Chicken Annie or Chicken Mary?

[gblowfish]

GB is on the road again tonight.
I'm headed down to Arkansas for a few days.

Tonight I'm headed down US 69 after work.

My question is this:

Dinnertime should find me around the Pittsburg, KS area. There are two famous chicken restaurants north of town, one block from each other.

Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary.

Who should I do, Annie or Mary?

Anybody with any experience with these two ladies, please let me know who I should eat out. I mean that in the most positive way.

http://tinyurl.com/m9pg78

Thanks!

[Buck]

So pretty much you are goin down 69 to get some cock, but you want to know which lady you should perform cunnilingus on?

I'm confused.

[Great Expectations]

Chicken Mary's is cleaner, they are actually the same chicken recipies.

The locals prefer Bartos Chicken, I prefer the Mall Deli or Jim's.

Here is an article discussing the different ones:

http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_217143115.html

[RJ]

Do they both pluck, you know, down there?

[Archie Bunker]

Chicken Annie's gets my vote. Get the biggest order of onion rings you possibly can.:drool:

[Stewie]

Chicken Mary's is cleaner...

So Chicken Annie serves crabs?

[Bob Dole]

Annie's was Bob Dole's preference, but it's been 30 years...

[Great Expectations]

So Chicken Annie serves crabs?

Full bush

[Bob Dole]

Actually, Mar-Lon in Bronaugh, MO kicked the crap out of both, but it is long gone. :(

[btlook1]

Annie's was Bob Dole's preference, but it's been 30 years...

Annies used to be really good but haven't been there in quite awhile. There's a little place in Pitt. that might serve some food if you need a drink to go with it....it's called Pat's Lounge there in Pitt. might be worth checking out especially if you like the skankier looking females.....

[L.A. Chieffan]

Roscoes chicken and waffles for tmfw

[KS-Surveyor]

My family and I prefer Chicken Marys. Not too far from my neck of the woods.

[JohninGpt]

Annie's

[Colt4540]

If you can, swing through Frontenac and eat at Barto's Idle Hour. Order their two wishbone meal and a large order of onion rings. I think it trumps the hell out of Annie's or Mary's.

[FishingRod]

I'll wave as I pass by ... Going to Grand Lake tonight

[gblowfish]

Thanks for the advice guys. I think maybe Barto's in Frontenac might be the closest to US 69. And they have Polka Music on Friday night...oh YEAH!!!

http://www.kansassampler.org/8wonders/cuisine.php?id=12

[Rooster]

Barto's is the best IMO but with Mary's you get three sides instead of just two with Annie's.

[Alton deFlat]

My order of preference is...

Barto's
Chicken Mary's
Gebhardt's
Chicken Annie's Girard
Chicken Annie's Original
Pichler's Chicken Annie's (right on 69 at the south edge of town)

They are all good, and you get a lot for the money. I went to Mary's Tuesday night. It was very good.

[C-Mac]

Chicken Marys potato salad is a meal in its own, especially if you take some home and let it sit over night.
:thumb:

[ChiefsGirl]

The Chicken Shack beats both of them.

[ziggysocki]

Neither. I have lived within 10 miles of both for most of my life and would rather have freaking KFC anytime. Overcooked, underseasoned boring chicken made for the bluehairs on the way to and from church. Yuk. German sides? Dip a baked potato in vinegar. The restaurants are dirty as hell, employees are nasty (worked at both annies and marys as a teen) I say again.. neither.

[Rain Man]

employees are nasty (worked at both annies and marys as a teen)


Um....

[Rain Man]

Whatever you do, don't go to Pork Sally. It's not a restaurant.

[philfree]

Squirrel Tooth Annie?


PhilFree:arrow:

[Bob Dole]

If you can, swing through Frontenac and eat at Barto's Idle Hour. Order their two wishbone meal and a large order of onion rings. I think it trumps the hell out of Annie's or Mary's.

People from out of town who aren't carrying a rooster are allowed to stop inside Frontenac city limits after dark now?

Wow...things have really changed.

[Rooster]

People from out of town who aren't carrying a rooster are allowed to stop inside Frontenac city limits after dark now?

Wow...things have really changed.

LOL.. Yes, it's a whole new world.

[Alton deFlat]

People from out of town who aren't carrying a rooster are allowed to stop inside Frontenac city limits after dark now?

Wow...things have really changed.

Just wear black... and don't stop at Bootlegger's

[BigRedChief]

Thumbs up for Chicken Annies!

