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Mark Gulbrandsen
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posted 04-01-2001 12:23 PM

Perhaps this is all a good indication of why Dave Thomas had a quadrouple bypass a few years back!
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Tal Marks
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posted 04-01-2001 12:47 PM

A quick Krystal-related-projection-disaster-story. Back in the early 90's I was a projectionist for AMC's Phipps Plaza 12 in Atlanta. Opening night of Schindler's List went so well, the GM wanted to move it to a bigger house after the last show. So he (being the experienced one) suggested we carry it vertically to make it through the doorways. Without clamps on a loosely wound christie ring we proceeded to turn it vertically and then proceeded to watch it turn to linguini on the floor. 3:30am we decide to take a break from cutting & running to get take-out from Krystal, only to get back & find out one of my burgers had HALF A TOOTHPICK imbedded in the bun! Luckily I'm a ketchup freak and opened it up first to add some more red heaven before my first bite. Needless to say, even after receiving some apology letter & coupons from them, that was the end of a short Krystal eating era for me.

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Bob Maar
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posted 04-02-2001 08:52 AM

In case anyone is hungry check out the sites.
http://www.krystal.com

or the very best is at:
http://www.whitetower.com

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Bruce McGee
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posted 04-02-2001 09:19 AM

Bob:

You beat me to the postings of the Krystal website!

I would not be surprised to hear that White Castle and Krystal opened on the same day in 193?...

When I discovered Krystal in 1976 in Nashville, TN, there were lots of "Northeners" in college that told me about White Castles. There were none in Nashville until about 1986 or so. I've tried WC's at the Charlotte Pike location in Nashville and still prefer the Krystals.

Both restaurants have seen their share of problems over the last few years. Krystal has closed many older locations in Nashville and Atlanta.

I hope that I didn't seem to be "all knowing" in the food arena.

One thing though: If you go to the grocery store freezer and see pre-packaged Krystals and White Castles, LEAVE THEM THERE!! I've tried both and will wait until an actual restaurant comes back to town!

I'm glad that you cant see my "girth" in the picture on the left. Then you'd know how much I eat fast food!!

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Bob Maar
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posted 04-02-2001 11:44 AM

Bruce,

The nearest Krystal to me is 591 miles. I don't think I will be so I won't be able to taste on in the forseeable future.

I agree the frozen can not compare with the hot off the grill. I am glad that we both have the ability to buy a dozen and eat them up.

Courious how much do they charge per burger? White castle's are .42 cents each.

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Bruce McGee
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posted 04-02-2001 09:28 PM

Bob:

I'll be going back to Knoxville in a few days. I'll try to remember to check the prices for you. After eating the 20 cheese Krystals (My favorite) My friend and I were so bloated that I could hardly drive the van, and he took a short nap.

Bruce

PS: REAL MEN can eat 10 or more Krystals at one sitting!

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Randy Stankey
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posted 04-02-2001 10:02 PM

In one sitting?

How about eating ten Krystals/Slyders and drinking a Coke while driving a stick shift.... AND being done eating before you get home.

Now THAT'S manly!

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Mike Blakesley
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posted 04-03-2001 12:12 AM

I'm jealous...we don't have Krystals OR White Castles in Montana! Bummer!

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Bob Maar
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posted 04-03-2001 08:31 AM

Mike: Maybe you could work a deal with Krystals or White Tower to set up a shop as part of your concession stand. You know what "They" say. "Build it and they will come."

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Mike Blakesley
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posted 04-03-2001 01:33 PM

The only problem with that idea is, I'd eat all the profits!

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posted 04-28-2006 02:34 PM

It has been 1851 days since the last post.

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Chris Hipp
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posted 04-28-2006 02:34 PM

I'll tell you what I hate about Wendy's and it has nothing to do with the buns. I hate how when you walk inside and order a small chili and two potatoes to go they don't put a fork in the bag. Not only do they not put a fork in the bag, but they do not tell you that you will need to get a fork. I used to work concession at AMC, hard to believe I know, and we would direct the customers to the condiment stands after their order was complete. Why did we do this, you ask. We did it because people don't think about that stuff until they are about to eat. Same as the forks.

I know everyone is asking "why don't you just use the drive-thru where they give you a fork in the bag?" I happen to hate drive-thrus. I always hear people talk about how obesity is genetic and everyone is getting fat but it isn't there fault blah blah blah. The drive thru is the perfect example of the obesity problem today. Not only are we all eating at places like McDonalds, Jack in the Box, and Wendy's where most of their food is nearly or over 50% fat, but all of these people are too lazy to even get out of their cars when they buy this stuff.

Well, thanks for reading. I had to get that off my chest.

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Mark J. Marshall
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posted 04-28-2006 03:28 PM

Recently, I tried White Castle burgers for the first time.

"Where's the beef??" comes to mind.

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Mike Blakesley
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posted 04-28-2006 05:37 PM

quote: Chris Hipp
why don't you just use the drive-thru where they give you a fork in the bag?"

We have a Dairy Queen here where they WON'T give you a fork (or anything else) in the bag unless you ask for it. Ketchup, mustard, fork, salt, pepper, whatever....you have to tell them exactly what you want and (with some of their people) how many of it you want. They say it cuts down on waste.

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Richard Hamilton
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posted 04-28-2006 05:44 PM

daves dead

Sorry guys!

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