Messin' with Texas

Re:Messin' with Texas (Foodbme)

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:21:06 GMT

mr chips

This i.s a group where i feel young. I'm not yet 60. But i had to learn to text. My son is 18 and i don't know how mych communication would decrease if I did not text.

Teach him how to use things verbally like Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, you know, stuff like that!

Re:Messin' with Texas (mr chips)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:46:50 GMT

This i.s a group where i feel young. I'm not yet 60. But i had to learn to text. My son is 18 and i don't know how mych communication would decrease if I did not text.

Re:Messin' with Texas (6star)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:04:46 GMT

Twinwillow

Foodbme

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

OK, I didn't mean to throw anyone into a tizzy. Sorry. So, for those folks older than me, (72).
TGILIT = Thank God I Live In Texas!

I qualify. I was 78 on the third of July!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:29:31 GMT

brisketboy

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is not. Soo that said, pass the merlot!

Cheer's to that!

Re:Messin' with Texas (brisketboy)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:47:01 GMT

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is not. Soo that said, pass the merlot!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Foodbme)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:11:30 GMT

Twinwillow

ann peeples

I am youger than you two-and my hip is killing me......

Ann, I hate to tell you this but, it only gets worse!

You know you're getting up there when you trade-in one artificial part to get the latest model.
Pretty soon they'll have do-it-yourself interchangable parts, like oil filters!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:45:46 GMT

ann peeples

I am youger than you two-and my hip is killing me......

Ann, I hate to tell you this but, it only gets worse!

Re:Messin' with Texas (ann peeples)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:42:37 GMT

I am youger than you two-and my hip is killing me......

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:20:02 GMT

Michael Hoffman

I'm older than each of you, and my hip is killing me.

Oy! Tell me about it. My knee is pleading with me to have it removed from my leg.
Well, I guess growing old is better than, not growing old at all.
Maybe they were better off in the middle ages when everyone lived to about 40.
I bet their knees and hips were OK. They just woke up one morning, (if they were lucky) got the plague and died that afternoon. And if they didn't shut off their computer the night before, who cared?

Re:Messin' with Texas (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:22:15 GMT

I'm older than each of you, and my hip is killing me.

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:08:57 GMT

So, are we now, "hipsters"?

Re:Messin' with Texas (Foodbme)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:52:01 GMT

Twinwillow

Foodbme

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

OK, I didn't mean to throw anyone into a tizzy. Sorry. So, for those folks older than me, (72).
TGILIT = Thank God I Live In Texas!

I'm younger than you, 71, and now I too am hip!
TGIDLIT!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:03:23 GMT

6star

Foodbme

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

I think he might be trying to say, Thank Gertrude I live in Texas (whoever Gertrude might be: perhaps a former wife he is trying to avoid)

Close. But, no cigar!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:55:46 GMT

Foodbme

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

OK, I didn't mean to throw anyone into a tizzy. Sorry. So, for those folks older than me, (72).
TGILIT = Thank God I Live In Texas!

Re:Messin' with Texas (6star)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:34:53 GMT

Foodbme

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

I think he might be trying to say, Thank Gertrude I live in Texas (whoever Gertrude might be: perhaps a former wife he is trying to avoid)

Re:Messin' with Texas (EliseT)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:09:48 GMT

amazing

Re:Messin' with Texas (Foodbme)

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:30:53 GMT

Twinwillow

TGILIT!

I come from a time and place where we used WORDS to communicate.

