The Official 2024 TOUR Thread

Vedd Hedd · February 2024

coco butter said:

100 Pacer said:

It’s not a PJ tour thread without food recommendations. Keep ‘em coming.

I live in the Midwest and I think Culver's is very overrated. Just my opinion... but I know people love them. One fast food restaurant that I do love and am lucky to have quite a few locations around me is Portillo's. Makes me think of Chicago and my current favorite series on television at the moment every time I eat there.

I'm from the chicago area and I also think Culver's is overrated. They dont have much flavor. They arent bad, per se. They just arent anything.

I love portillos, except for their burgers. Those are just ok.

tylermoore · February 2024

They teased something and we’re still talking Culver’s. I’m sorry you guys

Gern Blansten · February 2024

Vedd Hedd said:

coco butter said:

100 Pacer said:

It’s not a PJ tour thread without food recommendations. Keep ‘em coming.

I live in the Midwest and I think Culver's is very overrated. Just my opinion... but I know people love them. One fast food restaurant that I do love and am lucky to have quite a few locations around me is Portillo's. Makes me think of Chicago and my current favorite series on television at the moment every time I eat there.

I'm from the chicago area and I also think Culver's is overrated. They dont have much flavor. They arent bad, per se. They just arent anything.

I love portillos, except for their burgers. Those are just ok.

I prefer Five Guys/Shake Shack to Culvers....but compared to Wendy's, McD's, etc. I give Culvers the edge

The only complaint I have is I think they use liquid smoke on the grill....there is always a hint of smoke that tastes fake to me

JD87070 · February 2024

I find Culvers to be sometimes really good, but at least the one near my house is very inconsistent. Some days the burger is right up there with Five Guys, other days there’s something off about it, could be the fake smoke mentioned above. But absolutely Five Guys/Shake Shack are a step above.

blairs1 · February 2024

tylermoore said:

Culver’s > in and out. A hill I’ll die on.

Curderburger was the first thing I’ve tried in 2022. Went back in 2023 just for that. Need to try more. It’s delicious.

jamofpearls · February 2024

Gern Blansten said:

jamofpearls said:

If PJ ever gets back to Nashville, get over to the Broadway Brew Pub and get the Cajun Burrito.

If Atlanta, do not miss out on Sweet Auburn BBQ. Not a typical southern BBQ joint. A. They have my favorite Old Fashioned "Dont Burn The House Down" and their food is a blend of Korean and Southern flavors. SO EFFIN GOOD.

Austin, go to the Zilker Brewery. There's a food stand in their lot that makes the best Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich on the planet. I think it was called Spicy Bois

If they play Baltimore this year, go find an all you can eat crab house, and just go crazy. Or go a bit outside the city to Jerry's and get the Crab Bomb. Softball sized crab cake with zero filler.

Dublin? Go north to Gravediggers aka John Kavanaugh's. Get Ciaran's amazing Coddle and the best pour of Guinness in the world.

Amsterdam, make your way over to Noord to IJ-Kantine. Great restaurant on the water.

We're going to Munich for vacation this summer. So if anyone has some recommendations, they'd be appreciated!

Agreed...we usually hit the BBP when we are in Nashville. I will say that the last time my wife got sick from there...it had to have been the side of ranch dressing for her salad that did it. I think it must have sat out too long or something. We had to miss the Tom Keifer show because of that.

That sucks. I've been going there forever (back when it was just Mojos), and have only ever gotten the Cajun Burrito. Except when they were out of one of the ingredients. Settled for a very good Catfish PoBoy.

JeBurkhardt · February 2024

The pull for In-N-Out for me is mostly nostalgia and scarcity. I grew up in the SF Bay Area before In-N-Out expanded to there. To get it, you had to eat it while you were visiting down in the Southern part of the State. After I left for the Navy, they eventually opened up stores in the Bay Area, so I was able to get it a couple of times when I would go home on leave. After I moved to the Midwest, it was probably 15 years until I got back to California and got to eat it again. It was good, but I think it was built up in my mind as being better than it was due to the nostalgia of it.

Vedd Hedd · February 2024

Yeah, I like Five Guys. Freddy's is pretty good, probably as close to In N Out that we can get in the midwest, if you try that california burger. Chicago.

As for Culver's over Wendys, McD, etc...sure. I will give them that. At least its like a real burger. Also, what the hell happened to Wendys?? They used to be my favorite of the fast options and wow, their quality is terrible. (Their fries are still good).

If you ever get the chance, go to Miner-Dunn in Highland, Indiana. Old fashioned Diner. Get the double cheeseburger. They have a ton of other good stuff too, but their basic double cheeseburger is awesome.

Kuma is also really good, but its been a while since I have been there.

Vedd Hedd · February 2024

tylermoore said:

They teased something and we’re still talking Culver’s. I’m sorry you guys

haha agreed. Its a distraction until we get the single, otherwise I will obsess over that clip and play it out.

JojoRice · February 2024

Cookout > Culvers

Vedder4Prez · February 2024

You know this thread has officially sunk when Culvers is being touted as better than something else. maybe better than a bowl of dog poop

Stixum · February 2024

pjl44 said:

Someone is gonna log on at 6:00, see 125 new messages, get excited, then get treated to 5 pages of monologues about regional chain restaurants

This was me... :-D

mpedone · February 2024

Anyone coming to Boston, especially Night 1, don't bother eating at Sweet Cheeks Q even though it's right down the street from Fenway. Or, if you do, save a couple of seats for me and my partner.

