The Swamp

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:12 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:03 pm It's my daughter's latest obsession.

I may have said this already, but it was either a TikTok or Instagram thing. She was showing me a couple months ago that half of the things that popped into her feed were Cane's related. Curious how much they paid for that, but it's clearly working.

We have one very close and luckily it's in the same spot as a Sonic and a Whataburger. Apps make life easy and unargumentative.

They opened one a month or so ago on the central corner of Franklin Street, the main shopping and bar drag on UNC's campus. They had been renovating the building "Coming Soon!" for well over a year for some reason. They've had lines out the door pretty much constantly since. My son says it's good, but not nearly worth the wait.

I've said it many times, I'm not waiting more than 5 minutes for fast food. Period and end of story. I waited for the Popeyes chicken sandwich craze to die down and enjoyed it just fine. But with a normal wait at the drive thru and no one threatening the employees and other customers when they ran out.

The fuck is wrong with ppl.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:32 pm I've said it many times, I'm not waiting more than 5 minutes for fast food. Period and end of story. I waited for the Popeyes chicken sandwich craze to die down and enjoyed it just fine. But with a normal wait at the drive thru and no one threatening the employees and other customers when they ran out.

The fuck is wrong with ppl.

There's a Popeyes 2 blocks from my office. Maybe I'll try the spice chicken sandwich next. I'm just hooked on the Thai food truck around the corner and the Middle Eastern cafe. Ooh, and the Turkish grill. That place was damned good.

Popeye's tendies are a whole different sport than Cane's and Zaxby's. Get the spicy five piece with some mardi gras mustard (it's horseradish mustard) and thank me later.

That's exactly right, though I'm basic with just the BBQ sauce.

It's why Zaxby's and Cane's are lame to me.

If your want to make the Cane's sauce at home:

(Sorry, couldn't find the direct link from Jordan's Instagram.)

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:37 pm Popeye's tendies are a whole different sport than Cane's and Zaxby's. Get the spicy five piece with some mardi gras mustard (it's horseradish mustard) and thank me later.

insert Mandalorian meme here.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:32 pm I've said it many times, I'm not waiting more than 5 minutes for fast food. Period and end of story. I waited for the Popeyes chicken sandwich craze to die down and enjoyed it just fine. But with a normal wait at the drive thru and no one threatening the employees and other customers when they ran out.

The fuck is wrong with ppl.

The rapper Bun B opened Trill Burgers this year and the lines have been obscene. I mean, whatever someone wants to do with their time is fine, but I'm not doing that. Especially in the middle of a Houston summer! I had a chance to try it at a food festival I went to a couple months ago, but they were the only place giving out full-size options and I didn't want to risk stuffing myself on one vendor.

A lot of the higher-ranked BBQ places have long lines too and I either try to hit them on a random weekday or just figure it's going to take a special occasion for me to try it. Franklin's BBQ at the aforementioned food festival, for example.

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:37 pm Popeye's tendies are a whole different sport than Cane's and Zaxby's. Get the spicy five piece with some mardi gras mustard (it's horseradish mustard) and thank me later.

Yeah, this sounds much more appealing.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:26 am

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:37 pm Popeye's tendies are a whole different sport than Cane's and Zaxby's. Get the spicy five piece with some mardi gras mustard (it's horseradish mustard) and thank me later.

Yeah, this sounds much more appealing.

The greatest decision AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) has ever done was to put a Popeye's on damn near every military establishment.

The only time I had ever heard of Popeye's prior to joining the military was when Chris Tucker mentioned them in Rush Hour.

The double decker taco is back at Taco Bell for a limited time and I’m way more excited about it than I should be.

brian wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:47 pm The double decker taco is back at Taco Bell for a limited time and I’m way more excited about it than I should be.

It is still awesome.

Ok so what is Mac sauce?

nm so just the Big Mac sauce. Yeah I can see that.

It was great, just need to remember no ketchup next time which I hope to be not very soon.

A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:40 pm A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Nice! It is so good.

My only issue with Bonchon is $$$$$.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:36 am My only issue with Bonchon is $$$$$.

Yeah, when we go I try to time it with happy hour for the 1/2 price apps.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:36 am My only issue with Bonchon is $$$$$.

I’ve never heard of it before and almost got lunch there on Friday. Ended up getting Ramen next door. What stopped me was seeing the calories on some of the items. Buldok looked interesting, though I don’t get the mozzarella cheese, but 2600+ calories for a bowl was eye opening. No regrets, the Ramen was fantastic and I enjoyed the perspective of college me seeing current me expensing a $20 bowl of ramen.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:36 am My only issue with Bonchon is $$$$$.