Re:Messin' with Texas (scrumptiouschef)

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:50:57 GMT

Brilliant report wanderingjew. Absolutely brilliant. I live in Austin and you hit central Texas like a runaway truck. A few notes:

One spot you missed in San Antonio that deserves your attention is Mendez Cafe. Tiny little cafe near the railroad tracks.Locals only spot and my favorite Mexican in a city with 1000s of good joints https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=mendez+cafe+san+antonio+texas&fb=1&gl=us&hq=mendez+cafe&hnear=0x865c58af04d00eaf:0x856e13b10a016bc,San+Antonio,+TX&cid=0,0,13844422363719236664&ei=JTbvT9fsFumM2gXbnazbCg&ved=0CIYBEPwSMAM&oi=local_group

John Mueller is truly putting out the best barbecue in Austin if not the state. I’ve never tried a side dish there [would only take up meat space] but that beef rib is really something special. Austin is waiting with bated breath for the showdown between him and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. Mueller challenged Franklin to a showdown to decide once and for all who the king of Austin bbq is. I covered the affair http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/index.cfm/2012/3/9/John-Mueller-Throws-Down-The-GauntletChallenges-Aaron-Franklin-To-Battle-For-Barbecue-Supremacy

Hoover’s puts out a good plate of Texas chow, it’s a block from my house. Next time try Galloway Sandwich Shop [bad name-it’s a soul food joint] it’s a few blocks south of Hoover’s in a “bad” neighborhood. Mr. Galloway, his wife and his mom tag team the kitchen and put out a bunch of southern favorites straight out of antique cast iron pans. It’s under the radar but is my favorite meat n 3 in town.

Joe’s Bakery is an Austin classic. Next time you visit try the barbacoa, I’ve been on a barbacoa binge these past couple years and it’s one of the best versions in town.

Love Ross’ cafe up in north Austin. Their fried catfish is some of the best in town. Head next door to Mickey’s Thirsty I, next visit. It’s an old timey dive bar that opened up in 1933. Very cool little spot. Sometimes Mickey gets up on the tiny stage and wears out the harmonica.

I’m in the Black’s camp when it comes to Lockhart barbecue. Smitty’s sausage is good but I’ve had tough brisket there too many times. Another great Texas bar is right around the corner: Lilly’s. It’s dark, cold and they serve cheap beer.

Thanks for taking the time to write your trip up and add all those killer photos. Austin looks like a million bucks. Now if we could just dial the heat back a notch.

Re:Messin' with Texas (Twinwillow)

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:51:37 GMT

TGILIT!

Re:Messin' with Texas (kaszeta)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:50:50 GMT

Thanks for the thread, you gave me several good leads in San Antonio.
Having had two trips to Austin, one trip to San Antonio, and another to Houston in the last month, once the dust settles and I catch my breath, I'll probably have my own Texas thread to contribute.
A few places overlap, (JMueller, Smitty's, Chris Madrids, to name a few... indeed, if I was a week later I would have seen you at JMueller)

Re:Messin' with Texas (wanderingjew)

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:24:41 GMT

Dawn

43 miles just isn't enough. I'd have to walk that in one day every day to burn off the stuff that I ate.

blackirondude

Texas style Q is certainly my favorite too.

agnesrob

good to hear from you- thanks

Re:Messin' with Texas (agnesrob)

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:41:07 GMT

I always look forward to reading your reports WJ! Thanks for posting!

Re:Messin' with Texas (blackirondude)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:12:26 GMT

We did a trip through Austin and the Hill Country this spring and loved it.

Texas barbecue is amazing (love the flavor oak smoke imparts).

Great report!

Re:Messin' with Texas (Ahi Mpls.)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:54:54 GMT

Man alive are you ever getting LAZY!
My friend Google Earth tells me that you walked a bit under 43 miles. What the heck is wrong with you?
Unless you walked to J Mueller's... that would help.

"Corn in a Cup, The corn is on a string and ATTACHED to the cup"

I hope your drink wasn't trying to tell you something important.

Re:Messin' with Texas (wanderingjew)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:25:51 GMT

Lynn

I came prepared, however considering the fashionista that Bushie is he decided to break the mold and try something different.

iceomat

That's a coincidence.
Outside of the usual "regional Texas" offerings I'm amazed at the variety of restaurants in Austin.

