoaPiNuReYe (Member # 9144) on :
If you live in the DC area you know what I'm talking about... 5 Guys. Hands down the best burgers I've ever had.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
quote:Originally posted by Boon: I'm not gonna do it today, because I think I have pneumonia or something and can't get out of bed to go get my binder, but soon.
Boon, are you on antibiotics? Have you been seen by a medical professional?
Posted by Perplexity'sDaughter (Member # 9668) on :
Schlotzsky's.
Absolutely the best sandwiches ever. And guess what? They replaced the only one within a 60 mile radius with a bank. ARG!
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
The Beef-N-Cheddar Croissant at Portillo's is worth the air fare to Chicagoland (or Buena Park, CA?!)
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by GaalDornick: Hey Boon, just curious but did you realize that Dag's post was posted over 3 years ago?
I don't care, he was very kind to me recently and I'd like to repay the favor. (No, I didn't notice. I'm sick!)
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by ClaudiaTherese: Boon, are you on antibiotics? Have you been seen by a medical professional?
Yeah, and I answered you in the thread you started, too. No, I haven't seen her yet, but I am on antibiotics.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
Weber's Rootbeer http://webersoftulsa.com/ Sorry, you have to come to Tulsa for it.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Agreed, brojack.
And Ron's Hamburgers. I even met Bob Scopatz there once. Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
Here in the boring Old World, where the only US fast food places are MacDonalds I have to relay on the local equivalent of fast food: Basque Pintxos
Those who know what I'm talking about will realise that this is merely the finest "fast food" on the planet.
I am biased, but never hungry
Mind you I always try to find an IHOP if I can when in the US for nostalgic reasons. A full 'chicken fried steak, pancakes, gravy, bacon and maple syrup breakfast; with all the coffee I could drink' was my first ever meal in the US, recommended by a taxi driver in Texas as he picked me up from the airport... Blessings upon him.
I aways come home a couple of kilos heavier afetr a trip. Burp... Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
For fast food Mexican, we enjoyed Qdoba. It isn't true-blue or gourmet fare, but it sure beats a Big Mac.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Skyline Chili. I would probably eat there 3 times a week if they had them in northern Virginia.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Burrito Brothers. It's fast, but you have to walk in and it is MESSY!! You have to eat them with a fork. However, it is all fresh and delicious, and you can choose between beef, chicken and spinach. Very yummy.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shanna:
quote:Bob: Yes, but in uptown New Orleans, there's only one.
Really?? But I guess that sounds right, I never noticed.
I'll be putting that in my Con list if I ever debate moving into the city. I LIVE on Subway. Even our dinky little town has two, and one's in the Walmart which is terrible temptation since I do all my shopping there.
If this was true then, it's not any more. In fact, there's a Subway 6 blocks from the one she's talking about on campus. There's probably a dozen of them in metro New Orleans. At least.
Posted by porcelain girl (Member # 1080) on :
Wahoo's and Fatburger. Just say it, "fatburgeeeeer."
Delicious.
Wahoo's is super cheap, especially for Santa Monica. Oh, and the food is good.
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
Anybody have Taco Cabana around them? They have great fastfood TexMex. Also, pretty much any taqueria is going to be fast, cheap and not poisoness. That plus the fact that they're located every two blocks in South Texas makes them a staple.
What about cafeteria style restuarants? Less than 10 minutes to get food, not too terribly expensive. If they count, I nominate Jason's Deli for the best fast food ever. Ok, I take that back, what about BBQ places? The food is all already cooked and takes no time. So, Goode Company BBQ, Pappa's BBQ or Luther's would all be in the top for me.
Oooh oooh, what about Taco Keto? I love those. It's just a trailer that's outfitted with a small grill and some friers that they park in random parking lots in the not so good parts of town and make some of the best tortas around. Mmmm, gotta love a good torta. Anybody have Taco Keto around them?
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
quote:Originally posted by katharina: Burrito Brothers. It's fast, but you have to walk in and it is MESSY!! You have to eat them with a fork. However, it is all fresh and delicious, and you can choose between beef, chicken and spinach. Very yummy.
