Chuckwagon 719 expanding into OCC with two new concepts; a deep-dive on the wave of recent restaurant closures; a one-word review + more food & drink news
Hi Rebecca, thanks for the input. Near Palmer Park I could recommend heading out Constitution a little farther, and support FH Beerworks before they close, eat from the food truck on site. Or if exiting on the Academy side, shoot up to Elephant Thai or one of the international spots. If exiting the Union side, Solution Tavern is a new local place nearby.
As for the map, would be awesome ... not sure Substack has the feature or that I have the budget or ability to create such a thing myself. To be done well, it would be a big undertaking! Back at my days at the Indy (with a full staff) we'd tried to build out such things but they're hard to keep current and accurate, etc.
(Normally, not on Sundays when closed, I would recommend El Chapin outside Ranch Foods Direct -- their RFD burgers with tallow fries or the taco truck also using RFD meats.)
Unless there's nothing else to eat, I always choose local places. But, sometimes I don't know what's close! What's your go-to for searching local spors in COS? I'd love it if your site had a map on it. For example, we're heading to Palmer Park to take a hike today, and figured we'd have lunch after. But I can't find a local place over that direction. 100%, would love a map of all of the places you've reviewed linked to their info/review!
Edit: I looked around on Google maps and realized the French Kitchen is that direction, so I'll pop in and check them out.
We’ve had to limit dining out because it’s super expensive now. But one of our weekly favorites was Molly’s Mountain Pies—THE BEST PIZZA. But they suddenly closed a few weeks ago and we don’t know if they plan on reopening. It’s hard for everyone all around.
Hi Rebecca, thanks for the input. Near Palmer Park I could recommend heading out Constitution a little farther, and support FH Beerworks before they close, eat from the food truck on site. Or if exiting on the Academy side, shoot up to Elephant Thai or one of the international spots. If exiting the Union side, Solution Tavern is a new local place nearby.
As for the map, would be awesome ... not sure Substack has the feature or that I have the budget or ability to create such a thing myself. To be done well, it would be a big undertaking! Back at my days at the Indy (with a full staff) we'd tried to build out such things but they're hard to keep current and accurate, etc.
(Normally, not on Sundays when closed, I would recommend El Chapin outside Ranch Foods Direct -- their RFD burgers with tallow fries or the taco truck also using RFD meats.)
Unless there's nothing else to eat, I always choose local places. But, sometimes I don't know what's close! What's your go-to for searching local spors in COS? I'd love it if your site had a map on it. For example, we're heading to Palmer Park to take a hike today, and figured we'd have lunch after. But I can't find a local place over that direction. 100%, would love a map of all of the places you've reviewed linked to their info/review!
Edit: I looked around on Google maps and realized the French Kitchen is that direction, so I'll pop in and check them out.
Those Hammond’s sammiches look absolutely delicious
Thank you for going so in depth in explaining all the closures!
We’ve had to limit dining out because it’s super expensive now. But one of our weekly favorites was Molly’s Mountain Pies—THE BEST PIZZA. But they suddenly closed a few weeks ago and we don’t know if they plan on reopening. It’s hard for everyone all around.