Mathew's on Main in Callicoon, NY

Back in December, my wife and I and our dear friend Debbie went to Callicoon for Dickens on the Hudson. Dressed in our dickens best we trapsed about the streets.

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After our long walks about the town we ended our evening  here.
There's seating in the front and the back. rather nice for the area.


We ordered crab cakes on baby greens , came with a sherry shallot vinaigrette. The crab meat had a nice smokey taste, I felt that a nice horseradish cream sauce would have gone better with it. All in all it was very good.

For the meal we went simple with cheddar cheeseburgers. They came as ordered and were very good.

If you find yourself in Callicoon, I recommend giving Mathew's a try.



Buon Appetito!

Fill the Pit Friday: Roy Rogers

On the road and the next service stop up ahead just may have:

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I always found their chicken on the salty side but if you like it a bit salty enjoy! :-)
I usually will get the cheeseburger or bacon cheeseburger, what do you get to fill the pit?!

Buon Appettito!

UPDATE: Split Rock Station CLOSED in Suffern

I drove by and my wife checked their facebook. Due to lack of clientele, they had to close the Suffern, NY  location.
I feel it a shame because the food and service was excellent.

Buon Appetito!

Fill the Pit Friday: Quiznos

Sandwich shop, Hero shop, Sub shop, or Wedge shop. No matter the vernacular there are plenty of them and each with their own gimmick, etc.

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Quiznos makes and toasts there subs/hero/wedge .. I grew up calling it a hero because it goes on an italian hero roll , which was just a personal sized loaf of Italian bread.


Most of the time when i go to such places I stick with teh tried and true. either tuna salad or turkey. Let's face it, many times the meat used isnt the best, but who can argue when it comes to price when filling the pit.

What do you look for when going to Quiznos?

Buon Appetito !

Fill the Pit Friday: Popeye's

When you have a bonafide hunger you look for a bonafide meal :-)

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The battle for chicken has always been KFC and Popeye's. When I want chicken with a kick, nothing beats Popeye's with a side of dirty rice, oh wait they changed it to the politically correct Cajun rice :-)




The fish is decent, but as I warn many people; this is fast food. Just like going to a diner, remember it's just a diner. do not expect more than what tey are good at making.
If you love a restaurants jambalaya, then don't order it at popeye's unless you just need to fill the pit :-)

 What is your favorite dish at Popeye's when you look to fill the pit?

Buon Appetito!

Fill the Pit Friday: OutBack SteakHouse

Many times when people are looking for steak or pork they take a walk out into the outback ;-)

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It wouldn't be a night at the outback without the Bloomin' Onion , i aslo like coconut shrimp.
As for the MEAT: their steaks are good as well as teh prok or lamb :-)
Remember it is a chain so don't expect Smith and Wollenski's and on the flipside it isn't a Denny's either ..

What is your go to dish when a walking matilda in the outback? 

Buon Appetito!

Fill the Pit Friday: Nathan's

It would behoove this Brooklyn Boy to mention Brooklyn's own:

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I was born and bred in B'klyn, and you do not go near Coney Island without stopping in at least once. :-)

Many people may not know or remember but Nathan's used to also make frog's legs. They had this big round bowl like frier.. :-)

Hot dogs and the famous fries and lemonade of course. Nothing beats em. A little pricey these days but you need to experience it.

Buon Appetito !!