[Va-Cat]

Originally Posted by Nutmeg48

Here in Fl. I get it at Publix in the 12 pack cans and also 2 ltr. bottle. Walmart has it too, but only in the 2 ltr. bottle. I'm not sure, but I think I've also seen it in Winn Dixie.

I found it all over the place in Florida. Most places here just give me a strange look when I ask about it. I tried my local HEB store again - no luck

[Va-Cat]

Originally Posted by mkfarnam

You'd walk a mile for a Vernors.

Not in the Houston summer heat. That would probably equal heat stroke but I would DRIVE a lot farther than that if I knew where to get it

[mkfarnam]

Originally Posted by Va-Cat

Not in the Houston summer heat. That would probably equal heat stroke but I would DRIVE a lot farther than that if I knew where to get it

I've lived south of Houston so I know what it's like.
Noone could pay me to live there again.

[GinaJ]

Florida gets a lot of snow birds so probably that is why they have it there too.It is funny when I was in NJ I ordred gingerale thinking Vernors would come. I was young then so clueless.Yuck.

[jonjj]

I miss lake perch and whitefish and Coney Islands. I live in Maryland and cannot find these items anywhere.

[mofromcheboygankalamazoo]

Originally Posted by jonjj

I miss lake perch and whitefish and Coney Islands. I live in Maryland and cannot find these items anywhere.

aww...i lived in maryland for two years and now i live in PA...and i missed and still miss fresh lake perch and whitefish...i always check the seafood section at the grocery store just to make sure i don' tmiss it!....ha i said grocery store....they ONly call it the supermarket here......

[Va-Cat]

Originally Posted by jonjj

I miss lake perch and whitefish and Coney Islands. I live in Maryland and cannot find these items anywhere.

No fish inthe world compares to a beautifully done White Fish. Eeek - I need to stop now - I'm drooling

[Miborn]

Originally Posted by Va-Cat

I was born & raised in Michigan and am now sweltering in Houston (aka Bagdad on the Bayou) Texas. I've been looking over the posts here and was thinking about all the great food that I really miss from home.

White fish - both fresh and smoked
UP Pasties - sigh - never taste as good when I make 'em here
Coney Island hot dogs & Coney fries - the chili dogs I've had here are just sad
Greektown flaming cheese and that wonderful greek bread
Michigan cherries and apples
Cider mills for fresh cider & fresh doughnuts
White Castle burgers - yeah - I know I can get 'em frozen but they just don't taste the same

Boy I miss Michigan for the food....and the lakes and the festivals!

Don't forget pickled bologna.....
Frankenmuth what a great town....
I also want to add I miss the people.... Nothing like Michiganders!!!!!

[HighlandsGal]

I can't think of a particular food I miss so much as restaurants and businesses around Grand Rapids, like:

Robinette's Orchard for apple cider and fresh donuts in the fall
Beltline Bar for "mexican"
Cheer's for karaoke and good, simple food and fun times (I always got their club wrap)
San Chez for Spanish tapas

[GMonkey]

Food in Michigan is 100X better than food in Philadelphia area.