Time to visit Waco

[El Diablo 4,232]

Haha, KWTX isn't proof reading their stories I guess or they just don't give a fuck now.

https://www.kwtx.com/2020/08/24/lawyers-texas-efforts-to-find-and-arrest-protesters-a-witch-hunt/

Assholes have gone back and edited it. 

Edited August 24, 2020 by El Diablo
Pussies.

[Post Oak 20,182]

Butch Henry passed away at 80.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

 

[El Diablo 4,232]

On 8/27/2020 at 7:41 PM, Post Oak said:

Butch Henry passed away at 80.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

 

Yeah, had a buddy text me that day to let me know. My reply, "There's a big ol' helping of nanner puddin' waitin' on him at that big buffet in the sky".

In unrelated news the round bank, aka American Bank, at the corner of Lake Shore Drive and I-35 is being torn down this week. Makes me wonder how folks will find the Luby's restaurant now, the bank building was the landmark that you would exit at.

[Ghost of LL 15,348]

5 hours ago, El Diablo said:

In unrelated news the round bank, aka American Bank, at the corner of Lake Shore Drive and I-35 is being torn down this week. Makes me wonder how folks will find the Luby's restaurant now, the bank building was the landmark that you would exit at.

Jesus--is there no end to the destruction that 2020 will bring?  That place has been an I-35 landmark dating back to when I was a kid.

Next you're going to tell me they're tearing down the Owens-Corning plant in Waxahachie and the bubble houses in Italy.

[El Diablo 4,232]

2 hours ago, Ghost of LL said:

Jesus--is there no end to the destruction that 2020 will bring?  That place has been an I-35 landmark dating back to when I was a kid.

Next you're going to tell me they're tearing down the Owens-Corning plant in Waxahachie and the bubble houses in Italy.

It will not surprise me in the least if they, in typical Waco fashion, attempt to place a square building there. 

[Trey3216 15,325]

2 hours ago, Ghost of LL said:

Jesus--is there no end to the destruction that 2020 will bring?  That place has been an I-35 landmark dating back to when I was a kid.

Next you're going to tell me they're tearing down the Owens-Corning plant in Waxahachie and the bubble houses in Italy.

I accidentally took a wrong turn leaving Italy's downtown area (trying to avoid traffic on 35) and ended up on one of the streets with the dome houses.  Let me just say...I wasn't positive I was going to make it out of that neighborhood alive.   

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

Just now, Trey3216 said:

I accidentally took a wrong turn leaving Italy's downtown area (trying to avoid traffic on 35) and ended up on one of the streets with the dome houses.  Let me just say...I wasn't positive I was going to make it out of that neighborhood alive.   

You must've been in the Sicily section of town. Real rough area.

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

Did anyone try Nightlight Donuts when they were a truck? I'm excited to see a boutique donut place open.

 

 

Also just realized our food thread is in Lulz...pretty fitting actually.

[Trey3216 15,325]

47 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Did anyone try Nightlight Donuts when they were a truck? I'm excited to see a boutique donut place open.

 

 

Also just realized our food thread is in Lulz...pretty fitting actually.

Nightlight Donuts is absolutely incredible.  They are croissant donuts.   Very rich and full flavored.   They have a maple glazed with bacon bit donut that’ll blow your doors off.   The cinnamon & sugar donuts are my second favorite.  Just great stuff.  Can’t wait for them to get open.  

[Post Oak 20,182]

On 10/15/2020 at 12:42 PM, SimonBolivar said:

Did anyone try Nightlight Donuts when they were a truck? I'm excited to see a boutique donut place open.

 

 

Also just realized our food thread is in Lulz...pretty fitting actually.

They're fantastic.  Used to hit them up at the farmers market.  I'd gobble them down then come home and take a nap on the couch.

Good times

 

[Trey3216 15,325]

Looks like Nightlight is having a weeklong soft opening.  Limited menu everyday.   I encourage y’all to go try them out.  Great folks, incredible donuts.   

[Kyrie Eleison 9,312]

what we all heard was announced yesterday...Amazon is building a massive facility in Waco and bring approximately 1000 jobs.

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

On 10/19/2020 at 8:03 AM, Trey3216 said:

Looks like Nightlight is having a weeklong soft opening.  Limited menu everyday.   I encourage y’all to go try them out.  Great folks, incredible donuts.   

In line riiiight now to add some dessert to Poppa Rollos.

[Trey3216 15,325]

1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said:

In line riiiight now to add some dessert to Poppa Rollos.

That’s a Rockin plan bro!

