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One thing that I've learned from Inforoo is that Inforooster's love to eat. Both healthily and unhealthily. This thread was sparked by a debate in the 2012 Brunch thread about what consitutes a diner and it was interesting to hear how that staple of an unhealthy diet differs from region to region. Some of the debate topics:
What constitutes "a diner"? What's on the menu? Where are the best ones, worst ones?
With all the travel that many of us do this information can prove to be invaluable. So feel free to debate, inform and critique!
The traditional diner up here in the Northeast is a converted railroad diner car with lots of chrome to facilitate cleaning up the greasy mess. For some reason many of them are run by Greek-Amreicans so the dinner entrees can be pretty delicious ethnic foods besides the typical breakfast noms. Here are some of my local favorites:
Where we used to go to soak up the booze from my college daze in CT:
A local classic in Pawtucket. I think modern is used tongue-in-cheek here:
We can stop here on the way to NFF:
This place in upstate NY will double your weight in weeks:
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I don't know i have a tough time calling a chain a 'diner' don't get me wrong it may have the diner feel and everything. i just feel like a diner is something like a privately owned restaurant where you can get unique foods because the chef is always different and they have their own take on how to make it. Diner's to me aren't a franchise, they're a little more personal than that. The fact you can go in to a waffle house or a denny's or ihop and order the same exact food (with the same exact name) in different locations just doesn't qualify it as a diner to me. More like a chain restaurant like Applebee's or TGI Friday's
But that moving waffle house truck is pretty awesome
I agree with you Chicken. A diner to me.. mom and pop, no chains. Those are greasy spoons. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but i don't consider that a diner.
I'll have to go look. There's one just off the highway in lower CT that is run by greeks and has a full bar even for breakfast along with FAB-U-LOUS food. We usually need the morning bar when we are coming back from a CT visit.
Post by Dave Maynar on Mar 10, 2012 8:37:55 GMT -5
Also, what state do you live in/where are you from, chicken? We kind of figured out in the original discussion on this that very particular feelings about diners are a Northeast thing.
Quacker, where exactly is the upstate NY one? I tried googling the name but obviously came up with too many results. There's a couple good diners near me, nothing to really rave about though.
Quacker, where exactly is the upstate NY one? I tried googling the name but obviously came up with too many results. There's a couple good diners near me, nothing to really rave about though.
Clifton Park on Rt 9. Their menu is the size of a phone book and the patrons are the size of a phone booth.
*google maps it* Ohhh dang, I was hoping it would be at least south of Albany. That is a long trip for me to take for a diner. Funny thing is some of my friends would probably be into it if I tell them the "phone book size menu" part. They're easily excited. Someday I'll make it up there.
From Jersey, also if you watch Triple D (Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives) you never see him go to a waffle house..... and he does go to the south all the time
From Jersey, also if you watch Triple D (Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives) you never see him go to a waffle house..... and he does go to the south all the time
I will have to check out that show. I was just saying that it seems like those from the Northeast have a stronger investment in the idea of what a diner is. There are diners in the South, but it doesn't seem that it's as much of an important part of the local culture like it is in the Northeast.
From Jersey, also if you watch Triple D (Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives) you never see him go to a waffle house..... and he does go to the south all the time
I will have to check out that show. I was just saying that it seems like those from the Northeast have a stronger investment in the idea of what a diner is. There are diners in the South, but it doesn't seem that it's as much of an important part of the local culture like it is in the Northeast.
I think that might be true. Some Northeast cultural thing.
When I lived in SC for awhile I was surprised by the number of "family" style restaurants there are in the South where you sit at a big table with God knows who. I thought it was really cool that you got to meet strangers and pass the plates around. There aren't too many restaurants like that up here.
When I visited my buddy in Pensacola in the 70's there was a restaurant called Hopkins Boarding House where all the locals went to eat. They served one main course each day and seating was family style. You could be sitting next to a judge or a transmission mechanic. On fried chicken day there was a line around the corner. Sadly they went out of business a few years ago.
From Jersey, also if you watch Triple D (Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives) you never see him go to a waffle house..... and he does go to the south all the time
I will have to check out that show. I was just saying that it seems like those from the Northeast have a stronger investment in the idea of what a diner is. There are diners in the South, but it doesn't seem that it's as much of an important part of the local culture like it is in the Northeast.
That show is like freaking food porn. Minus Guy Fiere being a dooshenoozle its awesome. Every time i watch it i think about trying my hand in making food..... then i realize i am male and the kitchen isn't my place (obvious sarcasm)
It's one of the only (Barefoot Contessa, Chopped, Unwrapped sometimes) shows I watch on the Food Network. I really like Guy Fieri despite his entire persona being fake. They show the most amazing things on Triple D. Highly recommended. It's also cool for the possibility that you might see something near you.
