"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...
> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have gotten to
> the point that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar drops) to grab
> something, I usually end up physically ill. The local ones around me are
> McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, and not a one sits well on my stomach.
> If I have to stop and eat something, I usually end up at the WaWa (local
> convenience store) and get them to make me a hoagie - costs less, tastes
> better, and doesn't make a nuisance of itself. Their hoagies are vastly
> superior to Subway (also local)
> -ginny
>

I have never had a fast food burger but I will stop now and then for some
O-Rings or FF and something to drink.

When I'm traveling, my choice for day-food
is MickeyD's, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell.

Reasonably priced, always clean, no "mystery ingredients"

I've been burned too many times
at the little Mom&Pop "out of the way" restaurants.
--
<rj>

On Tue 17 Jun 2008 09:33:08p, <RJ> told us...

> When I'm traveling, my choice for day-food
> is MickeyD's, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell.
>
> Reasonably priced, always clean, no "mystery ingredients"

I'll give you that they're consistent, but I sometimes wonder what they're
consistent with. :-) Mystery ingredients abound.

> I've been burned too many times
> at the little Mom&Pop "out of the way" restaurants.

I have, too, but I've also found more little gems than disasters.



--
Wayne Boatwright
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Tuesday, 06(VI)/17(XVII)/08(MMVIII)
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I used to be a bookworm, but I pupated
& became a book moth.
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"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...
> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have gotten to the point
> that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar drops) to grab something, I usually
> end up physically ill. The local ones around me are McDonalds, Burger King and
> Wendy's, and not a one sits well on my stomach. If I have to stop and eat
> something, I usually end up at the WaWa (local convenience store) and get them to
> make me a hoagie - costs less, tastes better, and doesn't make a nuisance of
> itself. Their hoagies are vastly superior to Subway (also local)
> -ginny

I don't eat at fast food places as a rule, and haven't for years and years. I simply
don't like the food at most of them, and Burger King is the worst of that list, lol.
Even as a kid I didn't like BK. In fact, I never really liked any of them too much,
though I did like the occasional morning having pancakes and sausage at McD's with my
dad when I was a kid, but that was more about the outing than the food. I used to
love Clark's submarines back home, and still love Chinese take-out, but I don't
consider either fast-food.

To my mind, most all fast food is overly salted, too greasy, and not altogether
flavorful. I do go to Baja Fresh on occasion for a cup of tortilla soup, and
occasionally, my husband will bring home some guac & chips from Chipotle (which is
the only thing I can eat from there without heartburn! lol). I try to be prepared
(diabetes), but when I do need something quick, I'll generally stop at a coffee shop
and grab some bread-y type thing, like banana bread.

kimberly

"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
. ..
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have gotten
>> to the point that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar drops) to
>> grab something, I usually end up physically ill. The local ones
>> around me are McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, and not a one sits
>> well on my stomach. If I have to stop and eat something, I usually end
>> up at the WaWa (local convenience store) and get them to make me a
>> hoagie - costs less, tastes better, and doesn't make a nuisance of
>> itself. Their hoagies are vastly superior to Subway (also local)
>
> I avoid fast food but there have been times I've had to stop at them.
> Usually when traveling. I certainly don't make a point of going to them
> if I can avoid them. Except White Castle. I love them and crave them
> maybe 2x a year. Then I seek them out. I used to love McDonald's french
> fries but I can't stand them now. I've never had convenience store food.
> Those hot dogs rolling around on those spits for hours at a time turn me
> off.
>
> I don't mind Subway now and then. Are they considered fast food? I
> suppose so. They sure as hell don't qualify as deli food. Out of all of
> them, if I have to choose, I'll choose Burger King or I'll get a salad
> from McDonald's. This does not include my beloved White Castle's.
>
> Michael
>

I've never been a White Castle fan (oh, there are some Minnie-sodan's just floored by
this admission, I'm sure ;-) )...but my Dad would just about kill for a WC now and
then! Lol! A couple years ago, my parents, my daughter and I all travelled back to
Minnie Soda together, and he introduced my daughter to White Castles. Now, in my
experience, WC is one of those things you either love or you hate- no grey area. 3 of
those lil things later, it was safe to say she was gonna take after her Grandpa! ;-)

kimberly

"aem" > wrote in message
...
On Jun 17, 7:12 am, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? .....

