Great side dish ideas

Here are some great side dish ideas from friends around the country. Notice the variety in both taste and price point.

No Anchovies! Neighborhood Pasteria
Polenta & Tomato Sauce $1.95
Sausage & Peppers $4.95

Outback Steakhouse
Jacket Idaho Potato $2.49
Fresh Veggies $2.99 (Great for the health-conscious!)

Fireworks Cafe
Corn on the Cob $1.95 (There's some gross profit here!)
Sliced Tomatoes & Red Onions $2.95

Santa Fe Steakhouse
Cole Slaw $1.50

Joe's Stone Crab
Creamed Garlic Spinach $2.25
Fried Green Tomatoes $2.95

Buffalo Grill
Corn and Buttermilk Spoonbread $4.50
Potato Pancakes $4.95

Chuck & Harold's
Wild Mushroom Risotto $8.75

U.S. Senate Restaurant (Yes, the U.S. Senate)
Senate Herbed Rice Pilaf $1.40 (It's taxpayer subsidized ;-) )

Perry's Downtown San Francisco
The Best Scalloped Potatoes $1.95

Palomino Euro Bistro
Roasted Whole Tomatoes $6.95
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $4.95

Crocodile Cafe
Black Beans with Salsa $1.50

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