Stagecoach Restaurant - Duncan Falls

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Stagecoach Restaurant

269 Main Street, Duncan Falls, Ohio www.stagecoachrestaurant269.com

Lunch is always on Randy's mind and today we head to Duncan Falls, he had been to the Stagecoach before and has been wanting to return. 


We start with an order of Saratoga Chips: Fresh potato chips served with chipotle ranch.  We really like these type of chips, and were not disappointed.  The sauce had a little kick to it, but it was really good!!

Randy ordered the Cuban: pulled pork, ham, bacon, pickle, and Cuban mustard.  He really liked the sandwich!  This is what he had ordered on his previous visit and enjoyed it so much he didn't want to try anything new "next time, I will" he says. 

For his side he ordered the Italian Sausage Soup, "REALLY GOOD!!"

Today I was the adventurous one, I ordered the Special- Beef and Noodles over mashed potatoes, green beans, and a roll.  There was no walking away from this meal hungry!! You will hear no complaining from me - yum!!

The service was great, everyone was friendly.  A lot of local memorabilia on display.  We have not been for breakfast, but hear it is really good, downhome cooking. 

We will be going back, and recommend everybody do the same!!

#stagecoachrestaurant

The Tree House - Downtown Zanesville

522 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio
#thetreehouse

Open Monday-Thursday 7am - 6pm & Friday 7am - 10pm

A treat on  Thursday, October 3, 2013 -  Randy offers to take me to lunch, he heard The Tree House had "good food" so naturally we are going to try it!!

A unique diner, with what I quickly learned has a steady set of "regulars", the setup is fun and a "work in progress".  Even a loft our waitress gave me a tour of, that included a disco ball and hammock  to enjoy.  And if  heights aren't your thing,  there was also a nice area with couches, and books for customers to relax in. 

The menu includes Breakfast (served all day), and assorted homemade muffins & cinnamon rolls. 

Lunch is served 10:30 to close and includes sandwiches, subs, pizza, soups, and salads. 
And if coffee or tea is your thing- you are all set at The Tree House!!

Randy orders The Big Z- ham, salami, pepperoni, smoked provolone, Italian dressing, lettuce, tomato, and banana peppers.  He also has a side salad, and soup of the day Potato Cheddar. 

I ordered Le Sandwich- thin sliced ham, chicken and Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo.  I also had a side of potato salad.  And the bread was YUMMY!!! 

The staff was super friendly, all 3 of them!! They can sign us up as regulars and, for my family working in the area, call me I will meet you there for lunch!!!

A hidden gem in downtown Zanesville, highly recommended from these bloggers!!!

See you The Tree  at House!!

Montgomery Inn- Cincinnati

September 20, 2013
925 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio        
#montgomeryinn

A weekend trip to the Kentucky Speedway for a race with Robert and Lori- takes to the Montgomery Inn.  They had been here before and highly recommended  it. 

First let me say for a BBQ establishment...

The view was VERY nice!!

We stared with Onion Straws and Saratoga Chips with barbecue sauce on the side, "pretty tasty"

And then we ordered Crostini- and I quote "Best Shit Ever", "Really Good"!! Thin slices of French bread topped with our own blend of crumbled bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano and a sprinkling of four Italian cheeses.  Lightly toasted to warm your palate. 

Now for our lunches- Let's start with our guest: Lori ordered a BLT Salad with Ranch- The name says it all.  Applewood smoked bacon, crisp greens, fresh tomato and cheddar cheese.  They recommend their homemade Ranch dressing. 

Robert ordered the Pulled Pork Barbecue with Baked Potato and a side of Cole Slaw - Lean cuts of pork, slow smoked for 16 hours, pulled and mixed with Montgomery's world famous barbecue sauce. 

I ordered the All American Burger with a Baked Potato and a side of Cole Slaw - Specially ground 8-oz burger, grilled to your liking, topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

Randy ordered the Ribs King Wrap with a Baked Potato and a side of Cole Slaw- Famous rib meat, right off the bone, sautéed with onions and mushrooms and Montgomery's barbecue sauce, rolled in a flour tortilla filled with chipotle mayo and pepper jack cheese. 

And for Dessert with have Hollywood's Key Lime Pie with 4 spoons!!  Very nice presentation, "tart", "yummy"

We really enjoyed Montgomery Inn, would go back - anytime!! Our server Travis took excellent care of us- Thanks!!!  Only complaint "still burping up BBQ sauce 6 hours later", but we left with our belly full!!

Alexander's Steakhouse Champaign, Illinois

Sunday, September 1, 2013   #alexanderssteakhouse

Alexander's, we have not been in years, and we are excited to share the experience with everyone!!

At Alexander's you basically cook your own meal, for an additional cost they have a chef who will cook it for  you - but why would we do that, Randy is an awesome chef!!

First  you pick your meat from the cooler, they have everything- salmon, chicken, pork, beef, fish:

Then Chef Randy does his thing!!

Our meal in the making:

While it is cooking we learned from experience, we have our salads~

And you gotta keep an eye on the Texas Toast- my fault!

The bartender was nice enough to take a photo of us:

And the crowd was picking up fast!

Our finished meals- Randy had Pork Chops!

I had the Kabob- best ever!! Thank you Chef Randy!!!

We really like Alexander's, wish we could take you all!!!

If you are in the area- you don't want to miss this!!!

Saputo's Famous for Italian Foods- Springfield, Illinois

Friday, August 30, 2013   

Saputo's Famous for Italian Foods  8th & Monroe Street                           
#Saputo's

After a long hot 450 miles on the bike, we were ready for some dinner!!
Saputo's is just around the corner from the Hilton, so we can walk, it did come highly recommended from the front desk clerk and a bartender when we were in town in May.

