Quote Originally Posted by Col Forbin View Post
The Iron Kettle caught on fire last year - They are planning on rebuilding and opening - but I am pretty sure they are still closed - it is a shame, because I loved this place . Patti's or Bill's (same menu, same restaurant) would be the place to eat there. It is dang good. I suggest getting the 2 inch pork chop, but everything I have eaten there has been outstanding - save room for desert there too.

If you are up for a scenic drive, I would go all the way down the trace, and cut over on 68 into aurora, and stop by the Dinner Bell - it is by far my favorite country cookin place around here.

But if you've never been to Patti's I would go just for the experience. Call and make reservations, or get there early - especially on Thursday - Saturday. There can often be 1 1/2 hour wait if you just show up - people flock there.
The Brass Lantern.............by FAR one of my favorites.

I get the T-Bone Buffalo steak........FANTASTIC

Also Willow Pond.........GREAT, GREAT food and pretty good catfish.

Later,

Geo