Any Special Eats When Far From Home?

HellrodKC · February 2016

I always make a point to hit In n Out and Whataburger when I am in their respective regions. Other than that, I always just try to find the local spots. I'm a huge fan of finding local sub/hero/grinder shops when I need a quick meal as well

YukonRon · February 2016

The WinShape Foundation was developed by Truett Cathy, founder of Chick fil A. The WinShape foundation has donated millions to anti LGBT groups both directly, (2011 and prior) and indirectly after discovery and criticism of their previous donations ensued. With public backlash, WinShape has backed off direct contributions to the extremist anti LGBT organizations. However, more money is being donated to "other" Christian based faith foundations. These foundations then, in turn, donate the money received from WinShape, as earmarked, to the same extremist anti LGBT groups, in larger sums than had been previously given. The amount has since doubled.
In an interview with the Southern Baptist Press, (no explanation necessary here) Dan Cathy, son of Truett and current CEO of Chick fil A, said he was "Guilty as charged" in support and funding of anti LGBT groups and foundations. Those include the groups, identified by the SPLC and the FBI, as well as others, as hate groups.
If this is a reason to reconsider your support of Chick fil A, so be it. If not, that is your choice. Your free choice.
It helps to be informed, either way.
Personally, I have chosen not to support any business organizations, foundations, or people that remain openly hostile to fellow citizens of the United States.

Mickey · February 2016

YukonRon said:

When traveling, I try to avoid anything available at home. We use Yelp to find really cool places to eat with a local following. My Beautiful Wife and I have used Yelp, for several years, around the world, and have not been disappointed yet.
We have found the coolest places that most people typically just drive by. I would recommend this app to those that travel extensively, and just can't stomach FF/Hotel Room/TV for another night.

For the past 2 years (lots of travel) used TripAdvisor. Same outcome as you but will give Yelp a try.

Wolfpack · February 2016

Mickey said:

YukonRon said:

When traveling, I try to avoid anything available at home. We use Yelp to find really cool places to eat with a local following. My Beautiful Wife and I have used Yelp, for several years, around the world, and have not been disappointed yet.
We have found the coolest places that most people typically just drive by. I would recommend this app to those that travel extensively, and just can't stomach FF/Hotel Room/TV for another night.

For the past 2 years (lots of travel) used TripAdvisor. Same outcome as you but will give Yelp a try.

I too have found Yelp to be very reliable. Just make sure the places have more than a few reviews- you can sort by cuisine type, distance, price, etc.

plus you can see pics of the place and food and see what dishes the other reviewers found to be superior.

I travel every week and prefer to find the good local spots instead of chains.

Shiff · February 2016

Wolfpack said:

I too have found Yelp to be very reliable. Just make sure the places have more than a few reviews- you can sort by cuisine type, distance, price, etc.

plus you can see pics of the place and food and see what dishes the other reviewers found to be superior.

I travel every week and prefer to find the good local spots instead of chains.

We use Yelp and have had good luck. You have to read the reviews and not just go by the average star rating since some people will give a bad rating because a place doesn't have their brand of beer or the kids menu wasn't very good, etc.

Mickey · February 2016

45k in travel miles over the past 18 months of the retired two years. Fan of TripAdvisor ( will add Yelp to the line up).
We are weird in that we both like to eat at Whole Foods if one in the area, and found lots. Big on the list is brew pubs as well. Then small Mom & Pop places.

Botch · February 2016

SunDeviledEgg said:

where should I eat in Dallas next week? i'll be there for 3 nights.

I think it's called "The Mansion", a bit pricey but incredible food.

Biggreenpharmacist · February 2016

YukonRon said:

The WinShape Foundation was developed by Truett Cathy, founder of Chick fil A. The WinShape foundation has donated millions to anti LGBT groups both directly, (2011 and prior) and indirectly after discovery and criticism of their previous donations ensued. With public backlash, WinShape has backed off direct contributions to the extremist anti LGBT organizations. However, more money is being donated to "other" Christian based faith foundations. These foundations then, in turn, donate the money received from WinShape, as earmarked, to the same extremist anti LGBT groups, in larger sums than had been previously given. The amount has since doubled.
In an interview with the Southern Baptist Press, (no explanation necessary here) Dan Cathy, son of Truett and current CEO of Chick fil A, said he was "Guilty as charged" in support and funding of anti LGBT groups and foundations. Those include the groups, identified by the SPLC and the FBI, as well as others, as hate groups.
If this is a reason to reconsider your support of Chick fil A, so be it. If not, that is your choice. Your free choice.
It helps to be informed, either way.
Personally, I have chosen not to support any business organizations, foundations, or people that remain openly hostile to fellow citizens of the United States.

