What Restaurants did you grow up around? I'm not talking super fancy and yes fast-food counts. What distinctive memories do you associate with them?
Mine?
Taco Via-(the lit up menu of the various taco plates displayed on the wall), WhiteCastle-On a paper plate with fries and Pepsi, Arthur Treachers(off Noland), Tippins(off Noland), Perkins(the free toy well), Country Deli(awesome local deli to Blue Springs heated sandwiches on Sourdough buns), Zarda BBQ and Dairy, FunHouse Pizza(of Course)(Dark. Video- Games,Electonic Riding Bull and 25-cent Taco night) Annes Sante Fe.
Keep in mind I never see these anymore living in Georgia. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
we're getting a Cane's in Georgia near me, how is it? ..I've heard mixed feedback.
Nothing mixed about it. It's good. But, it took me a minute to "get used to" it. It's tenders, fries, slaw, and toast and nothing else. Their iced tea and lemonade are fantastic.
Didn't love it at first, but now we get it weekly because the kids eat it well. [Reply]
Going to places like Ponderosa buffets was magical as a kid. The idea I could go make my own soft serve with all the toppings any time was amazing. You were too young to think about the quality of food and it didn’t matter. And of course staying under the age of 10 for three extra years was just all part of the experience. [Reply]
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
Wow, that's a blast from the past for me. My very first Chiefs game, my old man took me to the big city (I'm from North Central KS) and we made a weekend of it. Went to Cool Crest the night before the game, and I thought it was some magical paradise. Very fond memories there.
I hear it's a shithole now?
Cool Crest was bad ass! (Maybe it still is, haven't been there in a long time) Loved the variety of the different "courses". I was an ace at winning a free round of golf on the little "skeeball-style" bonus hole at the end. Also the little refreshment shack was the only place I know of that served "Bubble Up" soda. Good times. [Reply]
Cool Crest still seems to do a fine business in the spring/summer. Still mini golf and go karts and batting cages.
Speaking of old restaurants, my dad took me here a lot when I was a kid. The Trolley. Old trolley car converted into a greasy spoon diner. Real good food, real reasonable, mom and pop at its finest. Gone now. Was on Truman Road between Forest and Sterling.
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
we're getting a Cane's in Georgia near me, how is it? ..I've heard mixed feedback.
I don’t care for it SR. Chicken is fine but fries and bread are always soggy. Not a fan of their signature sauce either so if you like that it may be a game changer. [Reply]
Never heard of this, but in terms of marketing sense at least in my lifetime, this looks like the opening shot of an SNL skit, more than an actual business. [Reply]
