Don't take it personally. LB probably doesn't use Evenly Gorgeous, either.christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:kayrharris wrote:
Lawry's is definitely the best Seasoned Salt. It contains no MSG.
Lawry's is NASTY......
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Perfect timing, the last Christie post was at 11:11 PM EDT.christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:kayrharris wrote:
Lawry's is definitely the best Seasoned Salt. It contains no MSG.
Lawry's is NASTY......
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christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:kayrharris wrote:
Lawry's is definitely the best Seasoned Salt. It contains no MSG.
Lawry's is NASTY......
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Just make sure you don't mix up the Lawry's salt with the body wash. Oh yes, I'm a Lawry's fan. I love the prime rib at their restaurant.
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I know you can devour the Diamond Jim Brady cut in one sitting...jes' like all the good USC boyz. Capped off with a generous portion of English trifle! Nummy.ulysses5019 wrote:christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:
Lawry's is NASTY......
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Just make sure you don't mix up the Lawry's salt with the body wash. Oh yes, I'm a Lawry's fan. I love the prime rib at their restaurant.
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You made burgers this morning? Did you use the George?littlebeast13 wrote:sunflower wrote:Not so much....littlebeast13 wrote:
Sure I can....
Extra crispy, right?
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I can envision a perfect 5 Guys burger...and even though it's only 10 am and I just ate breakfast, I so want one with fries right now!!
I'll bet that's almost as good as the burgers I whipped up this morning to go with my hernia jug of Pepsi.....
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My younger brother had to fly in to Albuquerque a while back, and the first thing he did was track down a Lottaburger.Hello.Filly wrote:I just sent an email to Five Guys asking if there are any plans in the near future to build a restaurant near me.
Have any of you ever tried fry sauce? I wasn't familiar with it until I moved here. It is supposedly just ketchup and mayo, but some of the restaurants seem to have variations to it. A lot of the places even package the stuff and hand it out with your order. Some other places actually sell it by the bottle. http://somedudesfrysauce.com/store/
One of my favorite burger joints is Blake's Lottaburger in Albuquerque. They have the best green-chile cheeseburgers. Goodness.
I'll have to check out Five Guys the next time we're around the Salt Lake area or in Boise.
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You give me too much credit. I was there last December for the Beef Bowl and I only had the normal cut of prime rib and the creamed spinach.o-man wrote:I know you can devour the Diamond Jim Brady cut in one sitting...jes' like all the good USC boyz. Capped off with a generous portion of English trifle! Nummy.ulysses5019 wrote:christie1111 wrote:
Sigh.
Just make sure you don't mix up the Lawry's salt with the body wash. Oh yes, I'm a Lawry's fan. I love the prime rib at their restaurant.
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Hmm, I never thought of mixing the chili oil with ketchup for the fries at Wendy's - what a good idea! I ALWAYS put the chili oil on my Wendy's burgers - I soak it into the inside of the bun halves. Yum. Of course now I am wickedly craving a Wendys double stack, and since there are no 24-hour ones nearby I'll have to make a trip for lunch tomorrow. I'd sure love to try this 5 Guys y'all praise so supremely, but alas- none around here. Until then I'll have to be satisfied with Wendy's - IMHO the next best fresh beef burger in these parts. As I've posted in the past, I still crave the Steak and Shake burgers, but haven't had one in several decades.earendel wrote:Include me in the "ranch dressing" crowd for spicy fries. As for MickeyD's I prefer the spicy mustard for dipping. At Wendy's I ask for packets of their hot chili seasoning, mix that with ketchup and use that as a dipping sauce.sunflower wrote:I'm actually not that bad...but it's usually 2 or 3 at a time, and lots of ketchup.littlebeast13 wrote:
The rule to eating fries is to never eat just one at a time......
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Or, if I'm at Chili's or at home, I dip them in ranch dressing...they have to be spicy fries for that to be good though.
Or, in the rare instances that I eat fries at McDonald's, I dip them in sweet n sour sauce.