If you started tracking down what business owners do with their profits odds are you will end up just being a hermit somewhere trying to live off the land. Its really none of my business what other people do with their money.

Fred19Flintstone · February 2016

I find it funny that only conservative businesses are examined. Let's check out who supports Planned Parenthood with their abortion and baby parts retail business. Much more hate involved in this I think.

http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/21/meet-the-41-companies-that-donate-directly-to-planned-parenthood/

smokesniffer · February 2016

When we are in Calgary visiting family, we always stop at "Tom's House of Pizza" and order a CJ's combo. Never ever do we not go. Used to frequent this chain when it was in BC as a teenager. Then it disappeared. Stumbled into it about 10 yrs ago and been making a point of eating there ever since. And the pizza tastes eggactually the same as it did way back when.

Biggreenpharmacist · February 2016

poster said:

Im kinda excited to try a sonic dog in a couple weeks. never been, but see the commercials everyday. They look good, are they?

Don't over-expect.

Elijah · February 2016

Biggreenpharmacist said:

poster said:

Im kinda excited to try a sonic dog in a couple weeks. never been, but see the commercials everyday. They look good, are they?

Don't over-expect.

Agreed. It's a fast food hot dog.

YukonRon · February 2016

Sonic Dogs are totally, PI. That is just one of the reasons why I like them.

DoubleEgger · February 2016

Fred19Flintstone said:

I find it funny that only conservative businesses are examined. Let's check out who supports Planned Parenthood with their abortion and baby parts retail business. Much more hate involved in this I think.

http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/21/meet-the-41-companies-that-donate-directly-to-planned-parenthood/

As mentioned by others, I don't care what companies do with their money but I do find it disingenuous that charities donate to other charities. Why would American Cancer Society need to donate to PP or any other charity? Last time I checked there wasn't a cure for cancer so it seems like they need the money. If I give money to a specific charity, it should stay there.

nolaegghead · February 2016

The American Cancer Society is not a charity.

henapple · February 2016

SunDeviledEgg said:

where should I eat in Dallas next week? i'll be there for 3 nights.

Pappasittos, (Plato del mar) pappadeaux.... (black oyster shrimp rue)... You'll thank me.

Fred19Flintstone · February 2016

nolaegghead said:

The American Cancer Society is not a charity.

The March of Dimes is a charity. Their very name is a plea for money. The point is companies on the left side of the political spectrum aren't paragons of virtue as you infer by bad mouthing companies owned by conservatives. Trolls living in glass houses shouldn't start hurling stones.

schafe98 · February 2016

I grew up in PA. Best place to get a Philly Cheesesteak. Others try, but don't succeed. Don't miss out on that! I always grab Chocolate Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts as well. We don't have any of those in Northern CA.

BYS1981 · February 2016

I have not traveled in quite some time, but I work in different cities different days and I bookmark good phó, pastrami and or ruebens.

YukonRon · February 2016

DoubleEgger said:

Fred19Flintstone said:

I find it funny that only conservative businesses are examined. Let's check out who supports Planned Parenthood with their abortion and baby parts retail business. Much more hate involved in this I think.

http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/21/meet-the-41-companies-that-donate-directly-to-planned-parenthood/

As mentioned by others, I don't care what companies do with their money but I do find it disingenuous that charities donate to other charities. Why would American Cancer Society need to donate to PP or any other charity? Last time I checked there wasn't a cure for cancer so it seems like they need the money. If I give money to a specific charity, it should stay there.

It is true, much more hate is involved by this, as evidenced by the actions of the religious right which chose to continually break and abuse the 9th commandment regarding Planned Parenthood selling fetal tissue in a series of videos posted on YouTube.

