Author Topic: Tomorrow's game (Read 6479 times)

NeilT · « **on:** October 05, 2015, 04:37:26 pm »

is at 7 central. I'm dropping by Avalon Diner (where Frito pie has been on the menu since it opened in 1938) at 6 for dinner.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2015, 04:46:02 pm »

Man I hope the Astros win tomorrow and get a chance to eliminate Texas.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25328215/look-rangers-mock-astros-after-clinching-al-west-on-sunday

BudGirl · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2015, 04:58:19 pm »

hmm, the location on Westheimer apparently closes at 4:00.

http://www.avalondiner.com/riveroaks.html

NeilT · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2015, 05:17:45 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 05, 2015, 04:58:19 pm

hmm, the location on Westheimer apparently closes at 4:00.

http://www.avalondiner.com/riveroaks.html

Well that kills that. I can't go at noon. The other choices are Gabby's Barbecue, 3101 N Shepherd Dr (on North Shepherd, supposed to be excellent), Onion Creek (also on the North Side, very good), Bubba's Texas Burger Shack (underneath 59 South, I've only had the burgers), Goode's Armadillo Palace (very good, with big chunks of venison, and it worked last time, in more ways than one), Benjy's (vegetarian, but I've had it, and they have good martinis), James Coney Island (their chili sucks), and El Real #7 (I've only had it catered, not in the restaurant).

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2015, 06:17:58 pm »

I feel that if you have vegetarian frito pie, god will smite us.

hostros7 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2015, 06:37:29 pm »

I've never had it but Cream Burger also has an old school style frito pie. Served in the bag for extra credit (if that's what you want to refer to it as).

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JimR · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2015, 07:04:06 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on October 05, 2015, 06:17:58 pm

I feel that if you have vegetarian frito pie, god will smite us.

Yes, this!

WVastro · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:02:15 am »

Any recommendations for frito pies in NYC somewhat near the stadium? I figured it's only six hours away and might as well go and piss off a bunch of New Yorkers at the game with a rainbow gut Nolan Ryan jersey. Was surprisingly easy to get a ticket....

Dark Star · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2015, 07:06:26 am »

Quote from: WVastro on October 06, 2015, 12:02:15 am

Any recommendations for frito pies in NYC somewhat near the stadium? I figured it's only six hours away and might as well go and piss off a bunch of New Yorkers at the game with a rainbow gut Nolan Ryan jersey. Was surprisingly easy to get a ticket....

Probably in N. Manhattan, but it'll have massaged anchovies on it.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2015, 07:15:07 am »

Quote from: WVastro on October 06, 2015, 12:02:15 am

Any recommendations for frito pies in NYC somewhat near the stadium? I figured it's only six hours away and might as well go and piss off a bunch of New Yorkers at the game with a rainbow gut Nolan Ryan jersey. Was surprisingly easy to get a ticket....

A few Frito Pie optons in NYC

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:01:24 am »

You know you cant get a Frito Pie anywhere in Perth, who would have believed it?

I can't get to see or hear the game, have to sneak scores where and when opportunities arise. I just hope I am watching baseball on the weekend... and fuck the Yanks.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:16:15 am »

I'm up for meeting anywhere that Neil mentioned. I've heard that El Real's is served in the bag, but don't quote me on that.

NeilT · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:17:52 am »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on October 06, 2015, 08:16:15 am

I'm up for meeting anywhere that Neil mentioned. I've heard that El Real's is served in the bag, but don't quote me on that.

El Real has the advantage of a margarita, not that I need to drink anything that early.

homer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:21:46 am »

Dickey's at I-10 and Sawyer will make a Frito Pie with brisket. Or they used to.

believin · « **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:32:11 am »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on October 06, 2015, 08:01:24 am

You know you cant get a Frito Pie anywhere in Perth, who would have believed it?

I can't get to see or hear the game, have to sneak scores where and when opportunities arise. I just hope I am watching baseball on the weekend... and fuck the Yanks.

Can't get it in Shanghai either. But I have been eating chilli every chance I get.

Reuben · « **Reply #15 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:17:24 am »

Can't get one in Raleigh-Durham, unless maybe they still serve it on request at Sonic here. Fuck. This means I have to go to Sonic, doesn't it?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #16 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:39:02 am »

I'm gonna make my own with canned chili. I just don't know which brand is less offensive. Suggestions? Wolf? Austex? Hormel? Stagg? Chilli Man?

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:52:44 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 08:17:52 am

El Real has the advantage of a margarita, not that I need to drink anything that early.

El Real at 6? Who's in?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:58:35 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 06, 2015, 09:52:44 am

El Real at 6? Who's in?

Where are we going to watch the game?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:00:16 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 06, 2015, 09:17:24 am

Can't get one in Raleigh-Durham, unless maybe they still serve it on request at Sonic here. Fuck. This means I have to go to Sonic, doesn't it?