I get something from In 'n Out, a mostly SoCal fast food burger chain,
about once every six weeks. I haven't eaten at any national fast food
chain for 10 or 20 years. But I patronize a local taco truck once a
week or so; we know several where the food is tasty and freshly made.
And that's it. Other eating out is at restaurants of all sizes and
types, but not fast food joints. -aem


Oh, I forgot In n Out. I don't really think of them in the same thought as McD's or
Bk ...maybe because they don't suck ;-)
I don't have them very often, for health reasons, not taste...but once in a while,
nothing beats their fries with extra ketchup.

kimberly

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
> ...
>> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have
>> gotten to the point that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar
>> drops) to grab something, I usually end up physically ill. The
>> local ones around me are McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, and not
>> a one sits well on my stomach. If I have to stop and eat something,
>> I usually end up at the WaWa (local convenience store) and get them
>> to make me a hoagie - costs less, tastes better, and doesn't make a
>> nuisance of itself. Their hoagies are vastly superior to Subway
>> (also local) -ginny
>
> A couple of times a month I take my wife for blood work early in the
> morning. We'll stop at McDonalds for breakfast before I go to work.
> While not a destination for a fancy meal, I like the coffee and it is
> reasonably satisfying. Even better is the time I spend with Gloria
> relaxing those few minutes in the morning.

We have to go to the doctor's for me down in Tampa today. I'm sure I'm
going to be hungry after the appointment and there are *lots* of more food
choices down there. Last time we went to one of my appointments we ate
at...Q'doba's? Is that spelled right? It's a chain, owned by Jack-in-the
Box, but kind of run like a Subway where you can choose your toppings for
your tacos or burritos. Allan, my husband, liked it, I thought it was
so-so. He had about 3 menu items, though, and I only had a black bean
veggie taco, so he got more variety than I did. Oh, and we ordered chips
and salsa. The chips were kind of strange; very salty and tasted too
strongly like lime, IMO. I like lime-flavored chips, but these were
over-the-top. We ended up tossing them.

There is a true, authentic, taqueria in Tampa, nestled in a Mexican grocery
(that has great prices on meat!). I may force my husband to take me there
today after the appointment. I saw what they had on their cook line. Yay!
Corn tortillas, marinated pork or beef, cilantro, onion, with various
salsas. I could really go for a REAL taco. No one in there speaks English
and nothing on any product in the store is written in English - it's all
imported. It's a true Mexican market; the folks look at you funny when you
walk in if you're caucasion. It is a little difficult in the check-out
line, but my husband can speak enough Spanish (he is a carpenter and works
with Mexicans and Cubans on a regular basis) to get us through. The produce
in that market is unbelievable....I've never seen some of it in my life, but
I can't tell what it is because everything is in Spanish. LOL.

The one time we went to this place, my eyes were opened. I'm enamored with
the thought of going back again.

kili

<RJ> said...

> When I'm traveling, my choice for day-food
> is MickeyD's, Burger King, Wendys or Taco Bell.
>
> Reasonably priced, always clean, no "mystery ingredients"


You no doubt meant no mystery toppings.

Andy

Ron wrote:

>>
>
> Sure, we eat at fast food restaurants occasionally. Within each brand
> name they are pretty much the same, but there are exceptions.
> sometimes you have to shop around to find out which ones have the
> better cooks.

Did I read that right? Which ones have the better cooks???

Michael "Dog3" said...

> "Nexis" > news > rec.food.cooking
>
>> I've never been a White Castle fan (oh, there are some Minnie-sodan's
>> just floored by this admission, I'm sure ;-) )...but my Dad would just
>> about kill for a WC now and then! Lol! A couple years ago, my parents,
>> my daughter and I all travelled back to Minnie Soda together, and he
>> introduced my daughter to White Castles. Now, in my experience, WC is
>> one of those things you either love or you hate- no grey area. 3 of
>> those lil things later, it was safe to say she was gonna take after
>> her Grandpa! ;-)
>
> I don't know what it is about those little belly bombers. They just
reeled
> me right in
>
> Michael


I've only had the box of frozen WC cheeseburgers and microwaving them with
no pickle or their noted brand of mustard I've heard of. I've been told
they're miles of difference apart from fresh.