It is dark, and the hostess was not pleasant, but we were hungry!!

Randy starts with Escargot- he likes them but has had better!!

The bread was a real disappointment!! Enough said!

I ordered the Chicken Alfredo, it was good, no  real complaints.

Randy ordered the Baked Lasagna with Sausage, again no complaints of course it is not his mothers 

Lasagna (it never is) !

The menu has a bit of everything, the people just kept coming- a large party room in the back was full. 

The cost wasn't bad, the waitress Courtney was fun!

Doubtful we will return, it is just not something we enjoyed and the hostess attitude did not help at all!!

Terry's Turf Club 4618 Eastern Ave, Cincinnti, OH

July 6, 2013

Our last stop on our DDD weekend road trip takes us to Terry's Turf Club in Cincinnati.  A phone call the night before let's us know if we want to beat the crowd we should arrive prior to 10:45 am, so we are there when they open at 11 am and there are people waiting ahead of us. 

Terry's Turf Club is small, seats 75 tops, and every neon light available is hanging and on in this establishment.  It just has a fun vibe, and fills up fast.  The check-in station is actually located outside, so from what we can see this place rocks. 

Randy starts with a $3 deviled egg- TTC Deviled Egg, made with Bearnaise, ghetto mustard, and creme fraiche,  topped with Shrimp marinated in Mango Tequila. 

Next, he tries Terry's Famous Filet Mignon Chili, with Pork Tenderloin, fresh herbs and more.  He really enjoyed it!!

Randy also has the Filet Mignon Burger with everything, including grilled onions, and the house special cheddar- from UK, infused with caramelized onion and fresh cut fries. $14.50

I ordered a burger with cheese and fresh cut fries.  A really good burger!!

A nice place to wrap up our road trip, we enjoyed everything and the service was great.

  Next visit we are sitting at the bar so we can chat with Terry and watch them cook!!

Virgil's Cafe- Bellevue, KY

July 5, 2015   #virgilscafe

The second stop on our DDD weekend road trip takes us to Virgil's Cafe  in Bellevue, Kentucky. 

A unique little spot, not at all what we were expecting,  a very nice lady who was finishing her meal gave us a little history on Virgil's and told us some of her favorites, including Sunday brunch.  She told us that all of the furnishings were refurbished and really added to the atmosphere. 

The menu was very small and we learned can change daily.  Randy started with Frog Legs, with cheddar and jalapeno hush puppies, and Pinto Gregorio. He finishes them!

For lunch he orders Andouille, with onion marmalade, and creole mustard, and house cut fries. 

 I order a Beef Hamburger with house cut fries. Good burger but a little under-done for me. 

Virgil's was an experience, the food was ok, the service was good.

  We probably wouldn't go back, but glad we gave it a shot. 

Hillbilly Hot Dogs "We Got the Weenies" - Lesage, WV

6951 Ohio River Rd., Lesage, WV 25537  -  July 4, 2013  -    #hillbillyhotdogs

A long weekend road trip takes us to the craziest place yet!!  Randy is on a DDD mission, and we start with Hillbilly Hotdogs. This place is beyond words, but let us try...

A picture says a thousand words, I had not had the opportunity to see this episode of DDD so at first glance I am thinking the same thing I always think when dining with my sweetie "only the best" :

Yes, this is the front door!!

And the dining rooms are buses!

The place is really something to see!

And they give us a pen to add to the décor, so of course I did!

And then there is the menu, they have: "Fried Fixins, Hillbelly Warmers, Hillbilly Dippers, Wet Yur Wissle, Hillbilly Deezerts, Youngin's Meals; and the sandwiches- Hillbilly Dog, Snuffy Dog, Snuffy 'n Heat, West Virginia Dog, Buckeye Dog, UK Wildcat, Ketchup Puppy, Hound Dog, Corn Dog, Nacho Dog, Stacy's Flu Shot, Pizza Dog, Egg Dog, Out Wayne Dog, Scott's Man on Fire 5x Spicy Chili Sauce Spiced up with Habanero, Strickly Business Dog, Chuck's Junk Yard Dog, Tater Bacon Egger (no weenie), Taco Dog, Thundering Herd Dog, Mettswurst Dog, Rahall's Red Hot Weenie, Lockwood's Veggie Dog"

Drumroll please - Randy has the "World Famous HOME WRECKER - The Biggest, Baddest of all the weenies!! - Sautéed Peppers 'n Onions, Nacho Cheese, Jalapenos, Habanero Sauce, Chili Sauce, Mustard, Slaw, Lettuce. Tomatoes. Shredded Cheese" All of this Slammin' on a Grilled Bun NOT TO BE WRECKIN' WITH !!!!  $16.99

And he gives it all he has...

The size of this thing is CRAZY!!

He also orders fries with cheese and bacon!

I ordered the Hilly Billy Chick A Filly- Diced Chicken sautéed with peppers and onions, slice cheese mayo on a toasted bun. A good sandwich!!!

The FOOD was GREAT, the SERVICE was GREAT!!! We cannot wait to go back, and will recommend it to everyone and will take friends for our next visit. 

Other items on the menu: Website Weenies, Steak, Hen House Fixins. Subs, Xtra Fixins, Fixins on the Side, High Falutin Fixins, Rabbit Fixins, and a Eatin' Lite menu.

Bubba Burgers -

Big Bad Double Hubba Hubba Burger, Big Bad Bubba Burger, Big Bad Bubba's Baby Sister Bertha's  Burger, Bubba's Single Wide -5 lb., Bubba's Double Wide - 17 lb., and  Bubba's Triple Wide-30 lb.

All weenies are 100% beef!!

This place is top notch!!

 http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.com