Heads22 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Figured it was time for one of my random threads.... And I know you guys like food... Do any of you have hometown favorites or special food that is prepared a special way in only your neck of the woods? Example.... My hometown Dairy Queen makes a special treat named a Twin Cronnie....we're home of the only original Cronnie machine left in America. Here's what a Twin Cronnie is if you don't know: A Twin Cronnie is a hot dog that has been cut in half and stuffed into an unsliced hamburger bun with a pocket carved in it. It's jammed with a special chile recipe Harden's uncle got from the Spanish explorer Cortez during his first visit to New Mexico, plus onions, mustard and anything else you want to put in. Back home, it's stuffed with hamburger instead of chile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 woah, thats pretty awsome. for some reason the subway closest to me is the only subway ill eat it. I duno, mayb its a weird thing in my head or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hickory smoked BBQ pork shoulder is a favorite around here for gatherings of any and all kinds. Several eateries sell the BBQ'ed meat by the pound or sandwich. As far as I know, it is unique to this area of western Kentucky. It's damn good stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 There's a local restaurant that's only in the Rockford area that serves the best french fries I've ever had. It's called Beef-A-Roo. Their burgers are pretty tasty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I miss skyline and goldstar chili, only place they are located is southern Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) Southside places like Lindy's (Chili and Chocolate Malt) on Archer next to McKinley Park Nicky's (Big Baby Special) in Alsip Wonderburger(Wonderburger basket special, curly fries and special sauce) on 111th and Kedzie Nino's Pizza at 115th and Cicero 87th and Cicero there is a greasyspoon hamburger/gyro joint on the North West corner and of course when I worked in Markham John's on 147th and Kedzie ( best damn Cheese Fries I have ever had, and they give you a fork with the fries) These are items that pretty much are southside only and I have not been able to find suitable replacments in the Western Burbs. Edited February 24, 2006 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 06:46 PM) I miss skyline and goldstar chili, only place they are located is southern Ohio. Skyline rules! But they are located all over Ohio, and in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Florida as well. Kroger grocery stores also carry Skyline frozen and/or canned in many states as well. I can buy Skyline at Publix grocery store about 4 miles from my house. I prefer just a bowl of chili with a mound of finely shredded cheddar and oyster crackers. Add a side of garlic toast and I am in heaven. I'll always settle for a coney on a Vienna Beef hot dog (which I can get in Target down here, believe it or not) too! Skyline Locations If you are really jonesing and don't live near any of these, just order some online. I used to do it every winter until they started selling it down here. Order Skyline Here Hell, why we are at it, here is a link to find grocery stores that carry it, including Kroger and Meijer stores in Illiniois Where to find Skyline in Grocery Stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Mindys in Orland Park for chilli and BBQ beef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Damn I miss Jimmy Johns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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