BS: A Guide to Diners

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: leftydee
Date: 13 Jun 06 - 11:52 AM

Big Mick,
It's on Lafayette about 6 blocks west of the Lodge. Gus and Karen take great care of you. I played there last month and at one point had most of the patrons up dancing! How hilarious! I'd love to play there more often but there's huge interest by the acoustic community. It's strictly a busking opportunity (the tips are good) but loads of competition just because it's so much fun.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:03 PM

How could I have missed this place. Where's it at, leftydee?

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: GUEST,leftydee
Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:48 PM

Hands down the best diner I ever ate at, been to, heard about or imagined is the Steak Hut in Detroit. It's Detroit's oldest diner and offers acoustic music along with a $2 breakfast on Sunday mornings. How can you beat that? It's a great place to eat and a cool venue to play!

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 11 Jun 06 - 08:41 PM

You were!
:-)

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: KateG
Date: 11 Jun 06 - 05:29 PM

Probably. My husband accuses me (rightly) of being horribly literal at times, with the result that some jokes go right past me like a freight train. I should be the straight guy in your comedy routine:-)

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Alice
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 07:25 PM

The Road Kill Cafe, McLeod, Montana... pretty much the only building you notice in McLeod, except farm buildings along the road to the cafe.
Celebrities own property in the area, so you may see them there from time to time... Brooke Shields, Tom Brokaw, etc.
Road Kill Cafe and Bar You might catch a performance of cowboy poetry if you're there at the right time.

Mark's In And Out (yes, the real name) since 1954, a diner with nostalgia. Best thing on menu is the milkshake. Livingston, MT.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Alice
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 07:05 PM

Helen's in Gardiner, Montana, a gateway to Yellowstone Park.
Helen makes a huge burger that extends far out beyond the rim of the bun.
Local beef. Real potato french fries.
Photo of Helen's place here:the Illustrated Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Alice

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 06:51 PM

"so that my dog could stretch her legs"

Don't worry, it went over your head...

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Duane D.
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 02:26 PM

Eaahhh, been to Moody's.....but not for some years.

If any of you are in my neck of the woods, Upstate NY, we have several good diners here.

My favorite is The Daily Planet, in LaGrangeville, on Rt 55, just west of the Taconic State Parkway. The theme of the diner is based on early TV program characters and shows, radio, movies, music, with sections devoted to different eras. When you enter the diner, there's an old telephone booth with a life-size painting on it of Superman. The food there is great and the menu and decor are very entertaining. The menu is loaded with cutesy item names involving wordplay, such as: Spyro Gyro, Uncle Charlie's Onion Soup, Charlie the Tuna Salad, McHale's Salmon, and the list goes on and on. My favorite is Lovin' Spoonful Salmon, which has a hefty salmon filet served over a bed of spinach. This may sound upscale to some of you, but the prices aren't, and they have typical diner fare, at typical diner prices, just with punny names.

If you happen to venture into Hyde Park, north of Poughkeepsie, on Rt 9, is the Eveready Diner, with good food at good prices, and lots of choices. It's a good stopping place before or after the folk concerts at The Friends of the Fiddler's Green concert series, part of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild, on Friday evenings.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: KateG
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 10:45 AM

"so that my dog could stretch her legs"

Not catty at all Foolstroupe. Abby goes with me everywhere. She'd been in the car all morning**, and we'd left too early for our usual long morning walk. Delivery task accomplished, we had a nice hour-long hike along the towpath and river -- and I always carry plastic bags in my pocket. Rotties have enough of an image problem without leaving steaming piles of ordure in their wake. I also insist that she stay hard by my side when there are other people on the trail, and we stop and she sits next to me whenever we are passed. I'm one of those old-fashioned types who feel that responsible adults take the time and effort to teach their children and dogs manners. And I will confess a certain existential glee in having a "man-eating" Rottweiler that behaves like a perfect lady, while all around me are people with Labs or other "family friendly" dogs that are totally out of control. Note: this is a comment on negligant owners and public perception of breeds, not a slight against Labs etc. -- I have also met beautifully well mannered amabassadors of that and nearly every other breed. But

**Don't panic about the dog in the car. I have had a Rotty as my constant companion for 15 years now (Abby is my second, I lost Calvin to cancer - not heat stroke - about 4 years ago), and I am aware of the problems that can be caused by leaving a dog in the car. I am always EXTREMELY careful about where I park to make sure that there is ample shade, ventilation and water. Being oversized black dogs, Rotties are very vulnerable to heat stroke, so I am always sure to take no risks with my beloved companions.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: dianavan
Date: 10 Jun 06 - 03:33 AM

Hey Seattle -

Is the Dog House on Aurora still around?

or that great streetcar with Cajun food?

