Review of Jerry's Diner, Tahlequah, OK by Drew Ledbetter
Jerry's has been feeding hungry college students in Tahlequah, OK for
over
50 years. Located on Muskogee St just 3 blocks from campus Jerry's is an
ideal place to go "fill your tank" before a night on the town.
Jerry's is a one room diner. To order you need to walk to the counter,
which sits right in front of the kitchen. Everyone writes down their own
orders and gives them directly to the cook. The cook will then yell out
your name when the order is done.
Anyone can eat at Jerry's for less than $5. Steaks are $3-$4, Pork chops
$2.75. Also on the menu is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which
is
$.85. All dinners come with a salad and choice of two sides. Jerry's
Place is mmmmgood eatin'.
review from mka04
If you think a good sandwich is worth travelling for, your next stop
should be
Koch's Deli in Philadelphia. Located about 2 blocks from the
University of
Pennsylvania campus in University City, Koch's has been voted Philly's
Best
year after year for decades. That's a high honor in a city known primarily
for
its "hoagies"! Take out only, the line may stretch for blocks but is
definitely worth the wait.
The Brothers Koch use only the best to make their sandwiches. As proof,
they
pass out samples of meats and cheeses up and down the line while telling
jokes
and generally making sure even the wait is a good experience. Beyond
simple
deli fare, the more adventurous will enjoy fresh hot knish, a variety of
blintzes, and the thickest and densest New York Cheesecake this side of
Manhattan.
Be prepared for a four-hour wait at peak times. You may also be
unpleasantly
surprised by the prices. But you get what you pay for, and at Koch's
you'll
get the best.
review from Blake Rutherford
Cafe Prego - Little Rock, Arkansas
Cafe Prego, located in the quaint Heights district of central Little
Rock combines a small, but unique menu of Italian cuisine. The restaurant
itself is located in a renovated small house which adds to the intimate
atmosphere the owners seek to provide. Equipped with a full bar and
extensive wine list, Cafe Prego is a great place for a all occasions.
review from Kara Bideler
If you like Mexican food then you have to visit Acambraro's Mexican
Restaurant
in Lowell, Ar. If you are leaving from the campus you take Business
71
North
all the way to Lowell. It will take about 10-15 minutes, depending on how
fast
you drive. The restaurant is on the left hand side of the road when you
come
into Lowell. You will pass another Mexican restaurant, but keep going it's
not
the right one.
The food is great and so is the price. Everything is under $6 bucks
so
it's a great place for lunch or dinner. I recommend the cheese enchiladas.
They are awesome!!!!
review from David Harris
Ghazi's Pesto Cafe (College Ave. next to the Chief Motel)I'm well
aware
that
Ghazi's has previously been reviewed. However, my favorite meal in the
entire
world is served at Ghazi's and I hope that everyone will get a chance to
check
this place out. Yes, in passing it looks like a hole in the wall; not the
place you would go searching for a nice, romantic meal. Trust me, this is
the
place. When you get there order a glass of the house cabernet and the
chicken
milano - it's incredible. The chicken milano is $13.50 but the portion is
hefty enough for two. Plus, you will probably fill up on the garlic bread
and
caesar salad while waiting for the big meal. The milano is loaded with
artichoke hearts, shitake mushrooms, green peppers, and sun dried tomatoes
-
and of course the chicken (lightly breaded) and pasta. Give it a shot and
if
it's too crowded you can go next door to the Chief Motel and drink beer
while
you are waiting for your table. Of course, the clerk will probab!
ly look at you a litte strange when you tell him you need to rent a room
for
thirty minutes, while you are waiting for your table.
from Mike Cook
My favorite restaurant is the Cock & Bull in Cairns Australia. The
best
place
down under for darts and roast beef sandwiches.
P.S. Avoid the kangaroo burger! Yikes!!!
review from Larry Nichols
Cooky's Restaurant
Golden City, MO USA
Located in a sleepy farming community in southwestern Missouri, Cooky's
Restaurant offers good, old-fashioned, home cooking. Here, one will find
old
favorites such as meatloaf, perhaps with a side of harvared beets and some
mashed potatoes with gravy. In addition to several main dishes to choose
from, there are a full line of sandwiches, from a pork tenderloin to those
good, greasy hamburgers. Certainly, you wouldn't want to leave without an
order of suzy-q's.
While the menu may not offer fine cuisine, the atmosphere is priceless.