"Raleigh-Durham" is the airport. You're either in Raleigh or you're in Durham. Hopefully not the latter. That said, if Sonic is all you got, it's all you got. Or you could make your own.

NeilT · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:20:37 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 06, 2015, 09:58:35 am

Where are we going to watch the game?

We could watch it at our house, it's not far. I've never signed up for high definition tv, but there's beer.

MusicMan · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:21:47 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 10:20:37 am

I've never signed up for high definition tv

Wait, what?

NeilT · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:23:18 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on October 06, 2015, 10:21:47 am

Wait, what?

I have some, um, vision peculiarities, so it's not really money well spent.

MusicMan · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:25:07 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 10:23:18 am

I have some, um, vision peculiarities, so it's not really money well spent.

Ah, ok.

Reuben · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:29:35 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 06, 2015, 10:00:16 am

"Raleigh-Durham" is the airport. You're either in Raleigh or you're in Durham. Hopefully not the latter. That said, if Sonic is all you got, it's all you got. Or you could make your own.

Work in Raleigh, live in Durham. Which is actually a pretty cool place these days.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #25 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:06:46 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 06, 2015, 10:29:35 am

Work in Raleigh, live in Durham. Which is actually a pretty cool place these days.

Then it's changed 180-degrees from when I lived in Raleigh.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #26 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:13:54 am »

Durham is even cooler than Asheville these days, which is where my flag's planted.

And on another note, has anybody ever had the frito pie at Stiles Switch BBQ in Austin? That was the best I've ever had.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #27 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:14:53 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 06, 2015, 09:17:24 am

Can't get one in Raleigh-Durham, unless maybe they still serve it on request at Sonic here. Fuck. This means I have to go to Sonic, doesn't it?

Or drive over to Mt. Airy or Pilot Mountian.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #28 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:20:57 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 11:14:53 am

Or drive over to Mt. Airy or Pilot Mountian.

No kidding. Some of the best Tex Mex I've had in my life was in Mt. Airy.

NeilT · « **Reply #29 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:33:49 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 06, 2015, 09:52:44 am

El Real at 6? Who's in?

Me.

juliogotay · « **Reply #30 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:50:19 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 06, 2015, 11:20:57 am

No kidding. Some of the best Tex Mex I've had in my life was in Mt. Airy.

Gomer says "hey".

Reuben · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:57:06 am »

Sonic doesn't stock Fritos anymore, so I ended up cobbling together my own - some Fritos from the vending machine at work, and a chili-cheese hot dog, hold the hot dog.

WakePhil · « **Reply #32 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:01:25 pm »

I am on the hunt in downtown. Proving more challenging than I imagined

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NeilT · « **Reply #33 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:04:18 pm »

Quote from: WakePhil on October 06, 2015, 12:01:25 pm

I am on the hunt in downtown. Proving more challenging than I imagined

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Downtown Houston? There used to be a James Coney Island.

WakePhil · « **Reply #34 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:06:17 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 12:04:18 pm

Downtown Houston? There used to be a James Coney Island.

Yeah, think its gone.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:10:46 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on October 06, 2015, 11:50:19 am

Gomer says "hey".

Gomer's neighbors from Saltillo can cook like a motherfucker.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #36 on:** October 06, 2015, 12:51:19 pm »

I just partook of a Frito Pie Burger from Hubcap Grill. I hope I live to regret this.

WakePhil · « **Reply #37 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:05:57 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on October 06, 2015, 12:51:19 pm

I just partook of a Frito Pie Burger from Hubcap Grill. I hope I live to regret this.

Likely a better experience than I had. I should have gone that route.

Princes in the tunnels was offering a Frito Pie special. It was crudely advertised (sharpie on printer paper) and seemed serendipitous. The cause was sweeping the city in such a way that last minute crudely arranged specials had to be arranged. It felt slightly less serendipitous when the "Frito Pie Special" was followed by "*Chicken*". As ill-advised as that is, it at least demonstrated that they had Fritos. I'm sure they had normal chili and cheese.

Sure enough, they are able to order me a non-bird chili pie. Unfortunately, the crude advertisement left out "Burger." The chili pie was delivered in a hamburger bun. In an abundance of caution and deference to the BBGs, I avoided the bun. It does not rank highly on my list of chili pies.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:26:21 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on October 06, 2015, 12:51:19 pm

I just partook of a Frito Pie Burger from Hubcap Grill. I hope I live to regret this.

What doesn't kill ya...

juliogotay · « **Reply #39 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:30:01 pm »

If anybody finds themselves in Santa Fe today there is a 5 & Dime on the plaza that serves World Famous Frito Pie. In the bag.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:43:31 pm »

Well, no one gave me an recommendations so I decided to go with Wolf Brand because that is what Peggy Hill uses when she makes Frito Pie. Now I'm trying to decide on a good wine paring, any suggestions?

Noe · « **Reply #41 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:54:31 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 01:43:31 pm

Well, no one gave me an recommendations so I decided to go with Wolf Brand because that is what Peggy Hill uses when she makes Frito Pie. Now I'm trying to decide on a good wine paring, any suggestions?

