JiFtheOracle Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, CSNY said: If you are talking pastrami then it’s Katz’s on E Houston and Ludlow no other place comes close Any time I visit the city, Katz's is a must. Even have a Katz's Deli picture hanging in my kitchen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I'm still feeling like we need a better definition of fast food. I refuse to classify anything that I need to get out of my car, enter the store, order, wait and pay - fast food. Drive thru - or it's not fast food. Chipotle and Five Guys are like fine dining. Remove those picks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 8 hours ago, The Crimson King said: just thought of another one Anyone remember the Kosher style deli with hotdogs and knishes out front? The world's best pastrami, corned beef, turkey, rye bread, etc. Stuffed derma at the tables. Skyview Deli in Riverdale, the best of the best. RIP Denny, wherever you are Yup, the square knishes that had a yellow tint. And once you mention stuffed derma? I know you're legit. lol What's next, kasha varniskes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 BK is my go-to fast food when in a hurry. Whopper with NO MAYO is still rock solid and their fries are better than the slop at McD. Taco Bell was king until they cut out the cool ranch tacos and the chicken chipotle grillers. F them now! When I have time to be picky I go to Subway or Firehouse. Can't beat a fresh made sub with jalapenos. Up here we don't have many of the chains you guys have. Pretty much every country store makes take out food in Maine though. Chicken teriyaki hot sub is banging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, BUM-KNEE said: BK is my go-to fast food when in a hurry. Whopper with NO MAYO is still rock solid and their fries are better than the slop at McD. Taco Bell was king until they cut out the cool ranch tacos and the chicken chipotle grillers. F them now! When I have time to be picky I go to Subway or Firehouse. Can't beat a fresh made sub with jalapenos. Up here we don't have many of the chains you guys have. Pretty much every country store makes take out food in Maine though. Chicken teriyaki hot sub is banging. Up by you, I'd live on lobster rolls. Can't recall the place. But there was one no-frills joint on the Cape which had incredible--simply prepared--ones. Here, they're ridiculously expensive. What does a good lobster roll go for near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, munchmemory said: Up by you, I'd live on lobster rolls. Can't recall the place. But there was one no-frills joint on the Cape which had incredible--simply prepared--ones. Here, they're ridiculously expensive. What does a good lobster roll go for near you? Probably 6.99 on average. Lobster is pretty abundant here and you can buy live ones in a bunch of grocery stores. Personally I'm allergic to shellfish, so I don't buy any. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 10 hours ago, The Crimson King said: Do you go back far enough for Nathan's frog legs, pastrami sandwhiches and clam chowder? Yes, I absolutely do go back that far. Never tried the frog legs myself, but I do remember them as well as the chowder and sandwiches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, BUM-KNEE said: Probably 6.99 on average. Lobster is pretty abundant here and you can buy live ones in a bunch of grocery stores. Personally I'm allergic to shellfish, so I don't buy any. LOL Damn, too bad about being allergic. We deal with peanut/tree nut allergy in my home so empathize with your situation. My wife works in the City and they occasionally get lobster rolls from Cousins food truck. The cost for a simple roll? $18.50. It's phenomenal, but come on. GFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, munchmemory said: Damn, too bad about being allergic. We deal with peanut/tree nut allergy in my home so empathize with your situation. My wife works in the City and they occasionally get lobster rolls from Cousins food truck. The cost for a simple roll? $18.50. It's phenomenal, but come on. GFY. Yikes! Highway robbery. Alot of places up here (like ice cream shops) make small lobster rolls on hotdog buns that aren't wicked expensive. Other places have foot long BIG rolls that are more money. The closer you get to the tourist areas, the more the price goes up. Camden... cough...cough... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Some more considerations: Jack-in-the Box, There was one in Plainview before they left the east. Breakfast Jacks, tacos and nice thick shakes. Pier French Fries on the strip in Old Orchard Beach (since 1938) Rutts Hut rippers in NJ on the way home from a Red Bull match Culver's Butter burgers in Wisconsen Gelato from a streetside storefront anywhere in Italy (does that count?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, The Crimson King said: Some more considerations: Jack-in-the Box, There was one in Plainview before they left the east. Breakfast Jacks, tacos and nice thick shakes. Pier French Fries on the strip in Old Orchard Beach (since 1938) Rutts Hut rippers in NJ on the way home from a Red Bull match Culver's Butter burgers in Wisconsen Gelato from a streetside storefront anywhere in Italy (does that count?) OOB fries are pretty good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, BUM-KNEE said: OOB fries are pretty good plus a little vinegar, a little salt and sit by the turnaround to watch girls in bikinis go by sometimes, life is good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 One from the time I lived in the SF Bay Area: The incredible, massive burrito at La Cumbre in the Mission District. