S/O Favorite non-chain restaurants

[roselis]

Alright, so an SO friend comes to town and you want to show them your favorite non-chain place to eat. Where do you go?

I'd take them to the Public House. It's a bar/tavern place that may not be a great date atmosphere, but fun drinks and food. We chat with the managers every time we go in.
Do any of you watch the show Bar Rescue? They were on the latest season. They used to be called the Black Sheep.

[jojoandleo]

Depends on what they want, Benvenuti's for Italian; The Garage for greasy burgers and skittles vodka; La Baguette for Brunch/desserts; Tarahumara's for Mexican food.

[rikkiandjulie]

In Denver: Swing Thai, Snooze, The Market

In Iowa City (home): The Pit, Bobs Your Uncle, Chefs Table, El Ranchero


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[starburst604]

Ok, if we're in the city I live in now, probably The Fours. It's a sport bar/pub but the food is always solid and the buffalo chicken nachos are to die for. They have 2 other locations in the state so I guess they qualify as non-chain.

In the city there are a ton of restaurants/bars to choose from on the Waterfront or the N. End.

[bullygirl979]

Dec 5, 2012 15:30:39 GMT -5 starburst604 said:

Ok, if we're in the city I live in now, probably The Fours. It's a sport bar/pub but the food is always solid and the buffalo chicken nachos are to die for. They have 2 other locations in the state so I guess they qualify as non-chain.

In the city there are a ton of restaurants/bars to choose from on the Waterfront or the N. End.

I loved the North End. Mmmmm......

[bullygirl979]

Man, there are way too many.

Dorodo for Mexican, TRATA for drinks or american, Sticky Lips for BBQ, Gatehouse for burgers.

And after I get you wasted, Nick Tahou's for Garbage Plates. Fuck yeah.

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God there are just too many places in PDX. Some of my favs are Davis Street Tavern, North 45, 23 Hoyt, Gravy, Ringside, Paragon, Bar Avignon. I could seriously go on for days.

[cutter21]

Depending on what they want: The Union, The Woodshop, Slow's, Roast, Sumo sushi, Bad Brads BBQ, Small Plates, Texas de Brazil. So many super awesome restaurants to choose from here.

[udscoobychick]

Dec 5, 2012 15:33:50 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Man, there are way too many.

Dorodo for Mexican, TRATA for drinks or american, Sticky Lips for BBQ, Gatehouse for burgers.

And after I get you wasted, Nick Tahou's for Garbage Plates. Fuck yeah.

I have actually never had a garbage plate, believe it or not.

The BBQ Exchange for some awesome barbecue. Rhett's is where I go every Wednesday night, and it's got a solid menu of good seafood. Mas for some AWESOME tapas. Bang! or Blue Light Grill for martinis and mixed drinks.

[bullygirl979]

Dec 5, 2012 15:51:02 GMT -5 udscoobychick said:

Dec 5, 2012 15:33:50 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Man, there are way too many.

Dorodo for Mexican, TRATA for drinks or american, Sticky Lips for BBQ, Gatehouse for burgers.

And after I get you wasted, Nick Tahou's for Garbage Plates. Fuck yeah.

I have actually never had a garbage plate, believe it or not.

We may have to change this

[udscoobychick]

Dec 5, 2012 15:51:50 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Dec 5, 2012 15:51:02 GMT -5 udscoobychick said:

I have actually never had a garbage plate, believe it or not.

We may have to change this

We might! And if you come visit me, we can go get a slop bucket! It's a big oversized cup that's filled with layers of scalloped potatoes, baked beans (I think?), BBQ, and cole slaw! So, delicious and deceptively named, just like a garbage plate!

[bullygirl979]

Dec 5, 2012 15:55:46 GMT -5 udscoobychick said:

Dec 5, 2012 15:51:50 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

We may have to change this

We might! And if you come visit me, we can go get a slop bucket! It's a big oversized cup that's filled with layers of scalloped potatoes, baked beans (I think?), BBQ, and cole slaw! So, delicious and deceptively named, just like a garbage plate!

Holy fuck me, that sounds delicious!

[starburst604]

Dec 5, 2012 15:47:07 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

God there are just too many places in PDX. Some of my favs are Davis Street Tavern, North 45, 23 Hoyt, Gravy, Ringside, Paragon, Bar Avignon. I could seriously go on for days.

Paragon, I've been there! I think just for drinks though.

[udscoobychick]

Dec 5, 2012 15:57:49 GMT -5 bullygirl979 said:

Dec 5, 2012 15:55:46 GMT -5 udscoobychick said:

We might! And if you come visit me, we can go get a slop bucket! It's a big oversized cup that's filled with layers of scalloped potatoes, baked beans (I think?), BBQ, and cole slaw! So, delicious and deceptively named, just like a garbage plate!

Holy fuck me, that sounds delicious!

It's AMAZING. And huge! I usually get it without the cole slaw, because I'm not a big fan, but everyone else seems to like it!

ETA: It goes great with a :beer: ! Or hard cider.

Two of biggest perks of living in the south are great BBQ everywhere you turn and biscuits and gravy!

[bowies]

Luna Maya for South American, Pasha Mezze for Meditteranean, Still for tapas, No Frill Grill for American, Brutti's for brunch. The "local" scene here isn't very robust, but it's starting to pick up.

I'd have a field day with this post if I still lived in Charleston. I could take you on a culinary tour.

ETA: Also, Fire and Vine for steaks/wine flights. I haven't been there in forever. Maybe we'll take my parents there this weekend.

ETAA: Oh, and Bier Garden! How could I forget! Great German food and the longest beer list I've ever seen.

[rikkiandjulie]

Dec 5, 2012 15:47:07 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

God there are just too many places in PDX. Some of my favs are Davis Street Tavern, North 45, 23 Hoyt, Gravy, Ringside, Paragon, Bar Avignon. I could seriously go on for days.

I love 50 Plates. Love love love


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