"Owwww, my tummy hurts". Oh wait, you said "wine", not "whine". Nevermind.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #42 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:54:59 pm »

Brian McTaggart: Astros' Core Four ready for postseason debut

Quote

They're the Astros' version of the Core Four -- the great Yankees nucleus of Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera that won four World Series titles in five years.

So naturally, the Astros' Core Four are Marwin Gonzalez, Jason Castro, .... wait, what?

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:04:53 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 01:43:31 pm

Well, no one gave me an recommendations so I decided to go with Wolf Brand because that is what Peggy Hill uses when she makes Frito Pie. Now I'm trying to decide on a good wine paring, any suggestions?

Boone's Farm goes well with frito pie.

Reuben · « **Reply #44 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:05:35 pm »

Yeah, I saw that headline and thought "huh, must be referring to Altuve, Keuchel, Correa, and Springer..."

NeilT · « **Reply #45 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:15:17 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 01:43:31 pm

Well, no one gave me an recommendations so I decided to go with Wolf Brand because that is what Peggy Hill uses when she makes Frito Pie. Now I'm trying to decide on a good wine paring, any suggestions?

A nice zinfandel. Maybe a Turley.

NeilT · « **Reply #46 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:17:59 pm »

At lunch I was told that they would have the game on the big screen at El Real.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #47 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:24:56 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 02:15:17 pm

A nice zinfandel. Maybe a Turley.

That sounds good. Do you think I can get it at the Dollar General or would I have to drive all the way to Walmart?

NeilT · « **Reply #48 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:26:20 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 02:24:56 pm

That sounds good. Do you think I can get it at the Dollar General or would I have to drive all the way to Walmart?

Do they sell wine at the Dollar General? I'd go there.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #49 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:27:28 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 06, 2015, 02:04:53 pm

Boone's Farm goes well with frito pie.

Strawberry Hill!!

MusicMan · « **Reply #50 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:53:31 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 06, 2015, 02:04:53 pm

Boone's Farm goes well with frito pie.

Ooooooh yeah, drink that Boone's, baby!

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WakePhil · « **Reply #51 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:19:43 pm »

The nerves are setting in. Or the chili pie.

Trying to calm them by reading every article I can find. I did the same during the entire off day between Pujols' homer and Game 6. Got absolutely nothing done at work.

Not great for productivity at work, but nice to be this amped about baseball again.

hostros7 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:32:33 pm »

Boone's Farm? That is for sorority chicks. If you want to sacrifice to the BBGs and get homeless drunk at the same time, grab a Thunderbird or ride the Night Train. However, Boone's Farm may pair better with Frito pie. The Night Train is best consumed after a bologna and mayo sandwich on white bread--the first solid meal you've had in 36 hours.

WVastro · « **Reply #53 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:41:36 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 07:15:07 am

A few Frito Pie optons in NYC

Thanks for the link!

Traffic ruined my hipster frito pie plans. Improvised at a gas station. 3 day old chili and nacho cheese right in a frito bag.

I'll be the guy in the empty section after the consequences of that hit.

WVastro · « **Reply #54 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 06, 2015, 07:15:07 am

A few Frito Pie optons in NYC

Thanks for the link!

Traffic ruined my hipster frito pie plans. Improvised at a gas station. 3 day old chili and nacho cheese right in a frito bag.

I'll be the guy in the empty section after the consequences of that hit.

juliogotay · « **Reply #55 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:43:02 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on October 06, 2015, 04:41:36 pm

Thanks for the link!

Traffic ruined my hipster frito pie plans. Improvised at a gas station. 3 day old chili and nacho cheese right in a frito bag.

I'll be the guy in the empty section after the consequences of that hit.

There are some real sacrifices being made here.

The Spleen · « **Reply #56 on:** October 06, 2015, 05:36:51 pm »

Borden's Ice Cream Shop in Lafayette.
A paper plate full of Fritos covered in hot dog chili and Velveeta. Plus a bonus chili dog.
For the Motherland!

das · « **Reply #57 on:** October 06, 2015, 06:01:09 pm »

Fritos, check.

Shredded cheddar, check.

Stag chili, no beans, check (bleh).

Sliced jalapeño's, check.

Heading down to the wine cellar for a vintage 2015 bottle of Mad Dog 40/40.

Mike S. · « **Reply #58 on:** October 06, 2015, 06:02:50 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on October 06, 2015, 02:15:17 pm

A nice zinfandel. Maybe a Turley.

Appreciate you recommending Turley, NeilT. You're a damn fine, highly intelligent man. Any of our Zinfandels would be the saving grace to frito pie of this caliber. To wit: I convinced my girlfriend last weekend to make her yankee chili (out of common decency, I'll decline to reveal the list of ingredients). This seemed to have a positive effect on the outcome of the game that night. Depending on what time I can get out of the winery this evening, that may be the order of the day again.