"Hot Takes" - Food Edition (1 Viewer)

[Ned]

I think it's more of a joke.  I don't know many people who really think Wawa is overly awesome, other than the fact that you can get everything there.  And they are everywhere.  It's kind of one of those things that out of towners will be like "What's up with all these stores called 'Wawa'?"  Then we act like we love it and pretend to get upset if you question it's existence.

Like I said, I would venture to guess that probably everyone in the SE PA and S NJ probably goes to a Wawa 3 to 4 times a week.  No exaggeration.  But I don't think the majority of people are defending it like it seems.  

I wrote to my Representative begging him to convince Wawa not to close down one of the originals in my hood.  They’re that awesome.

i still haven’t fully recovered from them shutting it down.

 

[AAABatteries]

And if it were more than an acquired taste, it would spread beyond that small region. Just because it's big in a region doesn't mean it's great. And while I haven't had it, the numbers are on my side that bacon is hands down better. 

Agree - I’ve had po’ boys and see them on menus all over the place.  Never heard of a Taylor pork roll until this thread.

 

[AAABatteries]

5Guys Cajun Fries > Rally's Fries > Chik-Fil-A Fries > McDonalds Fries > Arby's Fries > Wendy's Fries > BK Fries

Do you want me to shoot you a link to the Otis weight loss thread?

 

[Foosball God]

WRONG.

yeah, it's got pork scraps, but it's mostly cornmeal and flour.    

People get really upset about their loaves of processed meat.

 

[Soulfly3]

aunt jemima fake ### syrup is WAY better than real deal maple syrup.

and i live in the heart of maple syrup country.

 

[Ned]

Agree - I’ve had po’ boys and see them on menus all over the place.  Never heard of a Taylor pork roll until this thread.

You don’t put Taylor ham on a po boy.

 

[Peak]

Do you want me to shoot you a link to the Otis weight loss thread?

 

[Pipes]

I would say "not as good."  "Worse" makes it sound like they're bad.  Either way, Chick-fil-A fries are the greatest and there's no debate about it.

Only if cooked properly.  I think most of the time they are slightly undercooked hench not that good.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Will be having a major Bacon and Pork Roll eat fest this weekend

Double Smoked Bacon - Sweet Apple Smoked  Bacon  - Possibly Pepper Bacon

Pork Roll - Pork Roll w/ Slice of Cooper Sharp - Pork Roll Sammitch on English Muffin 

 

[TheFanatic]

5Guys Cajun Fries > Rally's Fries > Chik-Fil-A Fries > McDonalds Fries > Arby's Fries > Wendy's Fries > BK Fries

Only if 5 Guys are cooked all the way which happens for me about 20% of the time when I order them regular. I have to order them extra crispy to get them close to right. If they are right, they are fantastic. If they are undercooked, they are a travesty. 

 

[TheFanatic]

Here's my hot take. Pei Wei >>>> PF Changs

 

[Statorama]

5Guys Cajun Fries > Rally's Fries > Chik-Fil-A Fries > McDonalds Fries > Arby's Fries > Wendy's Fries > BK Fries

You seem like a guy that knows things.  Got a listing for sub sandwich chains?  I had a Jersey Mike's sub recently and it was pretty good.  Never had Firehouse Subs, so wondered where it fell on the grid.

 

[That one guy]

Here's my hot take. Pei Wei >>>> PF Changs

Isn’t Pei Wei owned by PF Chang’s and just a scaled down version?

 

[Soulfly3]

banh mi >>> any other sandwich

 

[Quint]

banh mi >>> any other sandwich

the Monte Cristo begs to differ.

 

[TheFanatic]

Isn’t Pei Wei owned by PF Chang’s and just a scaled down version?

Yes. And it's glorious. Thai Dynamite for the win

 

[Peak]

You seem like a guy that knows things.  Got a listing for sub sandwich chains?  I had a Jersey Mike's sub recently and it was pretty good.  Never had Firehouse Subs, so wondered where it fell on the grid.

Not a fan of the Firehouse Subs chain - they have a couple of good subs, but I think they are over-priced. 

Disclaimer: my list is based on where I've been, YMMV

Jimmy Johns > Jersey Mike's > Penn Station > Charley's > Firehouse > Jason's Deli > McAllister's Deli > Potbelly > Quizno's > Blimpie's > Subway

 

[Soulfly3]

the Monte Cristo begs to differ.

i bet the monte cristo tastes terribly w the smell of napalm in the morning. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I would say "not as good."  "Worse" makes it sound like they're bad.  Either way, Chick-fil-A fries are the greatest and there's no debate about it.

if you like undercooked and mealy fries ...yeah, they're awesome.  

