Todd...you have just described why I live here in Seattle. You can keep anything above 75. I'll take my 65 in July and like it, thank you very much.
I truly hate the heat (hot weather and Lebron's team alike). I try to avoid going outside if it's above 70F. I keep my house at 68F unless it's colder outside, and then I've been known to open the windows. I would transport the chunk of NC that provides me with a good job to somewhere in northwestern NJ if I could, just to enjoy the cooler weather and the snow.
But Indianapolis wasn't bad by comparison to the weather in NJ right now. :)
I would transport the chunk of NC that provides me with a good job to somewhere in northwestern NJ if I could, just to enjoy the cooler weather and the snow.
Pffft. Traitor. You're dead to me. ;-)
I would transport the chunk of NC that provides me with a good job to somewhere in northwestern NJ if I could, just to enjoy the cooler weather and the snow.Pffft. Traitor. You're dead to me. ;-)
Sorry, Neil, but all the ACC basketball and Eastern-style barbecue in the state doesn't make 100+ degree temperatures and 110+ degree heat indexes enjoyable. The Washington state peeps have it good!
"There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
I mean, they're no White Castle (which we also don't have), but they're pretty good!
I'll still take a Lion's Tap burger with the fried onions and one their new microbrews. *zing*
Steak-N-Shake? They're good and all, but you've got to check out Five Guys next time you're in Indy. Best burgers and fries around. And yes, I am including In-N-Out in that comparison.Luckily we have Five Guys here in Washington. For a fast food joint, their burgers are phenomenal.
I mean, they're no White Castle (which we also don't have), but they're pretty good!
Five Guys cant beat In-N-Out.
The Cali peeps know what I'm talking about. We have both here. Best burgers on the planet.
I would transport the chunk of NC that provides me with a good job to somewhere in northwestern NJ if I could, just to enjoy the cooler weather and the snow.Pffft. Traitor. You're dead to me. ;-)
Neil,
Being native to NC (cannot say I'm a Tarheel as I went to NC State!)...you took the words right out of my mouth!
Wish I could have made it to Gencon this year. Maybe next year I can complain about Indy weather...
"There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
We have a lack of White Castle, Steak 'n' Shake, and Cracker Barrels here in central California.
We are just starting to get Five Guys.
We have a lack of White Castle, Steak 'n' Shake, and Cracker Barrels here in central California."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
Yes, but you've heard of them, right?
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What?!? There aren't any Steak 'n' Shakes out West? That's unfortunate! Good food and AWESOME shakes, plus 24 hours for those late nite milkshake cravings.
heh... Steak 'n' Shake being the only food I've eaten at Gen Con that's played a part in making me sick to my stomach (and I've eaten at Whitecastle!)... I'm 100% fine with them staying off my coast. You all can keep them!
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Yes, but you've heard of them, right?We have a lack of White Castle, Steak 'n' Shake, and Cracker Barrels here in central California."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
I've heard of White Castle before Gen Con because Erik worships them.
I'd never heard of Steak 'n' Shake until my first Gen Con 8 or so years ago.
And I suppose I've heard the name "Cracker Barrel" before, but I have no idea what kind of place it is. I suspect some place that you fish handfuls of various crackers out of barrels?
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And I suppose I've heard the name "Cracker Barrel" before, but I have no idea what kind of place it is. I suspect some place that you fish handfuls of various crackers out of barrels?
It's the sort of sit-down place where old ladies go after church on Sundays. The food is pretty decent, though not spectacular. They also have a massive gift-shop with all sorts of kitchy things for you to peruse while waiting for a table.
It's also not a very vegetarian-friendly place. Even the side vegetables have meat in them!
heh... Steak 'n' Shake being the only food I've eaten at Gen Con that's played a part in making me sick to my stomach (and I've eaten at Whitecastle!)... I'm 100% fine with them staying off my coast. You all can keep them!yuck
Yeah, Steak 'n' Shake is tasty, but the burgers consistently make me sick. At least one I've almost missed my flight home because of it.
