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In the first installment of our Restaurant Cravings series, we dreamed aloud of old favorites that are currently out-of-reach physically and geographically. This follow-up adds three senses to the equation, with touch, smell, and most importantly, taste joining sight.
Most of us grew up hearing the words “you can look, but don’t touch”, so deprivation isn’t a new emotion. Yet we recently shared our own Restaurant Cravings that were simply that, fantasies, desires that we can’t currently fulfill. What fun is that?!
As we all continue to support our neighborhood restaurants, having the ability to cast a far wider net holds a certain appeal. Through Goldbelly, a gourmet food delivery site, we can expand our horizons and bring food fantasies right to our doorstep.
Founded in 2013, Goldbelly has built a menu of food offerings that span the country with a wide variety of categories. From St. Louis-style pizza to macarons to tamales, the site features gastronomic options galore. You’re only limited by your palate, desires, and credit card limit.
AMERICAN CONEY ISLAND (Detroit, Michigan): Having grown up in Detroit ourselves, we have a personal affinity for a Detroit Coney. And having overheard a recent conversation where someone was having their own American Coney Island cravings, we were compelled to shine the spotlight on Goldbelly’s package from the restaurant. Shipping only on Mondays, American Coney Island offers a kit that includes their special Detroit chili sauce and free shipping.
ST. ELMO STEAK HOUSE (Indianapolis, Indiana): St. Elmo is an Indianapolis legend that’s been around since 1902 and while they’ve built their stellar reputation on everything from steaks & chops to exemplary service, it’s their famous shrimp cocktail with tear-inducing cocktail sauce that we’re singling out here. The spicy sauce is proof positive that St. Elmo isn’t horseradishing around.
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KILLER BROWNIE (Dayton, Ohio): It only stands to reason that we’d follow St. Elmo’s fiery cocktail sauce with something sweet, so we introduce you to Killer Brownie. With flavors to please everyone and free shipping, you can be tooth-deep into the gooey caramel featured in “The Original” before week’s end.
BARTOLINI’S (Chicago, Illinois): While we’d normally be reticent to include pizza on this list, it’s hard to overlook the ability to enjoy regional styles that we might not normally have in our own background. With Bartollini’s, we not only have the chance to savor both Chicago thin crust and deep dish pizza, but their meatballs have earned effusive praise from diners as well.
PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL FRENCH DIP (Los Angeles, California): Another institution, Philippe is recognized as the birthplace of the french dip sandwich. When you can go right to the source, how can you go wrong? Philippe’s French Dip Party Pack has it all, from the rolls, roast beef and au jus to potato salad, pickles and even a bottle of their famous spicy mustard.
MCLOONS LOBSTER SHACK (South Thomaston, Maine): Wending our way cross-country from Los Angeles to coastal Maine, we lead you to McLoons and their highly-acclaimed lobster roll. As temperatures continue to warm, what better way to welcome spring than with lobster that’s mere hours removed from the ocean when shipped? Can you say fresh?! And if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth in the process, McLoons offers a kit that includes another Mainestay, whoopie pies.
LOUIE MULLER BARBECUE (Taylor, Texas): While the long-running debate about which area of the country serves the best barbecue persists, Goldbelly customers continue to sing the praises of Louie Muller Barbecue, with a particular passion for their Legendary Texas Brisket.
THE ELEGANT FARMER (Mukwonago, Wisconsin): We can’t offer up baseball, but since we’ve already shared a hot dog recommendation, it’s only fitting that we round out America’s pastime with apple pie. And this isn’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill apple pie either, as The Elegant Farmer’s version is baked in a brown paper bag. No need to be leery though, as the likes of Food Network, Wall Street Journal, and Gourmet magazine have called it “the best pie in America”.
PAT LAFRIEDA MEATS (North Bergen, New Jersey): Ready to fire up the grill for the first time this year? Then click on Pat LaFrieda Meats’ page at Goldbelly, where you’ll find an array of USDA Prime Black Angus beef cuts, including the site-exclusive Gold Label Burger. Suppliers to some of New York’s most iconic restaurants and creator of Shake Shack’s custom blend, Pat LaFrieda Meats is just a couple of keystrokes away from your doorstep.
BREADS BAKERY (New York, New York): If you’ve had babka before, you’ve experienced the ecstasy that accompanies each bite. If you haven’t had the pleasure, let Breads Bakery take your babka virginity. New York magazine calls it “The Best Babka in NYC”, though we’ve heard others describe it as the best babka they’ve ever had anywhere. Let’s see, Belgian dark chocolate and Nutella slathered on dough then woven into a loaf, yea, that just might work. If chocolate’s not your thing, say hello to cinnamon babka. Oh, and did we mention the sugar syrup bath each loaf takes upon coming out of the oven?
FAIDLEY SEAFOOD (Baltimore, Maryland): Any restaurant that’s older than Betty White has to be great, right? Open since 1886, Faidley Seafood’s jumbo lump crab cakes have earned so many “Best Crab Cake” honors that they’ve lost count. Goldbelly customers certainly don’t disagree.
Anecdotally, we can vouch for the quality of product we’ve enjoyed from Goldbelly thus far. Better yet, everything from packaging to customer service has equaled the excellence of the food itself, making us site converts from the get-go.
Doorstep, meet Goldbelly. And once you’ve made that acquaintance and become fast friends, we look forward to you sharing your specific Restaurant Cravings experiences in the comments below and/or on Twitter.
What favorite restaurant dishes are you craving? Share your comments below or tag #FoodSided with your tempting photos.