The Greasy Foodie

The story begins blustry day Friday after Thanksgiving in 2008 in a cramped booth at a fake NYC deli in Nashville called Noshville. In between my wife, Rachel, and my brother, Michael, I sat across from my "cooler than me" cousins Mark and Sarah, and Sarah's just as cool husband, Danny. Mark, who lives the awesome life being a lawyer living in San Francisco working for Facebook, with his only downfall being his SEVERE lactardation..which has never been medically or scientifically proven to exist in Mark.. Sarah and Danny are foodies from NYC who have tried every dive "chicken finger" hut and "curry on a stick" in the big city. Danny and Sarah had discussed that they were trying to go to as many places from Bobby Flay's 'Throwdown' show as they could, and that there was one in Nashville we had to try.....a place that I had never heard of in my 13 years of living there..I will get to that adventure later.

I got an idea from my cool cousins idea. An idea became a hobby. And the hobby became an obsession. And thus produced the list.....a world-famous spreadsheet...of every restaurant that has ever been featured on Food Network and Travel Channel....every restaurant from the famous shows like "Throwdown", "Man V. Food", "Man v. Food Nation", "Food Feuds", "Food Wars", "Best Thing I Ever Ate", "Food Paradise" and "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives" to the obscure "Best Food Ever", "Meat and Potatoes", and "101 Best Places to Chowdown", plus my additions of the restaurants of famous chefs, favorite catergories (burgers, wings, pizza, bbq, and sandwiches) and local places of legend. Names, cities, food they are famous for, and addresses. It was and still is an obsession. As of 11:31am on November 27, 2018, THE LIST HAS 4,660 RESTAURANTS ON IT...WITH A FEW OVERLAPS HERE AND THERE. And then over Pastrami Eggs Benedict at Nate N' Al's Deli in Beverly Hills, Hannah and Andrew, our good friends, gave me the idea of the blog. Document every place I went. And thus, "The Greasy Foodie" was born. I will log the places, the shows they are from, and what I had. So far, every place I have been has been amazing, except two, one being mediocre, and another being down right awful.

If there is a city you have been to, or are going to, or are from and want to know what from my list is in the city, send me a email at agmarks@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

SALT LICK BBQ





SALT LICK BBQ
18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
JUST OUTSIDE AUSTIN

FROM MAN VS. FOOD, MANLIEST RESTAURANT, BEST THING I EVER ATE, #8 ON BEST PLACES TO CHOWDOWN

"Pork and beef open-pit BBQ: beef brisket, sausage, pork ribs, and turkey"


THIS PLACE IS SIMPLY TEXAS BBQ MECCA: THEY ONLY HAVE 8 THINGS ON THE DINNER MENU...AND YOU CAN'T ORDER...IT JUST COMES TO YOU

BRISKET, RIBS, SAUSAGE, COLE SLAW, BEANS, PICKLES, CHEESY POTATOES, AND BREAD...

ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!

MIND BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EPIC!!!!!

DON'T EAT THE DAY BEFORE OR DAY OF AND THERE IS NO WAY YOU WILL EAT THE DAY AFTER!!! 

BYOB!

INSIDER TIP: ASK FOR BURNT ENDS.....

DOUBLE INSIDER TIP: SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT AS THEY HAVE THE BEST COBBLERS I HAVE EVER HAD

TRIPLE INSIDER TIP:  THEY HAVE A HAMMOCK FARM NEXT DOOR TO GO PASS OUT!!

FINAL INSIDER TIP: YOU MUST GO IF YOU ARE ANYWHERE WITHIN A 12 HOUR DRIVE OF THIS PLACE!!!
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Quake Steak and Lube









FROM MAN V. FOOD

110 Andrew Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15275
THIS PLACE HAS LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE MIDWEST!  THE WINGS ARE FINE!  THE SAUCE IS GOOD! I WOULD PREFER THE ZESTY GARLIC, BUT I LIKE SPICY GARLIC FROM BW3 BETTER!

THE FACT THAT THIS PLACE IS ALL OVER MAKES THE WOW FACTOR GO DOWN, BUT ITS A GOOD PLACE FOR WINGS! NOTHING MIND BLOWING, BUT GOOD!

THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR ATOMIC WING CHALLENGE WHERE YOU HAVE TO EAT LIKE 12 ATOMIC IN 6 MINUTES OR SOMETHING.THEY GIVE YOU JALAPENOS TO COOL YOU DOWN LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE GIVE CELERY...NO THANK YOU......


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Thursday, September 20, 2012

THURMAN'S CAFE



THURMAN'S CAFE

FROM MAN VS. FOOD, AMERICA'S BEST BURGER, AND #36 ON BEST PLACES TO CHOWDOWN


183 Thurman Ave., Columbus, OH 43206
"What you’re getting: The Thurmanator.  To satisfy the hunger pangs of a school as big as “the” Ohio State (with an enrollment that tops 43,000), you’ve gotta break a few eggs ($1.29 per, if you want them as a topping on your burger). This Columbus eatery is more than up to the challenge, with a hulking menu full of hangover-busting burgers (including ones topped with French onion dip, marinara & pepperoni, and even sandwiched between Texas toast) -- but nothing can equal the challenge they level to the myriad of wannabes who enter looking to attempt “the Thurmanator”: two 12oz patties, mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato, banana peppers, bacon, cheddar, sautĂ©ed mushrooms & onions, ham, mozzarella, and American. With fries. Good luck."
THERE IS ONLY ONE THING TO BE SAID ABOUT THIS PLACE: BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE....TO THIS DAY...NOTHING COMES CLOSE OR EVEN COMPARES...I HAVE HAD THOUSANDS OF BURGERS...ASK MY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS...BUT NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO HOW AMAZING THIS PLACE IS..IT HAUNTS ME HOW INCREDIBLE THIS PLACE IS!!!
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Big Texan Steak House



