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07-12-2015, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Idiot
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
On The Lake
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,000
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Best Locally Owned Restaurants,Cafes,Diners,Shacks
As we travel down the road I am always looking for a great and unique place for breakfasts or lunch. For me, great means locally owned, (not a national chain or franchise) and unique can mean a place with a cool history or unique menu offerings. The other requirement to make this list is friendly RV/Trailer parking.
Here are 2 spots Joe and I would recommend:
1) Shealy's BBQ, Batesburg-Leesville, SC (they had fried chicken gizzards, yum!)
2) Brown Derby II, Orangeburg, SC (don't let the outside area fool you, best fried chicken)
It would be awesome to hear about other fabulous food finds from the road.
Ready. Set. Go!
Annette
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07-12-2015, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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The Shed BBQ and Blues, exit 57, I10, Ocean Springs, MS. These folks are tearing up the BBQ contest circuit all over the country. Funky place built and rebuilt several times from what ever is handy. They are loosely connected to an old run down trailer park. So plenty of easy access RV parking.
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07-12-2015, 03:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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OK, there is a place that has delicious breakfasts in Santa Rosa FL that I visited when at the Can Opener that a local told me about but I cannot remember the name. Help me out Can Opener peeps!
FOUND IT! The Donut Hole. Very good. Very busy.
In Bonita Springs, FL near Naples, I would recommend Skillets in a shopping center right off Bonita Beach Road near the US41 intersection northwest side. I do not know if they are a chain but they have excellent wholesome breakfasts. My favorite is the French Omelet with Goat cheese.
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07-12-2015, 04:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Speaking of Canopener, while there check out the food court in Seaside. Several excellent little Airstream eateries located in the middle of town.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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07-13-2015, 12:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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When in California and heading north to Oregon.... the last incorporated town along Interstate 5 is Yreka... while there here are a few great places to stop and eat (depending on what you want...) Lunch: Klander's Deli (don't let the outside appearance fool you, great sandwiches) or Linda's Soup Cafe (great homemade soup and sandwiches) at the shopping center at the south end of town.
When looking for goodies... try Bella Arts and their old fashioned ice cream parlor area, or the Shasta Chocolate Emporium just a block from Bella Arts. Both are in the National Historic District.... yum!
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07-13-2015, 07:17 AM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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There is a breakfast joint in Cherokee right outside the Smokies and within walking distance of the Pink Motel called Pete's. You need to have breakfast there. And show up early. It's jammed packed by 8am.
In Clearwater, you need to eat breakfast at a place called Lenny's. It's next to US-19.
I feel that franchises just water down whatever culture and local flavor is left in America. And turn everything into blandness. Places like Applebee's serve the same crap in all 50 states. So I made it a purpose that when we treat ourselves to eating out, we do so only at locally owned restaurants.
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07-13-2015, 08:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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he Shed
We've been to The Shed several times, it's probably one of the best BBQ joints along the Gulf Coast! They're chicken is good, but the pulled pork is outstanding!
For whatever it's worth.
Larry
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Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
The Shed BBQ and Blues, exit 57, I10, Ocean Springs, MS. These folks are tearing up the BBQ contest circuit all over the country. Funky place built and rebuilt several times from what ever is handy. They are loosely connected to an old run down trailer park. So plenty of easy access RV parking.
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07-13-2015, 08:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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When in amish country look for small restrnts. w/horses and buggies parked outside. Food is home made, no junk and very good. Have never found bad one. Bill
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07-13-2015, 10:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
FREDERICK
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 539
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Good eats
3 places quickly come to mind from our recent trip. Milts' Stop and Eat in Moab Utah for great milkshakes and burgers, Twin Rocks Trading Post and Cafe in Bluff UTAH; try the Navajo burger with frybread bun and the Peaches de Chilly for dessert. And lastly in St. GEORGE UTAH there is a family business that makes wood fire pizza out of a little trailer right on the main drag through town. If you like pizza do not miss it.
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07-13-2015, 11:06 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Best Locally Owned Restaurants,Cafes,Diners,Shacks
If you're in Jackson Hole WY, Bend or Hood River OR, try the New York City Sub Shop. Outstanding hot off the grill subs on their own great fresh baked sub bread.
And yes, the owner IS from NYC.
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07-13-2015, 11:19 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Mocksville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 232
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There is a small place hidden behind a surf shop in St. Augustine, FL called Stir It Up. They have awesome burritos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and smoothies made from local ingredients. We always eat there a few times whenever we visit the area. Stir It Up | Positive Food, In a Positive Place. St Augustine Beach, Local, Organic, Fresh.
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07-13-2015, 02:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 41
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Cafe general store--Natchez Trace
Old Country Store and Restaurant in Lorman MS after RVing down the Natchez Trace. Great people, atmosphere, and the best fried chicken, salad bar, potato salad, and cobbler. Get there early,(by 11am) so skip breakfast if necessary!
http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-youtube-videos/562-old-country-store-restaurant-lorman-ms.html
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07-13-2015, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Second the Country Store in Lorman. And the owner can belt out a beautiful Ave Maria, in Latin while serving up more variations of "greens" that I knew existed.
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07-13-2015, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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Great thred Annette! Dinah's in Los Angeles. 6521 Sepulveda blvd. Best fried chicken and deep dish apple pancakes. This place hasn't changed since the fifties. The last time I was there was in 1998 before I moved to D.C.... This thred is making me hungry.
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07-13-2015, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 29' Ambassador
Boynton Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 568
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Azteca in Clewiston, FL
Whenever I'm crossing Florida by bouncing off the south end of Lake Okeechobee, I grab some pastor tacos at the Azteca Market in Clewiston. Wow are they good! This is old-school Mexico here... none of that Tex-Mex stuff like hard shells, lettuce or cheese!
There are a few shut-down businesses around it, so RV parking is a breeze. They're behind the NAPA store, near the east end of town: 114 North San Jose Street, Clewiston, FL 33440
Here's my curated list from all over Florida:
East Florida: http://goo.gl/maps/uVm3W
West Florida: http://goo.gl/maps/0FSVo
Miami-Dade: http://goo.gl/maps/DyDht
Broward: http://goo.gl/maps/dirvD
Palm Beach: http://goo.gl/maps/Wugt3
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07-13-2015, 02:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 23' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 502
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When in Marathon, Texas (gateway to Big Bend), hit the Marathon Coffee Shop. Right on Highway 90, easy parking all around, interesting place with good food.
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07-13-2015, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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Best Locally Owned Restaurants,Cafes,Diners,Shacks
I had a health dinner here tonight. Chicken burger, hamburger, fries, and only a small chocolate shake. Bunch of MGBs, a Tiger, and an XJ6 all gathered for a chat. Bedford, NS. Jim
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07-13-2015, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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07-14-2015, 06:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Cincinnati
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 172
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In Taos, NM: Michael's Bakery and Cafe. Sopapillas to die for, brought to your table with the meal.
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