Restaurants that make you go "YES!"

Redwingtom · Post by **Redwingtom** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:11 am

Jacobs4Heisman wrote:I've never found an authentic Mexican restaurant anywhere near as good as El Zarape. Cheap and delicious food, nice atmosphere, and good service. I've searched for a mexican place that would be close to El Zarape, and nothing has come close yet.

Not sure exactly how authentic it is, but El Camino Real at Sylvania and Douglas in Toledo is the best restaurant in Toledo IMHO. Great food, fast service, quaint atmosphere and a great price. Mariachi band on the weekends as well.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:34 am

Camino does rock. El Zarape too.

Mexican food is weird for me. I absolutely love it, and I enjoy eating it out at pretty much every Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I don't know as though I prefer any one Mexican place over the others though.

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:32 am

Nagoya, Japanese steak house. There is no such thing as a bad one, but the chefs at Nagoya are hilarious and the food is excellent. If you like sushi, this is a must. Catawba Rolls, Volcano rolls and Shrimp Tampura are FANTASTIC.

VDub26Falcon · Post by **VDub26Falcon** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:32 am

This forum keeps making me remember things around me that are awesome...

Hot Dog Heaven, the original one in Amherst, Ohio. It's in an old house and the whole downstairs has been converted to a "big" dining room with the kitchen taking up part. The place has been there for years but I have really been jonesing for some of their great dogs, malts and fries. Hot Dog Heaven was actually featured in "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" (Which is another great restaurant!!!) and there are only two locations...Amherst and Avon, Ohio.

Also, Dog and Suds in Sheffield, Ohio. Sit in your car, order your food, have the watiress bring it to your window and attach the tray to your car. Some of the BEST Root Beer ever made!

I'm sure more will come to me soon.

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:46 am

I don't know how I have forgotten to mention this, but Swenson's Drive Ins in the Akron area are incredible.

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:58 am

The Niz wrote:I don't know how I have forgotten to mention this, but Swenson's Drive Ins in the Akron area are incredible.

That is correct.

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:33 pm

VDub26Falcon wrote:This forum keeps making me remember things around me that are awesome...

Hot Dog Heaven, the original one in Amherst, Ohio. It's in an old house and the whole downstairs has been converted to a "big" dining room with the kitchen taking up part. The place has been there for years but I have really been jonesing for some of their great dogs, malts and fries. Hot Dog Heaven was actually featured in "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" (Which is another great restaurant!!!) and there are only two locations...Amherst and Avon, Ohio.

Also, Dog and Suds in Sheffield, Ohio. Sit in your car, order your food, have the watiress bring it to your window and attach the tray to your car. Some of the BEST Root Beer ever made!

I'm sure more will come to me soon.

I didn't realize that there was a Hot Dog Heaven in Avon? Is it new, and where is it? I'm going to have to check this out...

VDub26Falcon · Post by **VDub26Falcon** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:35 pm

It's actually right there in Avon Commons, I think on the same little "block" as Caribou Coffee. It's a little more "Corporate" looking but I'm sure the food is just as good as the original.

CapitalFalcon · Post by **CapitalFalcon** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:56 pm

OK...Most of these places most of you won't know, but if you are ever in DC, check them out...

Café Atlantico - Owned by Chef José Andrés, a winner of Iron Chef America. Great Nuevo Latino cuisine...Was just there last week and had a fantastic dinner! Great Drinks too.

Five Guys - If you want the best counter-service burger and fries in the area, this is your place! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Ben's Chili Bowl - This is a DC institution and one of the few businesses that did not burn and remained open during the '68 riots. Great heart-attack-on-a-plate fare! Get the chili cheese fries. Also, the chili half-smokes with everything is a slice of heaven...If it's good enough for Bill Cosby, it's good enough for me!

Busboys and Poets - Has a definite anti-establishment, tree hugging hippie, "down with the man" vibe. Great sandwich place in my neighborhood...Nothing fancy, but just solid. Always packed.

Mocha Hut Cafe - One of the best places for breakfast! If you go on the weekends, You MUST give Chicken and Waffles a try...They have the BEST in the District! Trust me, just give it a try!!!

Teaism - A great Asian Teahouse. I HIGHLY recommend one of their Bento Boxes for lunch.

Viridian - I loved this place, but sadly it was a recent victim of the difficult restaurant business...

Thai Tanic - One of the best Thai Restaurants in DC. However, if you are ever in Mt. Clemens, MI, check out Thai Orchid. Absolutely the BEST Thai food I have ever had...

The Palm - For a good, old fashion steakhouse, check out The Palm. I have never been dissatisfied with the service or their food.

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:46 pm

There is a five guys right across from where I work in Fox Chapel. Great burgers.

rc_ziggy84 · Post by **rc_ziggy84** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:11 pm

I'm shocked no one has mentioned Loma Linda's up in Swanton. The food is average at best, but they have the best Margarita's in NW Ohio, hands down! Three's good, four's a headache!

rc_ziggy84 · Post by **rc_ziggy84** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:16 pm

Kermit's for breakfast is another winner. I've never been there for anything else, but it sure beats Bob Evans, and I love supporting local establishments.

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:37 pm

Jacobs4Heisman wrote:There is a five guys right across from where I work in Fox Chapel. Great burgers.

There are three (and more to come) in Cleveland. I had my first Five Guys in Alexandria when my now sister in law was interning.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:46 pm

rc_ziggy84 wrote:I'm shocked no one has mentioned Loma Linda's up in Swanton. The food is average at best, but they have the best Margarita's in NW Ohio, hands down! Three's good, four's a headache!

Nah. They may have the strongest margaritas in the area, but they aren't the best. It's well tequila mixed with an overly sweet mix, nothing special.

Reverend Chico's has by FAR the best margaritas in the area. They fresh squeeze lime juice, add some simple syrup, and they have various levels of tequila/liquer for them depending on how your wallet feels.

Don Julio & Cointreau is my goto margarita there, but the one above that is probably also awesome (Grand Marnier, and I believe Cabo Wabo). Any way you go they're a million times better with fresh squeezed lime than any mix could hope to be.

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:27 pm

hammb wrote:
rc_ziggy84 wrote:I'm shocked no one has mentioned Loma Linda's up in Swanton. The food is average at best, but they have the best Margarita's in NW Ohio, hands down! Three's good, four's a headache!
Nah. They may have the strongest margaritas in the area, but they aren't the best. It's well tequila mixed with an overly sweet mix, nothing special.

Reverend Chico's has by FAR the best margaritas in the area. They fresh squeeze lime juice, add some simple syrup, and they have various levels of tequila/liquer for them depending on how your wallet feels.

Don Julio & Cointreau is my goto margarita there, but the one above that is probably also awesome (Grand Marnier, and I believe Cabo Wabo). Any way you go they're a million times better with fresh squeezed lime than any mix could hope to be.

Aside from Jazz night at one 49, and any night Paul isn't working at easy street, Chicos is pretty much the best bar in BG.