Food around the country

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I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions?

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Yes, if you go north in Wisconsin, hit Door County and go to
a fishboil. Not only is the scenery up there beautiful, but
many places do a fantastic fishboil that is to die for. No
specific names of places, but camping grounds have them
frequently. Perhaps someone else can give you specifics. In
any case, it's an outdoor event due to the fact that it's
done in a LARGE pot over a huge fire. What is it? Whitefish
boiled with onions, potatoes, and corn, with lots of butter
and seasonings. You usually get rolls and cherry pie also.
It's so buttery and good (probably not good on cholesterol
counts, but oh well). Door County is also *known* for its
Cherry Pie - a must-have if you're passing through.

kilikini

Scott said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

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If you haven't already checked it out,
roadfood.comroadfood.comOpen ↗ sounds like it might be a
good starting place for you. Lots of reviews,
organized by region, and the bonus is that they have
pictures, too. Their forums also have a board where
you can ask for specific recommendations along route
or for cities if/when you figure out where your
route will take you.

Good luck, this sounds like it'll be an awesome trip!
🙂

Ariane

Scott said:

Wisconsin,

You *gotta* do fried cheese curds, and buy FRESH cheese
curds while in Wisconsin. It's just be wrong if you
didn't. 🙂

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Scott said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on
a place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

It sounds as if you plan on taking I-90 to I-5, then east on
I-80 from San Francisco. If you get anywhere near Glacier
National Park in Montana (which is a far piece from I-90),
you need to stop at the Park Cafe in St. Mary. It's at the
eastern end of the Going-to-the-Sun Road (the main road
through the park). They make good grub, but their true
specialty is pies.

When/if you come to Seattle, you must go to Pike Place
Market. Go early in the morning to avoid the onslaught of
turistas and cruise ship shoppers. Have breakfast at the
Athenian Inn, or grab a baked goodie and some coffee and
watch people, ferry boats, etc. in the park to the north of
the market. On a nice day, you'll be able to see Mount
Rainier from that park. You can also get provisions for the
next couple of days on the road at the market.

If you have problems with excessive heat and humidity in the
summer, New Orleans is the last place you want to visit. It
can be pretty oppressive, even in April or November. I hear
tell the mosquitoes are the size of crows.

Cindy

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From: Scott

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp most
nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially when
in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA, to
Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge,
through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Quoted message said:

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

Sounds like an incredible journey. I'm envious. Before I get
into the Oregon/California leg of your trip I'll jump ahead
as to where I'd go after Colorado. I'd dip south to Taos and
on to Santa Fe, NM. New Mexico is gorgeous, though hot hot
hot in the Summer. But locally made SW cuisine is worth it.
I'd trek quickly through Amarillo/OK City/Arkansas as fast
as possible to get to Memphis, possibly moving through
Tennesse with a planned stop in Nashville. But the ultimate
end for me would be Asheville, NC. Check out those Smokies,
man! Chase a few waterfalls, check out Chimney Rock, Lake
Lure, Cherokee...it's all gorgeous. After that, hit the Blue
Ridge Parkway and go north to Virginia.

Back to Oregon. The coast is great, but Eugene is amazing.
If you find yourself there around mid-July you have to go to
the Country Faire. oregoncountryfair.orgIt'sOpen ↗ an
awesome blast to the past. Nothing like it in the world.
Oregon micro beer is amazing. Check out McMennimins.

Quoted message said:

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on a
place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this interesting
place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so even
places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-iron
pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome (I'm
bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to keep
such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue of
refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

Do some research once you have planned out your prospective
route. Many towns have great farmers markets during the
summer where you can hook up some great fresh produce, eat
some great food and connect with the locals. Eat as you go!
Another tip, check out your local health food stores. A good
smoothie or freshly made vegie juice will keep you going
healthfully during your trip. Good quality protein bars are
a great snack, as are trail mixes.

I'd invest in a supplement like Cell Food to add to your
drinking water. Bottled water is the one thing you
definitely want to have plenty of.

