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Post by deadeer on Feb 8, 2014 9:52:03 GMT -5
Since we got off topic and were talking about places to eat in the "Challenger Disaster" thread, I wanted to start a new one. Today we are taking a ride to Portillo's in Merrillville, NW corner of IN. They are an old time place from Chicago, started by a guy in the 60's I think I read from a trailer as a hotdog stand, but have grown into an awesome place, now famous for their Italian beef, hot dogs, and burgers. Simply the best Italian beef we ever had! Melt in your mouth good. Definitely worth the ride, and I'll post up the results later when we get back. www.portillos.com/Jay |
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Post by HighCotton on Feb 8, 2014 10:28:12 GMT -5
For me, it's hard to beat Redamak's, New Buffalo, Michigan and their famous Working Person's Special! www.redamaks.com/site/history.htmSo many memories made here! Probably had a little bit to do with the fact that Michigan didn't raise their drinking age until the end of 1978. And it was soooo close to LaPorte! But if you go...they won't open until March 1st...BRING CASH! No cards accepted the last I knew! |
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Post by mossberg500 on Feb 8, 2014 11:35:59 GMT -5
I go to portillo's quit a bit , esp. since i work at methodist hospital almost right behind there . The burgers are great and i really like eating the beef & sasauge combo , and a lg order of fries .
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Post by deadeer on Feb 9, 2014 8:19:39 GMT -5
A big  on Redamak's! Well we went to Portillo's Saturday and they did not disappoint. They strive for quick service without hurrying you along. There was 25+ people ahead of us in line and we placed the order in 5-10min. Our order # was 132 and they were serving #99 when we got there. But we had our food in 10min tops. Nice to see good organized service. Hard to come by nowadays. We had their Italian beef with hot peppers and a couple hot dogs. All I can say is simply the best!!! We'll try to stop over that way a little more often now and give them our business. We stopped by Gander Mtn afterwards, and were back in the truck in under 10min. Same story, need not say more. Jay |
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Post by saltydog on Feb 9, 2014 9:50:30 GMT -5
Here in Indiana I love Bynum's in Martinsville 32 oz Prime Rib on fri and sat night with homemade blue cheese dressing for the salad.
Perillo's for Pizza in North Salem
Seafood Quazemell's in Dallas Ft.Worth guaranteed 5" + shrimp
BBQ Fresh Air BBQ in Jackson Ga. and Holcomb's BBQ in White Plains Ga.
Im getting hungry !!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 9:57:32 GMT -5
The pizza at New Bethel Ordinary is pretty special...and just a short 5 minute drive from my house.
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Post by seabee on Feb 9, 2014 15:59:18 GMT -5
BBQ Fresh Air BBQ in Jackson Ga. I eat there often, it is amazing!! I also like the fried chicken at Buckner's. My best friend lives in Jackson, I visit him several times a year. I am beginning to like the warm Southern climate the older I get. |
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Post by freedomhunter on Feb 9, 2014 16:52:08 GMT -5
The pizza at New Bethel Ordinary is pretty special...and just a short 5 minute drive from my house. Had some business with him and he had a pizza brought to my office omg one slice was a meal been a fan since |
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Post by greyhair on Feb 9, 2014 19:49:40 GMT -5
Pappy's BBQ in Brazil, IN. As good as you will find anywhere.
Anybody from the Terre Haute area might remember Big Shoe's BBQ, closed a few years back. Big Shoe was a very large, very kind black gent that operated a little place in a poor neighborhood. He had a pit out back where he cooked or smoked everything over hickory. I have never had any BBQ that good before or since. It was a landmark for ages.
Anybody remember it?
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Post by greyhair on Feb 9, 2014 19:51:18 GMT -5
Why do my posts appear twice?
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 9, 2014 20:10:16 GMT -5
Why do my posts appear twice? A hiccup...I'll delete one for you.. |
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Post by throbak on Feb 9, 2014 21:35:16 GMT -5
My House ,,,, Wild turkey Breast strips, G Beans from the garden. home canned Jalapeneo on a baked potato with B and SC tonite... Wild Rabbit and noodles last night .. Cubed Deer the night before.. dont get better than that. well maybe Homemade Blackberry wine and Blackberry Cobbler and Ice Cream was also on the menu Why go any where else??
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Post by pigeonflier on Feb 9, 2014 22:00:37 GMT -5
Well I think the Redamaks is good,, but over-rated!! Ketchup pickle and onion only!! No other choices just doesn't sit good with me!!! But they still do pack'em in up there,, that place always has a line out the door!!! If you like Mexican,, then try Rio's on the other side of town,, you wont be disappointed!!! Any of you fellas ever been to Bill's Steak House in Sturgis? Now them are the BOMB steaks!!! And the prices are 2nd to none also!! They always have some sorta good deal going on!!
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Post by pigeonflier on Feb 9, 2014 22:02:07 GMT -5
How about Anchor Inn for Fri night fish??? Used to be the chit also,, till it snowed one to many times!!!!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 10, 2014 6:54:00 GMT -5
Squealers BBQ in Mooresville & Joe's Crab Shack in Greenwood!
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Post by featherduster on Feb 10, 2014 8:27:48 GMT -5
The RED APPLE in Chicago,Illinois for true Polish food.
Frank's Diner in Kenosha, Wisconsin for a killer breakfast.
Tony's pizza in Valparaiso,Indiana for what else..... Pizza.
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Post by Boilermaker on Feb 10, 2014 8:43:01 GMT -5
Shorty's in Columbus for the best tenderloin you'll ever find...
Capt. Anderson's in Panama City Beach for the best seafood...
Fried chicken...a toss up between Wagner's in Oldenburg & Fireside Inn in Enochsburg...
Triple XXX in West Lafayette for the Drew Brees Favorite is my favorite breakfast...
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Post by featherduster on Feb 10, 2014 10:03:35 GMT -5
Thanks Boiler The wife and I have been looking for a great breakfast place in the Lafayette area.
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Post by goosepondmonster on Feb 10, 2014 10:43:55 GMT -5
My Thai Cafe in Bloomington. The drunken man fried rice is outstanding.
Goosepond Pizza in Linton. For my money it is the best pizza around.
Wee Willie's in Ellettsville. The place is nothing fancy, but their burger is pretty darn good.
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Post by saltydog on Feb 10, 2014 11:54:46 GMT -5
Sounds like we need to do a road trip !!!!!!!!!
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