I've met elders in the check-out lane who've commented, "I remember when
they were a dime," smiling at the box (thinking of simpler times).

I see a WC in Clifton, NJ but a day trip just for a few burgers isn't worth
the price of gasoline.

Andy

Scott said...

> Ron wrote:
>
>>>
>>
>> Sure, we eat at fast food restaurants occasionally. Within each brand
>> name they are pretty much the same, but there are exceptions.
>> sometimes you have to shop around to find out which ones have the
>> better cooks.
>
> Did I read that right? Which ones have the better cooks???


Yes you did. LOL!

I've seen two different McDs. The newest one, couldn't correctly assemble a
sausage egg muffin. One looked like someone had taken a bite out of it.
RETURN! There was no effective management or training and it was slow.
Twice in a row, weeks apart they couldn't correctly fill an order. They
hire high school drop outs. Slovenly, fat and stupid. Watching them count
out change was painful. The other McD's in the next town over, ran like a
well greased machine.

Andy

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:49:33 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>> I would have put White Castle on the list, but having eaten original
>> White Castle burgers (in the forties) when they came in boxes shaped
>> like castles... the new White Castle burgers are a big disappointment.
>
>I would still put White Castle on the list, depending on location. There
>are non in Phoenix, but some of the stores in Cleveland are pretty good.
>They still put them in little boxes, but not castle shaped.
>
>No defunct, but liked better than White Castle was Royal Castle, and their
>Birch Beer in frozen mugs

Cock Robin was the best. There's only one left. It's near the
Brookfield zoo in the Chicago suburbs.

http://www.positivelynaperville.com/crobin.html

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/c...-brookfield-il

or

http://tinyurl.com/6hmy4q

Lou

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Michael "Dog3" said...
>
>> "Nexis" > news >> rec.food.cooking
>>
>>> I've never been a White Castle fan (oh, there are some Minnie-sodan's
>>> just floored by this admission, I'm sure ;-) )...but my Dad would just
>>> about kill for a WC now and then! Lol! A couple years ago, my parents,
>>> my daughter and I all travelled back to Minnie Soda together, and he
>>> introduced my daughter to White Castles. Now, in my experience, WC is
>>> one of those things you either love or you hate- no grey area. 3 of
>>> those lil things later, it was safe to say she was gonna take after
>>> her Grandpa! ;-)
>>
>> I don't know what it is about those little belly bombers. They just
> reeled
>> me right in
>>
>> Michael
>
>
> I've only had the box of frozen WC cheeseburgers and microwaving them with
> no pickle or their noted brand of mustard I've heard of. I've been told
> they're miles of difference apart from fresh.
>
> I've met elders in the check-out lane who've commented, "I remember when
> they were a dime," smiling at the box (thinking of simpler times).
>
> I see a WC in Clifton, NJ but a day trip just for a few burgers isn't
> worth
> the price of gasoline.
>
> Andy

There used to be a White Castle at Franklin Mills in Northeast Philly, but
alas, they were closed. Don't know why.
-ginny

"Nexis" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
> ...
>> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have gotten to
>> the point that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar drops) to grab
>> something, I usually end up physically ill. The local ones around me are
>> McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, and not a one sits well on my
>> stomach. If I have to stop and eat something, I usually end up at the
>> WaWa (local convenience store) and get them to make me a hoagie - costs
>> less, tastes better, and doesn't make a nuisance of itself. Their hoagies
>> are vastly superior to Subway (also local)
>> -ginny
>
> I don't eat at fast food places as a rule, and haven't for years and
> years. I simply don't like the food at most of them, and Burger King is
> the worst of that list, lol. Even as a kid I didn't like BK. In fact, I
> never really liked any of them too much, though I did like the occasional
> morning having pancakes and sausage at McD's with my dad when I was a kid,
> but that was more about the outing than the food. I used to love Clark's
> submarines back home, and still love Chinese take-out, but I don't
> consider either fast-food.
>
> To my mind, most all fast food is overly salted, too greasy, and not
> altogether flavorful. I do go to Baja Fresh on occasion for a cup of
> tortilla soup, and occasionally, my husband will bring home some guac &
> chips from Chipotle (which is the only thing I can eat from there without
> heartburn! lol). I try to be prepared (diabetes), but when I do need
> something quick, I'll generally stop at a coffee shop and grab some
> bread-y type thing, like banana bread.
>
> kimberly

