Post by ILikeSloths on May 31, 2012 11:48:41 GMT -5
What food or drinks would you insist on a visitor having if they were visiting your town?
My hometown's BBQ is fantastic. We pride ourselves on being the "BBQ Capital of the World" but I know a few other cities claim that title also. We have a huge annual BBQ Festival. The best dish, in my opinion, is a chopped mutton sandwich. Other people love burgoo (it's like a soupy stew).
Is there a local fruit/veggie that is seasonally grown, and that is widely available for cheap that you enjoy?
Tobacco? LOL, just kidding. We do have tobacco farms everywhere though...blech. Corn is abundant here.
Any particular type of food or dish your town's eateries are known for, or prepare very well? If not, what is your favorite restaurant meal?
See above about BBQ. We have a pretty famous BBQ restaurant that celebrities tend to eat at when they're in town, but all the locals agree the best place is a different small family owned restaurant. The food is cheap and good.
Do you have a favorite local wine or beer? If yes, have you been to visit that vineyard or brewery in-person before?
In the town I live in now there's a small winery and restaurant that has delicious wines. My favorite is the blackberry. This area also has the famous Bourbon Trail and KY is known for our whiskey, but I have yet to experience it.
What food or drinks would you insist on a visitor having if they were visiting your town? Probably a good steak. We have lots of restaurants best known for their steaks in Chicago.
Is there a local fruit/veggie that is seasonally grown, and that is widely available for cheap that you enjoy? Well there are lots of cornfields within walking distance to where I live... Other than that I dont think Illinois is too well known for anything.
Any particular type of food or dish your town's eateries are known for, or prepare very well? If not, what is your favorite restaurant meal? Aside from the good steakhouses, there are a couple good Italian restaurants where I love the Penne in Vodka sauce.
Do you have a favorite local wine or beer? If yes, have you been to visit that vineyard or brewery in-person before? I like a lot of the Goose Island beers, especially the summer versions. I have not ever been to a tour there.
Post by blondemoment123 on May 31, 2012 11:57:49 GMT -5
What food or drinks would you insist on a visitor having if they were visiting your town? Local seafood for sure.
Is there a local fruit/veggie that is seasonally grown, and that is widely available for cheap that you enjoy? I love getting watermelon from the farmers market.
Any particular type of food or dish your town's eateries are known for, or prepare very well? If not, what is your favorite restaurant meal? BBQ, shrimp and grits
Do you have a favorite local wine or beer? If yes, have you been to visit that vineyard or brewery in-person before? No
My dad, who passed away, was from Cincinnati. I lived in Cincinnati for two years when I was a little kid. I spent most of my life in Chicago. Anyway, my dad's specialty was his Cincinnati chili. He didn't cook often ( my mom did most of the cooking ) but when he did, he would make Cincinnati chili with the spaghetti and shredded cheese. It was spicy and it was delicious. Cincinnati chili is my favorite way to eat chili. I haven't had it in years, though. Thank you for reminding me of it. I think that I will make it soon. And I will think of my dad and you when I do.
What food or drinks would you insist on a visitor having if they were visiting your town? Cheesesteaks, hoagies, soft pretzels, Tastykakes, Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Victory beers
Is there a local fruit/veggie that is seasonally grown, and that is widely available for cheap that you enjoy? NJ corn on the cob (even though I'm not in Jersey, it's close enough ).
Any particular type of food or dish your town's eateries are known for, or prepare very well? If not, what is your favorite restaurant meal? Cheese steaks from Tony Lukes or crab fries from Chickie & Pete's
Do you have a favorite local wine or beer? If yes, have you been to visit that vineyard or brewery in-person before? Beer - Victory Brewing, Iron Hill Brewing, Yeungling, Troegs Brewing, Dogfish Head. Wine - Chadds Ford Winery, Paradocx Vineyards, Kruetz Creek, Va La Winery.