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 07:46 PM

"my panini grill has ridges"

we can get them with flat or ridges - the ridged ones are mainly used for meat grilling - the fat drains away... can get flat bottoms (now there's an idea for a song...) and ridged tops.

I put baking paper on mine - if going to produce lots of greasy liquid, one CAN add paper towels, either as needed or leave them there but throw them away after one use. The baking paper helps to stop sticking - even with the teflon-ed ones, but you can use the paper to lift and slide the cooked pile of goop off.. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 07:34 PM

"so that my dog could stretch her legs"


oooooo, that's catty!

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 05:17 PM

Foolestroupe, we use one of those in our restaurant and call it a panini, though we make the sandwiches with focaccia bread. In theory that might work, but the true patty melt involves so much butter and goo that you need something easily cleaned. Besides, you really should grill in in the same place you grilled the onions and burger, and my panini grill has ridges, so it wouldn't be QUITE the same.

Mick, you can TRY the Berlin Diner, but it won't be as good ; )

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: RangerSteve
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 03:20 PM

Mick, Thanks for the tip about Mastori's. I've passed it dozens of times, but it's a crowded intersection and I've never had the chance to stop. I definately check out the cheese bread.

Kate, oddly enough, I've never stopped at that place by Washington Crossing. I've passed it every day at least twice, but it's either closed for the season (it may be an all year operation now), or it's way to crowded. Someday, maybe.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 12:21 PM

Here's a local diner...food isn't great but the atmosphere and location make it an interesting place to have a cup of coffee...


The Wellsbor Diner, Wellsboro PA


Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Jeremiah McCaw
Date: 09 Jun 06 - 11:53 AM

Somewhere between Austin and Luchenbach . . .

The Hill Country Cupboard

"World's Best Chicken Fried Steak - over 3 dozen sold!"
Near johnson City, I believe.

Jed, you *got* to have been there in yer travels . . .

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 10:15 PM

Most of the diners here in NJ still appear to be operated by Greek families. That might be one of the charms. Because the diners I frequent appear to hire family members, there is a pride and feeling of home that can't be beat.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the wonderful dessert cases. I love the rotating cases with mouthwatering cheescakes, choclate cakes and pies of every description.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: KateG
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 09:41 PM

RangerSteve:

The D&R Canal State Park, I know it well. In fact I stopped there last week on my way back from Trenton delivering a proposal to the Historic Trust for funds to study expanding the trail system along the Morris Canal in Warren Co., so that my dog could stretch her legs. We then paused at that funky round diner just north of Washington Crossing for ice cream -- the soft stuff, which Abby likes best (if your dog is a Rottweiler, her preferences count).

M.Ted

Are all the Greek diners in New York gone??? That would be a tragedy. When I lived on East 26th St. in the early 80's there was one on the corner of my block that was wonderful. They did a crab stuffed bluefish for about $3.00 that was utter heaven, and cheap enough to indulge in frequently. But no, I never tasted the desserts.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:59 PM

SWISS cheese? On a patty melt?? Sacrilage!!   American cheese, maybe cheddar in a pinch.   Swiss cheese on a patty melt is too upscale!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:42 PM

Dani - I do a similar thing using a 'foccacia grill' - 2 hot plaltes hinged - been used in resturants to cook 'toasted sandwiches' in Australia for ages...

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:17 PM

Mickey's Diner in downtown St. Paul, MN, is a landmark. It used to be across the street from the Greyhound depot, until they moved the depot. According to local folklore, it's where Tom Waits hangs out when he comes to town. It fits.

Someone once made a nice painting of Mickey's Diner, but I can't find it online. I found these instead:

Diner, 10 a.m. by Ralph Goings.

Skee's Diner by John Baeder.

Mickey's Diner by Mike Welton – but that's not the one I remember.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:17 PM

Yep. A for Dani. Mastori's has the best damn cheesebread around. And great portions, too.