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Popeyes and Taco Bell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, PS17 said: Popeyes and Taco Bell forgot about Popeyes ... very underrated Speaking of chicken, a moment of silence for the tastiest in history ... Kenny Rogers Roasters. Should have killed Boston Market but was unfortunately managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, The Crimson King said: forgot about Popeyes ... very underrated Speaking of chicken, a moment of silence for the tastiest in history ... Kenny Rogers Roasters. Should have killed Boston Market but was unfortunately managed. Do you remember Roy Rogers? I remember one on Old Country Rd' in Hicksville I believe. They had the best fried chicken and one of my favorites, the Double R Bar burger that had some ham on it. I also think they invented the fixins bar where you could dress your own burgers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, RobR said: Do you remember Roy Rogers? I remember one on Old Country Rd' in Hicksville I believe. They had the best fried chicken and one of my favorites, the Double R Bar burger that had some ham on it. I also think they invented the fixins bar where you could dress your own burgers. Speaking of Old Country Rd in Hicksville, how about Wetsons? ... and if this qualifies as fast food, the custard stand inside Gertz in Mid-Island 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Crimson King said: Speaking of Old Country Rd in Hicksville, how about Wetsons? ... and if this qualifies as fast food, the custard stand inside Gertz in Mid-Island I remember my parents talking about Wetsons and iirc they had one on Hempstead Tpke. in either Levittown or East Meadow. Can't say that I remember them because that was slightly before my time although I wouldn't be surprised if I ate there as a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, RobR said: Do you remember Roy Rogers? I remember one on Old Country Rd' in Hicksville I believe. They had the best fried chicken and one of my favorites, the Double R Bar burger that had some ham on it. I also think they invented the fixins bar where you could dress your own burgers. Do I remember Roy Rogers? When I was in school in Philly, there were a couple of bars on campus that allowed students in under 21 with campus ID. One of them was across the street from Roy Rogers. I cannot tell you how many drunken nights ended up at Roys. Sometimes it was for a burger, other times if we spent too much at the bar, we just stopped in for the fixins, Nothing like loading up on pickles and tomato slices at 2AM in a drunken stupor in West Philly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lith said: Do I remember Roy Rogers? When I was in school in Philly, there were a couple of bars on campus that allowed students in under 21 with campus ID. One of them was across the street from Roy Rogers. I cannot tell you how many drunken nights ended up at Roys. Sometimes it was for a burger, other times if we spent too much at the bar, we just stopped in for the fixins, Nothing like loading up on pickles and tomato slices at 2AM in a drunken stupor in West Philly. Can't believe you said this. When I was a grad student at Penn State, one of my friends basically survived eating from the fixins bar. That and bar fruit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I regard fast food as somewhere you walk in, place an order, and you're out in a few minutes, whether they're chains or small places. Chunky Chip (Scotstown) Carlo's Pizza (Middle Village) Chick-Fil-A Burger King DiFontaines Pizza (Dublin) - Would never have discovered this place but for @AFJF And Wendy's can go to f**k with their sh**ty fries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 hours ago, The Crimson King said: Speaking of Old Country Rd in Hicksville, how about Wetsons? ... and if this qualifies as fast food, the custard stand inside Gertz in Mid-Island Wetson's? There was by the Korvette's that became Caesar's Bay Bazaar, but the one I remember best we always called Mitchell's on 86th Street, up by the BQE entrance. It was a Nathan's until very recently. I guess Mitchell's was some kind of diner-ey place where people cruised. It was before my time, but we still call the lot Mitchell's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untouchable Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Chick-fil-A Wendy’s Arby’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Panzer Division Marduk said: I regard fast food as somewhere you walk in, place an order, and you're out in a few minutes, whether they're chains or small places. Chunky Chip (Scotstown) Carlo's Pizza (Middle Village) Chick-Fil-A Burger King DiFontaines Pizza (Dublin) - Would never have discovered this place but for @AFJF And Wendy's can go to f**k with their sh**ty fries. Dude, I was supposed to see Green Day in Dublin and was looking forward to my DiFontaines fix. Damn you, COVID! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Dunno if its still open, but my all time favourite was Bushwick pita palace, in brooklyn - right off the L by montrose Av. Their chicken and falafel sandwiches were like 5 lbs, enough to feed a small family of 4. Nice guys running the place, gave you bigger portions free of charge. Not sure what its like in recent years. In Long island, its easily this spot, right here: http://se-portdeli.com legendary. they're still open, still thriving in the middle of a pandemic...if you're in the area...give these guys a visit. Trust me, these are the best sandwiches you'll ever have...different class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 7 hours ago, predator_05 said: Dunno if its still open, but my all time favourite was Bushwick pita palace, in brooklyn - right off the L by montrose Av. Their chicken and falafel sandwiches were like 5 lbs, enough to feed a small family of 4. Nice guys running the place, gave you bigger portions free of charge. Not sure what its like in recent years. Still there. Ate there a bunch of times the past 4 years. Great food 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 and Identical twins. Great movie, awful food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 4:55 PM, Lith said: Do I remember Roy Rogers? When I was in school in Philly, there were a couple of bars on campus that allowed students in under 21 with campus ID. One of them was across the street from Roy Rogers. I cannot tell you how many drunken nights ended up at Roys. Sometimes it was for a burger, other times if we spent too much at the bar, we just stopped in for the fixins, Nothing like loading up on pickles and tomato slices at 2AM in a drunken stupor in West Philly. UPenn? Drexel? I went to Temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, PS17 said: UPenn? Drexel? I went to Temple. Penn for undergrad. Georgia for grad school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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