This
is an old-fashioned diner, greasy spoon type restaurant. It is located in
the
downtown area of Golden City, Missouri, a village of approximately five
hundred people. The main street where the restaurant is situated has as
strong a tie to the past as it does to the present, with buildings that
were
constructed in the nineteenth century. Inside the establishment, faded
pictures on the walls tell the story of the town, as it evolved into a
sizeable buggy factory. The customers and staff are equally friendly.
Hospitality is never in short supply.
This small eatery has managed to acquire a reputation for many miles
around
and in several counties. In large part it owes this to its dessert menu.
Cooky's is famous for pies - of all types and all are freshly made. When
asked what flavor of pie is available, expect the waitress to begin a
minute-long littany of pies, from butterscotch to apple to rhubarb to
things
you will have never heard of. Largely for this reason, expect to wait in
a
line that runs out the door and down the block if you come on a Sunday
after
church. They don't take reservations.
So, if you want to experience what American restaurant food was before
McDonald's, where ketchup comes out of a glass bottle instead of plastic
packets, head up to Golden City and visit Cooky's. You won't regret it,
especially if you leave room for pie.
review from Joel Vazquez
o.k. lubys lubys lubys at the lovely nwa mall. i was stuck.folks
were in
town.105 degrees too hot to sightsee and on top of that
everyone is suddenly coming down with hunger pains i neede fast friendly
family service.chicken fried steak,salty mashed potatoes,limas,(its all
salty)fried okra,macaroni and cheese its all terrible if you care about
fat grams,triglycerides,cholesterol and things of that nature but no one
in my family does. so lubys was there when i needed them. anyway hunger is
the best sauce.
joel vazquez
oh yeah,don't forget the jalapeno
cornbread
Review from Sean Casey
Drive-Thru @Braums on 6th St.
For a great dining experience I recommend a meal at Braums. The
music
choice is often left up to the customer while the meal is being prepared.
I chose the chili with cheddar cheese and sour cream. Braums conveniently
placed the Chili in a small cup instead of a bowl, this reduces the chance
of a spill. The perfect compliment for the chili is a chocolate-caramel
milkshake. **** Enjoy.
Review from Crystal Tessaro
Shorty Smalls - Little Rock, Arkansas
I decided to review a restaurant in Little Rock since
half of the Razorback football games are in Little
Rock. Shorty Smalls is the place to go after a Little
Rock game or any other time you happen to be in Little
Rock. To get to Shorty Smalls you take I-540 to I-40
which takes you on to Little Rock. As you get to
Little Rock you will exit on I-430 and take the Rodney
Parham Road exit. You can't miss Shorty Smalls. The
outide makes the place look like an old wooden
restaurant. The atmosphere is very laid back - the
floors and tables are the same old wood as the
outside. It looks like a place where you throw peanut
shells on the floor. The place is a laid back,
country bar/grill. Shorty Smalls is decorated with
lots of random things to add to the fun atmosphere -
from beer signs to bikes to neon lights. The food is
great which is the main reason you should stop there
anytime. I highly recommend the Macho Nachos. The
place is basically a grill with great cheese sticks,
burgers, chicken fingers and salads. My favorite part
of Shorty Smalls (besides the food) is that it is
always packed with people having a great time. They
also have a wonderful bar with lots of draft beer and
fun drinks which is always the main attraction after a
football game. Shorty Smalls is known throughout
Little Rock and Arkansas as a great restaurant for
both visitors and locals.
Review from Erika Boudreaux
Now playing in Lansing, Michigan
The Green Door
The Green Door is a quaint establishment with good food and GREAT live
BLUES
music. Local blues bands rotate nights to help the patrons get in the
mood
for food and drink.->Alcoholic drink :-) You will find a very small dance
floor for those who want to dance with their significant other or a
complete
stranger. After live music begins, there is a nominal cover
charge.-->1.00$
So, save a buck go before the music starts---Eat Drink and be Merry.:-)
This place is rated R. No children under 21 will be admitted. This is
not a
wholesome environment for family entertainment. Take a break from the
kiddies
and go have an intimate meal with live music.
2 thumbs up !
Review from Joseph Murphy
Jack Binion's Steakhouse, Casino Center, MS
Jack Binions Steakhouse is located inside of the Horseshoe Casino in
Casino Center, MS. Casino Center is actually just an area about 15
minutes from Tunica, MS where many casinos are located. Jack Binion's has
a great menu with a large variety of foods from which to choose. The
best item I have found on the menu is of course, the steak. Prices are
somewhat reasonable, but if you are willing to lose a good chunk of money
on gaming, you can probably get a free meal. They are open until midnight
Thursday-Saturday which is when I suggest going. This is when there is
the most excitement.