 

[Binky The Doormat]

5Guys Cajun Fries > Rally's Fries > Chik-Fil-A Fries > McDonalds Fries > Arby's Fries > Wendy's Fries > BK Fries

Arby's potato cakes kill - and they are almost always made when ordered - so hot and crispy.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

You seem like a guy that knows things.  Got a listing for sub sandwich chains?  I had a Jersey Mike's sub recently and it was pretty good.  Never had Firehouse Subs, so wondered where it fell on the grid.

Not a fan of the Firehouse Subs chain - they have a couple of good subs, but I think they are over-priced. 

Disclaimer: my list is based on where I've been, YMMV

Jimmy Johns > Jersey Mike's > Penn Station > Charley's > Firehouse > Jason's Deli > McAllister's Deli > Potbelly > Quizno's > Blimpie's > Subway

I’d put Jersey Mike’s at the top, at least their cold subs.  Hot subs I might go potbelly #1

 

[AAABatteries]

You don’t put Taylor ham on a po boy.

Do they not teach reading comprehension in Delaware?

 

[AAABatteries]

Not a fan of the Firehouse Subs chain - they have a couple of good subs, but I think they are over-priced. 

Disclaimer: my list is based on where I've been, YMMV

Jimmy Johns > Jersey Mike's > Penn Station > Charley's > Firehouse > Jason's Deli > McAllister's Deli > Potbelly > Quizno's > Blimpie's > Subway

Not a bad list but we've gotten to the point where we don't even bother getting subs from anywhere but Publix. 

 

[caustic]

Taco Bell is good.

 

[JaxBill]

Not a fan of the Firehouse Subs chain - they have a couple of good subs, but I think they are over-priced. 

Disclaimer: my list is based on where I've been, YMMV

Jimmy Johns > Jersey Mike's > Penn Station > Charley's > Firehouse > Jason's Deli > McAllister's Deli > Potbelly > Quizno's > Blimpie's > Subway

Jimmy John's has good rolls but they're kind of skimpy with the meat.

 

[JaxBill]

Will be having a major Bacon and Pork Roll eat fest this weekend

Double Smoked Bacon - Sweet Apple Smoked  Bacon  - Possibly Pepper Bacon

Pork Roll - Pork Roll w/ Slice of Cooper Sharp - Pork Roll Sammitch on English Muffin 

You had me at Cooper Sharp. A wonderful underrated cheese.

 

[Osaurus]

Isn’t Pei Wei owned by PF Chang’s and just a scaled down version?

Yup.  It’s PF Chang’s without the snooty attitude and significant overpricing.

 

[Osaurus]

Jimmy John's has good rolls but they're kind of skimpy with the meat.

Check out the sodium levels in their meat.  It’s an eye opener.  Be thankful they skimp on the meat.   

 

[Jedi Knight]

aunt jemima fake ### syrup is WAY better than real deal maple syrup.

and i live in the heart of maple syrup country.

You're doing it wrong, then.

 

[Jedi Knight]

Smoked Gouda cheese tops all others.  Not close.

 

[Soulfly3]

You're doing it wrong, then.

nah, im doing it right. i have every grade from amber to very dark. 

i hate maple treats. maple ice cream. maple syrup. i just dont like maple. it doesn't taste right.

 

[Jedi Knight]

nah, im doing it right. i have every grade from amber to very dark. 

i hate maple treats. maple ice cream. maple syrup. i just dont like maple. it doesn't taste right.

It's all good.  I find that maple is one of those flavors that you either really love...or really don't.  I just don't like the chemical aftertaste of fake syrups.

 

[Ignoramus]

aunt jemima fake ### syrup is WAY better than real deal maple syrup.

and i live in the heart of maple syrup country.

FOH

 

[Soulfly3]

FOH

take your longhorns and mozy on outta my maple forest, sir.

 

[Jedi Knight]

banh mi >>> any other sandwich

Awesome sandwich...but I'll take a well executed Cuban or Lobster Roll over it any day.

 

[That one guy]

Chocolate is nasty 

 

[JaxBill]

Awesome sandwich...but I'll take a well executed Cuban or Lobster Roll over it any day.

I think lobster roll is the most overrated sandwich going. The roll is nothing and you take really good meat and cover it up.