[ziggysocki]

Neither. I have lived within 10 miles of both for most of my life and would rather have freaking KFC anytime. Overcooked, underseasoned boring chicken made for the bluehairs on the way to and from church. Yuk. German sides? Dip a baked potato in vinegar. The restaurants are dirty as hell, employees are nasty (worked at both annies and marys as a teen) I say again.. neither.

Um....

I didn't say ALL employees. :p

[Pitt Gorilla]

I'm going to go with Annie's if you're only considering the two in Yale. Pichler's on the south side of Pittsburg is not nearly as good. However, the Chicken Annie's east of Girard (northwest of Pittsburg) is actually the best, IMO.

I would also recommend Traditions (used to be Zach's, who was the son of Jack, who used to own the steakhouse and ballroom on north broadway) and Jim's, although Jim's is much more expensive. Both have good rings. Also, the Mall Deli is great for sandwiches.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Just wear black... and don't stop at Bootlegger'sI almost got into a fight at Leggers once because I made the 9 ball on the opening shot. Seriously.

Is Palucka's market still open? They had great Italian groceries and Frontenac bread. Oh, and the mafia types used to hang out in the back, IIRC.

[Rooster]

Is Palucka's market still open? They had great Italian groceries and Frontenac bread. Oh, and the mafia types used to hang out in the back, IIRC.

I heard that Palucka's was closing but they were going to keep the butcher open a few days a week.

[C-Mac]

People from out of town who aren't carrying a rooster are allowed to stop inside Frontenac city limits after dark now?

Wow...things have really changed.
Easy now, that's where all my kin folk are from. I personally know they allow un-roostered people from out of town after dark....most of the time.

[C-Mac]

I heard that Palucka's was closing but they were going to keep the butcher open a few days a week.

Palluca's purchased that grocery store from my grandfather years back.

[Rooster]

Palluca's purchased that grocery store from my grandfather years back.

I haven't been in there for years. It's sad to see things like that go away.

[Alton deFlat]

I heard that Paluca's was closing but they were going to keep the butcher open a few days a week.

Yep, the grocery is already closed.

[gblowfish]

There are "mafia types" in Pittsburg, KS?

Somehow I have a hard time believing the Costa Nostra is heavily involved in Southeast Kansas....

I'm looking forward to my visit tonight. I'll let you know how it goes.
See if I can make a 9-ball on the break....

[Bob Dole]

Easy now, that's where all my kin folk are from. I personally know they allow un-roostered people from out of town after dark....most of the time.

Well, if Bob Dole is recalling your last name correctly, it's pretty much a given you'd be allowed in a lot of places Bob Dole shouldn't go alone. ;)

[Great Expectations]

There are "mafia types" in Pittsburg, KS?



Not in Pittsburg, but there are in Frontenac. They had a big presence during prohibition and some have stuck around. They also used to send them there to retire.

[Alton deFlat]

There are "mafia types" in Pittsburg, KS?

Somehow I have a hard time believing the Costa Nostra is heavily involved in Southeast Kansas....

I'm looking forward to my visit tonight. I'll let you know how it goes.
See if I can make a 9-ball on the break....

What you talkin' 'bout. We ain't got no dagos down here. Sicilians maybe... hence the title under my username.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Not in Pittsburg, but there are in Frontenac. They had a big presence during prohibition and some have stuck around. They also used to send them there to retire.Frontenac was also a place to go to "cool down" when things were getting rough in the cities.

[ziggysocki]

IMO, the best food in town (Pittsburg)-- great selection, everything from Reuben sandwich to grilled salmon, and great price --- is Chatters. Near the corner of Rouse and Centennial across from the hospital. The Gorilla Burger is one of the areas best burgers. 2 huge patties cooked perfectly, 4 slices of cheese (your choosing) grilled mushrooms, onions and jalapenos (if you ask) and a freaking fried egg. It is a meal for a man...So good. Not to mention all kinds of beers on the bar side.

[Pitt Gorilla]

IMO, the best food in town (Pittsburg)-- great selection, everything from Reuben sandwich to grilled salmon, and great price --- is Chatters. Near the corner of Rouse and Centennial across from the hospital. The Gorilla Burger is one of the areas best burgers. 2 huge patties cooked perfectly, 4 slices of cheese (your choosing) grilled mushrooms, onions and jalapenos (if you ask) and a freaking fried egg. It is a meal for a man...So good. Not to mention all kinds of beers on the bar side.Service at Chatters is brutal. If you have >2 hours to kill for lunch, I'm sure it's fine.

[Simply Red]

GB is on the road again tonight.
I'm headed down to Arkansas for a few days.

Tonight I'm headed down US 69 after work.

My question is this:

Dinnertime should find me around the Pittsburg, KS area. There are two famous chicken restaurants north of town, one block from each other.

Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary.

Who should I do, Annie or Mary?

Anybody with any experience with these two ladies, please let me know who I should eat out. I mean that in the most positive way.

http://tinyurl.com/m9pg78

Thanks!


Chicken Annies w/ spaghetti and red sauce, YUMMY!! or! go to Whistler in Carthage.

[Great Expectations]

I used to like the Hamburgers at Marty's Deli. Is it still open?

Also the fried veggies at 1106 are awesome, I worked at No Name Liquor for a while going to school there and they would deliver.

[Alton deFlat]

IMO, the best food in town (Pittsburg)-- great selection, everything from Reuben sandwich to grilled salmon, and great price --- is Chatters. Near the corner of Rouse and Centennial across from the hospital. The Gorilla Burger is one of the areas best burgers. 2 huge patties cooked perfectly, 4 slices of cheese (your choosing) grilled mushrooms, onions and jalapenos (if you ask) and a freaking fried egg. It is a meal for a man...So good. Not to mention all kinds of beers on the bar side.

It is a good place. As is Fat Daddy's. Both have the same owner.

http://www.mychatters.com/pittsburg/menu.htm

http://www.pittfatdaddy.com/

[Alton deFlat]

I used to like the Hamburgers at Marty's Deli. Is it still open?



No

[Simply Red]

Chicken Mary's is cleaner, they are actually the same chicken recipies.

The locals prefer Bartos Chicken, I prefer the Mall Deli or Jim's.

Here is an article discussing the different ones:

http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_217143115.html

FRED N REDS AND DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Simply Red]

and these were mentioned in my Restaurants of yesteryear thread, man, small world.

[ziggysocki]

Service at Chatters is brutal. If you have >2 hours to kill for lunch, I'm sure it's fine.

Really? I eat there probably 3 times a month and have never waited more than 30 minutes. Of course it is usually Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

[Simply Red]

Really? I eat there probably 3 times a month and have never waited more than 30 minutes. Of course it is usually Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

where do you live?

[ziggysocki]

Rural Pittsburg

[Simply Red]

It is a good place. As is Fat Daddy's. Both have the same owner.

http://www.mychatters.com/pittsburg/menu.htm

http://www.pittfatdaddy.com/

fatdaddys looks insatiable, just like Marilyn Chambers

[Simply Red]

Rural Pittsburg

No, I mean, what's your address?


jk.

I spent a shitload of time in all of Joplin, Carthage and Pittsburg. Dad's side of the family.

[ziggysocki]

I used to really like the Lazy Hound (it was where Fat Daddy's is now). They had great food and were a microbrew. They had a few really good beers that they made right there in the restaurant. Nothing like drinking a beer on tap that had never left the building.

[1ChiefsDan]

Both are good. We usually went to Annie's. As mentioned before, can't go wronw with Bartos either.
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[Great Expectations]

I used to really like the Lazy Hound (it was where Fat Daddy's is now). They had great food and were a microbrew. They had a few really good beers that they made right there in the restaurant. Nothing like drinking a beer on tap that had never left the building.

The Lazy Hound was awesome.

[ziggysocki]

As far as chicken goes, Ill take Barto's, hands down.

[Great Expectations]

FRED N REDS AND DREW BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I might get Fred n Reds takeout on the way home. Thanks for the idea.

[Great Expectations]

SR, those crab cakes look good, where can I pick some of them up?

[TrebMaxx]

Wow, so many differing opinions. I think this really belongs in the Ask Mecca thread but you would probably starve to death before you received an answer.

[MVChiefFan]

This is bringing back some memories of some great places. My cousin was a pitcher for the Gorillas baseball team and when I would visit him we would crush some massive food at these joints.

[Simply Red]

SR, those crab cakes look good, where can I pick some of them up?

Our Baltimore friend might know, but we Billy Batts'ed him, so. Actually, RJ would have a good recipe.

[HemiEd]

Annie's was Bob Dole's preference, but it's been 30 years...

Yeah, I think they were both in converted houses, when Dad took me there on a hunting trip. Must have been about 1961, are they still in converted houses?
All I remember is everyone at the table ordered chicken livers but me.

[gblowfish]

Well, I'm in my hotel room in Arkansas now watching Toledo kick Colorado's ass.
I found Bardo's and got there just before 6pm, which was good fortune, because about six families with about five kids each followed me in about two minutes later.

I had a 3-piece chicken (paid a buck extra for "wishbone chicken") cole slaw and onion rings.

The cole slaw was very weird. It was like cabbage drenched in italian dressing. Not terrible, I had a few bites. Onion rings were just OK. Hi Boys in Independence is much better.