Oh katharina, why did you have to say that -- I'd almost forgotten about Burrito Brothers!! I can even tell you my order: bean and rice burrito on a whole wheat tortilla w/ sour cream and hot sauce. I think I had meat on mine the first time, but they are so huge and delicious without it that I've never bothered since then.
They're not as good as they used to be, but none of the other chains that do similar wraps have the same blends of flavors. Sigh. I used to go about once a week to the M street one, and when I return to DC some of my former co-workers meet at someone's office and someone collects the orders and brings back a bag of burritos and containers of salsa and cilantro. Sigh.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I had a spinach soft taco with guacamole today, which I ate while sitting in the cove next to the Jefferson building. I heard bagpipes and was hoping for a parade, but I think they went down a different street.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
katharina, here's your assignment: When the cherry blossoms are at their peak, go down to the Tidal Basin really early in the morning before work (when it's still possible to get a parking space, if you drive), and walk around and watch the sun rise without having to compete with massive crowds. There are still people there, but it's not jam-packed. Pack a breakfast and take a friend and a camera. Report back so that I can live vicariously.
/derail/
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Uprooted, I will. It will only be a few weeks, and I take the metro in so driving won't be a problem. I'll go early enough I can take my bike on the metro, and so can get there and back.
Now to convince MattB to wake up four hours early.
Posted by sweetbaboo (Member # 8845) on :
Cafe Rio. I've only seen them in Utah but I crave their shredded pork salad with creamy tomatillo sauce. Mmmmmm.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dagonee: Skyline Chili. I would probably eat there 3 times a week if they had them in northern Virginia.
See, GaalDornick, my post was totally still relevant. Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Cool, katharina!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by vonk: Anybody have Taco Cabana around them? They have great fastfood TexMex. Also, pretty much any taqueria is going to be fast, cheap and not poisoness. That plus the fact that they're located every two blocks in South Texas makes them a staple.
What about cafeteria style restuarants? Less than 10 minutes to get food, not too terribly expensive. If they count, I nominate Jason's Deli for the best fast food ever. Ok, I take that back, what about BBQ places? The food is all already cooked and takes no time. So, Goode Company BBQ, Pappa's BBQ or Luther's would all be in the top for me.
Oooh oooh, what about Taco Keto? I love those. It's just a trailer that's outfitted with a small grill and some friers that they park in random parking lots in the not so good parts of town and make some of the best tortas around. Mmmm, gotta love a good torta. Anybody have Taco Keto around them?
Jason's Deli was on my list.
Taco Cabana, ick. BBQ, ditto. But then, I don't like Tex-Mex or BBQ.
I'm always up for a good torta, but my favorite will always be the very authentic Tortas Mexico, so while I'll take your word that Taco Keto is good, I won't believe it's as good as Tortas Mexico.
I forgot Steak N Shake earlier. Not quite In-N-Out, but close.
And if anyone is in the North Dallas area, the Grand Cafe in Richardson was my absolute favorite. Lebanese (and some American) fast food grill (shish kabob, shish tawook, shish kafta, falafel, all available as sandwiches or combo plates with pita, hummus, rice, salad, and soup, or very good hamburgers and chicken sandwiches) available to go (call ahead and your order will be ready when you get there) or to eat in (they expanded a couple of years back and it's nicer than ever.) The owner and his family (besides his wife, five boys and a grandson!) are Good People. When my dad visited us we took him straight there from the airport, the food is so delicious.
Along the same lines but not quite as nice or friendly, Zankou Chicken (famous for their spit-roasted garlic chicken), Armenian Lebanese food in Glendale and Burbank, CA.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Boon, I totally missed your post about the skyline recipe. I appreciate that greatly!
Per instructions, I'll remind you in a week if you forget. Feel better!
Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
$5 for a torta! That's outlandish! I can't believe a restaurant can charge so much for what is obviously very easy to make.
quote:Jason's Deli was on my list
Oh, my bad, I thought I checked, but musta missed it. I love their broccoli and cheese soup.
quote:I don't like Tex-Mex or BBQ
Can not think of something mean enough to say or do.... *destroys all ketchup in the world*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:$5 for a torta! That's outlandish! I can't believe a restaurant can charge so much for what is obviously very easy to make.