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And what's wrong with In-N-Out?Second Chance wrote:Hmm, I never thought of mixing the chili oil with ketchup for the fries at Wendy's - what a good idea! I ALWAYS put the chili oil on my Wendy's burgers - I soak it into the inside of the bun halves. Yum. Of course now I am wickedly craving a Wendys double stack, and since there are no 24-hour ones nearby I'll have to make a trip for lunch tomorrow. I'd sure love to try this 5 Guys y'all praise so supremely, but alas- none around here. Until then I'll have to be satisfied with Wendy's - IMHO the next best fresh beef burger in these parts. As I've posted in the past, I still crave the Steak and Shake burgers, but haven't had one in several decades.earendel wrote:Include me in the "ranch dressing" crowd for spicy fries. As for MickeyD's I prefer the spicy mustard for dipping. At Wendy's I ask for packets of their hot chili seasoning, mix that with ketchup and use that as a dipping sauce.sunflower wrote:
I'm actually not that bad...but it's usually 2 or 3 at a time, and lots of ketchup.
Or, if I'm at Chili's or at home, I dip them in ranch dressing...they have to be spicy fries for that to be good though.
Or, in the rare instances that I eat fries at McDonald's, I dip them in sweet n sour sauce.
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They are pretty good, but I just don't get all the hoopla. And the fries taste kinda card-boardy to me... don't they?ulysses5019 wrote:And what's wrong with In-N-Out?Second Chance wrote:Hmm, I never thought of mixing the chili oil with ketchup for the fries at Wendy's - what a good idea! I ALWAYS put the chili oil on my Wendy's burgers - I soak it into the inside of the bun halves. Yum. Of course now I am wickedly craving a Wendys double stack, and since there are no 24-hour ones nearby I'll have to make a trip for lunch tomorrow. I'd sure love to try this 5 Guys y'all praise so supremely, but alas- none around here. Until then I'll have to be satisfied with Wendy's - IMHO the next best fresh beef burger in these parts. As I've posted in the past, I still crave the Steak and Shake burgers, but haven't had one in several decades.earendel wrote: Include me in the "ranch dressing" crowd for spicy fries. As for MickeyD's I prefer the spicy mustard for dipping. At Wendy's I ask for packets of their hot chili seasoning, mix that with ketchup and use that as a dipping sauce.
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I agree about In-N-Out. Good, but highly overrated. I wouldn't drive far out of my way to get one. And their fries are the worst. Freshly-cut potatoes, but they use some kind of healthy oil that just makes them warm and soggy.Second Chance wrote:They are pretty good, but I just don't get all the hoopla. And the fries taste kinda card-boardy to me... don't they?ulysses5019 wrote:And what's wrong with In-N-Out?
If you're ever near Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, you've got to try Portillo's.
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There was a big write-up in the local paper (when they opened) about how it's the closest you can get to a good Chicago hot dog in these parts. They are amazing, and that's all I tried the first 5 or 6 times I went there. Then, I went with a friend who didn't like dogs, so he got a burger. His raves about it made me try one next time. It is now my favorite fast-food burger. I still can't resist the hot dogs once in a while, though!!!
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christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:kayrharris wrote:
Lawry's is definitely the best Seasoned Salt. It contains no MSG.
Lawry's is NASTY......
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Sorry christie, but I have tried it and it just doesn't compare to the blue capped container.....
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silvercamaro wrote:Don't take it personally. LB probably doesn't use Evenly Gorgeous, either.christie1111 wrote:Sigh.littlebeast13 wrote:
Lawry's is NASTY......
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True, but she has been trying to push Axe on me and I told her to get back to me on that when they make something unscented......
Not that Axe isn't a fine product, it just doesn't conform to LB's world....
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Hotseat Or Bust! wrote:You made burgers this morning? Did you use the George?littlebeast13 wrote:sunflower wrote:
Not so much....
I can envision a perfect 5 Guys burger...and even though it's only 10 am and I just ate breakfast, I so want one with fries right now!!
I'll bet that's almost as good as the burgers I whipped up this morning to go with my hernia jug of Pepsi.....
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When I whip out the George, it will be the chicken I will try out on it. I gotta have my burgers crispy and burnt in a skillet......
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littlebeast13 wrote:silvercamaro wrote:Don't take it personally. LB probably doesn't use Evenly Gorgeous, either.christie1111 wrote:
Sigh.
True, but she has been trying to push Axe on me and I told her to get back to me on that when they make something unscented......