Review from Ben Poole
The Wheatsheaf, Slough , Berkshire, England.
This pub has a less than auspicious façade. Set on a
main road and somewhat non-descript on the outside
you^Òd be excused for thinking that this is a common or
garden English pub. However, the Wheatsheaf comes into
its own when you go to order your meal. The hotplate
is heaving with an abundance of home cooked foods,
freshly made by the landlord^Òs wife. There is always a
side of beef waiting to be carved with a roast dinner,
naturally served with Yorkshire puddings. The
specials vary from spicy lamb burgers in a pepper
sauce to pork and leek sausages served with garlic
mashed potatoes. The specials change daily but are
always inventive and invariably tasty. My tried,
trusted and truly satisfying favorite is the steak and
ale pie. Made with London Pride beer, the pie comes
with vegetables and mashed potato and is smothered
with gravy. I have what my mum describes as a
^Ñhealthy^Ò appetite, but I have never left the
Wheatsheaf without feeling like I probably could have
done with not clearing my plate. However, the pie is
so tempting, that it always proves irresistible to the
last stomach-filling mouthful. (It would, however, be
a misleading of me to suggest that the sense of
fullness is not exacerbated by the accompaniment to
the meal of a couple of pints of the local ale.)
In summary, if one place can dispel the myth of bland
English cuisine, then the Wheatsheaf may well be it.
Review from Clay Fowlkes
The town of Memphis, Tennessee is famous for its fine restaurants
and
dining atmospheres. One of the best restaurants in this wonderful area is
a little place known as the Rendezvous. This little restaurant is
located
just off historic Beale Street in downtown Memphis. The Rendezvous is
famous for its wonderful barbecued ribs. In a town famous for its BBQ,
the Rendezvous has the reputation for serving the best ribs in the world.
This little side-street restaurant has been voted "Best Barbecue
Restaurant" by Southern Living two years in a row. The menu also included
such delicacies as "yard bird" (barbecue chicken), and a smaller portion
of the famous ribs. These ribs are cooked with the Rendezvous’
famous dry-rub seasoning, and are served with rolls, baked beans, and
cole slaw. If you ever pass through downtown Memphis be sure to check out
the Rendezvous, you will certainly not be disappointed.
Review from William Hallahan
My restaurant review is for a small sub shop in Syracuse, NY,
called The
Brooklyn Pickle. There are two locations in Syracuse, one at the
corner
of Midler and Burnett Aves., and one on Genessee St. Now, I know the
chances of anyone who reads this actually going to Syracuse and eating
here are fantastically small, but I think that this place makes the best
subs on the planet, and I defy anyone to come up with a better place.
The Brooklyn Pickle has a New York City motif on the inside, with plenty
of references to Brooklyn, but the food is what attracts people from all
over central New York. The meats used are simply delicious, especially
my favorite, roast beef. The sub rolls are just large enough to handle
all of the extras that you can pile on, and there are never any
complaints of there being too much bread and not enough meats. I'm not
going to go through all of the extras and types of subs you can build,
because I would be writing all day. The Brooklyn Pickle also has a large
variety of soups available, although I'm not a big soup fan. Probably
one of the best things I can say about this establishment is that it is
one of the places where you wish you could just eat and eat and never get
full, the food is that good. It is almost a disappointment when you come
to the end of your sub! Well, if anyone who reads this is fortunate
enough to get to Syracuse someday, my suggestion would be to take a tour
of the city, and top it off with lunch or dinner at The Brooklyn Pickle!
Review from Mary Francis McBride
I have only lived in Fayetteville for about three months. During
this
three
month period, I have eaten at many common restaurants such as McDonalds,
Applebees, Red Lobster, and The Dixie Cafe. These restaurants were
outstanding, yet they lacked uniqueness. They were restaurants that I had
visited in practically every city that I had ever been. I thought that
Fayetteville lacked any non-chain, homecooked restaurants. This
philosophy
quickly ended when I had the great honor of dining at the Catfish
Hole.
I would accredit the Catfish Hole with some of the best food in the area.
The
restaurant serves fish, shrimp, chicken, and much more. Not only is the
food
wonderful, but the service is excellent and the price is affordable.
