Who the heck is Darren?
Exactly.
Kool Korners
(2 K's thank you very much)
A conveinence store looking little place at the corner of State St. & 14th. An authentic, pressed cuban sandwich. Get the classic with extra mojo sauce. Then trot down the street to the church and we'll hang out (since there's no where to eat there except for one picnic bench outside).
Jimmy John's
Across the street from Kool Korners, so I held out for awhile in protest. But it turns out to be not really a competitor, since they have cold, non-pressed sandwiches. It's more of a tribute to our dearly departed Lil' Dino's... sigh.
City Cafe
Corner of 10th & Hemphill. The Greek Combination Platter is marvelous. Neon- edged ceiling fans, sticky naugahide booths and a Million-Dollar Cake (and yeessss, it issss!). What more do you need?
The Noodle
At the corner of 8th & Peachtree, in a little strip with Little Azio and the restaurant formerly known as Celebrity Cafe & Bakery. I forget the new name, but it's dumb. So, The Noodle. Right, right. Got distracted there.
Where was I?
Oh. Ordering the Spicy Thai Basil Noodle Bowl with tofu. Oh man oh man oh man. mmmmmm yummy.
Old Spaghetti Factory
It's a chain, but it's fun, fairly inexpensive and has spumoni ice cream. Avoid the valet parking, if possible (driving experience of any kind appears to be optional for their valets), and ask to sit in the caboose, for grins. On E. Ponce, at the intersection with Penn Ave.
Papi's
Lovely little Cuban joint at the corner of E. Ponce and Myrtle Ave (just down from the OSF). I'm quite fond of the Bisteak sandwich (shaved steak, potatoes, cheese and sauteed onions). The bathroom decor consists of a frightening little collection of voodoo idols, though, which is a bit startling.
Mary Mac's Tea Room
Just across Myrtle from Papi's. Good ol' fashioned southern cookin'... an upscale "meat & three" with sweet tea so syrupy it'll make your mouth pucker. Go on a Saturday or an evening so you can get the little pecan sweet rolls in your bread basket. Oh my, they're good.
Krispy Kreme
Yah-huh it does too count as a meal. And when the hot light is on... oh my. Corner of E. Ponce and Arrr-gone (yar, I'm a pirate) just a few blocks down from Mary Mac's.
Zesto
Further down our tour of E. Ponce, by the (boo, hissss) McDonald's. The food's not bad, but our car often finds its way there for the ice cream. Soooo good. And now, the drive-through is open until 3 am, and they take debit cards. Marvelous!
Eats
You go for the food, not the atmosphere. And yet, there's something about the angsty ambiance that makes the jerk chicken and/or pasta taste that much better. On E. Ponce, just down from Zesto.
The Crane House
This place rocks. It's small, and a bit cat-hairy, but super cheap and so good. An eclectic menu including Thai, Indian, Mexican, American and Chinese. Also an occasional PBJ or PBP (peanut butter & pickles--ewww.). Of course I'm not going to post directions. I'm not stupid... and we don't accept debit cards.
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How could I forget Jake's & Bruster's??? Loerv-lee ice cream indeed. Makes my dessert stomach rumble just thinking about them.
Much better than my attempt...can you re-touch these and submit them as ideas for the website?
(Yes. I am serious. Just remove the Darren part. It's dang funny, but just a bit too snippity to include in any real suggestion.)
You are making me hungry! :)
(usually follows...You look like Cap'n Crunch!)
Did Cap'n Crunch ever wear glasses that were taped around the middle? Thinking of cereal does make me hungry!
I guess I could submit my picks anonymously...
And I liked your picks, too. Mine were just more detailed because I have more time. I don't have to eddikate (& corral) high schoolers all day!
:)
Ch
and Fellini's! How could I forget Fellini's? On Ponce, even further down from Eats, towards Highland and Briarcliff. It's pizza-riffic and calzone-tastic.
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