jmacomber68w Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/ I ran into this after searching for a pic of this RI sandwich called the triple bypass, basically epic portions of bacon, sausage, pastrami, topped off with a few eggs and served between 2 grilled cheeses. Anyone else have any other local overeating delicacies they would like to share? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Slow's BBQ, Corktown, Detroit "Triple Threat Pork $7.95 Bacon, pulled pork & ham stacked high on the bread of your choice. Heeyah! Git some!" Soo goood. And cheap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Most of the fried things look like are from the Iowa State Fair, aka the world fried food capital. I would also eat just about all of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Slow's BBQ, Corktown, Detroit "Triple Threat Pork $7.95 Bacon, pulled pork & ham stacked high on the bread of your choice. Heeyah! Git some!" Soo goood. And cheap!I have to get back there sometime. I've only been once, and I don't remember what I had, but I'm pretty sure that wasn't it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I have to get back there sometime. I've only been once, and I don't remember what I had, but I'm pretty sure that wasn't it.Its a before the Tigers game regular. Of course, I miss the first couple of innings trying to digest it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Its a before the Tigers game regular. Of course, I miss the first couple of innings trying to digest it.My one visit was before Wilco's show at the Fox. This isn't an epic meal, as such, but there used to be a place in Kalamazoo many years ago called The High Wheeler. They had an extensive menu of ice cream creations -- sundaes and banana splits and whatever else, dozens of variations. They also had a standing contest that required a team of two entrants to eat the "Party Wheel," which was a huge thing intended for ten people, in half an hour (or maybe it was an hour, I forget). Successfully completing that challenge qualified the entrants for a monthly(?) contest in which each competitor had to eat the "Bicycle Built For Two" (which, as the name implies, was intended for two people) as quickly as possible. I never entered, but I always wanted to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 My one visit was before Wilco's show at the Fox. This isn't an epic meal, as such, but there used to be a place in Kalamazoo many years ago called The High Wheeler. They had an extensive menu of ice cream creations -- sundaes and banana splits and whatever else, dozens of variations. They also had a standing contest that required a team of two entrants to eat the "Party Wheel," which was a huge thing intended for ten people, in half an hour (or maybe it was an hour, I forget). Successfully completing that challenge qualified the entrants for a monthly(?) contest in which each competitor had to eat the "Bicycle Built For Two" (which, as the name implies, was intended for two people) as quickly as possible. I never entered, but I always wanted to.I remember a place in Kalamazoo that had burritos "As Big As Your Head". Having a big head, I never attempted to order one. I can't remember what that place is called though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I remember a place in Kalamazoo that had burritos "As Big As Your Head". Having a big head, I never attempted to order one. I can't remember what that place is called though.It was called La Bamba. Sadly, the Kalamazoo location has been closed for several years. There are others still scattered about the Midwest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wasnt't the High Wheeler on top of West Main Hill, near Tiffany's liquor store? If that's the place cryptique is talking about, they had some awesome ice cream from what I remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wasnt't the High Wheeler on top of West Main Hill, near Tiffany's liquor store? If that's the place cryptique is talking about, they had some awesome ice cream from what I remember.You're probably thinking of the Carousel, which was first a block west of Tiffany's and later in the same strip mall as Tiffany's. I went to the elementary school across the street and used to stop in at both Tiffany's and the Carousel pretty often when walking home. I remember two High Wheeler locations: the main one at the northeast corner of Westnedge and Kilgore (same complex as Roller World), and the other on the lower level of the Hilton/Radisson downtown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Fat Head's in Pittsburgh is just plain sick (in a good way) Sweet MB: Polish sausage, cut in half and grilled flat, salami, sauerkraut, provolone cheese, tomato and spicy brown mustard. menu sample Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 ^I hope Gary is on Lipitor! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 You're probably thinking of the Carousel, which was first a block west of Tiffany's and later in the same strip mall as Tiffany's. I went to the elementary school across the street and used to stop in at both Tiffany's and the Carousel pretty often when walking home. I remember two High Wheeler locations: the main one at the northeast corner of Westnedge and Kilgore (same complex as Roller World), and the other on the lower level of the Hilton/Radisson downtown.Ahhh yes, The Carousel was the one I was thinking about. And I remember going to the High Wheeler after pizza at Shaky's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 From the Hilltop in L'Anse, MI.It IS as big as your head! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Cryptique, Dondo, any other Michigan people ever been to the All-Star Dairy in Jackson? It's not called that anymore, I think it's called The Parlour or something. Anyways, their portions are HUGE... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Slow's BBQ, Corktown, Detroit "Triple Threat Pork $7.95 Bacon, pulled pork & ham stacked high on the bread of your choice. Heeyah! Git some!" Soo goood. And cheap!i loved this place. the NC sauce was so good. i'm going to be back in town to see animal collective, maybe i'll make a stop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 From the Hilltop in L'Anse, MI.It IS as big as your head! Looks like I need to get to the Hilltop!!! Cinnamon rolls would make my favorite dessert list for sure, sadly our Cinnabon left years ago The last time I saw a Cinnabon was when I was stuck in the Cleveland Airport last summer. I was laid over for 5 hours, I discovered the Cinnabon right before the plane started to board, so tragically I didn't get the chance to have one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It was called La Bamba. Sadly, the Kalamazoo location has been closed for several years. There are others still scattered about the Midwest.yeah, there's a la bamba right off my campus. but ive never eaten there because i tend to avoid restaurants attached to gas stations Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looks like I need to get to the Hilltop!!! Cinnamon rolls would make my favorite dessert list for sure, sadly our Cinnabon left years ago The last time I saw a Cinnabon was when I was stuck in the Cleveland Airport last summer. I was laid over for 5 hours, I discovered the Cinnabon right before the plane started to board, so tragically I didn't get the chance to have one My parents live a few blocks from this place. Its like crack! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 yeah, there's a la bamba right off my campus. but ive never eaten there because i tend to avoid restaurants attached to gas stations there's a la bamba close to where I work. I tried it once and found it to be incredibly flavorless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 This thread is reminding me of Man V. Food, my new favorite TV show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 This thread is reminding me of Man V. Food, my new favorite TV show. Travel Channel loves shows about eating Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 This thread is reminding me of Man V. Food, my new favorite TV show.i've never watched this one before, but there's some show on food network that's like it that i watch sometimes. its got the guy from the tgi friday's commericals in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I thought this thread was going to be about epic meals, like the time my mom and I went to a fancy restaurant for dinner at 5:00 and left at 10:00. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 My fiance made sliders for the Super Bowl, but they were no ordinary sliders. She used grilled cheese sandwiches for buns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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