While
having the pleasure of dining at the Catfish Hole, I quickly learned that
the
best quality of the place is the homemade hush puppies. I have never
experienced anything like these hush puppies. They practically melt in
your
mouth, and if you like to eat, they give you an unlimited supply of the
hush
puppies. Like I previously mentioned, the price is affordable for college
students. For a meal of two people with ordinary appetites, the bill ran
us
at about $14.00. The only drawback of the Catfish Hole is that did not
serve alcohol. The restaurant seems to be a more family-oriented
environment.
The Catfish Hole is located on Wedington in Fayetteville. For all you
guys
who have just moved here get a map, go to Wedington, cross the overpass,
go
about 2 or 3 miles, and right to your left is the Catfish Hole.
Review from Mark Lewis
The best restaurants always seem to be in out of the way places. For what
have to be the best burgers anywhere, you have to go all the way down to
the tip of Texas, and then just a little bit farther. Located on South
Padre Island, Ben & Jack's Island Shack (formerly Ben & Jack's Burger
Shack), serves an eclectic variety of juicy, half-pound burgers that are
in an atmosphere that can make even the rest of the island seem a little
uptight. Just a plain hamburger or cheeseburger can be very satisfying,
but you can also liven things up with burgers topped with avocados,
chilies, BBQ sauce, bacon, fresh (not pickled) jalapenos, or a number of
other toppings. All of the burgers are served with a huge pile of
hand-cut fries, spiced up with a sprinkling of seasoned pepper. The menu
is styled like a newsletter, full of funny stories and with tongue in
cheek tales detailing the history of each burger. Go with a big appetite,
because the burger plates, served in old metal serving trays advertising
different beverages, are quite large. For those not in the mood for a
burger, the Island Shack also serves a selection of BLT's. They also have
a small menu of pizzas, but these are not up to the quality of the other
food, so don't waste time on them. This home of outstanding burgers is
housed in a red barn on Padre Boulevard, which it shares with a liquor
store. Nearly every square inch of wall space covered with poems,
artwork, signatures, and other scribbled memories of past visitors. The
building is not air conditioned, but the old oscillating fan just seems
to add to the character of the place. The service is not the quickest
around, but if you are on South Padre Island, you are probably on
vacation, and time is of no importance. If you want to get your food (or
beverages) to go, the Island Shack has a drive-thru in the truest sense
of the word; it literally goes through the middle of the building. For
those who can't seem to get out of their hotel or condo, the Island shack
also delivers their burgers, pizza, and kegs of beer.
Review from Janet Lawrence
I suggest everyone try Yesterday's in Morrilton, AR.
Yesterday's
has been
turned into an interesting spot on the weekends when ATU is up and
running.
You may stand in line for 45 minutes to get a table, but the atmosphere is
fascinating. Yesterday's is a bar/restaurant. The food is good to fair
just
depending on the day or staff. You will find everything from cowboys to
sorority girls. If you go by, I hope you enjoy it.
Review from Holly Rowton
If you like Tex-Mex food in a delightful atmosphere, Cafe Santa Fe
is the
place to eat. Cafe Santa Fe started right here in Fayetteville.
There
are
two
locations in Fayetteville, one on Crossroads and the other is half a block
from the historic Fayetteville square. The delicious dishes served range
from
the usual beef and chicken to the more exotic seafood and steak. The price
is
excellent considering the quality and quantity of the food. It can vary
from 5
to 15 dollars for the main course. No matter what main dish you get,
remember
to save room for the dessert. Cafe Santa Fe has the best fried ice cream I
have tasted. It is served in a taco salad shell with a heaping pile of
vanilla
ice cream rolled in cornflakes then flash fried and covered in chocolate
and
cherry topping sprinkled with cinnamon and surrounded by whipped cream.
However, the most unique quality of Cafe Santa Fe is its specialty
nights. Every night they have a different special. For instance, Tuesday
night
is Ladies Night. It is also 50 cent Tequila shot night. The specials may
vary
depending on location. Wednesday night in the square location is Kareoke
night. So stop by and try out the different nights and remember always
save
room for dessert. If you would like to view a menu or find out when it is
open, check out their web page at www.cafesantafe.com
Review from Rachael Dockery
If you're ever in or near Foley, Alabama (about a 10-minute drive
from
Gulf
Shores) and looking for a place to eat, I recommend Lambert's --
"the
original
home of the throwed rolls". Lambert's specializes in traditional Southern
cuisine (read: they can deep fry and/or smother with gravy just about
anything). I like the chicken fried steak, which is as big as a dinner
plate
and comes with three sides. While the average entree runs about $10-12,
this
includes all the pass-arounds (fried okra, fried potatoes & onions,
macaroni &
tomatoes, sorghum molasses & fried apples that the wait staff brings to
your
table) you can eat and all the air-borne rolls you can catch. Moreover, if
you
are somehow still hungry after cleaning your plate, they1ll refill your
original order until you1re sated.
