rockhopper

Not to mention their second store Cluck-U 2. That made me laught out loud whe I drove by. (the U is for University. uh huh)

Would you consider driving 20 miles south on I-295 to Moorestown/Mount Laurel?

You'll see that it far from being barren as you drive through it. Pinelands is a better name. But there may be Pine Barrons living in McMansions along the way If the destination is AC to rid yourself of money take a look at a map and see if you would consider going down 54 from Hammonton to route 40 and then east to AC. There are roadside barbecue stands "to die for" (to use a NNJ phrase). Ever have ribs smoked for 12 hours rather than being parboiled?

You search NNJ locations which have a great deal of competition. If you try the south you might make more money.

I have to disagree here. I've lived in tastycake-land for 14 or so years now, and while some are pretty decent (I've always thought the coffee cakes were way too dry, and the doughnuts had a weird artificial (yet appealing) taste to them) most of it is so-so. Now, I feel I am betraying neighboring Philly by saying it, but, really, I don't think Tastycakes rank up as a major culinary draw. Or it could just be me... but really, give me a little debbie oatmeal cream pie or nutty buddy anyday... ← Perhaps that weird taste was a chocolate coating rather than the vegetable oil based "choclately" coating the other guys use The reason they are in business is because people have different tastes. You like them, I did a "curly howard spitting out a drink that turned out to be paint" reaction with LD Nutty bars.

Butterscotch Krimpets are the very best commercial sweet ever known to man. I just love them. And they're strategically placed right by the cash register in many stores for that last minute impulse purchase. Because who could resist? It is a constant battle of willpower at the checkout... Actually most of the Tastykake products are really good, especially for commercially packaged "junk food". But the Butterscotch Krimpets will always hold a special place in my heart. Who doesn't love butterscotch? ← Hear Hear. I'm right with you. For a commerical snack Tastykakes really the best. Little debbie and Hostess aren't even in the same universe much less ballpark. I remember that Krimpets were packaged in wax paper when I was a kid. They were slightly stale then. Now in modern packaging they are soft and fresh; so I leave one out to 'cure'.

South Philadelphia Translation: "Make a pot of gravy." ← Marinara and gravy are two separate things although they are both red. You don't have any meat in a Marinara; gravy has sausages, meatballs etc.

Isn't the point of this thread to make snarky catty remarks? Oh, "carefully chopped and braised". That changes everything. But it's still a jalapeno stew. Glad you think there is no gunk in supermarket chile powder. I have a 1985 car to sell. Only 100 miles on it. Interested?

Mrs Rockhopper is from Texas (grain of salt) and will endure a phillies game with me only if she gets the bbq pork sandwich. I don't think it's bad either but you're right about the smoky flavor. I'd eat one again. The regular hot dogs absolutely suck. I don't know if there is a suckosity scale but they would be at the bottom. I haven't tried the "upscale" dogs they have yet. Anyone?

I notice you skipped the greens on your roast pork. Next time try it with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Even if you don't like greens get it and eat it and you'll be happy. (I've had this conversation before...)

The mushroom supreme sounds like it's a cousin of the equally revolting poutine. It even rhymes. Hate to be mean but your recipe isn't much better for a chili. It's more of a beef stew. Call it that and no one would make a comment. The "chili" is a few Jalapenos and that's it for the chiles? The chile powder (i.e. 1% chile, 99% gunk) is "optional". You might want to discover dried chiles. ps Orthograpic note: the dish is chili and the main ingredients are fruits called chiles.

I'm right with you about the standard Hatfield dog. Only acceptable on a Phillies dollar dog day after a vat of beer. That's why I'm surprised you found one that is good. What is the name: "Hatfield angus beef frank"?

That was the only place on my list and judging from the feedback I'm guessing it's the only place to eat in Pittsburgh Primanti's seems to be Pat's to me. The place everyone knows. I wanted to know where their (metaphoric) Tony Luke's is. Or Rangoon. Or Capogiro, Or ... I guess that there aren't many pittsburghers on this board?

I'm going to pittsburgh for a week long business trip. Would anyone like to tell me their favorite places to eat? I prefer eats to "cuisine".

Would they have a variety of dried chiles? New Mexican, Guajillo, Ancho, Mulatto etc?I need to find a good source in Philly or SJ since I don't travel as much to california anymore.

Them there's fightin' words, EqualMark!! A hot dog is mighty tasty with pickles, tomatoes, onions, relish, sport peppers & celery salt. Nestled into a poppy seed bun, I might add, is the best way to serve said doggie. ← I always wondered why chicagoans were so afraid of actually tasting the hot dog by covering it up with all that crap. You might note that in the epicenter of hot dog gustatory - NNJ - that most people use at most 2 condiments. (I use one)

I have to respectfully disagree. I think their hoagies are just ok. Same ballpark as Wawa. Maybe I got the "just as good as Sarcone's bread" (yeah right). I also think Hatfield meats aren't as good as D&W. On top of that there are the insulting names for some of the sandwiches. I wouldn't put much cred into Philadelphia magazine's "best of" either.

You should have heard the string of contumelious epithets I wove when a patriot would mockingly use the eagle wing flap.

You may have heard about Twit Romney from Massivetwoshits dissing the cheesesteak (Rendell's superbowl bet). So if you were Mayor or Guv of either place what would you bet? I bet Tony Luke's roast pork italian against Santarpio's sicilian pizza (east boston).

Thanks for the photos. I was on my way up there when my alternator went out on I295; luckily only 17 miles from home. Maybe next time... ps could someone id the people in the photos - only some were pointed out.

Really? You guys are so afraid of actually tasting the hot dog you put everything else on it.

Yes this is what you get when you order RPI. But to clarify: It's sharp provolone "crumbles" - not slices of that round mild stuff.

I suspect you get slapped with a hot spatula if you order a "roast pork italian". ← I've ordered "a roast pork with sharp provolone and spinach" and heard the lady at the cash register yell "roast pork italian". This happened at both Oregon Ave and 18th st.

Bleah. It's stops being a Caesar salad right there and morphs into a Caesar style salad. The mustard is an abomination used in place of the egg. Leave it baby's diapers where it comes from...

If you mean Konstadinos Christis on the northwest corner then that epithet is out of line and not funny. I've never seen him act like that character on that unfunny sitcom. I've mentioned this truck in the past as the best in center city. The food is creative, always well prepared and the truck is spotless. In the dead of winter there is alway a line waiting for his food.