opened in 2011; started in 2007 baking waffles at the back of a produce store at Findlay Market...a few weeks later it was so popular he had to find his own place; official waffle of the Cincinnati Reds
Thurman Burger burger overloaded with ham, mozzarella, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, sauteed onions, pickle, peppers, and mayo with chips and a pickle spear; large burger; looks good
#65 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1940; James Beard Award (American Regional Classic); open 24-hours a day, 6 days a week; chili ordered 3-way (spaghetti+chili+mound of shredded cheese), 4-way (+onions or beans), or 5-way (+onions+beans)
founded by a family of firefighters; 1920's firehouse theme; "First Responders (Firefighters, Police Officers, military personnel, etc.) always receive a discount" (from its website); has drive-thru
Saratoga Chips housemade potato chips served w/ homemade barbecue sauce; trivia: potato chips were invented in Saratoga, NY in 1853 and hence the name "Saratoga chips"
since 1951; world-famous for their ribs & Saratoga chips; Bob Hope was a regular..sometimes shipping ribs & chips to his home in CA; Bill Cosby, Britney Spears, Neil Armstrong, Presidents Clinton, Ford, Reagan & Bush (both) have also visited; multiple locations; Other Recipes: Baked Beans | Meatloaf | Wing Dipping Sauce
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); opened in 1947; Dayton landmark; recognized as one of the best steaks by several publications including USA Today, NY Times, Gourmet
The "Mucho Macho Burrito" Challenge tortilla, spicy grilled chicken, rice, beans, jalapeno & "mucho macho" sauce w/ habanero, chile de árbol & ghost pepper; finish in under 20 minutes for the meal free, a t-shirt & wall of fame status; Casey won