From "Man vs. Food", STEAK PARADISE, and #17 ON BEST PLACES TO CHOWDOWN

Big Texan Steak House

7701 E Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915

 The Big Texan

 "Big Texan Challenge: 72 ounce top sirloin, dinner roll, side salad, baked potato, and vegetables"


THIS PLACE IS THE ULTIMATE CHOWDOWN RESTAURANT....THIS IS THE HOME OF THE ORIGINAL EATING CHALLENEGE.....72 OZ STEAK, SALAD, ROLL, AND POTATO IN UNDER AN HOUR...IT'S FREE...

THIS IS ONE OF THOSE RESTAUTANTS THAT I NEVER IMAGINED I WOULD EVER GET TO BECAUSE, AND NO OFFENSE TO AMARILLO, BUT WHY WOULD I EVER BE IN AMARILLO....UNLESS I WAS DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY......WHICH I WAS IN AUGUST OF 2011

ANDREW WAS GRACIOUSLY HELPING ME MOVE ACROSS COUNTRY FROM CINCINNATI TO LA, AND OUR WHOLE TRIP REVOLVED AROUND BIG TEXAN.....

THIS PLACE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE!!!

THE MEAT COMES FROM THEIR PERSONAL SLAUGTHER HOUSE.....ACORSS THE STREET...AND THE PLACE HAS A MOTEL WHERE ANDREW AND I STAYED, A TEXAS SHAPED POOL, AND A HORSE HOTEL


THIS PLACE IS THE GREATEST TOURIST TRAP EVER!!!

ANDREW AND I SHARED THE "FRIED APPETIZER" WHICH HAD BATTERED MUSHROOMS, JALAPENO POPPERS, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS...OR FRIED BULL TESTICLES....THE WAITER WOULDNT TELL US WHICH WAS THE "OYSTERS"...HE CALLED IT APPETIZER ROULETTE....

WE EACH HAD 19 OZ FILET....WHICH WERE AMAZING!!

IT WAS THE BEST NON-FANCY STEAKHOUSE I HAVE EVER BEEN TOO...AND IF YOU ARE PASSING THROUGH AMARILLO...YOU MUST GO

THE BREAKFAST IS GOOD TOO....STEAK EGGS AND OMELLETS

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Saturday, January 14, 2012

GINO'S EAST PIZZA


Chicago

FROM THROWDOWN AND BEST THING I EVER ATE AND #24 ON 101 MORE PLACES TO CHOWDOWN

633 N. Wells St. (Ontario and Wells), Chicago, IL 60610


If you want the best deep dish Chicago style pizza (loaf of bread slathered in butter with cheese and canned stewed tomatoes on top,  JUST GO TO LOU MALNATI'S!!!

LOVE,
THE GATROINTESTINAL JOURNEY OF FORTITUDE  C.E.O/COMMISIONER/DICTTATOR/FOUNDER
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VORTEX



FROM MAN V. FOOD

438 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316


THIS PLACE IS THE EPITOME OF AWESOME BIKER BURGER BAR!!! LOUD, OBNOXIOUS, LEAVES YOU WITH A SENSE YOU MIGHT GET STABBED WHILE EATING TATER TOTS. I WAS UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT THAT'S BECAUSE I AM A MAMA'S BOY...AND LOUD NOISES, PIERCINGS, AND TATOO'S MAKE ME UNCOMFORTABLE....SO THAT'S WHY BROOKLYN AND SILVERLAKE ARE OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE!

THIS PLACE HAS RIDICULOUS BURGERS!! IT IS A MUST!! IT IS IN THIS AWESOME PART OF ATLANTA CALLED FIVE POINTS, A HIPSTER MECCA OF THE SOUTH!! DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THE SKULL ENTRANCE...WELL DO...BUT DARE TO VENTURE INSIDE...IT IS 100% WORTH IT!
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Friday, January 13, 2012

LUCKY'S


FROM THROWDOWN


3472 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657


THIS PLACE IS KNOWN FOR THEIR PITTSBURGH STYLE SANDWICHES. GIGANTIC PORTIONS OF MEAT AND CHEESE ON THICK WHITE BREAD.....TOPPED WITH FRIES AND VINEGARY COLESLAW. IT IS AMAZING!!

THE CHALLENGE IS EAT 3 IN LIKE AN HOUR...MY BROTHER DID 2. YOU CAN ADD FRIED EGG TOO


I DEFINENTLY RECCOMEND THIS PLACE....ESPECIALLY FOR AN AFTER-GAME MEAL ONCE YOU HAVE VISTED THE FRIENDLY CONFINES OF WRIGLEY FOR A CUBS GAME...IT IS 500 FEET FROM WRIGLEY

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