Comments on: In-N-Out-N-Back-N-Again-Later http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/ Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made Sun, 27 May 2012 00:43:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dave http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194386 Dave Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:12:07 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194386 Enjoy your new In-N-Out! You may want to wait a few days for the line to die down, I hear it's been a 1 hour wait to get your order in and a line of cars 100 deep. But it'll be worth it. Enjoy your new In-N-Out! You may want to wait a few days for the line to die down, I hear it’s been a 1 hour wait to get your order in and a line of cars 100 deep. But it’ll be worth it.

]]> By: Eszter http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194368 Eszter Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:20:37 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194368 I ate at an In-And-Out just a week ago, I think. It was the only place open that we could find around midnight driving down various LA highways. The people at the hotel sent us on a ridiculous hunt for food and this was the best we could come up with. It was okay, but only worth the 20 min wait, because we were starving. I ate at an In-And-Out just a week ago, I think. It was the only place open that we could find around midnight driving down various LA highways. The people at the hotel sent us on a ridiculous hunt for food and this was the best we could come up with. It was okay, but only worth the 20 min wait, because we were starving.

]]> By: RETARDO http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194269 RETARDO Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:31:07 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194269 Uh, danger somehow came out as 'gander'. Please no comments about Freudian slips and oggling skating car-hops. Uh, danger somehow came out as ‘gander’. Please no comments about Freudian slips and oggling skating car-hops.

]]> By: RETARDO http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194268 RETARDO Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:29:20 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194268 Sonic's fries are teh 5uxxor. Awful. Soggy nasty things. The tots are divine, though -- especially if you order them with the melted glob of cheddar cheese on top. Their onion rings are good, too. As everyone else said, the drinks are great (Cherry Lime-Aid is awesome spiked, or at least that's what cloudy memories of high school tell me to say). Burgers, not so much; I'd instead recommend Hardee's (or Carl's Jr., where you're at) or better yet, Backyard Burger which is insanely good. Our Sonic still sometimes does the carhops-on-roller-skates thing. But I think they finally got rid of the stupid window-tray thingy that always put you in gander of wearing your food. There is a Sonic rip-off chain in Mississippi but I can't remember the name of it; not quite as good as a true Sonic, IIRC. Sonic’s fries are teh 5uxxor. Awful. Soggy nasty things. The tots are divine, though—especially if you order them with the melted glob of cheddar cheese on top. Their onion rings are good, too. As everyone else said, the drinks are great (Cherry Lime-Aid is awesome spiked, or at least that’s what cloudy memories of high school tell me to say). Burgers, not so much; I’d instead recommend Hardee’s (or Carl’s Jr., where you’re at) or better yet, Backyard Burger which is insanely good.

Our Sonic still sometimes does the carhops-on-roller-skates thing. But I think they finally got rid of the stupid window-tray thingy that always put you in gander of wearing your food.

There is a Sonic rip-off chain in Mississippi but I can’t remember the name of it; not quite as good as a true Sonic, IIRC.

]]> By: Gene O'Grady http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194208 Gene O'Grady Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:13:15 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194208 Anyone who visits the Pacific Northwest should try the small chain called Burgerville, which manages to combine quality hamburgers and fries (from locally grown potatoes, of course) with fresh local products such as hazelnuts, marionberries, and salmon. The furthest south (as their billboard tells you) is in Albany Oregon; I know there are others in the Portland area, Washington state, and maybe Idaho. The prices are more fastfood than gourmet, by the way. Anyone who visits the Pacific Northwest should try the small chain called Burgerville, which manages to combine quality hamburgers and fries (from locally grown potatoes, of course) with fresh local products such as hazelnuts, marionberries, and salmon.

The furthest south (as their billboard tells you) is in Albany Oregon; I know there are others in the Portland area, Washington state, and maybe Idaho.

The prices are more fastfood than gourmet, by the way.

]]> By: CBH http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194190 CBH Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:14:11 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194190 and to the commentor who likes Whitecastle (and Krystal, I'd presume) YOU ARE INSANE. If I need a laxative, I'll take an Exlax, thank you! and to the commentor who likes Whitecastle (and Krystal, I’d presume) YOU ARE INSANE. If I need a laxative, I’ll take an Exlax, thank you!

]]> By: CBH http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194189 CBH Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:11:11 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194189 I'll admit it - I'm one of those skinny guys with a high metabolism that can eat anything with nary a negative consequence. With a commuting/road-traveling job for many years, here's my take. Sonic's burgers and sandwiches are okay, drinks and shakes are good, onion rings and chili-cheese tots are great (and chili-cheese onion rings if you can talk them into it). In-n-Out has the burgers figured out, but Backyard Burger (not sure of their whole domain, but I visit them in the St. Louis to Nashville area) has the best burger of any modestly sized chain - hands down. If you want a place with the best combination of sides, deserts and burgers, the Iceburg chain in Utah (and I think Idaho and Wyoming) is the king. Of course, when I'm on the road and time allows, I'll travel a block or three off the mainstreets in small towns to find the mom & pop greasy spoon burger joints that look like they've been around for more than a decade or four. IF there's a line, or if the quality of the cars in the parking lot seem much nicer than the decor of the establishment, I know I've struck gold. I’ll admit it – I’m one of those skinny guys with a high metabolism that can eat anything with nary a negative consequence. With a commuting/road-traveling job for many years, here’s my take. Sonic’s burgers and sandwiches are okay, drinks and shakes are good, onion rings and chili-cheese tots are great (and chili-cheese onion rings if you can talk them into it). In-n-Out has the burgers figured out, but Backyard Burger (not sure of their whole domain, but I visit them in the St. Louis to Nashville area) has the best burger of any modestly sized chain – hands down. If you want a place with the best combination of sides, deserts and burgers, the Iceburg chain in Utah (and I think Idaho and Wyoming) is the king. Of course, when I’m on the road and time allows, I’ll travel a block or three off the mainstreets in small towns to find the mom & pop greasy spoon burger joints that look like they’ve been around for more than a decade or four. IF there’s a line, or if the quality of the cars in the parking lot seem much nicer than the decor of the establishment, I know I’ve struck gold.

