Where Should We Eat?
(September 2005 edition)
So we've established that we love food. And we've got a couple tours coming up. While we have been quite satisfied so far with the recommendations from roadfood.com, we thought we'd open things up a little more.
So we ask you: where should we eat while on tour in the next couple weeks? Here's where we're gonna be:
(September 2005 edition)
So we've established that we love food. And we've got a couple tours coming up. While we have been quite satisfied so far with the recommendations from roadfood.com, we thought we'd open things up a little more.
So we ask you: where should we eat while on tour in the next couple weeks? Here's where we're gonna be:
- Indianapolis, IN - We're stepping off the plane, getting the rental car, and heading straight for the Mug n' Bun, an awesome drive-in near the Brickyard, with outstanding root beer and fried pork tenderloin sandwiches as big as your head. That's all a given. But beyond that, we're open to suggestions. We've got two days to kill, so we're not against a little extra travel time if it's really worth it.
- Urbana, IL - DVN was here once several years ago, but we didn't have a lot of time; so we know very little about the place, foodically-speaking. Enlighten us, please.
- Madison, WI - It's a college town, so there's no shortage of cheap little places. Personally speaking, I'm partial to a late-night burrito from the Qdoba--while I much prefer Chipotle in general for my fortnightly burrito fix, Qdoba is open until, like, 3 a.m. there; and there's nothing like a post-show burrito to reward myself. But please, suggest away.
- Milwaukee, WI - Another first-time visit for us.
- Batavia, IL - We've been in Chicago (and its suburbs) numerous times, but interestingly, rarely get much of a chance to eat there beyond "whatever pizza place is near the club."
- Philadelphia, PA - We've got this one covered, since Paul's from the Philly area.
- Hamden, CT - Connecticut pizza is famous and widely praised. My one experience with it was horribly disappointing. Change my mind.
- Clinton, NY - Another college town, albeit a bit more austere.
So please, fill in some comments (click on "[x] comments" immediately below this post, and it'll let you fill in your own) with as many suggestions as you possibly can. (We like options) Feel free to start arguments and disparage each other's suggestions, as well. (We like conflict). We'll post a trip report with all the results.
Yum (I hope),
Paul.
6 Comments:
My grad student friend/other half of my brain in Urbana says that most of the restaurants there are chains, but these are the non-chain ones she can come up with:
Dos Reales - Mexican; right off the highway toward campus; she says it's sort of authentic, and then compared it to a place from Wburg, which to me is not authentic at all. But she says it's decent.
Zaa's - Italian. On Green St (which I take it is the main street in Champaign/Urbana). She said it was "fast food style" but decent.
Courier Cafe - Race St in Urbana. She only describes this place has having "basics, homestyle food." Locally owned.
Papa Del's Pizza - also on Green St. She said only that it was "decent."
~Lena
Having never been to the United States of America, I'm not in a position to recommend where you should eat but what the hell, I'm going to attempt to just by judging these places on their websites. Because obviously all good eating places have snazzy websites.
I picked Milwaukee, cos it sounds hip, no? www.milwaukee.com offered me only three places to dine; from that list I picked the Milwaukee Chophouse (am I right in assuming that that place at least SOUNDS promising?). Well, after doing the maths to figure out how much their average meal is in Australian dollars, I'm not going to let you dine there. RIP-OFF MERCHANTS. Jeeez, why go to the Milwaukee Chophouse when you could just cut off your own leg and eat it instead? Cheaper.
I dug a little further and discovered the Third Street Pier, which at least has reasonable prices:
"Milwaukee’s Fresh Seafood Destination, featuring over 20 varieties of fresh seafood arriving daily from around the world. Relax in our elegant yet casual dining room, while our friendly, professional staff introduces you to all that is great about Milwaukee. Our chefs will prepare you a mouthwatering dinner from our ever-changing seafood menu. Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from all downtown hotels, theatres and attractions."
These people WANT to feed you, Paul. I vote you go there. Third Street Pier, 1110 Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203. You have to dress "casually but elegantly". So no shorts, singlets and thongs (Aussie thongs, NOT American thongs).
Lots of foodilicious cheer,
Pammy xox
Milwaukee... no doubt about it. You need to find the Safe House. Not only is it fun to find and enter the establishment, but the food is pretty good too. Standard malt shop fare, but reasonably priced and tasty.
BTW, loved the "Better Version of You" song as performed on BOB&TOM. Classic.
Madison, Wi. Depending on what you guys like and the time you finish your show, and where you're staying, there are lots of options (helpful, huh?). State Street (close to your gig) hosts a bunch of establishments in addition to the two previously mentioned. There are two gyros joints in the 300 block of State - almost across from each other. The Great Dane brew pub - on the corner of King and Doty, about two blocks from Cafe Montmarte - has good beer and good food. The Plaza Tavern, on Henry between the 300 and 200 blocks of State is famous for its 'Plaza burger'. There is also Wasabi - Suchi and other Japanese items - at 449 State. If you want Italian, I'd suggest Porta Bella (on Frances, off of lower State) or Paisan's (700 block of University Ave., in University Square). Both are owned by the same folks and have very good food.
Hope that helps.
I'll start an argument!
State Street in Madison only has one gyros place. It's called Parthenon at 316 State st. More onions please! The place across the street is where you go when you have a craving for spiced grease on flat bread.
Another thumbs up for The Great Dane brew pub. A must, if you are into sampling beers.
David's Jamaican Cuisine on Manona Drive is where you go for jerk salmon... *drools* Ohh, 5 stars for that dish!
I'm not familiar with the Batavia area, but I did a search on Lycos and found a listing for Da Vinci's Restaurant and Pizzeria at 10 N. Island Ave., just .2 miles from the playhouse.
I saw you guys play at Schubas back in December. I'm really looking forward to seeing you play again.
Phil Salomon
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