22 S. 4th St., Columbia, MO
The Diner is one of those places that makes the Mizzou experience. Pretty genius set up really. It's open in the morning and late at night, for your post-drinking dining experience.
The diner is famous for The Stretch. Just go and order it. Don't wimp out, get it like it comes. The Half-stretch is more than enough food though and not wimpy.
Pancakes: great. Omelets: great (lots of meat and cheese). Oatmeal: great, and you get the toppings you want to put in it. Cheese Fries: great. Cheeseburger: great. Beverages: great (no booze, and you can't bring any in). French toast: GREAT.
Just go. You won't regret it. It's also wallet-friendly.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Spanky's
Lubbock, TX
Okay, you caught me. The reason I wanted to go to this restaurant when I went to visit a friend at Tech was the name.
Little did I know how in love I would be with their food. I love fried stuff. It just tastes better. The fried cheese really is famous... and with good reason. It's hand battered and just good. They've really raised the bar for fried cheese products in my book. I cannot say enough good things about them (and now I really want some). They come with Ranch and Marinara for dippin'.
I also had the All-Techsan burger. FREAKIN' HUGE. But oh so tasty. Guacamole on a burger really does make it fabulously delicious. But, no I couldn't finish it AND my cheese sticks.
Dan's Beef Jerky
Weatherford, TX
You might not know this if you're just meeting me, but I like beef. A lot. So what could be better for me than beef to go?
I've tried the beef jerky they have everywhere, you know, the mass produced kind. It'll do in a pinch. But nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to Dan's.
The original is just classic. It's done right... and by that I mean it still tastes like beef. For the teriyaki flavor lovers out there, it's good, too. I used to like the peppered variety best of all UNTIL...
I tried the X-treme hot. It has crushed red peppercorns on it. It's just delightful. So delightful that I might let you try a bite, but don't you dare ask me for another piece.
While perusing Dan's website, I discovered they make beef sticks too. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to marry into this family of meat lovers...
You might not know this if you're just meeting me, but I like beef. A lot. So what could be better for me than beef to go?
I've tried the beef jerky they have everywhere, you know, the mass produced kind. It'll do in a pinch. But nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to Dan's.
The original is just classic. It's done right... and by that I mean it still tastes like beef. For the teriyaki flavor lovers out there, it's good, too. I used to like the peppered variety best of all UNTIL...
I tried the X-treme hot. It has crushed red peppercorns on it. It's just delightful. So delightful that I might let you try a bite, but don't you dare ask me for another piece.
While perusing Dan's website, I discovered they make beef sticks too. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to marry into this family of meat lovers...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Gas Station Delights: Breakfast Pizza
I found this one at the Break Time on Deer Park, just south of Columbia, MO.
DUUUUUUUUUUUDE.
If you don't think the food cooked at your gas station of choice is "clean" enough to eat, you are missing out on one of life's greatest joys. How can you go on a road trip with out sampling local cuisine on the same stop as your potty break? So go get another gigantic soda and pony up to the gas station grill...
Okay, picture this: you're spying the goods in the case. And then, you spot it... a pizza crust. White gravy, instead of pizza sauce. Mozzarella. Scrambled eggs. Sausage. Bacon. A little American cheese scattered throughout. You ask for one. The attendant pulls a slice out of the case and puts it in a to-go container. The smell wafts your direction. Your mouth instantly waters. You are hungry, even though you've been eating chips and powdered sugar donuts all day. But you know you've made the right decision. You pay, but the transaction seems to take longer than usual. Your breath quickens and your heart races. You hastily take the container and dash to the car. As you sit down, you take a look at the prize, but remember to not look like the Beast gobbling at his porridge.
You make it home and it is still hot. You slowly move it to your mouth and take a bite. And it is so worth the wait. The gravy moves through your mouth and the flavors of all the ingredients rush your senses. What a feelin'. Such a guilty pleasure. Such perfection.
DUUUUUUUUUUUDE.
If you don't think the food cooked at your gas station of choice is "clean" enough to eat, you are missing out on one of life's greatest joys. How can you go on a road trip with out sampling local cuisine on the same stop as your potty break? So go get another gigantic soda and pony up to the gas station grill...
Okay, picture this: you're spying the goods in the case. And then, you spot it... a pizza crust. White gravy, instead of pizza sauce. Mozzarella. Scrambled eggs. Sausage. Bacon. A little American cheese scattered throughout. You ask for one. The attendant pulls a slice out of the case and puts it in a to-go container. The smell wafts your direction. Your mouth instantly waters. You are hungry, even though you've been eating chips and powdered sugar donuts all day. But you know you've made the right decision. You pay, but the transaction seems to take longer than usual. Your breath quickens and your heart races. You hastily take the container and dash to the car. As you sit down, you take a look at the prize, but remember to not look like the Beast gobbling at his porridge.
