I stepped on a scale on one of the last days I was home and was shocked to see the number staring back at me. Though perhaps I should have been less surprised. After all, there are certain places that I simply must visit while home. Culinary must-hits, if you will. They range from fast-food to authentic barbeque-- but they all taste like home to me.
Braums. This was my first job in high school, and it still has the best milkshakes ever. Just ask for your chocolate dark and thick: they'll know what to do. Notice, if you will, that the "Nutritional Facts" for Milkshakes are, uhm, missing from the website.
Taco Bueno. This is a long-standing love affair that I'll never fully get over. Bell has never stood up to "Brain-o." At five, when Grampa pulled up to the wrong franchise, I just whimpered, "My OTHER Grandparents take me to Bueno." "Like hell!" he snorted, and around the car turned... ; ) This past week, I got my food brought to me, specially, cuz I announced that it was the 3rd time I had eaten there in a week. That's how you get VIP, baby!
Joes. This is an institution in my town. Not only do they have the best cheese fries, but it's the late night place to go, too. I have rubbed elbows with many an OSU student, while taking shots from the Joes bar. Incidentally, Ladies Night this past week was fun. I even bumped into the HS Sweetheart that night. *Swoon.*
Bad Brad's BBQ. This restaurant is the reason I refuse to eat meat in the Northeast. It just can't come close to what you get there. And don't lie-- you never knew where Pawhuska was until you saw that map, did you?
Last but not least:
Hideaway Pizza. YUUUUM! Love those fried mushrooms. They tout themselves as a Stillwater "Tradish" whatever that means. Still, I can't say no to Hideaway. Never.
7 comments:
I'm starting to get the food porn obssession common among many of my blogger friends lately.
I'm sure you are nothing if not more curvaceous and sexy than you were before. I demand pictures, of course. :)
Wudda ya mean you're starting to "get" it?
; )
Heh heh heh.
A gentleman does not eat and tell. :)
For the longest time, I've been meaning to start a website named TheAnswerIsFries.com where I will rate the french fries of every establishment and someday crown the "Best Fries Ever"
That'll go on the resolution list next year.
I hear you on this post...for me its going to NJ/NYC and getting an amazing PIZZA, BAGEL or any kind of CHINESE food...bc here they have no clue. NO clue. My absolute fave when I am home:
Roli Boli---NOT ROLI POLI...but Boli. YUM.
Uhm, I would recommend Texas Q in Chinatown. That's right the best BBQ place is in Chinatown. The owners are from Austin and the brisket is delicious. However, I think you might be opposed to visiting anything Texas being an Okie.
Martin- Omigoodness! Blushing!!
Rich- Best Fries Ever: The Deli on 8th Ave btn 17th and 18th. Those fries got me through Jr. High. (Yeah, I'm talking NYC.)
Kassy- Feel you on the pizza. After NYC Pizza, Dominoes seems like a completely different dish-- "That's not PIZZA!"
Masshole-- I'll try it. But why isn't your name highlighted to link to your blog? Either way: Thanks for the visit, darlin'!
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