That damn Patty Melt recipe is making me want to head out the door to the Berlin Diner.

Looks great, Dani.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 07:08 PM

THE CAKE DISPLAY!! How could I forget?!

Mick, is it Mastori's?

And, here goes:

1 hand made really good beef patty, roughly rectangular, about 1/3#
2 pieces of fabulous rye bread, lots of seeds
plenty of butter
a small onion
sliced swiss cheese

You need a flat-top or really well-seasoned cast-iron pan.

Halve and then slice up the onions, then saute 'til soft and caramel colored. This is the VERY MOST important step.

Set aside the onions.

Salt and pepper and brown the burger to medium.
Do not sear.

Use the same pan to cook the melt:

Butter the bread, then beginning butter-side down assemble the melt on the grill or pan: bread, some onions, cheese, the burger, a little more cheese, some more onions, then bread with butter-side out. Put a steak weight on top, or fake it with a pan filled with something very heavy. Cook until bread is brown and crispy and greasy. Flip it over and do the same. It should get pressed.

When the cheese is all oozy gooey, cut diagonally and put on a plate with a damn good pickle, potato chips and serve with icy cold beer.

Amen.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 06:53 PM

They were so easy to set up. These things came in on a truck complete with chairs, silver, plates.

What is the name of the diner on the circle at 130 and 206 near Bordentown, NJ? It has a very tall set of steps leading up to it. Great cheesebread.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 06:39 PM

RangerSteve,

I know those places! The old diner in Bridgewater was a regular before or after-gig stop when we were up in that area--and the Metro is more or less a landmark--

You are absolutely right about the cake display--it is essential--at the Greek diners particularly, the cakes are HUGE, and there is always a jumbo lemon meringue pie with about four inches of meringue--this hugeness tends to be accompanied by a peculiar, styrofoam texture and an ambiguous sweetness that borders on flavorless--the reason for it is that the frostings and such are often made extra-large with cosmetic tricks, such as powdered egg whites--the Elephant ears are crisp and sweet--they are often purchased by unwitting parents who give them to their kids in the car, where they immediately break into volumes of sticky crumbs.

I wondered about the Greek thing, as well--I asked someone I knew who was Greek and whose family owned a diner--the official answer is that diners could be opened quickly, and, because of the high traffic, would begin making money immediately--in practical terms, my impression is that a number of early Greek immigrants in New York and Philedelphia went into the diner business, and then helped later immigrants do the same thing--as I understand it, extended families
would work menial jobs(often in diners), save, and pool their funds to open their own--

I know that, years back, the "Greek Diner" was kind of a New York City institution, and that it is now more or less a thing of the past--I suspect they moved out to build bigger and better diners in the hinterlands--All you need is a busy traffic circle, and you're in business--

Why is a traffic circle important? Because when people who are looking for a place to eat miss the enterance, they just keep going around the circle--

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: RangerSteve
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 04:41 PM

Kate - you've probably passed by my former place of work, Bulls Island and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. I'm retired now. The crabcake sandswiches I mentioned are excellent, and they have the best pancakes around, too.

M Ted - you're right about the themes. There used to be a perfectly good diner on Route 22 in Bridgewater, NJ that closed down and was eventually torn down and replaced by a big glitzy stainless steel and neon diner, that is a work of art, but inside is all '50's themed. I grew up in the 50's and I still feel uncomfortable there. Besides, the place is so sterile looking, as if they clean it thoroughly every 5 minutes. There's also one that I failed to mention earlier - the Metro Diner, Routes 202 & 31, between Lambertville and Flemington on the northbound side - it's diner'shaped on the inside, but decorated with art-glass lighting and French wine posters. There's also a grand piano, although I've never been there on piano night. The lighting is subdued, and the food, while still Diner Food, is also vaguely gourmet. If it weren't for the patrons, mostly local farmers, I'd feel out of place there. The potato pancakes I had one morning were reminiscent of basement mold. Otherwise the food is fine. You forgot another important feature - the cake display. The cakes should be real works of art, usually with a slice missing to show the insides, but never actually served. Has anyone ever eaten a diner cake or pie? I've only seen it happen once, with some friends I was with, and I only ordered dessert because they did. I had a piece of carrot cake that came from carrot cake heaven. But normally. they never get ordered. There's also a mystery pastry, possibly a central NJ thing, called an elephant's ear. It's a big cooky-like thing, about the size of an elephant's ear that looks like a large piece of shelf fungus that you find growing on trees. They're usually sold at the cash register, although I've only seen one persen over buy one. Anyone ever had one? What are they like?