I know what you mean about BK, and I grew up around a Hardee's, both tout
'char-broiled goodness'........gack, more like 'here eat this charcoal
briquet on a bun'. I, too am learning to follow the old boy scout adage: Be
Prepared. Only occassionally will my sugar drop so suddenly I really NEED
to eat something. Then I am at the mercy of the fast food people.
-ginny

"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...
> How many of you actually eat at fast food restaurants? I have gotten to
> the point that if I stop at one in a pinch (blood sugar drops) to grab
> something, I usually end up physically ill. The local ones around me are
> McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's, and not a one sits well on my stomach.
> If I have to stop and eat something, I usually end up at the WaWa (local
> convenience store) and get them to make me a hoagie - costs less, tastes
> better, and doesn't make a nuisance of itself. Their hoagies are vastly
> superior to Subway (also local)
> -ginny


Hmmm;

In-N-Out - anything on the menu
Tommy's (LA Area) Cheeseburger grilled onions or the chili cheese dog
Mickey Dee's - Double cheeseburger & Coffee only (during lent Fillet of
fish) Big Mac's repeat on me. Hic, excuse me.
Burger King - Junior Whopper (no cheese)
Jack-In-the-box - Jumbo Jack
Wendy's - (almost never maybe 6 years ago)
Subway - Junk
Quiznos - See Subway
Panda Express - anything on the menu
Sonic N/A
Hardies N/A
New Big Boy Franchise (junk)

--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

I haven't read through all the postings, but I didn't see any mention
of Panera Bread. Besides their bakery, they have a cafe with
excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups. They have good coffee, too.
Hiiiiighly recommended.

Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> "Nexis" > news > rec.food.cooking
>
> > I've never been a White Castle fan (oh, there are some
> > Minnie-sodan's just floored by this admission, I'm sure ;-) )...but
> > my Dad would just about kill for a WC now and then! Lol! A couple
> > years ago, my parents, my daughter and I all travelled back to
> > Minnie Soda together, and he introduced my daughter to White
> > Castles. Now, in my experience, WC is one of those things you
> > either love or you hate- no grey area. 3 of those lil things later,
> > it was safe to say she was gonna take after her Grandpa! ;-)
>
> I don't know what it is about those little belly bombers. They just
> reeled me right in

Whiteys! Whiteys! Whiteys!





Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:54:20 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Tue 17 Jun 2008 05:43:57p, Steve Pope told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>
>>>I really like In 'n Out, but there's not one located within a quick drive
>>>for us. When we're in the areas they exist, we usually stop there for a
>>>burger.
>>
>> Is there still a Bob's Big Boy or two out your way?
>>
>> S.
>>
>
>No longer in Phoenix. The last one closed 3-4 years ago. However, they
>are still prevalent in the midwest.

I wouldn't call them prevalent in the midwest.

In 1936 Bob Wian sold his 1933 Desoto roadster to but a 10 stool
lunch counter from two elderly ladies in Glendale, Ca. He called it
Bob's Pantry. He eventually became mayor.

A year after opening he cut the rolls twice and add two patties of
beef. It took, and the name changed to Big Boy. The logo came from a
napkin sketch. There were many copycats including the Big Mac.

Marriott purchased Big boy in 1967. In 1992 they sold it to an
investment group and most franchises converted to Coco's or Carrows's.

In 1987 the Elias brothers, a Michigan franchiser purchased the name.
At one time they were the only store. I think it was actually in
Glendale, Ca.

It seems they're adding lots of locations, but only one in Illinois.


Here's their scaled down version of history and locations.

http://www.bigboy.com/history1.asp

Lou

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:53:16 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\""
> wrote:

>Andy <q> : in rec.food.cooking
>
>> I've only had the box of frozen WC cheeseburgers and microwaving them
>> with no pickle or their noted brand of mustard I've heard of. I've
>> been told they're miles of difference apart from fresh.
>
>Definitely not the same. Besides, you don't get that "White Castle" smell
>from the oily bag when carrying out

We get the crave case about once a year. But you need to sleep with
the windows open.