Not that Axe isn't a fine product, it just doesn't conform to LB's world....
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Maybe you NEED the Axe.
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Estonut wrote:I agree about In-N-Out. Good, but highly overrated. I wouldn't drive far out of my way to get one. And their fries are the worst. Freshly-cut potatoes, but they use some kind of healthy oil that just makes them warm and soggy.Second Chance wrote:They are pretty good, but I just don't get all the hoopla. And the fries taste kinda card-boardy to me... don't they?ulysses5019 wrote:And what's wrong with In-N-Out?
If you're ever near Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, you've got to try Portillo's.
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There was a big write-up in the local paper (when they opened) about how it's the closest you can get to a good Chicago hot dog in these parts. They are amazing, and that's all I tried the first 5 or 6 times I went there. Then, I went with a friend who didn't like dogs, so he got a burger. His raves about it made me try one next time. It is now my favorite fast-food burger. I still can't resist the hot dogs once in a while, though!!!
To be honest, I don't eat french fries unless they're called "freedom fries". I'm in Orange county today. Maybe I'll swing by there.
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We personally think that Five Guys sucks, and should have never been renewed while we got cancelled......
Oh wait.... we thought this was a thread about "Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place"......
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I have to agree with you on this one.littlebeast13 wrote:silvercamaro wrote:Don't take it personally. LB probably doesn't use Evenly Gorgeous, either.christie1111 wrote:
Sigh.
True, but she has been trying to push Axe on me and I told her to get back to me on that when they make something unscented......
Not that Axe isn't a fine product, it just doesn't conform to LB's world....
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Maybe it's because the types of guys who tend to use Axe use the body spray in place of a shower. But it just seems like anyone who uses it uses way too much, and it just reeks. I have definitely never done a pole dance around a drain pipe when the guy upstairs uses it like in the commercial...in fact, I run the other way when I smell it. Sorry, Christie.
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sunflower wrote:I have to agree with you on this one.littlebeast13 wrote:silvercamaro wrote:
Don't take it personally. LB probably doesn't use Evenly Gorgeous, either.
True, but she has been trying to push Axe on me and I told her to get back to me on that when they make something unscented......
Not that Axe isn't a fine product, it just doesn't conform to LB's world....
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Maybe it's because the types of guys who tend to use Axe use the body spray in place of a shower. But it just seems like anyone who uses it uses way too much, and it just reeks. I have definitely never done a pole dance around a drain pipe when the guy upstairs uses it like in the commercial...in fact, I run the other way when I smell it. Sorry, Christie.
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I tried to stop by but I got called back to the campus to work. I want to try it someday.ulysses5019 wrote:Estonut wrote:I agree about In-N-Out. Good, but highly overrated. I wouldn't drive far out of my way to get one. And their fries are the worst. Freshly-cut potatoes, but they use some kind of healthy oil that just makes them warm and soggy.Second Chance wrote: They are pretty good, but I just don't get all the hoopla. And the fries taste kinda card-boardy to me... don't they?
If you're ever near Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, you've got to try Portillo's.
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There was a big write-up in the local paper (when they opened) about how it's the closest you can get to a good Chicago hot dog in these parts. They are amazing, and that's all I tried the first 5 or 6 times I went there. Then, I went with a friend who didn't like dogs, so he got a burger. His raves about it made me try one next time. It is now my favorite fast-food burger. I still can't resist the hot dogs once in a while, though!!!
To be honest, I don't eat french fries unless they're called "freedom fries". I'm in Orange county today. Maybe I'll swing by there.
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If this is the real Portillo's chain from Chicago (which it probably is), you should try the Italian Beef! "Wet with hot and sweet" (dipped/soaked in the beef juice and covered with chopped jardinera (sp?) and sauteed green peppers). It's decadent. I've had their dogs, but have never tried their burger. I'll have to now. Oh, and if they have the fries covered in Merkt cheese (which I doubt), get 'em!!!ulysses5019 wrote:I tried to stop by but I got called back to the campus to work. I want to try it someday.ulysses5019 wrote:Estonut wrote: I agree about In-N-Out. Good, but highly overrated. I wouldn't drive far out of my way to get one. And their fries are the worst. Freshly-cut potatoes, but they use some kind of healthy oil that just makes them warm and soggy.