Planned Parenthood has been investigated locally, by state governments and nationally by Federal government inquiry for alleged wrongdoing. Each case, each review, by the most intense and far reaching criminal investigation in years, came up with zero evidence of any illegal activity.

The people that posted the videos, that created the stir regarding fetal tissue being sold for profit, have not only been identified as a hate group by state and federal government agencies, but are now being reviewed in a criminal investigation on a number of charges, least of which is fraud. Further, Planned Parenthood, is taking legal steps against this group and individuals in what may become a hallmark case regarding criminal activity and are doing so under the "Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act."

Of all the states conducting an investigation into the alleged practices of selling fetal tissue, Texas, is as conservative as it gets, found no evidence of wrong doing, and in fact indicted the individuals for a host of violations for making videos from lies.

Agree or not with the abortion issue, that is your call. I respect what you think as well as your moral compass that you have chosen to support.

Christians, so set against abortion, need to look inward to identify the real problem. Willing to pass judgement based on lies, in order to create public fear based on hate and ignorance, is not what Jesus would do.

No disrespect to you in any manner @Fred19Flintstone but, use of fraudulent information, to bolster a moral position, is a very weak platform in which to operate from, in seeking change.

I hope no one is faced with such a decision, regarding abortion, yet they do every day. I am glad they have a legal and safe option, should they feel they need to implement their legal right.

This is an extremely dividing issue for our country. Bombings and murder, along with accusations built in lies, is not the path. Radical extremists are the most dangerous, no matter what form of faith is followed.

Casting stones? Not me.

Fred19Flintstone · February 2016

Hey, I just wanted to talk about driving to PA and Wilma being excited to have the opportunity to dine at Chick-fil-a. This political tack happened because Nola likes to troll and inject liberal horsecrap into a large percentage of discussions.

gonepostal · February 2016

blind99 said:

To answer the question:
kenosha, wi: brat stop
Rochester, ny: dinosaur bbq
hilton head, sc: sea shack

Haha...i have been to the brat stop twice on my way to Summerfest in Milwaukee! We brought home a ton of cheese and brats the last time up there.

nolaegghead · February 2016

Fred19Flintstone said:

This political tack happened because Nola likes to troll and inject liberal horsecrap into a large percentage of discussions.

Well, you're half right.

Fred19Flintstone · February 2016

nolaegghead said:

Fred19Flintstone said:

This political tack happened because Nola likes to troll and inject liberal horsecrap into a large percentage of discussions.

Well, you're half right.

No, you started the politics alright. The liberal horsecrap is self-evident.

nolaegghead · February 2016

Simmer down, Fred. Try accepting the fact that there are people with other opinions in the world, and get along with them.

DoubleEgger · February 2016

@YukonRon my post is not a statement on PP in any way. I simply believe that if I am giving money to a charity that the money should stay with that charity. Nothing more.

DoubleEgger · February 2016

nolaegghead said:

The American Cancer Society is not a charity.

I just looked at their website. Seems like a charity to me. Maybe you can post something from Wikipedia to prove me wrong.

nolaegghead · February 2016

DoubleEgger said:

@YukonRon my post is not a statement on PP in any way. I simply believe that if I am giving money to a charity that the money should stay with that charity. Nothing more.

Plenty of charities give to PP. They're not a charity, they're a medical health service provider for poor women. They're a good recipient of charitable donations because the money goes a long way in helping people, mostly young women, who don't have many other options.

YukonRon · February 2016

DoubleEgger said:

@YukonRon my post is not a statement on PP in any way. I simply believe that if I am giving money to a charity that the money should stay with that charity. Nothing more.

I didn't mean for you to take it in that manner. It was not a disagreement with you. Just a launch pad, my apologies.
I was just reading the thread, and when I read yours, I responded with some information and viewpoints regarding a very sore point in our society. I should have just responded on a separate comment, but I liked what you said.
I, just as you, find it extremely disingenuous for charities to "regift" according to the donors wishes, allowing the original donor to say they are clean.
There are many issues I have opinions on; hate groups, and faith based extremists, are the two that stir my emotions the most. Sorry your post got nailed by me. It was not meant to be at you, just the two issues I mentioned.

DoubleEgger · February 2016

It's all good Mr. Ron @YukonRon

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