White Castle wants to tear down its restaurant at a prominent South Loop corner in favor of a new store, a plan that hatched when a busy Green Line stop opened in February next door. There's no timeline yet for the new White Castle at 2140 S. Wabash Ave., which would also sit across the street from a landmarked former White Castle building on Cermak Road, Company District Supervisor Darrin Cotton said.
ronnie_suburban wrote:As and aside, it's a kind of analog to Arby's, which isn't something that comes to mind when thinking about roast beef. It's a thing unto itself.
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ronnie_suburban wrote: seems to me that White Castle is either something you like (and probably grew up eating) or don't like (because you have good sense now, and you were not indoctrinated early enough).
As and aside, it's a kind of analog to Arby's, which isn't something that comes to mind when thinking about roast beef. It's a thing unto itself.
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Cathy2 wrote:Hi,
When passing through St. Louis, I do my best to stop at a Lion's Choice for a roast beef sandwich. At the fixin's counter they have beef broth dispenser to fill a cup to dip your sandwich. I consider it soup and sandwich.
Lion's Choice originated in the 1960's. There are people who believe it represents today what Arby's once did long ago.
Their signs don't show up on the food options available at the next exit. If you don't deliberately seek them out, you pass an exit only to see one on the frontage road a little later.
http://www.lionschoice.com/
Regards,
Cathy2
stoutisgoodfood wrote:They will gladly squirt a ketchup/mustard concoction over the pickle - that makes it for me.
ronnie_suburban wrote:It seems to me that White Castle is either something you like (and probably grew up eating) or don't like (because you have good sense now, and you were not indoctrinated early enough). Thinking about their food, there's no rational reason I should like it and yet, I do. But, never once have I opted for White Castle when I was in the mood for a burger. I opt for White Castle when I'm in the mood for White Castle. When I'm in the mood for a burger, White Castle never even comes to mind.
As and aside, it's a kind of analog to Arby's, which isn't something that comes to mind when thinking about roast beef. It's a thing unto itself.
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Cathy2 wrote:At a White Castle in NJ, I ordered six sliders. The guy asked if I wanted a hamburger or a cheeseburger. Apparently asking for a slider at White Castle is a regional thing.
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Cathy2
Cathy2 wrote:At a White Castle in NJ, I ordered six sliders. The guy asked if I wanted a hamburger or a cheeseburger. Apparently asking for a slider at White Castle is a regional thing.
Regards,
Cathy2
Binko wrote:At least to me, "slider" means a small hamburger that is at least partially steam-grilled with onions (either over a bed of onions like at White Castle, or with the onion on top of the burger before being flipped, kindasorta like a mini version of an Oklahoma onion burger.) So that narrows it down to places like White Castle, Krystal, and a bunch of ma & pops out in New Jersey. As usual, Kenji has the run-down on Serious Eats.
stevez wrote:You're leaving out Ft. Wayne's own Powers Hamburgers, which is a beacon of sliderdom.
ETA: In Kenji's article, He lists Power's Hamburgers as one of the stalwarts, along with The Cozy Inn in Salina KS, so it's not completely White Castle or NJ, for sliders.
WillG wrote:Stopped at the white castle in Lebanon Indiana a couple of weeks ago. It is the one next to the meat processing plant that supposedly serves fresh burgers. I don't know if it was an accident or if they are changing up the cooking process, but the meat had a slight crunch to it, which I assume means that the meat was in direct contact with the griddle, not steamed on the onions. My three double sliders (no cheese) were the best that I have ever had. If it was an accident, they need to adopt that cooking method.
-Will
Binko wrote:So, has anybody actually been to White Castle for their Valentine's Day dinner? My wife has given me permission to take her there. I joked about it a couple years ago, but now I'm on the verge of actually making reservations. Half of the allure is the fascination of who takes their SO to White Castle for Valentine's Day?
White Castle cancels 'fine dining' on Valentine's Day
Dave148 wrote:Binko wrote:So, has anybody actually been to White Castle for their Valentine's Day dinner? My wife has given me permission to take her there. I joked about it a couple years ago, but now I'm on the verge of actually making reservations. Half of the allure is the fascination of who takes their SO to White Castle for Valentine's Day?White Castle cancels 'fine dining' on Valentine's Day
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/18/business ... 2592191306
Last year, White Castle gave the Valentine's Day celebration a socially distanced tweak. Instead of dining inside, customers could book a parking spot and enjoy car-side service.
The company isn't forgoing the day completely, however. White Castle is making it a to-go celebration with a very pink "Love Cube" meal box.
The meal for two (which can be delivered for free on Valentine's Day through White Castle's delivery partners on all orders $15 and up) includes eight cheese sliders, two small soft drinks and a choice of two shareable sides. Cost of the meal: About $15.