Honestly, the BBQ there is good, but the real reason to go there is for the biscuits. And the Nutter Butter dessert.

Gern Blansten · February 2024

jamofpearls said:

Gern Blansten said:

jamofpearls said:

If PJ ever gets back to Nashville, get over to the Broadway Brew Pub and get the Cajun Burrito.

If Atlanta, do not miss out on Sweet Auburn BBQ. Not a typical southern BBQ joint. A. They have my favorite Old Fashioned "Dont Burn The House Down" and their food is a blend of Korean and Southern flavors. SO EFFIN GOOD.

Austin, go to the Zilker Brewery. There's a food stand in their lot that makes the best Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich on the planet. I think it was called Spicy Bois

If they play Baltimore this year, go find an all you can eat crab house, and just go crazy. Or go a bit outside the city to Jerry's and get the Crab Bomb. Softball sized crab cake with zero filler.

Dublin? Go north to Gravediggers aka John Kavanaugh's. Get Ciaran's amazing Coddle and the best pour of Guinness in the world.

Amsterdam, make your way over to Noord to IJ-Kantine. Great restaurant on the water.

We're going to Munich for vacation this summer. So if anyone has some recommendations, they'd be appreciated!

Agreed...we usually hit the BBP when we are in Nashville. I will say that the last time my wife got sick from there...it had to have been the side of ranch dressing for her salad that did it. I think it must have sat out too long or something. We had to miss the Tom Keifer show because of that.

That sucks. I've been going there forever (back when it was just Mojos), and have only ever gotten the Cajun Burrito. Except when they were out of one of the ingredients. Settled for a very good Catfish PoBoy.

it was a crazy visit because I lost (and swallowed) my front tooth during that same visit...I got the wings and remember the bleu cheese dressing being kind of warm but I didn't think much of it. She had a lot more ranch on her salad than I had with the wings but I think the pre-packaged cups were probably bad. My tooth was dead...old root canal that just broke off for some reason. I have my final phase of the implant next week so I won't look like a hillbilly anymore.

but yeah...some of the best food on Broadway there. Great beer selection too.

Gern Blansten · February 2024

Vedder4Prez said:

You know this thread has officially sunk when Culvers is being touted as better than something else. maybe better than a bowl of dog poop

depends on how much liquid smoke is on the poop

RatherStarved · February 2024

This thread has become a nothing burger.

Gern Blansten · February 2024

Vedd Hedd said:

Yeah, I like Five Guys. Freddy's is pretty good, probably as close to In N Out that we can get in the midwest, if you try that california burger. Chicago.

As for Culver's over Wendys, McD, etc...sure. I will give them that. At least its like a real burger. Also, what the hell happened to Wendys?? They used to be my favorite of the fast options and wow, their quality is terrible. (Their fries are still good).

If you ever get the chance, go to Miner-Dunn in Highland, Indiana. Old fashioned Diner. Get the double cheeseburger. They have a ton of other good stuff too, but their basic double cheeseburger is awesome.

Kuma is also really good, but its been a while since I have been there.

There is a Freddy's near me that I still haven't tried...need to get there.

I do still like Wendy's...the one here is still good. They have great breakfast sandwiches. A few years ago I went to the drive thru and got a baconator....get back to the office and there's no fucking bacon. I was gutted.

pjl44 · February 2024

mpedone said:

Anyone coming to Boston, especially Night 1, don't bother eating at Sweet Cheeks Q even though it's right down the street from Fenway. Or, if you do, save a couple of seats for me and my partner.

Honestly, the BBQ there is good, but the real reason to go there is for the biscuits. And the Nutter Butter dessert.

I'm not telling anyone my favorite Fenway spot until the shows are announced and my reservations are booked

Vedd Hedd · February 2024

Gern Blansten said:

Vedd Hedd said:

Yeah, I like Five Guys. Freddy's is pretty good, probably as close to In N Out that we can get in the midwest, if you try that california burger. Chicago.

As for Culver's over Wendys, McD, etc...sure. I will give them that. At least its like a real burger. Also, what the hell happened to Wendys?? They used to be my favorite of the fast options and wow, their quality is terrible. (Their fries are still good).

If you ever get the chance, go to Miner-Dunn in Highland, Indiana. Old fashioned Diner. Get the double cheeseburger. They have a ton of other good stuff too, but their basic double cheeseburger is awesome.

Kuma is also really good, but its been a while since I have been there.

There is a Freddy's near me that I still haven't tried...need to get there.

I do still like Wendy's...the one here is still good. They have great breakfast sandwiches. A few years ago I went to the drive thru and got a baconator....get back to the office and there's no fucking bacon. I was gutted.

Yeah, Wendys breakfast sandwiches are solid. Esp that baconator one.

Yeah, give Freddy's a try. It's still a chain, so its got that chain feel to it. Try the Fry sauce.

Vedd Hedd · February 2024

RatherStarved said:

This thread has become a nothing burger.

Ha, and your name fits with it.

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