I'd rather have a lobster tail by itself. 

 

[AAABatteries]

Chocolate is nasty 

Look at that one guy

 

[Osaurus]

nah, im doing it right. i have every grade from amber to very dark. 

i hate maple treats. maple ice cream. maple syrup. i just dont like maple. it doesn't taste right.

I thought this stuff ran in your veins.  

 

[Chaka]

We are witnessing the dawning of a golden age of brussels sprouts.  For most of my lifetime brussels sprouts were an earthy, bitter, mushy vegetable that nobody liked except health-crazed hippies.  Suddenly, in the past year, every restaurant is serving them as a crispy, salty, bacony plate of yumminess.

2015 wants its hot take back.

 

[Jedi Knight]

Cream cheese icing is terrible and it's ruining desserts.

I'll take it a step further.  Cream Cheese does not belong in any desert.  Period.  Only in savory foods.

 

[AAABatteries]

Cream cheese icing is terrible and it's ruining desserts.

I'll take it a step further.  Cream Cheese does not belong in any desert.  Period.  Only in savory foods.

Love cream cheese icing and we make several Keto deserts using cream cheese.  And I f'n LOVE cheesecake.  I think most recipes have cream cheese in them.

I award you both no points.

 

[Soulfly3]

I thought this stuff ran in your veins.  

ya, i always get this look of being totally insane when i mention it. 

i just cant get myself to like it. that being said, I dont generally like sugar. i dont drink pop, barely eat candy, and anything "sugar coated" is off my list.

heck, i only use milk in my coffee. no sugar, no sweetener

 

[wikkidpissah]

minced shallots should be integrated into every burger & meat salad (tuna/chicken/chipped ham etc)

 

[saintfool]

the Monte Cristo begs to differ.

cubanos reign supreme in the battle royale of sandwiches. to quote the poet...

 

[msommer]

Nice middle ground between Kraft American slices and real cheese.

Say what now?

Why would you want other than real cheese?

Have all Americans gone  

 

[msommer]

The thought occurs to me, New Jersey must have terrible bacon.

And hoorible food in general to be so uptight about dizzing Wawa

 

[msommer]

Despite Iron Sheik's assertion, Buc-ee's is not a truck stop. In fact, they allow no trucks. And Wawa is disappointing in the South.  It's like a Laredo Taco Co. with no Tacos.  Let me repeat that again. No Tacos.  WTF?

We really do need Taco Trucks at every corner!

 

[msommer]

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2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon onion salt

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 cup water, or as needed

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

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Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.

Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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Excellent fries! Even using cheap potatoes, I got crisp fries. I used a deep fryer and added beer (lager) instead of water. For those wondering about dipping each fry seperatly...thin your batte...

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Thse were just ok to me. The batter made nice texture, but I had to add a lot more seasoning before I really tasted anything. Maybe it's just me, and I like bolder flavors, or maybe I did someth...

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Excellent fries! Even using cheap potatoes, I got crisp fries. I used a deep fryer and added beer (lager) instead of water. For those wondering about dipping each fry seperatly...thin your batte...

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Instead of frying, I BAKED these in the oven, which took about an hour or longer, but they came out nice and crispy on the outside. I just used flour, seasoned salt, cayenne and basil, then add...

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LILSPINSTER's review was really helpful! I baked them the way she suggested (but for 45 minutes at 350 in my oven though... watch the fries after 30 minutes), and they turned out great. Great va...

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WOW! These fries are literally the very best I have ever had in my life! Absolutely NO exaggeration! I was a little uneasy when I added water to the flour mixture, and I needed far more than 1/2...

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These were delicious! My best friend's husband actually told me I would have to come live at their house so I could make them whenever he wanted them...lol...I made them with the Easy French Dip...

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My daughter asked for homemade french fries. I wanted to try this but she insisted she liked plain fried potatoes better, so I did both. Hers were soggy and bland. These (i added a dash of ca...

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everyone really liked these fries, but they took a long time to make, 8-10 minutes per skillet-full and you can't put too many in to cook at one time or they end up stuck together. I was at the...

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I just made this for dinner and we loved it. I used the batter with 3 potatoes and two chicken breasts (for buffalo chicken sandwiches, I just coated the chicken with hot sauce after frying). Y...

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[msommer]

Right - mean worse than they were.  When hot out of the fryer with salt they are still delicious.

Indeed. Sometimes they need a smidgen extra salt, though