Um, where you live, ingredients are a lot cheaper-- and not as good. (Well, the beef is better AND cheaper. But we have better chicken. In any case, this restaurant uses mostly locally-grown, largely organic ingredients. Plus, minimum wage is higher and they pay their employees a living wage. Plus the tortas are about twice as big as other tortas I have had, and stuffed twice as full.) As for easy to make, having tried it at home and never gotten the same results, I doubt it. (They cook their own carnitas, marinate their asada, and make their own salsas too. That's a lot of work.)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by vonk: Can not think of something mean enough to say or do.... *destroys all ketchup in the world*
If you wanted to be REALLY mean, you'd just destroy her favorite brand (which I think is Heinz), so she is forced to subsist on inferior ketchups.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Same thing, really. If it wasn't around, I'd just give up ketchup.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Oh, I think there would be additional psychological torture of complaining about not having ketchup and having well-meaning people offer you Hunt's.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
They'd learn soon enough.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
But there is a practically infinite supply of NEW well-meaning people! Posted by vonk (Member # 9027) on :
quote:Um, where you live, ingredients are a lot cheaper-- and not as good. (Well, the beef is better AND cheaper. But we have better chicken. In any case, this restaurant uses mostly locally-grown, largely organic ingredients. Plus, minimum wage is higher and they pay their employees a living wage. Plus the tortas are about twice as big as other tortas I have had, and stuffed twice as full.) As for easy to make, having tried it at home and never gotten the same results, I doubt it. (They cook their own carnitas, marinate their asada, and make their own salsas too. That's a lot of work.)
Wow, it's odd that I've never considered the possibility of there being quality ingredients in a torta. Hmm, I guess that's what comes with having 'goat brains' on the menu next to 'pastor.' But those do sound like good tortas. Taco Keto has a double sized torta that is around five bucks.
As for making their own ingredients, I should certainly hope so. TexMex may be able to get away with store bought salsa, but a taqueria should always make their own. It's cheaper (in the area of the country I live in).
What if I just destroy everything that KQ enjoys putting ketchup on. So then she'd have all of the ketchup she could want, but nothing to eat it on! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
They would learn too. Or die.
Posted by Adam_S (Member # 9695) on :
In N Out is great, there are so many Pho houses around LA that they are one of my favorite places to hit as well. delicious stuff, especially if they have oxtail, but I'd recommend staying away from the fishball...
Chick Fil A and fazolis are sadly exiled to Orange County out here, as I've yet to see them in LA proper. I worked at a fazolis in high school, the pasta is overcooked and substandard but the sandwiches were always good, imo. breadsticks are like 250 calories each though, so I try to limit to one.
pot in soup (pho) wouldn't get you high, it'd just be a flavoring agent. THC is fat soluble, not water soluble. That's why when making special brownies the pot has to be sauteed in butter before you mix it into the brownie mix. I've never made special brownies or had any pot, I learned that during class discussion at college--the teacher was exasperated with the students expounding upon the subject.
ahh the things you actually REMEMBER from college. Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :
quote:Originally posted by SoaPiNuReYe: If you live in the DC area you know what I'm talking about... 5 Guys. Hands down the best burgers I've ever had.
So true! And the fries! I am so lucky we have one right by the house because I have been craving their fries this whole pregnancy and at least the Hubby doesn't have too far to go to get me my fix!
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
kq, there's also a Zankou in Anaheim (which just happens to be right next to the Iranian market where I get my Halloumi whenever I go with my brother
I second it as a tasty place.
Also, in response to some of the comments about one place or another in this thread being "bad" (i.e. fazoli's etc...) keep in mind that we're comparing fast food places, not regular restaraunts. I enjoy Fazolis quite a bit (though my stomach makes me regret it after the fact) but in no way do I consider it good pasta (really I'm hesitant to even put it in the same category with real italian restaraunts). that being said, there are times when you're in the mood for a certain thing even when it's not a good example of a type of food. I don't like American Cheese, and frankly find it hard to even compare it with a good Guda or Muenster etc etc, but at least on occasion a grilled cheese sammich with american cheese is just what hits the spot
anyway though, my favorites include: panera bread Wendy's and since I've moved out to LA any number of very tasty mexican places such as Chili Verde. While Baja Fresh and the like are alright, when you have access to a real burrito place the americanized versions just seem so insincere
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
My quest for the best fast onion rings continues. Nothing compares to the beer batter rings at the Comfort Inn's basement restaurant near the Milwaukee airport.
