Each States Most Famous Restrants
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:53 am
Here another one of those lists. Per another expert opinion - here is the most famous restaurant in each state. There are some names you have heard of, some sound interesting and would drive me to check tehm out if in there area and then there are some ones that make you go hmmm.
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Nebraska - This can work but I can think of others.
The Drover Restaurant & Lounge
Omaha (est. 1978)
While the state has way more cattle than people, Nebraskans are trying to even things out by ordering plenty of whiskey steaks at The Drover. And even though they haven't been around as long as some of the other spots on this rundown, there's no denying that the Certified Angus cuts with a whiskey marinade -- a combination of whiskey, soy, garlic, and pepper -- have been keeping butts in seats for 30+ years. Eat there and there's no doubt you're in Nebraska, with plenty of Western art on the walls and two fireplaces to keep you warm during those cold, cold winters.
Iowa - Sorry Iowa, had not heard of this place.
Iowa
Northwestern Steakhouse
Mason City (Est. 1920)
When in Iowa, do as the Greeks do. About two hours North of Des Moines lies a steakhouse that's been around in one form or another since the '20s, and the steaks are all prepared one way: Greek-style. This means they're broiled in olive oil and doused with a special blend of Greek seasoning and secret ingredients, and the result is that you can cut your steak with a fork. The walls are plastered with old-timey movie posters featuring Chaplin and John Wayne in a cozy, 50-seat space.
Missouri - Works for me. Been there and like it.
Arthur Bryant's
Kansas City (Est. 1940)
Kansas City BBQ didn't get its start at Arthur Bryant's, but it's as close as you're gonna get to the original. Charlie and Arthur Bryant learned from Henry Perry, the originator of the style, in the '20s, and the brothers took over his operation in 1940. Since 1958, Arthur's Brooklyn Ave location -- he bought the whole shebang from his brother in '46 -- has been a temple of slow-cooked meats. Whether it's the beef and fries (12oz of slow-cooked beef brisket on a sandwich with fresh-cut fries), pulled pork, or burnt ends, you've gotta slather it in that original sauce, which hasn't changed since Arthur made it himself way back when. Its popularity continues to this day, with presidents from Truman to Obama stopping in for a bite, and ravenous KC sports fans mobbing the place on Royals and Chiefs game days.
South Dakota - This is one that makes you do a face plant and go "is that as good as it gets"
Wall Drug
Wall (Est. 1931)
You begin to see signs for it about 1,000mi before you arrive in South Dakota. They promise free ice water. $.05 coffee. A goddamned Tyrannosaurus Rex! There are many, many, many finer restaurants in South Dakota, but none are as famous, for good or ill, as the one in Wall Drug. It's impossible to avoid the Badlands-bordering, 76,000sqft wonder of tourist-trapping randomness, so just go in. Hit the cafe and score a hot beef sandwich and a maple donut. It won't hold a candle to the many, many better food options in the state. But you will emerge with a "Where the Heck is Wall Drug" sticker. You will have chased that sandwich with a T-Rex viewing. And you'll be happy you stopped every time you see a roadside Wall Drug sign every five minutes for the next 300mi.
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Nebraska - This can work but I can think of others.
The Drover Restaurant & Lounge
Omaha (est. 1978)
While the state has way more cattle than people, Nebraskans are trying to even things out by ordering plenty of whiskey steaks at The Drover. And even though they haven't been around as long as some of the other spots on this rundown, there's no denying that the Certified Angus cuts with a whiskey marinade -- a combination of whiskey, soy, garlic, and pepper -- have been keeping butts in seats for 30+ years. Eat there and there's no doubt you're in Nebraska, with plenty of Western art on the walls and two fireplaces to keep you warm during those cold, cold winters.
Iowa - Sorry Iowa, had not heard of this place.
Iowa
Northwestern Steakhouse
Mason City (Est. 1920)
When in Iowa, do as the Greeks do. About two hours North of Des Moines lies a steakhouse that's been around in one form or another since the '20s, and the steaks are all prepared one way: Greek-style. This means they're broiled in olive oil and doused with a special blend of Greek seasoning and secret ingredients, and the result is that you can cut your steak with a fork. The walls are plastered with old-timey movie posters featuring Chaplin and John Wayne in a cozy, 50-seat space.
Missouri - Works for me. Been there and like it.
Arthur Bryant's
Kansas City (Est. 1940)
Kansas City BBQ didn't get its start at Arthur Bryant's, but it's as close as you're gonna get to the original. Charlie and Arthur Bryant learned from Henry Perry, the originator of the style, in the '20s, and the brothers took over his operation in 1940. Since 1958, Arthur's Brooklyn Ave location -- he bought the whole shebang from his brother in '46 -- has been a temple of slow-cooked meats. Whether it's the beef and fries (12oz of slow-cooked beef brisket on a sandwich with fresh-cut fries), pulled pork, or burnt ends, you've gotta slather it in that original sauce, which hasn't changed since Arthur made it himself way back when. Its popularity continues to this day, with presidents from Truman to Obama stopping in for a bite, and ravenous KC sports fans mobbing the place on Royals and Chiefs game days.
South Dakota - This is one that makes you do a face plant and go "is that as good as it gets"
Wall Drug
Wall (Est. 1931)
You begin to see signs for it about 1,000mi before you arrive in South Dakota. They promise free ice water. $.05 coffee. A goddamned Tyrannosaurus Rex! There are many, many, many finer restaurants in South Dakota, but none are as famous, for good or ill, as the one in Wall Drug. It's impossible to avoid the Badlands-bordering, 76,000sqft wonder of tourist-trapping randomness, so just go in. Hit the cafe and score a hot beef sandwich and a maple donut. It won't hold a candle to the many, many better food options in the state. But you will emerge with a "Where the Heck is Wall Drug" sticker. You will have chased that sandwich with a T-Rex viewing. And you'll be happy you stopped every time you see a roadside Wall Drug sign every five minutes for the next 300mi.