All the Spokane food-related stuff that I can't figure out how to wedge into my other blog.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Back me up here

I have three Spokane food-related memories that I think most people don't believe. I'm looking for someone to back me up on these.

In order of believability.

#1 -- Peppers and onions used to be free toppings at Pizza Rita
This is the easiest one. I think that if you ask for it free, they'll still do this. I could be wrong, but they hooked me up on this deal recently... seems like less than 5 years ago. But back in the 90's when you ordered a pizza, "do you want free peppers and onions on that?" was a standard question they'd ask.

#2 -- Chicken liver bolognese at The Spaghetti Factory
The title says it all. I remember when we moved to Cheney in about 1977(?) or so and going to the Spaghetti Factory and Chicken liver bolognese was a standard menu item. I was psyched. I've had a thing for chicken livers since I was a wee lad. And I would be super psyched if that menu item came back as 40 year old.

#3 -- The old number 33 at The Onion: The Sundae Burger
Yep. Picture a bun with a hamburger patty, with a big scoop of ice cream covered in hot fudge, whipped cream, slivered almonds, and a cherry. Served open-faced. No one believes this one. My immediate family remembers it, because I was so excited to have such a perfect food: hot/cold, sweet/savory... And the waiters were always amazed that I actually ordered it, since it was basically a gag item stashed away on the menu. We're going back to the late 70's, early 80's on this one too.

Anyone remember any of these? My wife and daughter think I'm full of it. Especially on the #33.

3 comments:

  1. It is with certain regret that I must confess I do indeed remember the #33. It still makes my stomach turn a bit just thinking about it.

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  2. While I don't remember chicken liver bolognese at the Spaghetti Factory I can believe it. Lots of menus used to have liver & onions, too, which my parents ordered. Not me!

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  3. I'm not a Spokanoldie, but I can vouch for the olden concept of free onions. I worked at a pizza place in the late 80's that offered 'em. Peppers, a distinct possibility.

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