After that, Popeye's has almost acceptable rings.
Forget about mass-manufactured frozen rings.
Japanese tempura rings are pretty good, but they're not fast, and you have to eat all the other battered veggies on your plate before you get to that single onion ring.
Fries? I like home-style. Arby's are pretty good. Can't stand those brittle, toothpick fries at Wendy's and Mickey D's.
Posted by GaalDornick (Member # 8880) on :
"Can't stand those brittle, toothpick fries at Wendy's and Mickey D's."
I like those. They're not my favorite, but they're acceptable.
I had dinner tonight at Boston Market. The stupid people there gave me Rotisserie Chicken instead of the Sirloin Steak I had asked for. I didn't notice until I got home. Luckily, they charged me for the Chicken. Man, the mashed sweet potatoes with marshmellows and brown sugar there are soo good. my other side was Creamed Spinach, which was also pretty good, but it didn't compare to the sweet potatoes. Yep, Boston Market is really good if it's considered fast food.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
quote:Originally posted by Boon: Agreed, brojack.
And Ron's Hamburgers. I even met Bob Scopatz there once.
Ron's is a close #2.
How close to Tulsa are you. I thought Farmgirl was the closest person to me.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
quote:Originally posted by vonk: Hmm, I guess that's what comes with having 'goat brains' on the menu next to 'pastor.'
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Don't worry, Dana. I think that means you have to eat them. Just sprinkle some bacon on top, and I'm sure you'll be fine.
quote:Originally posted by TheGrimace: . . . but at least on occasion a grilled cheese sammich with american cheese is just what hits the spot
Philistine. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by brojack17:
quote:Originally posted by Boon: Agreed, brojack.
And Ron's Hamburgers. I even met Bob Scopatz there once.
Ron's is a close #2.
How close to Tulsa are you. I thought Farmgirl was the closest person to me.
Nope, I'm just south of Bixby. Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
Oh. I'm in Owasso. My aunt and uncle live in Glenpool. Howdy fellow Okie.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
Wow, you guys are bringing back memories. I lived in Sapulpa and Jenks before moving to Texas.
EDIT: That was to Boon and brojack, talking about where in OK.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
*gets ready for the 5 minute drive to In-and-Out Burger*
muahahahah Jealous? Posted by Will B (Member # 7931) on :
Rax. (Tennessee area.)
Krystal. (I'm kidding.)
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Was just in Glenpool today, Sapulpa a couple times last week, and Jenks 3 weeks ago.
Closest I've been to Owasso lately was a trip to Sand Springs for my son's Pinewood Derby. Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
Lucky duck. I haven't been to Jenks in almost 4 years (the last time was to visit friends and just go by the old house to see how it looked). I miss the place for some reason.
Oh and Nick, I am jealous. It's been more than 10 years since I've had In-and-Out. I miss it too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:So then she'd have all of the ketchup she could want, but nothing to eat it on!
No worries. I slurp it from the packet sometimes... But I'd probably die of malnutrition since I put ketchup on meats, veggies, some fruits, most grains, and some desserts...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Nick: *gets ready for the 5 minute drive to In-and-Out Burger*
muahahahah Jealous?
Not I. We have one four minutes away.
(Plus one 10 minutes away, three 15 minutes away, one 20 minutes away, one everywhere we are apt to be out shopping... Get the picture? )
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Well, come for a visit when KQ does and we'll have TulsaCon! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:TexMex may be able to get away with store bought salsa, but a taqueria should always make their own. It's cheaper (in the area of the country I live in).
Here, too. But I was making the point that they put lots of WORK into it, which makes it worth buying there and not making your own.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
pfresh, That is funny. From 2001 to 2005 I lived in League City (near NASA). Outlying towns in Houston is not the same as Tulsa. It's a small world.
