[Hoot Gibson]

Since leaving Kentucky, I have probably eaten out at several hundred different restaurants. Thanks to this thread, I am planning a road trip tomorrow to Maryland's eastern shore to try my first authentic Maryland crab cakes.

Here are a few of my favorites - as you can see I like southern food, especially pulled pork, and Asian food:

Thai:
Natta's (Vienna, VA)
Siam House (Bloomington, IN)

Vietnamese:
Four Sisters (Falls Church, VA)

Kabob Houses:
Raouche Cafe (Lebanese) (Merrifield, VA)

Mediterranian/Greek:
Keifer's (Jackson, MS)
Wrap's (Jackson, MS)

Barbecue:
Hickory Pit (Jackson, MS)
Interstate Barbecue (Memphis, TN)
Bubba's Barbecue (east Carolina style) (Charlotte, NC)

Seafood:
Sal and Phil's (Ridgeland, MS)

Fast Soul Food, Tamales, Chicken and Dumplings, Meatloaf, etc. with drive-thru:
Tony's Tamales (Jackson, MS)

Pizza:
Bazbeaux*Pizza (Indianapolis, IN)

Mexican:
El Tio (Falls Church, VA)

Chinese:
Sampan House (Franconia, VA)

Italian:
Vapiano (Arlington, VA)

Cajun:
Yat's (Indianapolis and Greenwood, IN)

Traditional American Southern:
Mamma Hammil's (huge selection – buffet style) (Madison, MS)
Julep's (Jackson, MS)

Cafe:
Newk's (Ridgeland and Jackson, MS)

Sandwiches:
Jimmy John's (national chain)
Tivoli's Gourmet (Arlington, VA)