I live in a place with no White Castle or Five Guys (although we're supposed to be getting a Five Guys by the end of the summer), but we make do with a local place that's darn near as good as Five Guys.
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Vegetables are what food eats.
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Yes, but you've heard of them, right?We have a lack of White Castle, Steak 'n' Shake, and Cracker Barrels here in central California."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
White Castle and Cracker Barrel only due to a road trip from Cincinnati back to California.
Steak 'n' Shake is a new one learned here.
Here in Cleveland, we have White Castles, 5Guys, and Steak'n'Shakes (all are good in their own way), but no In and Out Burgers. I've heard they're good. We recently got a Sonic here. I haven't tried it yet, though. Is it any good?
I love Sonic. A lot. (But then, I love Steak 'n' Shakes too, so take that for what you will...) I think White Castle, though, is the devil. I still stop on occasion when I'm in Minneapolis, but only for the novelty. Good lord, they're steaming my burgers!
I am dying to try In-N-Out Burger (and Jack in the Box, both on my list of crazy American fast food places I've not yet been to).
The Cali peeps know what I'm talking about. We have both here. Best burgers on the planet.
I gotta say In-N-Out is on my top five missed things since relocating. :)
What?!? There aren't any Steak 'n' Shakes out West? That's unfortunate! Good food and AWESOME shakes, plus 24 hours for those late nite milkshake cravings.heh... Steak 'n' Shake being the only food I've eaten at Gen Con that's played a part in making me sick to my stomach (and I've eaten at Whitecastle!)... I'm 100% fine with them staying off my coast. You all can keep them!
yuck
Sorry to hear you got sick, James.
From my experience, Steak ‘n’ Shake has decent burgers, but I’ve definitely had better.
However, their shakes are some of the best I’ve had anywhere.
We recently got a Sonic here. I haven't tried it yet, though. Is it any good?
Sonic burgers are okay. They serve tater-tots which in my book makes them pretty awesome.
We recently got a Sonic here. I haven't tried it yet, though. Is it any good?Sonic burgers are okay. They serve tater-tots which in my book makes them pretty awesome.
The drinks and tater tots make for a very good afternoon snack run. :)
Steak 'n Shake? Never heard of 'em, but then again I live on planet Utah.
I've been to 5 guys and In and Out burger. 5 guys is better for me because I can get grilled onion and green pepper on my burger.
Yummm!
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The drinks and tater tots make for a very good afternoon snack run. :)We recently got a Sonic here. I haven't tried it yet, though. Is it any good?Sonic burgers are okay. They serve tater-tots which in my book makes them pretty awesome.
I may have to stop on my way home...I love me some tater tots!
Cracker Barrel is Southern cooking, with all that implies. If you don't like meat, stay away, because yes, pork in your turnip greens is how it's cooked. Ditto for ham in the beans. If you think Cracker Barrel is bad food, try a Waffle House! Waffle House is the 3AM post-rpg debriefing room here in the south.
And White Castle just wishes it were Krystal.
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Steak 'n Shake? Never heard of 'em, but then again I live on planet Utah.
I've been to 5 guys and In and Out burger. 5 guys is better for me because I can get grilled onion and green pepper on my burger.
Yummm!-Flea
To me the big plus for Steak 'n Shake other than the shakes that is. Is there burgers are nearly as good as most every day restaurants but not much more expensive than fast food. It kinda falls inbetween restaurant and fast food.
Cracker Barrel is Southern cooking, with all that implies. If you don't like meat, stay away, because yes, pork in your turnip greens is how it's cooked. Ditto for ham in the beans. If you think Cracker Barrel is bad food, try a Waffle House! Waffle House is the 3AM post-rpg debriefing room here in the south.
And White Castle just wishes it were Krystal.
I'm gonna disagree with your assessment of Cracker Barrel - I think it's more like what non-Southerners THINK Southern cuisine is like. My mother is a Southern soul gourmet, and would disdain greatly anyone who judged our cooking by CB's offerings - especially the terrible biscuits and glue-like pasty gravy!
