Too funny!
Years ago, when I lived in Champaign, IL, Roger Ebert started his 'Roger Ebert's Most Over-Looked Film Festival' at the Virginia Theatre. He brought in actors, directors, etc., from the various films he would spend the week showing and discussing at the Virginia.
There were 3 places in Champaign where he took all his guests:
Merry Ann's Diner
Steak 'n Shake
Jarling's Custard Cup
I spoke with Tom Wilkinson and his lovely wife Diana about their visit .... they loved the homemade custard treats at Custard Cup .... and they liked the super slim chips (french fries) at Steak 'n Shake. But they also liked the homemade pies at Merry Ann's Diner, and couldn't get over the size of the tenderloin sandwiches.
Mind you, we were at the Champaign Country Club, where the hors d'oeuvres and the dinner that followed were exquisite. But the Wilkinson's were down to earth people, and they liked the simpler fare.
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