Lou

On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:43:24 -0400, Stan Horwitz >
wrote:

>My favorite of the local places is Wendy's. I like Wendy's ultimate
>grilled chicken sandwich.

A Wendy's baked potato topped with chili and hot sauce is a satisfying
meal, too. It's a nice change when you aren't in the mood for
burgers and fries.

Tara

"LeoS" > wrote in message
...
>I haven't read through all the postings, but I didn't see any mention
> of Panera Bread. Besides their bakery, they have a cafe with
> excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups. They have good coffee, too.
> Hiiiiighly recommended.


Since all but the baked goods are made to order and there is no
Drive-through I wouldn't consider it Fast Food - quick service maybe.

Great stuff there. Hint, order the Bread bowl onion soup to go toy get
twice the soup. ;-)



--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

On Wed 18 Jun 2008 10:02:51a, Lou Decruss told us...

> On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:54:20 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>>On Tue 17 Jun 2008 05:43:57p, Steve Pope told us...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>
>>>>I really like In 'n Out, but there's not one located within a quick
>>>>drive for us. When we're in the areas they exist, we usually stop
>>>>there for a burger.
>>>
>>> Is there still a Bob's Big Boy or two out your way?
>>>
>>> S.
>>>
>>
>>No longer in Phoenix. The last one closed 3-4 years ago. However, they
>>are still prevalent in the midwest.
>
> I wouldn't call them prevalent in the midwest.
>
> In 1936 Bob Wian sold his 1933 Desoto roadster to but a 10 stool
> lunch counter from two elderly ladies in Glendale, Ca. He called it
> Bob's Pantry. He eventually became mayor.
>
> A year after opening he cut the rolls twice and add two patties of
> beef. It took, and the name changed to Big Boy. The logo came from a
> napkin sketch. There were many copycats including the Big Mac.
>
> Marriott purchased Big boy in 1967. In 1992 they sold it to an
> investment group and most franchises converted to Coco's or Carrows's.
>
> In 1987 the Elias brothers, a Michigan franchiser purchased the name.
> At one time they were the only store. I think it was actually in
> Glendale, Ca.
>
> It seems they're adding lots of locations, but only one in Illinois.
>
>
> Here's their scaled down version of history and locations.
>
> http://www.bigboy.com/history1.asp
>
> Lou

Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater Cleveland
area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although they were under
the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down towards Akron, they were
under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some time later they all were
renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the numbers shrank.



--
Wayne Boatwright
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"LeoS" > wrote in message
...
>I haven't read through all the postings, but I didn't see any mention
> of Panera Bread. Besides their bakery, they have a cafe with
> excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups. They have good coffee, too.
> Hiiiiighly recommended.

I *used* to love the french onion soup there, but they've gone and ruined it,
unfortunately. When they have it, the roasted tomato bisque is delicious. Since
expanding, at least here in San Diego, the quality has suffered noticeably, but they
still have alot to offer. Don't know that I would categorize them as fast food, more
like chain restaurant :-)

They do have good coffee, but if you get a cappuccino, make sure to tell them lightly
sweetened, or else you'll get a cup of syrup :P

kimberly

On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:04:40 -0500, Scott > wrote:

>Ron wrote:
>
>>>
>>
>> Sure, we eat at fast food restaurants occasionally. Within each brand
>> name they are pretty much the same, but there are exceptions.
>> sometimes you have to shop around to find out which ones have the
>> better cooks.
>
>Did I read that right? Which ones have the better cooks???

Yeah. The ingredients are all the same. (They come from a central
source for each name brand). It's how well the cooks (kids) are
trained in frying the things and the amount of condiments to put on.
It ain't art, but it makes a difference if they know what they are
doing.

Ron Kelley

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
> numbers shrank.

I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look them
up, but it seems they've closed down.

kili

On Thu 19 Jun 2008 06:31:44a, kilikini told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
>> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
>> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
>> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
>> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
>> numbers shrank.
>
> I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look them
> up, but it seems they've closed down.
>
> kili
>
>
>

At some point, I think all the "------ Big Boy" restaurants reverted to
"Bob's Big Boy". Many (if not most) have, indeed, closed.

Where there used to be numerous locations in the Cleveland/Akron area,
there is only one in Cleveland now. I don't know about Akron.