If you're ever near Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, you've got to try Portillo's.
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There was a big write-up in the local paper (when they opened) about how it's the closest you can get to a good Chicago hot dog in these parts. They are amazing, and that's all I tried the first 5 or 6 times I went there. Then, I went with a friend who didn't like dogs, so he got a burger. His raves about it made me try one next time. It is now my favorite fast-food burger. I still can't resist the hot dogs once in a while, though!!!
To be honest, I don't eat french fries unless they're called "freedom fries". I'm in Orange county today. Maybe I'll swing by there.
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It seems to be:Second Chance wrote:If this is the real Portillo's chain from Chicago (which it probably is), you should try the Italian Beef! "Wet with hot and sweet" (dipped/soaked in the beef juice and covered with chopped jardinera (sp?) and sauteed green peppers). It's decadent. I've had their dogs, but have never tried their burger. I'll have to now. Oh, and if they have the fries covered in Merkt cheese (which I doubt), get 'em!!!ulysses5019 wrote:I tried to stop by but I got called back to the campus to work. I want to try it someday.ulysses5019 wrote:
To be honest, I don't eat french fries unless they're called "freedom fries". I'm in Orange county today. Maybe I'll swing by there.
http://www.portillos.com/portillos/locations/
There's one in Moreno Valley too. I think that would be on the 60 on the way to Palm Springs.
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I tried the Italian Beef once, but made the mistake of having it "take out" with about an 8-minute drive to get home. By the time I got home, it was one soggy, dripping mess. I've been meaning to give it another try and having it there, but the dogs and burgers are hard to ignore. I also like their soups. They typically have a choice of 3, and they taste like they're made fresh there every day, not prepared and heated up.Second Chance wrote:If this is the real Portillo's chain from Chicago (which it probably is), you should try the Italian Beef! "Wet with hot and sweet" (dipped/soaked in the beef juice and covered with chopped jardinera (sp?) and sauteed green peppers). It's decadent. I've had their dogs, but have never tried their burger. I'll have to now. Oh, and if they have the fries covered in Merkt cheese (which I doubt), get 'em!!!
Their (California) menu includes "cheese fries" but doesn't mention "Merkt." I don't know what that is, so I assume it's Chicagoan.
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Yup, that's the place. It's in that 91/215/60/10 mess in between Riverside and Beaumont. They've been fixing it up for years...ulysses5019 wrote:There's one in Moreno Valley too. I think that would be on the 60 on the way to Palm Springs.
I was driving back from Palm Springs a few Novembers ago and it started snowing right on/next to the 60 in Moreno Valley. Needless to say, that was SO unusual that lots of boneheads stopped on the freeway to marvel at it/play in it.
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Esto, that's the way it tastes best!!Estonut wrote:I tried the Italian Beef once, but made the mistake of having it "take out" with about an 8-minute drive to get home. By the time I got home, it was one soggy, dripping mess. I've been meaning to give it another try and having it there, but the dogs and burgers are hard to ignore. I also like their soups. They typically have a choice of 3, and they taste like they're made fresh there every day, not prepared and heated up.Second Chance wrote:If this is the real Portillo's chain from Chicago (which it probably is), you should try the Italian Beef! "Wet with hot and sweet" (dipped/soaked in the beef juice and covered with chopped jardinera (sp?) and sauteed green peppers). It's decadent. I've had their dogs, but have never tried their burger. I'll have to now. Oh, and if they have the fries covered in Merkt cheese (which I doubt), get 'em!!!
Their (California) menu includes "cheese fries" but doesn't mention "Merkt." I don't know what that is, so I assume it's Chicagoan.

(I order it that way on purpose, and eat it with a knife and fork. mmm)
Merkt cheese is a thick, grainy, extra sharp cheddar spread kinda thing, and I think you can only find it around Chicago/Wisconsin. It's the best ever. I called the Portillo's near you and they said they ship everything in from Chicago, but they don't actually use the Merkt cheese there either. Oh well...

There's a small chain here in the San Fernando Valley called "QT Chicago Dogs" that is very good. They also ship in everything from Chicago, including the Italian Beef, jardinera peppers, dogs, Polish, etc. The beefs are really good there. But unfortunately, no Merkt. It's too expensive, they've told me.