The Whistle Stop, Galion, OH

The Whistle Stop

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The Whistle Stop is a small family owned diner in Galion on Harding Way East at the corner of Liberty Street, next to the Ohio Museum of Horror. I was in Ohio this week and stopped there for lunch.

The food was very good. It was "standard" cafe fare but I was impressed. I'm not sure how much the bill was because someone else paid but menu prices seemed reasonable and about average.

I definitely recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

 

Other recent trips:

The Walrus, Columbus, OH - lobster pierogies, lobster mac and cheese, chicken quesadilla, candied bacon grilled cheese, split between three people

 

Donato's Pizza, Columbus, OH - The Founder, Pepperoni, Meat lovers

 

Graeter's Ice Cream, Columbus, OH - Buckeye Blitz

 

 

 

Sid's Food Mart, Southaven, MS

Sid's

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Sid's is a small market on Highway 51 in Southaven just south of Custer Drive. I heard they had good burgers and I went there last week to try one.

The burger was really good. They prepare their cooked food fresh when you order it so burgers take a few minutes. They sell to go food only.

They have a pretty good deal for a burger, fries, and regular drink. I think the sign said $6.99. I got a double so it was more than that.

I would definitely recommend giving them a try.

 

 Other recent trips:

 

Bardog Tavern, Memphis, TN - spaghetti

 

Old Town Taco, Olive Branch, MS - chicken quesadilla

 

Taco Felix, Southaven, MS - Breakfast burger

 

The Crossing, Olive Branch, MS - Shrimp, side of queso

 

Lucky Buffet, West Memphis, AR

Lucky Buffet

Lucky Buffet is a seafood buffet in West Memphis south of I-40 and west of Seventh Street. I went there a few weeks ago.

The price was pretty decent, about $19 for all you can eat, and they had a good selection of food but the restaurant was a little dirty. I noticed a couple of gnats (I think that's what they were) crawling around on the salad bar after we had eaten our meal. I was going to get a small salad but then decided against it because of that.

Otherwise it was okay. I can't really recommend them. I didn't get sick or anything I was just a little put off by the lack of cleanliness. It's also worth mentioning that it was pretty hot in the restaurant. The air was working but I noticed on the thermostat as we were leaving that it was set pretty high, about 82 or 83 I think.

 

Other recent trips:

 

Waffles and Pancakes, Marion, AR - club sandwich and salad, my friend got a waffle combo

  

Jack's Diner, Coldwater, MS

Jack's

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Jack's is a small diner in Coldwater on the square at the corner of Highway 51 and Central Avenue. I went there a couple of weeks ago for lunch on the way out of town and it was pretty good. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. The price was decent but maybe a little high, but not bad.

It's sort of "out of the way" unless you happen to be passing through Coldwater on Highway 51 but it's worth a stop if you're in the area.

 

Hole in One Grill, Marion, AR

Hole in One

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Hole in One Grill is the cafe at the Brownstone Country Club in Marion on Club Circle west of Highway I-55 North. I went over there a couple of weeks ago for lunch.

Unfortunately I wasn't that impressed. The food was okay but definitely just mediocre. I ordered boneless wings and a cheeseburger and both where average.

The prices were a little high, presumably because it's a grill at a country club, which made it a little worse. The service was also a little below average.

I was very surprised but it happens sometimes.

If you're in the area and try them let me know if you have a different experience.

 

Other recent trips:

My Favorite Place, Cordova, TN - chicken chimichanga

 

Tommy's Burgers, Memphis, TN - chicken quesadilla

 

Eggs Up, Olive Branch, MS

Eggs Up

MAP

Eggs Up is a new breakfast restaurant on Goodman Road just east of Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch. I went there a couple of weeks ago for the first time and really enjoyed it. I don't normally want breakfast food so I don't order it very often. I ordered pancakes with sausage and eggs.

I went back a couple of weeks later and got a ham sandwich and it was good also.

I definitely recommend trying them out.

 

Other recent trips:

 

Hot Wangz, Southaven, MS - cheeseburger with loaded fries

 

Little Italy, Midtown Memphis, TN - Stromboli, garlic knots, fried ravioli, spinach pinwheels

 

Dog and Bone, Memphis, TN

Dog and Bone

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Dog and Bone is a British pub in Memphis on Madison just west of Cooper Street. I believe this is the only British pub in Memphis and one of the owners is British so many of the recipes are authentic, at least according to the waiter. I went there one night last week for the first time and it was great. I was so impressed I went back the next night with a friend.

The first night I ordered Shepherd's Pie and the next night I ordered fish and chips with a sausage and cheese plate and my friend ordered bangers and mash. Everything both nights was fantastic and so was the service. The waiter was Dillon and he was great.

The prices aren't particularly cheap but they aren't overpriced at all and I highly recommend them.

 

 

Other recent trips:

 

The Half Shell, Memphis, TN - seafood platter

 

The Happy Mexican, Memphis, TN - chicken quesadilla

 

Milano's Pizza, Southaven, MS - slice and a salad special