While you are camping/cooking - have on hand some dried cups
of "fill in the blank" mixes that only require hot water to
reconstitute. Some of them are quite good. This is one of my
favorite brands. rightfoods.comrightfoods.comOpen ↗.

Packets of instant oatmeal, aeseptic containers of rice milk
and dried fruits will start off your morning. Shelf stable
tuna is a high protein snack. If you are into tofu, Mori-Lu
aeseptic is shelf stable, as are There are some pretty
decent spice/dehydrated vegie mixes that can be combined
with it for a good stirfry for dinner. Keep a bottle of
olive oil on hand.

As for dining out: Foodie musts in Oregon: Fresh Oregon
Produce wherever you can. Spotted prawns right off the boats
in Arcadia. Wild Salmon. Mushrooms. Handcrafted Beer!

Foodie musts in San Francisco Dim Sum in Chinatown - don't
do sit down, hit the bakeries for to-go. Mexican in the
Mission for amazing burritoes and for sentimental reasons,
Tommy's Joynt. tommysjoynt.comtommysjoynt.comOpen ↗

One more thing. Keep us posted about your trip. You never
know who might lend you a place to crash and a hot shower
amongst this wild and crazy rfc's.

Ellen

You might find some interesting information at
www.roadfood.com

"Scott" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:heimdall-9A0178.16483510032004@news4-
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Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on
a place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

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On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:48:33 GMT, Scott <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp most
nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially when
in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA, to
Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge,
through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

Sounds like a wonderful trip!

Add Texas to your list of places to visit. Very interesting
and diverse state (very big state, too, so allow plenty of
traveling time). Also, three cities in TX are among the 10
largest cities in the U.S. (Houston--4th largest, Dallas--
8th largest, and San Antonio--9th largest).

Quoted message said:

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on a
place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this interesting
place outside of this town ...."

*Many* cities and towns in Texas have places that would meet
both of those criteria. The food in TX is truly unique and
much of it (at least with the same quality) cannot be found
in other parts of the U.S.

Scott wrote in message ...

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp most
nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially when
in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA, to
Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge,

the UP is gorgeous! (as are northern wisconsin and
minnesota). ive spent some time nearly every summer since i
was 2 there. my mother told me about a nice campground near
naubinway ( i think, ill have to ask her tomorrow) that is
on the lake. there is a state forest campground near garden
as well, that is nice, but the beach has deteriorated
somewhat since i was a kid. there are some decent hiking
trails there, provided the tide is low. (otherwise, you have
to double back :> ) somewhere between manistique and rapid
river (closer to rapid river, i believe) there is an area of
forest that burned down about 10 years ago or so, making
room for *many* wild blueberries. great for pancakes and
muffins (if you have that coleman camp oven) or just out of
hand. the topgraphy of the UP lends to many waterfalls-
there are nearly 200! the lake of the clouds is a very nice
place to visit (in porcupine mountains state rec area, near
ontanogan), especially in the morning when its more misty.
da yoopers' tourist trap (Us 41 west of ishepeming) is cute,
if its on your way, and it should be, because the pictured
rocks national lakeshore (west of munising, along lake
superior) is beautiful. west of munising is a town called
christmas, which has alot of corny street signs and a huge
santa ( at least 40 feet high) by the post office. big
eric's bridge campground is also nice (20 miles outside of
l'anse), at leastaccording to my mom. i don't remember :>

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through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on a
place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this interesting
place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so even
places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-iron
pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome (I'm
bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to keep
such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue of
refrigeration, yet.

for a long trip like this, pack the ice on top of the food
in the cooler, and pack everything in watertight containers.
it will keep things cooler. i would only travel with maybe
meat and dairy, and condiments in the cooler, and buy
produce roadside etc. as i needed it if this was me.