Incidentally, it's traditional to leave your mark somewhere inside the
restaurant, and virtually every flat surface from table-to-wall-to-rafter
is
covered with the signatures of past customers. If you1re inclined to study
the
graffiti, you1re almost certain to run across the name of someone you
know.
Besides the original restaurant in Foley, there are two other Lambert's
locations: one near Branson MO and (I think) the other is somewhere in
Oklahoma.
Review from Christian Gunn
Subject: Rogue Manor
If you are looking for a seven course meal consisting of shrimp cocktail,
delicious salad, mouth-watering bread, juicy steaks(or ribs), fine wine,
great desserts, chocolate martinis, and ROMANCE, Rogue Manor is the place
to be. Rogue Manor is located in the wonderful town of Eureka
Springs
which is located 45 minutes from Fayetteville. Eureka is the number one
place to take a loved one or even just a good friend. Rogue Manor is an
excellent restaurant that is right in the middle of the town. Guys, take
your significant other to Rogue Manor. Have a nice, quiet, candlelight
dinner and tell her how wonderful she is. Girls, do the same thing! With
your meal, have the best bottle of wine called Jordan, Cabernet 1996.
Then, I would recommend the most tender rack of ribs in the world. I am
not much for ribs, but these are absolutely amazing! Rogue Manor also
offers other entrees such as fish, chicken, pasta, and any kind of wild
My restaurant pick is more of an outing (for when the family comes to
town, first date, that kind of thing) than an invitation to fine
dining. I choose the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, Boston Mountain
location.
It's open M-F 9:30-5:00 and Saturday/Sunday from 8-4:30. It's located on Old 71B,
south of Fayetteville, about 30 minutes. It
used to get lots of Razorback fan traffic, dragging up the mountain
from Little Rock for the home-home games.
But now we have I-540, which makes Old 71B much safer than it was in
the old days before the interstate. You
will find virtually no trucks, but you will pass some interesting
road side establishments and local burgs. Going
south out of center-city Fayetteville:
1. Start at the intersection of College and Dickson. Turn right.
2. Go south, hang right and then hang left on the curve (Archibald
Yell Boulevard). See Tyson's Mexican original
on the right?
3. Go south. See the Fayetteville airport, the old Drake Field, that
used to be a bustling airport as recently as
1998-99(before XNA took all the airlines out to Highfill, near
Wal-mart corporate headquarters)
4. Go south. See Greenland, Arkansas. SLOW DOWN (speed trap)
5. Go south. See West Fork, Arkansas (home of a good pizza
place)(Wild Anthony's I think).
6. Go south. Pass the exit to Devils Den State Park (great outdoorsy
place, cabin camping and primitive
campgrounds, etc.)
7. Go south. Drive through Winslow, Arkansas (site of a September
"Winfest", where you can see aging hippies
dance with their dogs and children)
8. Go south. See some roadside cottage/motels that have been around
forever.
9. Go south. See another exit to Devils Den State Park (see step 6
above)
10. Go south. THE BOSTON MOUNTAIN SMOKEHOUSE will appear on your
right. It
will advertise a cheap ham sandwich (I think it used to be 99 cents,
but it's more now). Stop. Enter. Buy a cheap
ham sandwich, or load up your own sandwich with the real deal smoked
ham, turkey, salami, pastrami, etc. Enjoy
a home made pickle and home made potatoe chips. Hang out with the
resident cat. Breathe in the Boston
Mountain air. Etc.
11. Go south. Turn right at the Chester exit, or the exit to I-540
(I
don't remember how it's labeled on the sign;
but its 2 or 3 miles south of the smokehouse) Double back to
Fayetteville on I-540, and you will have enjoyed a
blast from Fayetteville's past, sans semi-trucks.
-Professor Sampson
P.S. Not up for the drive? Try the location nearest you. Give the
Ozark Smokehouse Factory a call at 267-3330
for all the details.