]]> By: Linkmeister http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194186 Linkmeister Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:56:35 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194186 That's an odd location for a first franchise. Isn't the 3700 block of Broadway out by ElCon or Randolph Park? If I were the franchisee/company, I'd have looked for a site on Speedway near the UofA campus. Or, gasp, has the U expanded that far east? That’s an odd location for a first franchise. Isn’t the 3700 block of Broadway out by ElCon or Randolph Park? If I were the franchisee/company, I’d have looked for a site on Speedway near the UofA campus. Or, gasp, has the U expanded that far east?

]]> By: mds http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194176 mds Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:07:32 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194176 From the perspective of one who grew up in Arizona, Sonic is for drinks and <em>onion rings</em>. The times might have changed, though; my most-frequented Sonic in Willcox has closed. And anyway, Tucson people should dine on fast food at "Wienerschnitzel." Not for reasons of quality, but just because it's a hot dog chain called "Wienerschnitzel." Similar logic applies to "Whataburger." Oh, and don't wear a tie you like to Pinnacle Peak. And leave the rattlesnakes alone. From the perspective of one who grew up in Arizona, Sonic is for drinks and onion rings. The times might have changed, though; my most-frequented Sonic in Willcox has closed. And anyway, Tucson people should dine on fast food at “Wienerschnitzel.” Not for reasons of quality, but just because it’s a hot dog chain called “Wienerschnitzel.” Similar logic applies to “Whataburger.” Oh, and don’t wear a tie you like to Pinnacle Peak. And leave the rattlesnakes alone.

]]> By: strewelpeter http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194155 strewelpeter Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:08:15 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194155 If you're going to do fast food this is the way to do it: http://www.fast-good.com/en/home.htm I came across it in Madrid recently and it is really good. If you’re going to do fast food this is the way to do it:
http://www.fast-good.com/en/home.htm
I came across it in Madrid recently and it is really good.

]]> By: Keith M Ellis http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194137 Keith M Ellis Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:46:03 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194137 In the innumerable times in my life I've eaten at Sonic, I've never eaten with the car idling so the air conditioner could be on. Perhaps I've broken some law I was not aware of? In the innumerable times in my life I’ve eaten at Sonic, I’ve never eaten with the car idling so the air conditioner could be on. Perhaps I’ve broken some law I was not aware of?

]]> By: vanya http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194135 vanya Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:29:42 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194135 Glad to see the consensus that the Sonic burger cannot even compare to the In-n-Out, kind of restores my faith in the human race. I assume bitchphd is just being contrary for the sake of being contrary. Glad to see the consensus that the Sonic burger cannot even compare to the In-n-Out, kind of restores my faith in the human race. I assume bitchphd is just being contrary for the sake of being contrary.

]]> By: Pinko Punko http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194125 Pinko Punko Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:22:29 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194125 Sonic is for the tater tots and drinks. Sadly, for a progressive company, their drive ins in the sun belt lead you to eat in your car while it idles so you can have the AC on, while you drink out of a styrofoam cup. They do have the awesome crushed ice, though. Their burgers are thin, midwestern fast food style fried burgers. And for what they are I enjoy them. InO of course are geniuses at the perfectly toasted bun. Sonic is for the tater tots and drinks. Sadly, for a progressive company, their drive ins in the sun belt lead you to eat in your car while it idles so you can have the AC on, while you drink out of a styrofoam cup. They do have the awesome crushed ice, though. Their burgers are thin, midwestern fast food style fried burgers. And for what they are I enjoy them. InO of course are geniuses at the perfectly toasted bun.

]]> By: bitchphd http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194113 bitchphd Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:39:19 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194113 Don't listen to these idiots. Sonic > In n Out. Much. Don’t listen to these idiots. Sonic > In n Out. Much.

]]> By: Cranky Observer http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/comment-page-1/#comment-194079 Cranky Observer Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:41:47 +0000 http://crookedtimber.org/2007/04/22/in-n-out-n-back-n-again-later/#comment-194079 Culvers is good, but as a midwesterner I have to say that In-N-Out is better, and the best hamburger-joint-with-more-than-one-location that I have found in the US of A. Cranky Culvers is good, but as a midwesterner I have to say that In-N-Out is better, and the best hamburger-joint-with-more-than-one-location that I have found in the US of A.

Cranky

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