The one remaining here in Phoenix when we moved here in 2000 was really
horrible. Nothing at all like the quality of food they served back in
Cleveland. It closed shortly thereafter. It is now a restaurant called
"The Feed Bag", which has several locations here (local chain). :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Thursday, 06(VI)/19(XIX)/08(MMVIII)
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'There are too many people, and too
few human beings' - Robert Zend
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On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:31:44 -0400, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
>> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
>> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
>> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
>> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
>> numbers shrank.
>
>I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look them
>up, but it seems they've closed down.

They were Marc's here in Chicago too. I don't remember seeing one in
close to 20 years.

Lou

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> At some point, I think all the "------ Big Boy" restaurants reverted
> to "Bob's Big Boy". Many (if not most) have, indeed, closed.

The only reason I know from Bob's Big Boy is that it's the
more 'upscale' restaurant at the Parkway rest area.

Putting fast food places in the rest stops was a fine idea,
they used to have sort of questionable cafeteria like places
where I'd be afraid to order any actual food. Like it or not,
there's a comfort level in seeing a Burger King or something
when you're at a pit stop.

nancy

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:31:44 -0400, "kilikini"
> > wrote:
>
>>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>
>>> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
>>> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
>>> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
>>> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
>>> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
>>> numbers shrank.
>>
>>I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look them
>>up, but it seems they've closed down.
>
> They were Marc's here in Chicago too. I don't remember seeing one in
> close to 20 years.

Around the corner of the lake, in Michigan, they were Elias Brothers Big
Boys, back in the day.


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On Thu 19 Jun 2008 05:17:46p, Blinky the Shark told us...

> Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:31:44 -0400, "kilikini"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
>>>> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
>>>> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
>>>> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
>>>> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
>>>> numbers shrank.
>>>
>>>I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look
them
>>>up, but it seems they've closed down.
>>
>> They were Marc's here in Chicago too. I don't remember seeing one in
close
>> to 20 years.
>
> Around the corner of the lake, in Michigan, they were Elias Brothers Big
> Boys, back in the day.
>
>

Ah, yes, I remember Elias Brothers Big Boys. I went there a few times when
visiting a friend in Michigan. Had forgottena about the name.

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On Jun 18, 8:33*pm, "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
> "Dimitri" > *news:QPh6k.10365$uE5.1005
> @flpi144.ffdc.sbc.com: in rec.food.cooking
>
>
>
> > "LeoS" > wrote in message
> > news:316144e1-f7fc-4104-9ec1-b058b2287456
>
> @d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>
> >>I haven't read through all the postings, but I didn't see any mention
> >> of Panera Bread. *Besides their bakery, they have a cafe with
> >> excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups. *They have good coffee, too..
> >> Hiiiiighly recommended.

Their headquarters is about a quarter mile from here. I wouldn't
really call Panera fast food though. Nice danish patries there, but
in truth the roast beef served at Lion's Choice is better than the
beef they use at Panera. They're good corporate citizens though.
Since their inception they've donated leftovers to food pantries and
such.
>
> > Since *all but the baked goods are made to order and there is no
> > Drive-through I wouldn't consider it Fast Food - quick service maybe.
>
> > Great stuff there. *Hint, order the Bread bowl onion soup to go toy get
> > twice the soup. *;-)
>
> We have Panera Bread here in St. Louis. *They have a chain of what I call
> high end sandwich offerings and baked goods called the St. Louis Bread
> Company. *I used to eat there quite often when I lived in the Central
> West End. *I like some of their soups.

They ARE St. Louis Bread Company. In most markets they have renamed
the stores Panera, but not here in StL.
>
> Michael

--Bryan

kilikini wrote:
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> Wow, they certainly have scaled down. At one time in the greater
>> Cleveland area they seemed almost as common as McDonald's, although
>> they were under the name of "Manner's Big Boy" at that time. Down
>> towards Akron, they were under the name of "Frisch's Big Boy". Some
>> time later they all were renamed Bob's Big Boy and then gradually the
>> numbers shrank.
>
> I remember in Wisconsin we had "Marc's Big Boy". I'm trying to look them
> up, but it seems they've closed down.
>
> kili
>
>
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/muse...ves/001009.asp

-dk