Another important feature - cole slaw and a pickle should come with every sandwich.

Finally, why are almost all diners owned by Greeks? I don't have a problem with that, I'm just curious.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: KateG
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 03:16 PM

RangerSteve

Thanks for all the hints. I often drive the back roads between Sussex Co., NJ and Trenton to meet with various historical/preservation agencies. Crabcakes in Frenchtown sounds like a winner!

Kate

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 03:13 PM

Diners tend to be the only places left that you can find regional foods--the Indian pudding that dwditty mentions above for instance--and there really are regional foods, and sometimes even neighborhood foods that people still eat. A lot of times, without even knowing that it is a strictly local thing--

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: dwditty
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 01:18 PM

Oh, as far as diners go: The Miss Florence in Florence, MA is great - Adam and Eve on a raft and of course a Rappaho (Indian Pudding). Yum.

dw

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: dwditty
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 01:16 PM

Spaw referred to the documentary Hamburger America in his post above. I am fortunate to live here in Connecticut where 2 of the 7 establishments featured are located. One is Louie's Lunch (New Haven) - purportedly the place where the hamburger was invented...these are cooked vertically,, served on toast, and if you ask for ketchup (or catsup) you are asked to leave. The other is Ted's World Famous (Meriden) where they steam equal amounts of hamburger and cheddar cheese and serve it up on a fresh roll. Ted's should taste awful, but just the thought of this delectable meal tempts everytime I go within 10 miles of the place (twice a day) - Roadfood.com rates Ted's at 100 miles - meaning you should be willing to drive 100 miles out of your way to get one.

dw

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: LilyFestre
Date: 08 Jun 06 - 12:19 PM

I've been to many diners but the Blue Benn Diner in Bennington, Vermont is my all time favorite! If you go there for breakfast, I highly recommend any of their muffins, grilled. YUM!

Lots of info and a picture of the Blue Benn Diner can be found here:
Blue Benn Diner, Bennington, Vermont


Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 10:06 PM

Patty Melt?

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 08:45 PM

Y'uns can eat burgers, if you want, but a real diner always has full meals--diner-style, with sides and salad, and desserts--

You should be able to eat breakfast, lunch, and supper there, the coffee should be good--you should be able to get "real" food(not cute food), and plenty of it, and the service should be fast. There should be a counter, newspapers to read, and a jukebox. Also, ideally, the diner should not be self-conscious, which is to say, it shouldn't be a 50's theme park attraction--it should have lots of glass and stainless steel--and, in the best of all possible worlds, the waitress should say, "What can I getcha, hon?"

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 06:34 PM

Ranger Steve, if you do that anytime soon please PM me and I will meet you there.

Dani, that's your fault ****snerk****

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 05:06 PM

mmm... paddy melt!

It always amazes me to discover that there are regional favorites that are practically unkown in other parts of the country.

Try ordering an egg cream outside of the NY area!

I remember a few years ago an "ice coffee" seemed to be exotic. Now it is served all over.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:58 PM

I grew UP eating at the PQD. Is it still there?

When we had our restaurant here in NC, we put on our menu a Patty Melt, modelled after that culinary dream from diners of NJ. When we perfected it, you should have seen the looks on people's faces when they ate them ; ) Better than... well, no, maybe not, but it's been so long since I had either one, so I'm not really sure.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: RangerSteve
Date: 07 Jun 06 - 02:57 PM

MTed - thanks for reminding me of Zinn's. I'm grateful that I was able to eat there when it was a Dutch diner. There's still Esther's, somewhere off I-78 but I'm not sure of the exact location. There are signs on the interstate advertising it. Good PA-Dutch food and lots of it.

Big Mick - thanks for the tips. I'll have to try the ones you mentioned. I know I stopped at Olga's once, but I don't remember what the food was like, it was years ago. It's a cool looking place, though.

Let me add Sneddon's on Bridge St. in Lambertville, NJ - for the simple fact that breakfast isn't dominated by an over-dose of hash=browns. You can actually finish one of their breakfasts.

