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We’ve been meaning to try this place since forever!! Finally made reservations for the Chef’s Counter for my bf’s birthday this year and I’m sooo happy we decided to come here. Our server, Rashelle, was extremely helpful and friendly from beginning to the end of our meal.

This place has been bookmarked for months and I finally got a day off from work on a weekday so off to Nic’s I went. I had to circle the block once to figure out the parking situation because I didn’t want to risk getting towed. Turned out, there’s a lot next to the building that you can park at.

I haven’t been to Nico’s since they moved to their new location, so I was happy to get the opportunity to get a Saturday lunch there. The restaurant has just as much parking as before, but much more seating, including a bar in the middle. I am not sure if they always have it, but on this particular day they had live music.

Working nonstop for 24 years, Eleni Fetokakis built her restaurant.

Went there due to its notoriety on Diners Drive ins and Dives and was not disappointed. First of all, it is a small like other people say, but we go there at 7:00 on a Sunday and there were a couple open tables so we didn’t have to wait at all.

This place is a well oiled machine! I’m bummed I didn’t try one of their sandwiches - but they looked amazing.

Recently stayed in SB and started asking around about where I can get a good sub sandwich or pastrami. The overwhelming consensus was “Norton’s.” So off I go.

Go ahead and wander into a magical world of 1970s decor laced with 1950s dietary habits. This place is only missing cigars, ass-slapping businessmen, and lots of pomade and this would be a setting for a madmen business luncheon.

My favorite place now. I went there today and I had the Brian special (which is pretty a surprise - he will cook you whatever he feels like at the moment). I can easily say it was the best breakfast I ever had. I had to drive about 45 minutes to get there and I dont even care… I will be going back every chance I get. The staff was very friendly and Brian even came to say “hello” and cracked a couple of jokes.

Pastrami sandwich and their Piggy’s french fries with thousand island dressing caramelized onions.

I purchased a groupon for this place, which I had no clue was even located on U street. To be honest. I have driven past the location on several occasions but did not think for a minute that there was anything that I would ever want to eat from out of it. But it is the classic dive spot…not so great on the atmosphere but the food is definitely a must!

Ortegaz is great. Its small and intimate, the decor is classy and dark. This is my very favorite place to go for a glass of wine with my wife. And its also good for going with the whole family.

Pagoda is down the street from his house, and their Chinese food is the best in North Pole if not the Fairbanks North Star Borough. There’s something about the food that sets it apart from other Chinese restaurants, in a good way.
Almost seems like the stuff is authentic and well-crafted rather than run-of-the-mill.

How have I not written a review for Pam’s? I love this delicious unique gem of a restaurant. I’ve tried pretty much everything on the menu and even been here with someone who lived in Jamaica.

On my way through Fairhope I discovered this little place in the French quarter and couldn’t get enough of it, so when I had the chance to go back I jumped at it. Couldn’t be happier.

We found this place when we planned a trip to Chicago from Diner’s drive-in’s and dives. Guy did not disappoint! Featured from the show was a meatball sandwich, so I got a meatball/sausage combo. It was great, reminiscent of the kind of stuff I grew up with on the east coast, all aspects of the sandwich being great. The two people we interacted with were both great, super friendly.

Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar is on the corner of Third and Constance Streets.

Good enough food. Some really good, some well….good enough. Great vibe in the bar most the time. Been there a dozen times and only felt like the locals were creeping one time. Moderate drink prices.

Bakery Fresh Stretch Bread & Spicy Hot Tomato Oil - bread was fresh and chewy, but not served warm (not a problem); oil had just enough heat to call it spicy, but wasn’t overly seasoned; this complementary dish makes ordering another appetizer unnecessary; bought a couple jars of the oil to bring home.

I eat a lot of BBQ. I make a lot of BBQ. I have several smokers and pretty much every weekend I’ve got something cooking low and slow, trying to perfect the subjective and un-perfectible craft of BBQ (wait, is un-perfectible a word?). Even As I type this, I’ve got a dozen hot wings on the smoker.
I’ve had bbq all across the country in some pretty cool joints methinks.