After I ate nachos in Adel I headed to Lachele’s Fine Foods on Ingersoll to meet up with Baier, Dre, and Russell. We were gathering for Russell’s birthday and he chose the locale. I was excited about it because I listen to a plethora of local sports podcasts and Lachele’s is mentioned in glowing terms often on them.
The best way to describe Lachele’s is that it is an upscale interpretation of diner food. You know me, I’m a sucker for blue collar to no collar (like me) food. Even if it is rendered through an upscale prism.
I got The Yoshi and the Chili Tots.
The Yoshi has lettuce, pickle, tomato, onion, ketchup, Duke’s mayo, and American cheese.
Tots are topped with chili, cheese sauce, mustard, and onion.
This is a tasty mother freaking burger!
Tots that dreams are made of!
For pop, they only serve it in glass bottles. And you know that does it for me! I hit it pretty hard I have to confess.
I wish this was hanging in my bathroom.
If I have a complaint, it is the parking situation is ridiculously bad.
I have 5 of these pictures. Each one is more awkward than the last. And I love it so!
THE VERDICT
I would eat here again in a second. I fully intend to eat there again soon. I might have eaten there again between the time I wrote this post and the time it publishes. Lachele’s Fine Dining is F-I-N-E! I know that doesn’t really apply in this situation, but I can live with that. The burger was delicious. The tots were delicious. Oh and the vibes. The vibes were sublime. The first time I ‘ve ever been sitting in a restaurant and “F*ck Tha Police” by N.W.A. came over the speakers. It was all 90s rap. No punches pulled. I would eat there for that alone. Even if the food was bad. Thankfully the food was fantastic. Why haven’t I eaten there again already? Maybe I have.
Next Sunday’s food adventure will involve a supper club and a tenderloin.