Also recommended - The Amwell Diner - Route 31 in Amwell NJ. Good Burgers.

The New Hope Diner - Route 202 in New Hope PA, I recommend the chicken cheese steak. The fries are also good. I'm indifferent about their breakfasts, however.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 10:53 PM

Yep. I used to eat there a lot--lunch mostly--hadn't even thought of it til you mentioned it.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 10:39 PM

I just looked it up to be sure it's still there. I hope it is still as good: Zeke's Drive-In in Goldbar, Washington. On the way up to Stevens Pass, in a big red caboose. Fabulous hamburgers and shakes. Real hand-shaped meat burgers and real fruit in the shakes. Mmmmmm!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:52 PM

That's true, M.Ted. I took a buddy who is also a large man to the Marlton Diner. For just under $40.00 (including the 20% tip I left) we had a full meal including soup, drinks and dessert. We both ended up boxing food.

If you were working in Pennsauken, you must have eaten at the Penn Queen Diner on 130, no?

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:41 PM

Those are all good ones, Big Mick. One thing that I noticed is that those three that you listed, in particular, typically serve platters of food that are half again the size that you'd expect--and, you may have noticed, the South Jersey diner trick of keeping the place as cold as ice in the summer, so that you order and eat more like you would at a colder time of the year.

That part of Jersey was, in the fairly recent past, noted for suspicious fires in restaurants, --when I worked in Pennsauken, it was not uncommon to have your lunch plans foiled because the place had burned down during the night--

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:06 PM

"the kind of place where you eat peanuts as a starter and throw the shells on the floor. In fact, if you don't throw your shells on the floor, the waitress will often do it for you."

They used to do that in the Texas Star Steakhouses here in Aus for the Boot-scooters, but fortunately for Public Safety (and because of the soaring Public Liability Insurance Rates) that has now been made 'Verboten'.


Traditional Aussie burgers always had toasted (both sides on the grill plate) buttered on both internal flat faces, buns.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Big Mick
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 05:13 PM

Cracks me up to see these South Jersey and Philly Diners. I have eaten in a lot of them which has made me a bigger Mick. I am now avoiding them and taking the weight back off .... hahahahaha. I will say this, if you go away hungry in these places, it is your fault.

Here are a couple that are pretty darn good.

Marlton Diner - Marlton, NJ
Berlin Diner - Berlin, NJ

Near the Marlton Diner is Olga's which is something of a landmark. I think it is overated as diners go, and relying more on reputation than merit.

One that I really like is The Silver Diner,in Cherry Hill. Kitschy as hell, great food and very large portions.

I could go on and on.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:58 PM

ahh... you can't let a little thing like e-coli stop you from a great diner experience!!

In all honesty, I have not heard of anyone coming down with e-coli from White Manna or any other diner.

Life is about taking chances!!!

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:41 PM

Wow Ron ... the cooking of those White Manna burgers (i.e. soaking up the juices in the bun after one turn) ensures that you'd get e-coli even if the meat is heated beyond the safe zone! If e-coli were present in the first place, that is ... ;o)

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 03:44 PM

White Manna link 1

White Manna link 2

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 03:29 PM

White Manna in Hackensack, NJ. Not exactly a dinner, but great burgers. The building was moved from the grounds of the 1939 Worlds Fair and continues to serve customers today.

Matthews Colonial Diner, Bergenfield, NJ. My hometown favorite. I can still remember late-night pizza burgers or swiss omlettes with Elton John singing "Benny & The Jets" from the jukebox at the table.

Any NJ diner for pork roll. Get is served on a hard roll with ketchup. Finest kind.

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: M.Ted
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 03:10 PM

The Downingtown Diner in the original version of "The Blob" was torn down in the 60's--the diner that is there now is "new"--

Subject: RE: BS: A Guide to Diners
From: Jeremiah McCaw
Date: 06 Jun 06 - 12:19 PM

"butterburgers"? You talking 'bout Culver's in Austin? Their thing is that they put butter on half of the bun. Boy, you 'muricans, *sigh*, we been buttering buns up here in Canada forever!

Joking aside, they do make pretty good burgs.

Hot buttered BUNS ferever!
(Actually, that could be a whole other thread, on a whole other subject, in a whole other universe. Okay, I'll go quietly . . .)
:-)