Chicken was very weird. It was dipped in a coating like catfish meal coating, and the chicken pieces looked like these odd little bumpy lumps. Couldn't really identify what part of the chicken it was. It was juicy and tender and pretty good, extremely HOT when it first came out. Had to let it cool down a bit. Had two cans of Bud poured in an old school 7 oz pilsner glass. Meal and beer was about $16. Not bad.

Overall, it was about a 6 out of 10. Stroud's has nothing to worry about. I like going to little towns and trying out the fare. The people there were really nice. No polka band tonight though. Damn the bad luck!

Have to try Chicken Annie's next time.

[Great Expectations]

Chicken Annies has your more traditional style fried chicken. The batter at Bartos is cornmeal, which is what is used on catfish.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Well, I'm in my hotel room in Arkansas now watching Toledo kick Colorado's ass.
I found Bardo's and got there just before 6pm, which was good fortune, because about six families with about five kids each followed me in about two minutes later.

I had a 3-piece chicken (paid a buck extra for "wishbone chicken") cole slaw and onion rings.

The cole slaw was very weird. It was like cabbage drenched in italian dressing. Not terrible, I had a few bites. Onion rings were just OK. Hi Boys in Independence is much better.

Chicken was very weird. It was dipped in a coating like catfish meal coating, and the chicken pieces looked like these odd little bumpy lumps. Couldn't really identify what part of the chicken it was. It was juicy and tender and pretty good, extremely HOT when it first came out. Had to let it cool down a bit. Had two cans of Bud poured in an old school 7 oz pilsner glass. Meal and beer was about $16. Not bad.

Overall, it was about a 6 out of 10. Stroud's has nothing to worry about. I like going to little towns and trying out the fare. The people there were really nice. No polka band tonight though. Damn the bad luck!

Have to try Chicken Annie's next time.Dude, I tried to tell you to go to Annie's.

[Simply Red]

Well, I'm in my hotel room in Arkansas now watching Toledo kick Colorado's ass.
I found Bardo's and got there just before 6pm, which was good fortune, because about six families with about five kids each followed me in about two minutes later.

I had a 3-piece chicken (paid a buck extra for "wishbone chicken") cole slaw and onion rings.

The cole slaw was very weird. It was like cabbage drenched in italian dressing. Not terrible, I had a few bites. Onion rings were just OK. Hi Boys in Independence is much better.

Chicken was very weird. It was dipped in a coating like catfish meal coating, and the chicken pieces looked like these odd little bumpy lumps. Couldn't really identify what part of the chicken it was. It was juicy and tender and pretty good, extremely HOT when it first came out. Had to let it cool down a bit. Had two cans of Bud poured in an old school 7 oz pilsner glass. Meal and beer was about $16. Not bad.

Overall, it was about a 6 out of 10. Stroud's has nothing to worry about. I like going to little towns and trying out the fare. The people there were really nice. No polka band tonight though. Damn the bad luck!

Have to try Chicken Annie's next time.

:eek:buyer beware

[JohninGpt]

Dude, I tried to tell you to go to Annie's.

This

[nickman]

I vote for Gebhardts, better sides..

[Colt4540]

Sorry that you didn't like Barto's. It's my favorite. Did you try the german potato salad?

[Skip Towne]

There was definitely a mob presence in Pittsburg years ago. A guy named Joe Saia was friends with some of them. Joe was a state senator or rep or something for like 35 years and what he said went. C-Mac probably has some good stories on that guy.

[Simply Red]

There was definitely a mob presence in Pittsburg years ago. A guy named Joe Saia was friends with some of them. Joe was a state senator or rep or something for like 35 years and what he said went. C-Mac probably has some good stories on that guy.

my dad will know something of this, i'm certain.

[Simply Red]

Sorry that you didn't like Barto's. It's my favorite. Did you try the german potato salad?

Chicken Annie's GPS, BIG UPS!

[Pitt Gorilla]

There was definitely a mob presence in Pittsburg years ago. A guy named Joe Saia was friends with some of them. Joe was a state senator or rep or something for like 35 years and what he said went. C-Mac probably has some good stories on that guy.I'm actually a relative of sorts. And yes, he got just about whatever he wanted. They named a freaking overpass after him.

[cabletech94]

I used to really like the Lazy Hound (it was where Fat Daddy's is now). They had great food and were a microbrew. They had a few really good beers that they made right there in the restaurant. Nothing like drinking a beer on tap that had never left the building.

Raspberry wheat beer was AWESOME here.
Drank it by the gallon there.
Miss that brewery.