Cracker Barrel is a Southern Country Kitchen type restaurant. It also has a country style tourist storefront. The name is supposed to evoke the feel of the old general stores where the old men sat around & played checkers. Always keep in mind that the chain originated in Nashville, TN.
I would transport the chunk of NC that provides me with a good job to somewhere in northwestern NJ if I could, just to enjoy the cooler weather and the snow.Pffft. Traitor. You're dead to me. ;-)
I'll keep some barbecue and bring along UNC (which is where I went for undergrad). :P pppbbbbtttthhhh
The Cali peeps know what I'm talking about. We have both here. Best burgers on the planet.I gotta say In-N-Out is on my top five missed things since relocating. :)
If I have to fly to Seattle (or go to PaizoCon) i'll smuggle a few double-double with cheese and an animal fry over for you.
I'm gonna disagree with your assessment of Cracker Barrel - I think it's more like what non-Southerners THINK Southern cuisine is like. My mother is a Southern soul gourmet, and would disdain greatly anyone who judged our cooking by CB's offerings - especially the terrible biscuits and glue-like pasty gravy!
Cracker Barrel is Southern cooking, with all that implies. If you don't like meat, stay away, because yes, pork in your turnip greens is how it's cooked. Ditto for ham in the beans. If you think Cracker Barrel is bad food, try a Waffle House! Waffle House is the 3AM post-rpg debriefing room here in the south.
And White Castle just wishes it were Krystal.
I will disagree with you on most of your assessment, except the gravy and biscuits thing. They are awful. But the restaurant IS Southern-style cooking, no doubt. Since it is a chain restaurant, it will never beat granny's cooking, but it sure ain't Au Bon Pain either.
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I may have to stop on my way home...I love me some tater tots!The drinks and tater tots make for a very good afternoon snack run. :)We recently got a Sonic here. I haven't tried it yet, though. Is it any good?Sonic burgers are okay. They serve tater-tots which in my book makes them pretty awesome.
Best thing about Sonic is their chili cheese tater tots... which i love and avoid like the plague. They are sooooo good and SOOOO bad for you.
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Best thing about Sonic is their chili cheese tater tots... which i love and avoid like the plague. They are sooooo good and SOOOO bad for you.
Yeah they're pretty dang awesome, 'specially when washed down with some cherry limeade.
Best thing about Sonic is their chili cheese tater tots... which i love and avoid like the plague. They are sooooo good and SOOOO bad for you.Yeah they're pretty dang awesome, 'specially when washed down with some cherry limeade.
Love them too. Of course I am biased as I grew up working in the Sonic my dad owned.
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What?!? There aren't any Steak 'n' Shakes out West? That's unfortunate! Good food and AWESOME shakes, plus 24 hours for those late nite milkshake cravings.heh... Steak 'n' Shake being the only food I've eaten at Gen Con that's played a part in making me sick to my stomach (and I've eaten at Whitecastle!)... I'm 100% fine with them staying off my coast. You all can keep them!
yuck
This is why me and my friends call it Botulism & Shake. I know way too many people who have gotten food poisoning at that place.
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I gotta say In-N-Out is on my top five missed things since relocating. :)
When I visit family in San Diego for the Holidays my first meal coming from the airport is either a proper Animal style Double Double with Cheese with extra grilled onions or a real Carne Asada burito with real guacamole.
One of the things that amazes me about New York is the $20 burritos here can't hold a candle to a $3 burrito (the size of a prize fighter's fore arm) from San Diego. (That you can get 24 hrs a day!)
And while I can maybe eat one Steak N Shake burger at Gen Con, I have nothing but abject fear of Erik Mona's beloved White Castles! I just don't have that kind of constitution.
I would gladly give up the Sonics and Five Guys that are popping up all over the place around here in trade for In-and-Outs and White Castles.
Probably the only redeeming aspects of my multiple visits to California and New Jersey have been those places.