It's also cool for the possibility that you might see something near you.
Not the same show, but I randomly turned on Man V. Food on Netflix the other day. Lo and behold, he has an episode in season 3 where he comes to Knoxville. It was strange watching him hang out at places that I actually know rather than just something that I had seen on TV.
I watch Triple D all the time. I do not see guy as a douche, but I could see why some might think that way. I will say this, every place he has been that I have been to has been the SHIT!!!! Guy finds some good ass places to eat! Until this thread I never thought of the idea for a "diner" was from using a railroad diner car as an Eatery. "Diner", I get it now. To me, a diner was a place one gets that greasy good food. It is cheap and usually open late. So do we only have to talk about diners, or can we expand on food places that could be diner-ish?
Like, Pappy's Smokehouse in St Louis
The Red Iguana in Salt Lake City
The Mad Greek in Baker, CA (found when traveling on I-15, from LA to Vegas)
I like the Triple D show when I can catch it. I sometimes watch Food network on the little TV while doing cardio at the gym. And then I wonder why I'm not losing more weight...lol.
I do not see guy as a douche, but I could see why some might think that way.
This is why I feel that way, and some of you might go: "Oh, whatever, who cares?!" But I think us all being music fans you will feel the same way I feel:
From Wikipedia: "Guy Fieri (born January 22, 1968 as Guy Ferry)"
This is what I was referring to by Guy's persona being manufactured. He's actually Irish, but acts like his ma'ma' was freakin' born in Sicily or something. Notice how he puts an accent on when pronouncing Italian words/phrases. I know, this is frivolous, but it bothers me a little. I still like him a lot, despite all that.
This is what I was referring to by Guy's persona being manufactured. He's actually Irish, but acts like his ma'ma' was freakin' born in Sicily or something. Notice how he puts an accent on when pronouncing Italian words/phrases. I know, this is frivolous, but it bothers me a little. I still like him a lot, despite all that.
While I agree with you, I'll say this. That's not really his fault. In my experience I am taught to say dishes and ingredients with an emphasis on the French and Italian way to say things.
My problem isn't his accent. He just rubs me wrong. Maybe I'm just jealous, IDK.
Irish, I thought he was Mexican! Meh. or southern cali. Just kidding, but I agree with GL, I think his emphasis on certain words comes from his culinary background and teachings. I think he is one of us. He went on a TV show and won and now has his own TV shows. I think I would be a little summers breeze baggie if I had my own show. I would love to do what he does though. either way Guy finds some good ass places to and that is what this thread is about. I mean Diners
So do we only have to talk about diners, or can we expand on food places that could be diner-ish?
What is this? Russia?
I love that I can hear about great eateries around the country and hope to be able to pig out in some of them some time. Reading about the eating is topped only by eating.
So as not to confuse or restrict content a title change is in order.
There aren't many diners around here, outside of the main chains, but there are some excellent family run Indian restaurants as well as a good Vietnamese place that looks sketchy as hell from the outside, but immaculate on the inside... hands down, though, the best restaurant in the area is where I went for prom in 11th grade, this family run Italian place Al's Upstairs. Stuck in the middle of two highways and on the corner, tiny, 2 floors, somewhat difficult to get reservations, but absolutely excellent Italian food, the best I've had from a restaurant.
I don't know how spread this little chain is, but my personal favorite place to eat in the area is a general oriental cuisine place called Miyo's. Top notch and affordable.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Mar 11, 2012 19:53:01 GMT -5
I unfortunately can't post any pictures cause I am on my phone but we have a restaurant here called Penguins, its been around forever and is as authentic as you can get....so good. And serves beer. It's been featured on Diners, Drive ins, and Drives as well as Man vs. Food.
Also in Charlotte we have a place called Amelie's, its a French bakery that is open 24 hours. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is even better. I go there many a night when I cannot sleep and just stare at the tarts, and cakes, and croissants.....so good.
So lemme see if I've got this equation figured out:
If FoodNetwork = porn; Guy Fieri + Adam Richman (*swoon*) = porn stars; then Inforoosters = food porn addicts.
Yep, that sounds about right.
I loooooooove me some Adam Richman! I've followed him to many a food joint & NEVER been disappointed. (Favorite so far: Salt Lick BBQ in TX!)
When we were in Austin for ACL Fest '10, a bunch of us (me, Druid, FishingManiac, Mayo & friends) ate at Juan in a Million. While it's not considered a "diner" it IS legendary!
Yes, we got the Don Juan tacos. ¡Dios mío...fueron inmensos! (That's spanish for "those things kicked.our.asses!!!")
Mayo & I took pics of the framed pic of the adorable Adam with Juan. Then we got Juan's famous handshake, too. ;D
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