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Boston - for chowder, broiled scrod, and Indian pudding
New York - a pastrami sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, and
of course lots of other stuff San Francisco - Dungeness
crab, Chinese food, vegetarian at Greens or Millennium;
grilled fish at the Tadich Grill Berkeley - whatever they
are serving at Chez Panisse New Orleans - gumbo, oysters,
crayfish, shrimp, muffaletta Kansas City - BBQ at Arthur
Bryant's Texas - real fajitas in the Rio Grande valley;
BBQ brisket Owensboro, Kentucky - BBQ mutton Santa Fe -
chile verde, enchiladas - Note: The NM state question is
"Red or Green?"

Avoid all chains, of course. Ask local people where to find
good local food.

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"Scott" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:heimdall-9A0178.16483510032004@news4-
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Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on
a place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

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If you have problems with excessive heat and humidity in
the summer, New Orleans is the last place you want to
visit. It can be pretty oppressive, even in April or
November. I hear tell the mosquitoes are the size of
crows. Cindy

The ones in our Boundary Waters area have to file flight
plans. FAA regs.
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the button to prove it!) "The only difference between a rut
and a grave is the depth of the hole."

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From: "Louis Cohen"

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San Francisco - Dungeness crab, Chinese food, vegetarian at
Greens or Millennium; grilled fish at the Tadich Grill
Berkeley - whatever they are serving at Chez Panisse

Greens, Milennium and Chez Panisse are some seriously pricey
restaurants.

Ellen

Quoted message said:

From: "Louis Cohen"

Quoted message said:

San Francisco - Dungeness crab, Chinese food, vegetarian at
Greens or Millennium; grilled fish at the Tadich Grill
Berkeley - whatever they are serving at Chez Panisse

Greens, Milennium and Chez Panisse are some seriously pricey
restaurants.

Ellen

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<[email hidden]>, Scott

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,

You'll let me know when, right?

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serve well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

On our honeymoon we got sidetracked and wound up with an
overnight stay in Sioux Falls, SD. We ate at the Tea
Steakhouse, Tea, South Dakota. The steaks were hanging over
the edge of the plates. It was out of town and a great
place. We played cribbage in the bar until a table was
ready. Maybe they'd sell you a raw steak. It's been 38
years; I don't know what it's like now or even if it IS now.

< tonydean.comequip.htmlOpen ↗>

<henrysd.comFebruary%2017th%20Henry%20News%2020Open ↗
03.htm> Don't miss the above link. :-)

Quoted message said:

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> updated 3-8-04.
Rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator (I've got
the button to prove it!) "The only difference between a rut
and a grave is the depth of the hole."

In article
<[email hidden]>, Scott

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,

You'll let me know when, right?

Quoted message said:

serve well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

On our honeymoon we got sidetracked and wound up with an
overnight stay in Sioux Falls, SD. We ate at the Tea
Steakhouse, Tea, South Dakota. The steaks were hanging over
the edge of the plates. It was out of town and a great
place. We played cribbage in the bar until a table was
ready. Maybe they'd sell you a raw steak. It's been 38
years; I don't know what it's like now or even if it IS now.

< tonydean.comequip.htmlOpen ↗>

<henrysd.comFebruary%2017th%20Henry%20News%2020Open ↗
03.htm> Don't miss the above link. :-)

Quoted message said:

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Any suggestions?

--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> updated 3-8-04.
Rec.food.cooking's Preserved Fruit Administrator (I've got
the button to prove it!) "The only difference between a rut
and a grave is the depth of the hole."

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:48:33 GMT, Scott <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp most
nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially when
in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA, to
Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge,
through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on a
place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this interesting
place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so even
places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-iron
pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome (I'm
bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to keep
such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue of
refrigeration, yet.

If you're going to be on I90 in the Butte, Missoula area,
ask around for a good place to get a buffalo burger. We
haven't been there in 10 years, but folks in that area knew
how to cook a buffalo burger. I remember they fell apart in
your mouth. You can get a buffalo burger here in Florida,
but the taste and texture isn't even close to what we had in
Montana so we leave 'em be down here.