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My favorite thing at Sonic: Happy Hour from 2-4. Nothing like a giant cherry limeade for a dollar.
Wow, I have *never* heard of so many issues with Steak & Shake.
It's been one of our family's favorite semi-fast food places since we discovered it outside of Cedar Point.
I even worked at the first one in Pittsburgh.
If you are having such issues, *let them know*.
Call back to the restaurant you were at, go to their website, contact the main office.
Sickness caused by food products at any food store/restaurant is unacceptable. But whatever caused it can't be fixed if no one in charge knows about it.
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White Castle? Steak' N' Shake? Sonic?
What mythic land is this with all of these restaurants making Ham-Burgers?
And none of them are Harvey's or A&W?;)
Harvey's has its moments -- though their meat is iffy. What you really want is Harvey's, but made with higher quality fresh ground beef. In Toronto, that place is called Apache Burger. There is only one and it's been there for ~fifty years. It does not need to pretend it is a 50's style burger place -- because it IS a 50's era burger place. The genuine article.
If you've never been to Apache, next time we're in Etobicoke for some PFS event? We're going there next time :)
On the whole Steak 'n Shake thing, during Gencon at least, the place is so damned busy it's ridiculous. Last week, I had one of their burgers while sitting down to eat -- and two other times I just took out my order and ate it outside. The quality difference was HUGE. The take-out line gives you your burger and onion rings piping hot; the sit down experience gives it to you cold and dried out under a heat lamp for 10+ minutes until whenever the harried waitress can get to it. It's Gencon and they are too damned busy.
During Gencon, go for take-out at Steak 'n Shake every time and you'll be vastly happier with the product.
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Sorry to interrupt the fast food fest, but if you're looking for a really great place to eat at GenCon, then head to Sensu. It's one block behind the St. Elmo's steak house. Our group stumbled upon it quite by accident. It's higher-end, to be sure, but the sushi was delicious, and the Kobe beef ($26) was the best steak that I have ever eaten. The portions are made for sharing with with your group (like the rock shrimp tempura), so everyone can order different things to try. We also eat at St. Elmo's this year, and I was more impressed with the history and atmosphere than I was with the food. You may now resume your Steak and Shake discussion.
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It's highly concentrated on the I-75 corridor, kind of like how In-N-Out is a west coast thing."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
We don't have any Steak 'n' Shakes where I live (the Flint, Mi area) and we're right by I-75. AT least no Steak 'n' Shakes I am aware of.
They're not much further west than OK/TX right now, though I know there's one in Las Vegas.
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We don't have any Steak 'n' Shakes where I live (the Flint, Mi area) and we're right by I-75. AT least no Steak 'n' Shakes I am aware of.It's highly concentrated on the I-75 corridor, kind of like how In-N-Out is a west coast thing."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
I've only been as far north as Detroit, but I seem to think they petered out in Ohio. Maybe it's an Ohio River watershed thing, as they thin out heading south on I-75 as well. A few in Florida, but not many.
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I've only been as far north as Detroit, but I seem to think they petered out in Ohio. Maybe it's an Ohio River watershed thing, as they thin out heading south on I-75 as well. A few in Florida, but not many.
We don't have any Steak 'n' Shakes where I live (the Flint, Mi area) and we're right by I-75. AT least no Steak 'n' Shakes I am aware of.
There was one in Grand Rapids when I lived there. I remember it's main attraction for me and my friends (in college at that time) was that it was open super late (possibly 24/7?) and the chili cheese fries were pretty good.
It's highly concentrated on the I-75 corridor, kind of like how In-N-Out is a west coast thing."There is a restaurant chain called Steak 'n' Shake."
You're an American and you don't know about Steak 'n' Shake?
I'm not sure what your post means - does is mean that that is a reason some people haven't heard of it?
I live in Canada, BTW. So when Americans haven't even heard of all these places (never heard of Harvey's? Really?) in their very own country, I raise an eyebrow. Completely mystifying to me.