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Allyfulson: 2 people & 4 drinks. Successful night at cook out. http://tweetphoto.com/24664154
SarabearMcD We found Luigi's Pizza on East Blvd. Awesome NY/NJ style pizza in HUGE slices! @SpeedEats http://tweetphoto.com/24421926
@Mc_Driver: Good morning @dunkindonuts! http://tweetphoto.com/24713897
Speedeats Rise n' Shine! Top Speedeats Breakfast joints near Charlotte Motor Speedway: Concord Family Restaurant, Bagel Bin (huntersvillle), Original Pancake House (Charlotte), Parkway House Family restaurant (Concord).
chops35 Hello SpeedEats..thanks for all the great ideas of where to eat while traveling from state to state.
Our good friend, motorsports journalist Monte Dutton performs live at Celebrity's Hot Dogs in Concord, NC during Charlotte Race Week. The two all-the-way dogs were waiting for Monte when he was done playing.
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This week: Nashville Superspeedway
Next Week: Michigan Int'l Speedway (MI)
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I WANT A REAL SANDWICH... PLEASE!!!
I'm sick and tired of these wimpy commercial sandwiches and subs that people try to pass off on me. Really? You call that a sandwich. I need to vent... click here
Featured Video: Nashville
Pancake Pantry a Nashville Tradition
MRO's Kyle Froman and his family showed this treat to our Matthew Dillner last year. If you like Pancakes, and a load of different kinds, this is your place. The Pantry is a place that has a line outside usually but is worth it. It's where the locals eat.
Darlington Piggly Wiggly Cookout!
Now folks, this is random. Driving through the sleepy southern town of Darlington, South Carolina on the day of the Southern 500, we happened upon this local Piggly WIggly grocery store. The rest is Random Yumminess history!
Nashville Superspeedway (TN)
MD's NASHVILLE PICKS...
Pancake Pantry
MRO's Kyle and Michelle Froman took me here for the first time last year. Show up early because there is usually a wait for this breakfast favorite. I will say it was one of the best pancake breakfasts of my life! I had the sweet Potato Pancake!
1796 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212-3704
(615) 383-9333
visit their site click here
The Gerst Haus
German Food in the heartland of Country Music? Really? The answer is yes. Last year I sat a the bar, eating top-quality German food while watching the Stanley Cup finals. This place is a treat. I ordeded the Sausage Combination Platter which includes Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Smoked Mett Ring, Berliner Mett, and link of Kielbase. AWESOME.
301 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37213
Telephone: (615) 244-8886
visit their site click here
KYLE PETTY NASHVILLE PICKS...
Sportsman's Grill
Great Homemade fries and sandwiches at Sportsman's. Hand-breaded Catfish and Ribs have made this place famouse. They have a great bar to compliment the Northern Hunting Lodge themed restaurant.
Nashville Location
1601 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN
(615) 320-1633
THREE LOCATIONS....
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Roiter's Restaurant
A classic Meat-and-Three restaurant that Kyle loves. "Great Burgers at Roiter's. Roiter's boasts an "un-modern" restaurant that attracts a diverse crowd.
2413 Ellison Place
Nashville, TN
(615) 327-9892
visit their site click here
GiGi's Cupcakes
"GiGi's is to DIE FOR!!!!" says Kyle. Obviously, Kyle likes his sweets. GiGi's specializes in yes...you guessed it, cupcakes. They have 12 locations open in four-states but the Nashville cupcake hot-spot is their original store. Check it out.
1816 Broadway Suite A, Nashville TN 37203
Phone: 615-342-0140
Hours: Mon–Fri: 9am - 6pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: CLOSED
visit their site click here
Judy D Knows Nashville
A Friend & Foodie Shares Her Picks
We met Judy Diethelm on a trip to the 2009 MLB All-Star game. She works for BLU MOON Group and is at many races. She's a fellow foodie and shares a few of her favorites with SpeedEats.com
SPLIT WEEKEND
Make sure to check out our Picks on the site for both NASCAR races this weekend. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in to Long Pond, PA while the Nationwide Series runs in Nashville, TN
NASHVILLE'S MUSIC SCENE IS ALIVE
From the Rhyman to all the great local music spots, Nashville is the heart of country music. On a Friday or Saturday night go down to a local music club and you may be surprised what star walks in and jams. If you're a rock fan...Puddle of Mud (with Saliva) is rockin' Wildhorse Saloon Friday night.
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OUR 2010 LIST
We decided to do seperate food picks for All Star Week and 600 week in Charlotte. Check out our complete list from both weeks.
HALL OF FAME
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is open in Charlotte, NC. It's a great thing for the sport and for the Charlotte area. MD was at the opening ceremonies & inductions... it is a must and well worth admission!
KUDOS TO CELEBRITY'S
Former NASCAR drivers Robert Pressley and Steve Grissom have teamed up to open a second location to their Celebrity's Hot Dogs restaurant. Pressley owns the orignal location in Asheville, NC. Grissom's Concord, NC location has good dogs and plenty of cool racing stuff on the walls.
LEFTOVERS???
Check out where we've hit on the road in 2010!
click here for the 2010 schedule
TRUE CAUSE
A great friend of mine, Lonnie Clouse and his family are moving to Mexico to help care for orphans. Lonnie has been a part of Motor Racing Outreach for a while now and a great friend to racing as well. Go check out his mission and offer up some support, prayer or encouragement!
Steak on a stone at Edelweiss.
Pocono Raceway (PA)
MD's Pocono Pick!
Edelweiss
It's one of the most popular places for industry people (drivers, crews, media, etc) near Pocono. Why? Simply put... Steak on a Stone! "The King" Richard Petty loves steak on a stone, and so should you!
"A Choice Filet of Beef served on a Preheated Black Granite Stone, with Bernaise, Dijonnaise, Garlic Cream and Horseradish Sauce…You Cook It to Your Liking at the Table."
It's a ton of fun to do and so tasty. The Edelweiss menu also features some amazing dishes including some real good German food.
Route 940
PO Box 531
Pocono Lake, PA 18347
click here to visit their site
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