I’ve never heard of it before and almost got lunch there on Friday. Ended up getting Ramen next door. What stopped me was seeing the calories on some of the items. Buldok looked interesting, though I don’t get the mozzarella cheese, but 2600+ calories for a bowl was eye opening. No regrets, the Ramen was fantastic and I enjoyed the perspective of college me seeing current me expensing a $20 bowl of ramen.

You gotta get the fried chicken if you go.

Yeah, the food is VERY good. The wings are on the same level of "I can't stop eating!!" as Chicken Filet (IMO).

I'm almost thankful that they are priced on the higher end. Keeps me from hitting them up frequently.

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:40 pm A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Thanks for the recommendation, fried chicken was fantastic. I've praised Wingstop, but this is way better. So crunchy! I went half with the spicy sauce, half with the yangnyeom sauce. Spicy was awesome, yangnyeom was very good, but any more than 4 wings and it wouldn't been too sweet for me. Its a soy-garlic based sauce with a touch of spice.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:55 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:40 pm A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Thanks for the recommendation, fried chicken was fantastic. I've praised Wingstop, but this is way better. So crunchy! I went half with the spicy sauce, half with the yangnyeom sauce. Spicy was awesome, yangnyeom was very good, but any more than 4 wings and it wouldn't been too sweet for me. Its a soy-garlic based sauce with a touch of spice.

You're welcome.

Korean fried chicken is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Hell, Korean food in general is some of the best food I've ever had. I miss Korea.

Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:04 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:55 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:40 pm A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Thanks for the recommendation, fried chicken was fantastic. I've praised Wingstop, but this is way better. So crunchy! I went half with the spicy sauce, half with the yangnyeom sauce. Spicy was awesome, yangnyeom was very good, but any more than 4 wings and it wouldn't been too sweet for me. Its a soy-garlic based sauce with a touch of spice.

You're welcome.

Korean fried chicken is the best fried chicken I've ever had. Hell, Korean food in general is some of the best food I've ever had. I miss Korea.

I love the flavors of Korean food. Used to work a couple blocks from Korea Town in Manhattan. Went out to nice K-BBQ restaurants a bunch, and would get takeout at some bodegas. I've seen a bunch of Korean fried chicken spots open in the last 5 years, been meaning to go.

At some point Bonchon changed their strips from tenders to chunks and liked the old ones better. Half and half is still my goto, tho.

There was a Korean food truck camped out on the corner of the last office I worked at in DC. It took a lot of resolve not to eat there more than once a week. They had some really good kimchi, to go with their excellent bulgogi.

America’s Best Mexican Food’ Is Officially in Tucson

wish they would've titled it "America's Best Mexican Food is Really Close to Mexico"

Like how Buffalo has the best Canadian food.

And Imma be pedantic, but it kind of bugs me when they don't just say "Tex-Mex" was is an American invention that is only tangential to actual "Mexican" food.

So, unless they are actually talking about traditional Mexican food/cuisine, saying that the best Tex-Mex is in Arizona is, like... Sure.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:51 pmSo, unless they are actually talking about traditional Mexican food/cuisine, saying that the best Tex-Mex is in Arizona is, like... Sure.

Random side note, but just noticed one of my favorite Tex-Mex places, Los Cucos, that started in rural Texas and has expanded into Houston/San Antonio now has a location in the Vegas area.

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:55 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:51 pmSo, unless they are actually talking about traditional Mexican food/cuisine, saying that the best Tex-Mex is in Arizona is, like... Sure.

Random side note, but just noticed one of my favorite Tex-Mex places, Los Cucos, that started in rural Texas and has expanded into Houston/San Antonio now has a location in the Vegas area.

Good to know!

true

a) i did make poutine at home last week - good cheese curds.
b) also can buy Coffee Crisps at Wegmans.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:26 pm Like how Buffalo has the best Canadian food.

Did the curds squeak? I've thought about making them since my wife was so into them in Wisconsin but just never have.

Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:04 pm
A Bonchon Chicken is opening here soon. Fucking psyched.

Well shit, there's one like 2 miles from my house. I need to check this place out.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:51 pm And Imma be pedantic, but it kind of bugs me when they don't just say "Tex-Mex" was is an American invention that is only tangential to actual "Mexican" food.

So, unless they are actually talking about traditional Mexican food/cuisine, saying that the best Tex-Mex is in Arizona is, like... Sure.

Mexican food is different than Tex—Mex. They only refer to Mexican food in the article.

they did! but i'm not a squeak-purist - just can't use anything like <shudder> shredded cheese. how gauche.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:02 pm Did the curds squeak? I've thought about making them since my wife was so into them in Wisconsin but just never have.