Boon, If you are ever down this way, drop me a line. I would love to meet a fellow Hatracker.
Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :
Well, I COULD make it there in 2 minutes, if I considered the local traffic laws to be a little more flexible... Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
Nope, it's just not the same. The last time I was by my old house in Jenks though it was beginning to look more and more like the suburbs I live in in Texas. My house went from being somewhat isolated to being in the middle of a decent-sized suburb. That's the way it goes though.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
brojack, I noticed you said you have kids. Mine are 10, 8, and 2. Maybe we could arrange a park day or something when we're feeling better? (We've been sick this week.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Nick: Well, I COULD make it there in 2 minutes, if I considered the local traffic laws to be a little more flexible...
Me, too. Posted by porcelain girl (Member # 1080) on :
OOh, any Los Angelenes go to Holy Guacamole? So Good, so cheap, and your coke is in the glass bottle.
Best little chicken tacos ever, too. Cheapest eat on Main Street, that and Wildflower Pizza.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Never been. When I'm down in that area there are other places I usually eat. But lots of places have Mexican coke. It IS good.
Posted by Architraz Warden (Member # 4285) on :
quote:Originally posted by Da_Goat:
quote:In-N-Out Burger is awesome. However the rest of the country outside of California knows little about it.
AHEM! Phoenix has 3, Tuscon has 2, Lake Havasu (which is sort of AZ & CA) has 1, Flagstaff has some (I don't remember how much), and Prescott is getting one.
So ha!
And yeah, Arby's is good. Forgot to mention that.
LadyLove: Not that I'll ever eat there, or even hear of it again, but may I ask how much that Pollo-Loco meal is?
Heya DaG, long time.
Phoenix must have around a dozen In-n-Out burgers (or should I say the Valley does). I know of four off the top of my head.
My favorites:
Dairy Queen Quiznos Chipotle (who's parent company is McD's, but that's about all the connection they have. Just look at some of the ads to see a difference in approaches). Qdoba Wendy's Fazoli's Chick-fil-a Arby's / Jack in the Box on a good day And just because it meets the criteria, Spring Creek BBQ
Pollo Locos are pretty tasty, but a place that tries to do so many things bothers me...
Posted by stihl1 (Member # 1562) on :
I gave up fast food for my new year's resolution. No McD's or Wendy's, BK, Arby's, etc. However, I do not consider Subway or Quiznos as 'fast' food, so they are not off limits. I absolutely LOVE Subway and have existed off of nothing less for many periods of time throughout the years. Quiznos is good, but I can't take eating there very often.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
Boon, That would be great. I have four (all girls). 10, 10, 4, 3.
I hope you and the kids get better soon.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
quote: I would love to meet a fellow Hatracker.
:stamps foot:
It's Jatraquero.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Architraz Warden: Heya DaG, long time.
It still is.
quote:posted December 17, 2003
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Scott, both are correct. Give it up.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by Scott R:
quote: I would love to meet a fellow Hatracker.
:stamps foot:
It's Jatraquero.
I never agreed to use that term exclusively. Why should Spanish define our forum? I still think Mao Zi Dao Ren sounds better but I don't expect anybody to pick up on it.
You can keep your Jatraquero, and Ill hold onto Hatracker.
[ March 16, 2007, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: BlackBlade ]
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by sweetbaboo: Cafe Rio. I've only seen them in Utah but I crave their shredded pork salad with creamy tomatillo sauce. Mmmmmm.
Getting Cafe Rio today, my sweet wife is bringing it home for me since I am sick but getting better, FORGET CHICKEN SOUP!
Shredded pork burrito enchilada style with black beans, and medium spicy sauce, with a side of sour cream Some lettuce on the side but not salsa today. Tiffany probably will not finish her food and Ill have some of whatever she has too!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Portuguese.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
:song: You say Jatraquero, I say Hatracker Let's call the whole thing of :\song:
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka: Portuguese.
oh thx for the correction.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
quote:Scott, both are correct. Give it up.
Never!
Posted by Lissande (Member # 350) on :
Jatraquero is Spanish spelling. The oddly rodentlike Ratraquero was suggested as a Portuguese equivalent.
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