When I hear the words “Five Guys Burgers” I swear a chorus of angels sings. And when I encounter one in my travels, call me crazy, but there is a full on beam of light from heaven shining down on the building.
That is how much I love Five Guys.
Not all of us are lucky enough to live near our favorite restaurants. Among the things the Military Powers do not take into account when they ship us off to a new duty station is the proximity of the nearest Five Guys. Or Chipotle. Or Chick-fil-a. (My mouth is watering like crazy just writing those words).
Once in awhile I’ll hear a rumor that a Five Guys is coming to my town. And then I’ll get excited. And then I’ll wait. And then I’ll pray. And then, when no delicious and addictive burgers and fries materialize, I give up hope.
I’m pretty sure this is partially how the good people of Bethel, Alaska feel. Their nearest Taco Bell is about 400 miles away (and requires a boat or a plane since that’s the only way to get to Bethel). Last week fliers were circulated around the town in what the Anchorage Daily News called an “elaborate hoax,” advertising the grand opening of a Taco Bell. Sad day for those taco loving folks when they found out it was not true. Taco Bell to the rescue, though – today they threw a taco party for the town, donating all the fixings so that residents could get their fix.
My nearest Five Guys is only about an hour away, so I don’t have it nearly as bad as they do. And I doubt they’re going to show up on my doorstep with a delicious burgers-and-fries feast in an effort to make me feel better. But I know there are spouses out there who feel like those Alaskans – hungry, sad and [insert your fast food of choice]-less … with no way to get to the deliciousness they crave.
I’m sad for you.
Tell us – what delicious eatery do you miss the most, and at what duty station did you find it? There’s comfort in [hungry] company.
Update:
See?? This is what I’m talking about! Oh, how they tease me.
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You only had to say Five Guys and I drove up to one. My ten year old can be bribed to do anything in exchange for some Cajun fries–even math worksheets!
haha I live at Ft. Campbell to and your right 5 guys rumors are always circulating. I would love a chipotle, moes, Shakes etc
I would give anything for a chain restaurant that isn't fast food. There is nothing here. I mean, we have the standard McD's, Taco Bell, Sonic and Burger King, plus a Checkers. But we only have 2 restaurants that I would classify as date night restaurants and no chains. There are some days I would give anything for a Southwest Eggroll from Chili's. Or an omelette from IHop.
I am the opposite! I am so sick of chains! That is all that surrounds bases. I want homemade GOOD pizza or italian food in a family run place. That being said…I am Knox now and we have to drive 30+ minutes for just Olive Garden…which also sucks :( We have nothing here.
You are so right! Why is it so hard to run a restaurant with some good simple pasta that was not heated up from a frozen container??
Cross your fingers that you get stationed at Fort Lewis — and then you can go here: http://www.joeseppis.com/
And if you are ever stationed at Bragg, you need to eat here! http://www.pierrositalianbistro.com/
Being from California and having been stationed at Fort Irwin 3 time in my husbands 20 years we really miss In-n-Out Burger! And REAL Mexican food!!
I could 2nd the Real Mexican food, Baja style, and In-n-Out.
In-N-Out Burger…whenever I'm in California, that's my first stop. And yes, I go there BEFORE I go to visit my relatives there.
Chic-a-fila! And freebirds! taco cabana too! Oh yum! Shipleys donuts… There are so many places I miss eating at. Sometimes though I am thankful we aren't close to our favorite places, because im pretty sure my waist would be a lot bigger!
We are at Edwards AFB and anything besides BK would be nice:-) My hubby and I are from the Midwest and what we wouldn’t give for a Runza!
Yokosuka, Japan 1979, there was NO fast food, at all!!!