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I am driving from Nashville to Memphis pretty late at night, so a food stop on the way probably is not all that important - will most likely just get something kinda quick - anything directly off of Interstate 40 that I can grab quickly. My plan is to hit 2 BBQ places and i think that they are gonna be rendezvous and interstate. I'll report results back when I return. Thanks for all the dinner recomendations also, may try one of those places as well. Any more ideas please let me know. Thanks.

I would prefer downtown and I would prefer BBQ and Local Cuisine! But if there is something worth driving to then I can drive! Also wouldn't mind a great meal in a neighboring state!

where do all the big time famous cheesestak places in philly get the bread from? I want to visit them!

Recently had a wiz wit from Pat's...as always delicious!!!

I will be driving from Nashville to Memphis on a Friday night and want a few recomendations about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way into my drive for some good local eats. I will also have breakfast, lunch and dinner in Memphis on a Saturday and Breakfast (or brunch) and lunch in Memphis on Sunday (potential lunch or dinner on the way back from Memphis to Nashville). Now this is my first time to Memphis, and potentially my only opportunity there - so where should I eat - I want the best local food...and I love BBQ, but it does not all have to be BBQ!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

Pan, In addition to eating pizza at Franny's are there any other dishes that you recommend? Thanks.

On Saturday, Kobi and I took advantage of the thawing temperatures to conduct our third "food day" and check out a few of Manhattan's more well respected pizzerias (the first two can be found here and here ). The four on the agenda for Saturday were Sal and Carmine's, Patsy's East Harlem, Arturo's and DeMarco's. Our first stop was Sal and Carmine's, which we arrived at about 5 minutes before opening (noon) and watched through the window as the first pizzas of the day were pulled from the oven. We ordered two slices - a plain and one with spinach, had them both cut in half, then enjoyed: S and C's is about as good a "slice" place as we've been to. The sauce was on the sweeter side and the crust VERY thin, which really made the ingredients the stars and the crust just a medium through which they were presented. The place itself was cool, too, with an old school feel to it. The spinach slice wasn't as good as the original, as the spinach was a little more bitter than we expected. 7.50 for both slices and a bottle of water. Our second stop forever changed our perspective on good pizza. After taking the 3 train to 116th Street, and then walking a few blocks through a fun, lively, neighborhood, we arrived at Patsy's East Harlem. Having read many reviews, both on EG and elsewhere, that were both good and bad, we didn't know quite what to expect. After a surprisingly long (20 minutes?) wait after ordering, our pizza finally arrived - half plain, half fresh mozzarella. The first bite of the first fresh mozz slice was intoxicating- the flavors meshed perfectly, the crust was charred just right and the sauce had a basic, yet amazing, flavor to it. I literally took a few seconds to close my eyes and just enjoy the flavor. The plain pizza was almost as good, although after the fresh mozz slice it was certainly put in an unfair position for comparison. A great, great pizza in a fun, relaxed, historic ambiance, you can certainly count us as being firmly in the corner of those who support Patsy's pizza supremacy. 20 dollars, including tip, for the pizza and a soda. Our next stop was an unsuccessful one. After walking back to the 6 train and riding down to Bleeker Street, we arrived at Arturo's around 2:30 only to learn it didn't open on Saturdays until 4! Frustrated, we continued on down Houston Street to DeMarco's, excited to see what Dom's progeny (although we are familiar with the controversy surrounding the validity of the family ties), could do to uphold the family legacy. We had two slices - one square and one plain - and were not nearly as impressed as we were in our first trip to Midwood. The plain slice was a little greasy and not terribly flavorful, far from one of Dom's works of art. The square slice was much better, with a different, more flavorful sauce and would definitely be our first choice if we return. 7.50 for the two slices and a bottle of water. A great trip with some great pizza, I feel comfortable in saying that Patsy's has jumped to the top grouping in both of our favorite pizza lists.

Had a great lunch at Casual Thai. I had the Pad Gra Paw: Chicken sauteed with chili, garlic, and basil served with brown rice and soup / sald. I got the soup. It was delicious and I recommend this place even for people not living in Hoboken, a very friendly atmosphere with great food and reasonable prices. Here is a picture (sorry for the quality - I used a cell phone)

Went to the Grimaldi's in Hoboken, NJ (could not find a Grimaldi's thread for NJ???) - it was delicious. Only got one pic with a cell phone, but still gets the idea across of how tasty this pizza is

Thanks for all of the suggetions...I did not have that much time at lunch so I went to the following places: Day 1: Dishes: Got a great salad Day 2: Lenny's: Got a great grilled chickn wrap

Hi All, I really enjoy grilling, except I currently live in an apartment and my only option is to grill inside! I am looking to purchase a grill pan that I can use over the stove to make the basics, especially grilled chicken and steak! Can you please provide some ideas as to what is the best gril pan out there, your expericnes with them, and the pros and cons. Thanks so much n advance for your help.

thanks everyone - i am trying to figure out what made me sick to my stomach! Could that be the reason...what else is in there?

So I had lunch the other day at a japanese place at SFO and I am really not sure what all of it was...does anyone have any idea what the white things with pink color on them are??? Thanks

I have an all day seminar here and will want to go out for a quick lunch break 0 roosevelt hotel is at madison and 45th - where should i go????

Might as well check out Primati Bros while you are there...a classic Pittsburgh place.

I'll be in terminal 1 this afternoon - what should I get - I want some local cuisine!

Hi All, I have one nigh in San Jose soon, and I want to get some recomendations. I am looking for dinner recomendations that serves good local food - nothing too fancy, but I really want to get some local cuisine. I am willing to travel a bit, but would prefer to stay within 15 - 20 minutes of the San Jose / Milpitas area. Thanks in advance for your recomendations. I'll report my results when I get back home.

Last night dinner was grilled london broil (that I had been marinating for about 3 days), some simple sides....brown rice and peas w/pearled onions. I used some bbq sauce from Corky's (Nashville, TN place) with the london broil - the spicy kind - it was great!

Pollo Tropical is a chain mainly in south florida - for a quick bite it is a great place and I recommend trying it - everything is made fresh and they have a nice condiment bar with various sauces etc to chose from after you get your meal. I have yet to try the one here or on 495 but have been to a few in s. florida

specifically looking for some good local seafood, maybe around the south beach area. also willing to go to fort lauderdale as well for the seafood. thanks in advance.

Hi All, I will be in Miami for one night on a Sunday. I want to get some good food, nothing too fancy but good local food. Please recommend. Thanks.

The chinese food at precious is good, altough I have only ordered from them once the food was good and delivery was relatively quick.

So, I was at the Yankee Game last night and I was a little disapointed with the food options. First, I checked out the food court on the lower level on the 3rd base side, nothing much excdpt long lines. I ended up getting a meatball hero from Mike's Deli and it was good but could have used more sauce. So, I want to know where do you eat at Yankee stadium? Are there any healthy options? Do they have a Subway like Shea stadium does? Thanks

I'll be here soon...what would you say are the "must have" dishes?

That is only a picture of half of the steak...I have been to all the places in philly...Pat's, Geno's, Rick's, Steve's just to name a few and in terms of size it is very comparable to all of the above...although the size of the Steve's Steak is larger than most in my opinion due to the use of th e"Torpedo Roll." All in all it is a great place for a cheesesteak in Northern NJ!!!