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:48:33 GMT, Scott <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp most
nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially when
in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA, to
Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw Bridge,
through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on a
place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this interesting
place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so even
places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-iron
pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome (I'm
bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to keep
such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue of
refrigeration, yet.

If you're going to be on I90 in the Butte, Missoula area,
ask around for a good place to get a buffalo burger. We
haven't been there in 10 years, but folks in that area knew
how to cook a buffalo burger. I remember they fell apart in
your mouth. You can get a buffalo burger here in Florida,
but the taste and texture isn't even close to what we had in
Montana so we leave 'em be down here.

Scott said:

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Quoted message said:

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

There are some interesting food possibilities in Lancaster
County, PA. If you're seriously hungry and not too concerned
about budget, stop by for lunch or dinner at Miller's
buffet, which is on Route 30.

If you're going to visit northern Utah, treat yourself to
lunch at the restaurant on Robert Redford's Sundance resort.
The food and service there are superb.

Scott said:

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Quoted message said:

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

There are some interesting food possibilities in Lancaster
County, PA. If you're seriously hungry and not too concerned
about budget, stop by for lunch or dinner at Miller's
buffet, which is on Route 30.

If you're going to visit northern Utah, treat yourself to
lunch at the restaurant on Robert Redford's Sundance resort.
The food and service there are superb.

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Quoted message said:

I have it in mind to take a cross-country drive this summer--
taking about two months or so to do it. I plan to camp
most nights, if possible, motels other nights (especially
when in/near a city).

I was wondering if anyone could suggest places to stop
(towns, routes, or specific eateries) to keep in mind--
i.e., particularly special places for food.

My itinerary is up in the air to some extent, but I have a
vague plan to, starting in New York, go west through PA,
to Ohio, up through Michigan and across the Mackinaw
Bridge, through Wisconsin, Minnesota,
S. Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, that bit of Idaho, to
Washington, then south through Oregon and into
California. Stopping in San Francisco for a few days,
then east through Nevada, Utah, Colorado (Colorado
Springs and environs is a couple-days stop for me). I'm
even less certain of where to go then... I suppose New
Orleans would be interesting, then east/north from
there.

Any suggestions? I'm still figuring out what to see, so my
path is subject to much change.

I think you may find little variation in foods
travelling the northern route west of Minnesota until
you get to Seattle.

When you head east from San Francisco, stop in Reno; it's a
cool town, nothing like Vegas, with some good places to eat.
After Reno, split off route 80 in Fallon and take US Route
50 through Nevada and Utah; it's very scenic and there are
some cool towns to stop in along the way. There's a nice
barroom in Austin, NV. When you get into Utah, stop in
Salina and go to Mom's; it's a diner with good home-cooked
style food. Real mashed potatoes, you know the drill. After
that you can catch I-70 which will take you into Colorado.
Notable stops along the way are Grand Junction and Glenwood
Springs. After that head into Denver, which is a treasure
trove of restaurants. You should visit Boulder, too. East of
Denver begins another void, where everything blurs together
into a chicken fried steak/burger/gravy joint kinda thing,
so you may want to head south and east from there.

Quoted message said:

I'm not interested in fancy places, and my focus isn't on
a place that simply makes a very good hamburger (unless
there's something to set it apart). I'd like places that,
for example (1) have food you can't get elsewhere (either
at all, or with nearly the same quality), and (2) serve
well as a story to tell people--"I went to this
interesting place outside of this town ...."

I'll probably do a lot of cooking on my camp stove, so
even places that sell things to later cook in a pot or cast-
iron pan over a Coleman Dual-Fuel stove would be welcome
(I'm bringing minimal food preparation gear, so I plan to
keep such cooking simple). I haven't worked out the issue
of refrigeration, yet.

Those electric coolers that plug in to cigarette lighters or
the 12V outlets in trucks work well. The food has to be cold
when placed in them, but they'll keep them cold. I used one
on a x-country trip in 99 with success. Even regular coolers
are incredibly insulated these days so carrying food on a
road trip is a lot easier than it used to be.

Quoted message said:

Any suggestions?

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