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If I'm going to have only 1 green chili cheeseburger, which one?
We stopped at the Frontier last year on a Sunday morning on the way from Las Vegas (NM) to Chiricahua NM to hike for a few days. (Turned out to be very strenuous for old folk like us)(but rewarding). Did not have the Chile Cheeseburger but had some house special burrito platter that was daunting and wonderful. What I liked best about the experience at the Frontier was that it was absolutely packed on a Sunday morning and driving down the road back to the Interstate, EVERY OTHER RESTAURANT, (including Mc----) was empty. It was beautiful. Going to Maine next month, will post some questions for you on the appropriate board
If I'm going to have only 1 green chili cheeseburger, which one?
From another jersey boy, you are going to have to develop a new schtick. However, I am heading tro Maine for early Sep and have been reading your posts. Thanks so much. And by the way, I have been all around the SW a number of times, and the best Green Chile Cheeseburger is in TX. Sorry. This one had green chiles and onions, on a japaleno cheese roll. Might sound a little busy, but it was delicious.
Thanks again, hope to hit some your down east spots
Virginia Beach Recommendations
Here are some places in Virginia Beach/Norfolk I think deserve some attention on this board
South Hampton Roads is not foodie heaven, but there is some great food for those who look for it.
I highly recommend The No Frills Grill both on Laskin Road in Virginia Beach and just of Colley in the Ghent area of Norfolk. The burgers and salads are great and both locations are always crowded with locals. Try a location, you will love it. I love Thai food and the most home style authentic Thai I have found in this area is at Tida Thai on Military Road in Chesapeake. Another branch is in Norfolk. A new find for real Mexican tacos etc is Jesse's on Ocean View Ave in Norfolk. Go and you will always find it filled with Mexicans enjoying food like from home, Several women are constantly making the tacos and sopas in an open kitchen in the back of the restaurant area. The first time we were there, we ordered some guac and it was made fresh right in front of us. A very large portion for a little cash. I love the chorizo taco. In the tourist area of Virginia Beach, we swear by Il Giardino down around 8th street. Locals keep coming back. You can eat there on family budget and get a great meal or you can spend some cash and get seriously great meal. I love the veal chop with wild mushrooms and the redhead loves the pounded veal parmigiana. It falls off the edges of the plate. I have not been there but the redhead swears by Steinhilbers (and so does everybody else) the service and ambience are supposed to be as good as the food. I would also like to sound off on local pizza. Mini Italia on Newtown Rd in Virginia Beachmakes real NY style pizza, just like when I was growing up in North Jersey. The sausage boiled and then sliced on an angle just like it should be, the pepperoni has a bite and the mushrooms are fresh. Great Pizza. The "Original Calzone" with ham, artichokes, black olives and mozzarella is fabulous. You walk in and just the smell tells you you are in the right place. You will love the owner, he is a classic. Dom at Di Fara's has nothing on him. Thats all for now, will add more later.
Would love to hear your finds and opinions.
Thanksgiving in Akron/Cleveland
Spending Wednesday through Saturday at Thanksgiving in Akron with a Friday trip to the Rock and Roll Hall. Love the local food experience. Places that have been around forever and the locals still love. Places when you traveled there and tried, you wouldnt miss when you went back.
Thanks for the help.
DiFara Price Hike
We were in Brooklyn visiting from VB last weekend. Di Fara's was a great experience. Just loved watching the crowd and the pizza being made. I did not mind the price for the experience. But to me, the pizza was not that great to justify the sensation. I guess I will always be a foodywannabe. The redhead and I absolutely loved Brooklyn. You all have an unbelievable passion for food and just fabulous food available all around you. But when we visit next time, we will try another pizza place
trip to brooklyn
Staying in Sunset Park in late July. Looking for suggestions for all of Brooklyn. Now living in Virginia Beach, I grew up around NYC but never got to know Brooklyn.
Would like to know:
Best Italian Deli Sandwich
Best Place to buy fresh pasta and cannolis & real bread/other grocery. I am from New Jersey and I miss Corrados terribly
Best slice of pizza
Roasted Deli Artichokes - we love artichokes, we were in Castroville last month
Is De Stafanos the place we should go for a prix fix dinner on Sunday night?
Best fried calamari or grilled octopus
Best tacos/latin - we had fish tacos and seafood cocktail at Taco Baja in east LA last month -MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm
Any input on any item would be most welcome
