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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Dec 13, 2010 16:45:47 GMT -6
The Village Voice has an article about "good" fast foods: My picks from that list: The White Castle burgers and Wendy's baked potatoes. Do you have any favorites from that list? Do you have any favorites that were omitted from that list? |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Dec 13, 2010 16:51:11 GMT -6
White Castle cheeseburgers, for sure.
I'd also include several Taco Bell items: the Five Layer Burrito and the Soft Taco Supreme are among my favorites.
I used to love Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, but haven't seen one of those in a loooong while. Long John Silver's is no substitute.
McDonald's Angus Burgers are quite good. And I agree that their French Fries are the gold standard.
I wonder if a national chain fast-food gyros restaurant would stand a chance? There are lots of gyros stands in my neighborhood, but they are all mom-and-pop operations, no chains at all.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Dec 13, 2010 17:02:37 GMT -6
Ah, I was hoping someone would mention Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips! I haven't had that since I was a kid. Speaking of fast food chains you don't see much any more, I'd add the fried chicken from Roy Rogers.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Dec 13, 2010 17:49:56 GMT -6
We also don't have Jack in the Box in Chicagoland anymore. I don't know if they're gone everywhere, but they are just a memory here.
Another one that is hard to find anymore: Dog 'N' Suds aka "Arf & Barf."
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Post by Tex on Dec 13, 2010 18:28:25 GMT -6
We like Subway and occasionally Whataburger.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Dec 13, 2010 19:40:03 GMT -6
Big Mac, fries, and a chocolate shake.
Jumbo Jack, fries, and a chocolate shake.
Jack in the Box tacos.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Dec 14, 2010 6:35:30 GMT -6
White Castles were available here locally for a while, in the frozen food section of the grocery store. Management stocked them in the "Ethnic Food" section of the freezers, always gave me a laugh when I passed them by (I cant eat them because of their high liver content and my gout)
My favorite is fast food is a Hardee's (CarlsJr in parts of the country) Roast Beef.
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Post by nolaflacav on Dec 14, 2010 7:40:35 GMT -6
Double double with cheese from In-N-Out Burger
Baja fish taco from Baja Fresh
The only two reasons I miss my old frequent trips to Los Angeles
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Dec 14, 2010 9:19:21 GMT -6
White Castles were available here locally for a while, in the frozen food section of the grocery store. Nowhere anywhere near as good as getting them at a White Castle take-out -- you need to have 'em steamed up fresh. Of course the long-standing problem with the White Castle in my Brooklyn nabe is the drive-thru -- you have to sit and wait for your order, during which time, you're a target and can wind up getting robbed. (either that or someone will walk up to your car asking for money and if you don't hand it over -- or hand over enough -- then your windshield gets broken) Depending on how badly you need a White Castle fix, it *may* be worth it. |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Dec 14, 2010 10:00:07 GMT -6
White Castles were available here locally for a while, in the frozen food section of the grocery store. That is very true, and I won't bother getting frozen ones. However... my local 7-Eleven carries them NON-frozen in the sandwich cooler, in two-packs. One minute in the microwave and they are nearly as good as the fresh ones from the restaurant. Flavor tip: I like taking home extra packets of Fire Sauce from Taco Bell, and putting that on my Sliders. Mmm-mmm-good! |
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