You make it home and it is still hot. You slowly move it to your mouth and take a bite. And it is so worth the wait. The gravy moves through your mouth and the flavors of all the ingredients rush your senses. What a feelin'. Such a guilty pleasure. Such perfection.
Taco Casa
The best taco chain. Bar none.
They have the best hot sauce. I don't know what's in it, but oh man, it's goooooood. I always get extra packets, just in case. It also makes tacos from anywhere else taste that much better.
The menu. I've tried pretty much everything. It's all great. I ALWAYS get two tacos (hardshell, but the soft ones are delicious as well) and frijoles. The frijoles have the signature hot sauce and lots of cheese.
I recently decided to try the nachos. I love nachos. I had had the regular nachos before and they were good. But the Super Nachos??? I have no idea how I do not weight 400 pounds. Meat, cheese, jalapenos, beans, sour cream, tomatoes. Life is good.
I also highly recommend the tostadas and the burritos. The iced tea in both varieties: also baller.
They have the best hot sauce. I don't know what's in it, but oh man, it's goooooood. I always get extra packets, just in case. It also makes tacos from anywhere else taste that much better.
The menu. I've tried pretty much everything. It's all great. I ALWAYS get two tacos (hardshell, but the soft ones are delicious as well) and frijoles. The frijoles have the signature hot sauce and lots of cheese.
I recently decided to try the nachos. I love nachos. I had had the regular nachos before and they were good. But the Super Nachos??? I have no idea how I do not weight 400 pounds. Meat, cheese, jalapenos, beans, sour cream, tomatoes. Life is good.
I also highly recommend the tostadas and the burritos. The iced tea in both varieties: also baller.
Les Bourgeois
Rocheport, MO
Commonly referred to as "The Winery," Les Bourgeois has been the site of many a miserable drunken downfall. And yes, I mean fall.
The food there is great. The bistro has a great menu, but if you're looking more to picnic than to wine and dine, then I'd suggest the A-frame. Every sandwich is great and they also have a picnic for two: bread, cheese, and meat. They have other stuff, too. Like beer.
But let's be honest, it's about the wine. It's good. The more you drink the better it gets! Now please keep in mind that I'm no connoisseur, but I can taste stuff and then tell you if I like it. I prefer white wines. Check PLUS. Pink Fox is also a favorite.
Remember, the winery is only open seasonally and when the weather is better than 50 degrees (it may be 60, so call before you head out there; if you click on the post title, it takes you to its website). Also, make sure someone can drive you back.
Commonly referred to as "The Winery," Les Bourgeois has been the site of many a miserable drunken downfall. And yes, I mean fall.
The food there is great. The bistro has a great menu, but if you're looking more to picnic than to wine and dine, then I'd suggest the A-frame. Every sandwich is great and they also have a picnic for two: bread, cheese, and meat. They have other stuff, too. Like beer.
But let's be honest, it's about the wine. It's good. The more you drink the better it gets! Now please keep in mind that I'm no connoisseur, but I can taste stuff and then tell you if I like it. I prefer white wines. Check PLUS. Pink Fox is also a favorite.
Remember, the winery is only open seasonally and when the weather is better than 50 degrees (it may be 60, so call before you head out there; if you click on the post title, it takes you to its website). Also, make sure someone can drive you back.
Dunkaroos
How Dunkaroos appeared, invaded young lunchboxes in grade school, then rapidly disappeared is beyond what my mind can wrap itself around.
What's not to like? Miniature cookies in a variety of flavors and an accompanying side of frosting to dip them in.
I'm sure this was one of those products that parents blamed for making their kids fat instead of, oh I dunno, the fact that their kids played video games instead of playing "Base Forever". If you don't know what base forever is... well, I just feel bad for you. That game was awesome.
The cookies came in chocolate, vanilla, and chocolate chips. They tasted a lot like Teddy Grahams if you ask me. The frosting was just that: frosting. Sometimes, if your parents really loved you, they'd buy you the kind with sprinkles.
What's not to like? Miniature cookies in a variety of flavors and an accompanying side of frosting to dip them in.
I'm sure this was one of those products that parents blamed for making their kids fat instead of, oh I dunno, the fact that their kids played video games instead of playing "Base Forever". If you don't know what base forever is... well, I just feel bad for you. That game was awesome.
The cookies came in chocolate, vanilla, and chocolate chips. They tasted a lot like Teddy Grahams if you ask me. The frosting was just that: frosting. Sometimes, if your parents really loved you, they'd buy you the kind with sprinkles.
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