Yates Cider Mill-MI

Yates Cider Mill
1990 E Avon Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

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The best cider I've had thus far.Yates is a cool cider mill that  has alot of stuff to do. In the fall there is alot to do outside. They have kid-friendly arts/crafts things you can do, there is a river with a very nice walking path through the woods where you can experience the fall colors... and then of course there is the mind-blowingly delicious cider+donuts pumping out of this place. Seriously, the cider is exploding with flavor all over my face as we speak. The donuts are warm and soft when you get them, unlike the cold, stale donuts I've received at OTHER CIDER MILLS. They also make apple butter, apple salsa, cookies, muffins... all sorts of stuff. I figured growing up in New York going to multiple cider mills every year, since a small child, that NY was the apple capital of the world. Boy was I wrong. Michigan has better cider then we do sorry to say it guys. Next time I'm in town ill be sure to go back.

Tony's I-75-MI

Tony's I-75
8781 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415

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-United States of Bacon

I mean, you can't complain about bacon. A pound of bacon. A POUND OF BACON. I got the BLT which was piled so high with bacon that I had to just eat random parts of bacon. A handful of bacon here, a bite of bread there, anthor mouth of bacon greese. Tony's was a great part of our Michigan vacation that I will not soon forget. So as you might have gathered, the portions at Tony's are ridiculous. Actually probably even too big... Nah, just kidding. We loved it, it was legendary. Oh, and the prices were shockingly low for the quality and portion sizes. There is no downside unless you are on a diet... and if you are on a diet then forget your diet and go eat at Tony's. You will have to go to Tony's because it is the restaurant most Michiganders will brag about and mention to you. With the portion sizes guaranteed to shock most casual diners you will leave Tony's stuffed, with loads of leftovers to eat later. I had enough left over bacon for breakfast for 3 the next day.

Slows Bar B-Q-MI

  

Slow's Bar B-Q
2138 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48216

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-Man Vs Food
-Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America
-Diners Drive Inns and Dives
-Chowdown Countdown

-Chuck Eats The Street

Everything  I have to say about Slows doesnt really matter much. What is more important is that you go there and you eat. If you don't go there, you will, at some point, regret it and hate yourself. Just do it. Get in your car and drive to Detroit now. You will thank me for it. Unless, god forbid, and I've heard that this has actually happened. They run out of chicken. Everything on the menu is gut-bustingly good. Get the Yardbird.. Do you need a reason? It's smoked chicken, mustard sauce, bacon, mushrooms and cheddar. Voted 3rd best sandwich in America. This thing is a piled high melty greasy smokey saucy orgasm. Slow's has a really cool trendy hipster vibe and is doing all the classics right. So when you are in Detroit get some Bar Bq and dont forget the mac and cheese.

Lafayette Coney Island-MI

Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

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-Food Wars

My wife and I did the coney island challenge (hotdogs from both American and Lafayette back to back). American has a great coney with subtle differences from Lafayette, and I did like that you could get a little extra beef on your coney, but overall I feel these are basically the same. Lots of onions, thick meat sauce, and mustard on a snappy dog. I don't find either as good as the hotdogs I can get back home in NY. That being said, both places have a great dog, and I can only assume that it's the slight differences that people use to choose which one they like better. As for anything other than the hotdogs, Lafayette has a cool "old diner" feel, but the guys running the show there are anything but friendly. Over at American, they have more room and take credit cards, but didn't really like the owner putting us on the spot as to which dog we liked better. Kind of awkward. Both of these places are a Detroit institution right next to each other dishing out the same thing. Its a miracle they both stay in business. They have been on almost every food show I can think of. But in any case, both are great places, and both worth a visit if you find yourself in downtown Detroit.

American Coney Island-MI

American Coney Island
115 Michigan Ave
Detroit, MI 48226

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-Food Wars
-Man Vs Food

My wife and I did the coney island challenge (hotdogs from both American and Lafayette back to back). American has a great coney with subtle differences from Lafayette, and I did like that you could get a little extra beef on your coney, but overall I feel these are basically the same. Lots of onions, thick meat sauce, and mustard on a snappy dog. I don't find either as good as the hotdogs I can get back home in NY. That being said, both places have a great dog, and I can only assume that it's the slight differences that people use to choose which one they like better. As for anything other than the hotdogs, Lafayette has a cool "old diner" feel, but the guys running the show there are anything but friendly. Over at American, they have more room and take credit cards, but didn't really like the owner putting us on the spot as to which dog we liked better. Kind of awkward. Both of these places are a Detroit institution right next to each other dishing out the same thing. Its a miracle they both stay in business. They have been on almost every food show I can think of. But in any case, both are great places, and both worth a visit if you find yourself in downtown Detroit.

Puddin'-NYC

Puddin'
102 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

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Who wants pudding? I do. I feel like Bill Cosby. Anyways Puddin' has lots of flavors with all sorts of different toppings to go on top.They come in these little containers so you can try a bunch of small individual portions. We tried butterscotch, rice, chocolate, banana and coconut. The rice was good, though nothing  compared to Rice to Riches, the chocolate and butterscotch, not really note-worthy, but I thought the banana dream was really, really good. The banana flavor was so fresh and it was really creamy. What I enjoyed about the coconut was that it wasn't very sweet, so the coconut flavor really stands out without a lot of sugar. It was thicker than the others, almost yogurt but creamy. I really liked it. And the people working there are really nice. A nice change from ice cream or the typical restaurant desserts. New York City is all about doing one thing and doing it the best you can to the max. Puddin' takes the CAKE for pudding that's for sure.

Carnegie Deli-NYC

Carnegie Deli
854 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019

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-I'm sure more

I don't care what anyone says, Kat'z Deli step aside. Carnegie Deli was the best cornbeef and pastrami I have ever had. Not to mention the largest sandwich I have ever seen and also the largest price tag. For
about $27 you can get a triple decker 3lber of pastrami. I also had some tongue on my triple. Of course you can't finish it all at once but I had 3 meals out of it. Three meals for $27 isn't to bad. If you're strolling mid-town Manhattan and are looking for the flavor of Kosher style corned beef and pastrami, the Carnegie is where to go. The originators of the huge over-stuffed sandwich, the Carneigie also maintains a menu of old school Jewish delights like kasha varnishkas (bulgar wheat and bow tie pasta) and kishka (also known as stuffed derma). Be prepared to take half your order home because you gotta throw some NY cheesecake down too. Each slice of their cheesecake is 1lb of pure deliciousness. Now that's a lunch.