Foodbme

Wish I could say I kept in shape for my last trip- that was a complete disaster. I have almost 11 weeks till my next big trip- and besides next weekend for the Pittsburgh tour- I'm preparing. In fact now that allergy season is over I think I'm going to wake up early and do my walks in the morning instead of the evening.

Re:Messin' with Texas (Foodbme)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:20:26 GMT

THANX! for including me in your Non-Roadfood Highlights. It was a pleasure meeting you as well even though I can't cover territory as fast as you when walking! Do you enter Speed Walking Races to keep in shape for your trips?

I'd like to meet up with any other Roadfooder's who come to the Valley of the Sun anytime. Just let me know when you'll be here.
Again WJ, your trip reports are outstanding both in narrative and photography. Thank You!

Re:Messin' with Texas (iceomat)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:51:05 GMT

WJ, that place across from the Texas Chili Parlor is called Frank and one of my good friends is part owner (he's a bacon and sausage nut). I've heard good things about the place, but unfortunately I've never been there.

Re:Messin' with Texas (will_work_4_bbq)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:18:19 GMT

Fabulous trip! I'd say the highlights far outweighed the disappointments. But here is the unanswered question.....did you and Bushie wear Hawaiian shirts??? Sort of like a mini-Glee Club West?

Re:Messin' with Texas (wanderingjew)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:45:55 GMT

Epilogue and Footnotes

This will be copied to both trip reports..

Non Roadfood Highlights:

-No Rain!
-Chase Field with the Roof open
-San Xavier Mission
-Tucson Mountain Park
-Sabino Canyon
-Fiesta Week in San Antonio
-Getting together with Foodbme and Bushie

Non Roadfood Disappointments:
-transportation issues at the beginning (long long rental car lines) and end of the trip (flight home delayed 3 hours)
-temps averaging 15-20 degees above average during the entire trip
-only 2 floors open at the LBJ Library due to renovations

Roadfood Highlights

Sonoran Dog at El Guero Canelo - Tucson
Carne Asada Tacos at Pico De Gallo - Tucson
Chips and Salsa at Rosita's Place Phoenix
Horchata at Rosita's Place Phoenix
Green Corn Tamales at La Tolteca Restaurant and Market- Phoenix
Bean Burger at Chris Madrid's- San Antonio
Beef Barbacoa Puffy Tacos at Taqueria La Huasteca- San Antonio
Beef Rib at J Mueller's - Austin
Chicken Fried Steak at Hoover's Cooking - Austin
BBQ at Smitty's Market- Lockhart TX
Best Ice Cream at Sands of Time Ice Cream- Austin TX
Best Pie- Elvis Pie at Texas Cafe- Hutto TX
Best Coffee at Crave- Tucson AZ
Runner Up at Halycon- Austin TX
Best Beer- Kilt Lifter at Four Peaks Brewery- Tempe AZ
Runner Up- Black Lager (Rahr and Sons in Ft Worth TX)- at a bar - Hutto TX

Roadfood Disappointment

-Travelin Manned at the Tamale Store in Phoenix AZ
-Corn in a Cup at Taqueria La Huasteca in San Antonio TX
-Chipotle Cole Slaw at J Mueller's in Austin TX
-Coconut Cream Pie at City Cafe- Elgin TX
-Missing out on trying King Ranch Casserole at Monument Cafe- Georgetown TX
-Being too full to check out the BBQ at City Market- Luling TX

Re:Messin' with Texas (wanderingjew)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:05:45 GMT

Michael,

give me a shout, Tuesday the 19th or Wednesday the 20th would certainly work if you find yourselves in Eastern CT on one of those evenings.

Lynn

Thanks. Now that I'm done with this report. I'm probably going to start doing a few restaurant reviews- and hopefully will get those out of the way by the end of summer. BTW Miss Myra's Pit BBQ in suburban Birmingham will be one of them

I'll try to do the epilogue and footnotes this evening.