Restaurants in the middle of nowhere that are EXCELLENT
Oct 3, 2008 | 4:12 pm
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Patti's Settlement 1880's in Grand Rivers (no chance of cell phone signal), KY is known for 2" thick pork chops and huge pies:
http://www.pattis-settlement.com/
Not too far off Interstate 24, South of Paducah. Not fine dining but good eating.
http://www.pattis-settlement.com/
Not too far off Interstate 24, South of Paducah. Not fine dining but good eating.
Oct 3, 2008 | 7:45 pm
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Sounds like Orsini's
La Cavatappi. Varenna, Italy. Mom and Pop restaurant that seats no more than 12 people. Food is outstanding and local. Wine selection, mostly local, is also top-notch. The Chef greets you as you walk in, takes the orders, and then cooks the food in the open kitchen. A real treat and worth the diversion if visitng Lake Como.^
Oct 3, 2008 | 7:49 pm
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The Belfry in Montgomery Center, Vermont, near Jay Peak ski resort. Very much in the middle of nowhere. Really great food in a comfortable atmosphere, perfect after skiing.
Oct 3, 2008 | 8:00 pm
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So many great restaurants there!! We keep thinking of making a food pilgimage some weekend. Cattleman's, State Line, Little Diner (ok so it's canutillo), Forti's... Lots of other great little places too.
Oct 3, 2008 | 8:14 pm
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A little place called Macocho, in the Peruvian beach town of Huanchaco, a few kilometres north of Trujillo, 500 km north of Lima. Excellent Peruvian-Chinese fusion seafood. Unfortunately the owner died a couple of years ago but his son soldiers on.
Oct 3, 2008 | 8:16 pm
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Ellen's
In Buellton, CA. Fabulous breakfasts, best hash browns anywhere (loaded with good old butter!) and have the side of a single Danish pancake rather than bread and you will not need lunch. Great lunches too, large portions at a very fair price and all waiters are very friendly
Oct 3, 2008 | 8:36 pm
#39
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Erna's Elderberry House
In Oakhurst, CA, on the way to the south entrance to Yosemite.
Outstanding meal. Plan an overnight at the adjacent Inn, feast at Erna's, you won't regret it.
http://www.elderberryhouse.com/eehmain.html
Outstanding meal. Plan an overnight at the adjacent Inn, feast at Erna's, you won't regret it.
http://www.elderberryhouse.com/eehmain.html
Oct 4, 2008 | 11:41 am
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Primo in Rockland, Maine. All fresh local materials. The chief and co-owner (maybe complete owner) is a James Beard award winner and trained at Chez Panisse early in her career. The baker, and I think other co-owner trained at Acme Bakery in Berkeley when he was young. Really, really good place.
Another, in the UK, is Gidleigh Park in Devon. Michelin two star last I checked. Some have said the only reason it isnt 3 star is that it is too casual. In a largish B&B but serves dinner to others. Stunning local food. Both are comparable to high end restaurants in NY or Paris. Primo is a real bargain because of location. Gidleigh Park not so for Americans because of the currency exchange rate.
Another, in the UK, is Gidleigh Park in Devon. Michelin two star last I checked. Some have said the only reason it isnt 3 star is that it is too casual. In a largish B&B but serves dinner to others. Stunning local food. Both are comparable to high end restaurants in NY or Paris. Primo is a real bargain because of location. Gidleigh Park not so for Americans because of the currency exchange rate.
Oct 4, 2008 | 5:18 pm
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Whoa Nellie Deli at the Mobil gas station on Tioga Pass
Mr. Cynnamin's step-dad told us about this deli when we were heading to the Convict Lake Resort near Mammoth Lakes. It's a deli inside a Mobil Station on Tioga Pass. You can't miss the gas station.
This "deli" has been written up in several gourmet magazines and the price is definitely not your normal cheap gas station price, but the food is really really good. Try their fish taco. So good!
Fill 'er up means more than gas at quirky mountain Mobil
This "deli" has been written up in several gourmet magazines and the price is definitely not your normal cheap gas station price, but the food is really really good. Try their fish taco. So good!
Fill 'er up means more than gas at quirky mountain Mobil
Oct 4, 2008 | 8:53 pm
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59 miles west of Washington DC...
http://www.purcellvillerestaurant.com/
Magonolia's is a gem. I've eaten there a dozen times and have enjoyed a flawless, delicious meal each time. Dinner menu here.
Magonolia's is a gem. I've eaten there a dozen times and have enjoyed a flawless, delicious meal each time. Dinner menu here.
Oct 4, 2008 | 9:17 pm
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Maxwell's Beach Cafe
Maxwell's Beach Cafe in Okoboji, Iowa. Only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tasty .. owners know what they are doing. If you're there on the 4th of July, be prepared to wait.
Oct 5, 2008 | 12:25 am
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Less than an hour from TVC, in the little town of Ellsworth, MI, are TWO of the region's best - The Rowe Inn and Tapawingo
Worth the drive
Worth the drive