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

I might be about to enter a diabetic coma, but its a local diabetic coma.

 

 

I thought it was pretty good. Glazed were the best of the flavors I tried. 

[Trey3216 15,325]

23 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

I might be about to enter a diabetic coma, but its a local diabetic coma.

 

 

I thought it was pretty good. Glazed were the best of the flavors I tried. 

Yeah, they’re not an every time I eat donuts option, but moreso a great post-drinking night cap option or when I’m running around at the Farmer’s Market option.   Tasty as hell. 

[El Diablo 4,232]

On 10/20/2020 at 9:18 AM, Kyrie Eleison said:

what we all heard was announced yesterday...Amazon is building a massive facility in Waco and bring approximately 1000 jobs.

"We're Waco, we'll handle your package"

[Trey3216 15,325]

If y’all haven’t been lately, seems that Guess & Helberg are both on top of their game rt now.  Cross posted from the Texas BBQ thread, here’s my brisket and garlic sausage lunch from yesterday at Guess.

 

also, the kitchen at Waco Ale has been throwing down some really good eats lately   Their burgers are damn good, wings are top notch (one of the best in Waco in my opinion), and their brunch is pretty damn tasty.   Still need to meet up there sometime for a few choice bevs   

 

 

[Post Oak 20,182]

53 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

If y’all haven’t been lately, seems that Guess & Helberg are both on top of their game rt now.  Cross posted from the Texas BBQ thread, here’s my brisket and garlic sausage lunch from yesterday at Guess.

 

also, the kitchen at Waco Ale has been throwing down some really good eats lately   Their burgers are damn good, wings are top notch (one of the best in Waco in my opinion), and their brunch is pretty damn tasty.   Still need to meet up there sometime for a few choice bevs   

 

 

looks great.  I'm a straight brisket and sausage guy too.  gonna try to pick up some guess this weekend.  

how were the beans and sides?

yep once this thing is over we need to get the waco bunch together. 

[Trey3216 15,325]

25 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

looks great.  I'm a straight brisket and sausage guy too.  gonna try to pick up some guess this weekend.  

how were the beans and sides?

yep once this thing is over we need to get the waco bunch together. 

Beans were solid, not as much brisket trimmings in them as normal but I was also there at about 1, which is why the damn brisket was all the more impressive.  

Edited January 13, 2021 by Trey3216

[Atxracer 797]

Is Jaspers still open and good?  That place used to be awesome back in the day.  

[Trey3216 15,325]

9 minutes ago, Atxracer said:

Is Jaspers still open and good?  That place used to be awesome back in the day.  

Jasper's is still open.  Still good in its own way.  I love that place as well.  

[Post Oak 20,182]

4 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Jasper's is still open.  Still good in its own way.  I love that place as well.  

You can't fake the feel of Jaspers.  Gotta be in business for 100years.  Not my favorite bbq but I always enjoy going

[Liteitup 138]

Don't know why, but I've always preferred DeMaria's to Jaspers. Don't dislike Jaspers, I'll just pick DeMaria's more times than not.

[El Diablo 4,232]

I like DeMaria's chili powder dippin' "sauce" with the Nemechek ring baloney and a big hunk of medium cheddar cheese. 

[Trey3216 15,325]

Saw that Mary “Mama” Baris passed away.  Such a sweet lady.   Always loved her 

[Post Oak 20,182]

36 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

Saw that Mary “Mama” Baris passed away.  Such a sweet lady.   Always loved her 

I saw that last night. Really sad. I don't think I was ever in there when she wasn't sitting at that table by check out. Definitely won't be the same without her.

Also I'm not sure she's raised her prices in 10 years.

 

 

[Trey3216 15,325]

50 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

I saw that last night. Really sad. I don't think I was ever in there when she wasn't sitting at that table by check out. Definitely won't be the same without her.

Also I'm not sure she's raised her prices in 10 years.

 

 

Or lowered her portions.  

[Post Oak 20,182]

4 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

 

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Edited January 20, 2021 by Post Oak

[Post Oak 20,182]

2 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Or lowered her portions.  

The lunch special is one of the best deals in Waco and the rolls are great.  

Rest east Mary

[El Diablo 4,232]

Saw a blurb about a new coffee shop to open later this year, "Bitty and Beau's". What makes this shop unique is their hiring practices - they target those who might qualify for the Special Olympics. While I will try to not take any jabs at the 'tards cause they can't help that I will say that by choosing Waco they picked a prime location for their establishment. 

And maybe it's just me but it seems like a high percentage of the Downsy chicks have big knockers. 

[Trey3216 15,325]

On 1/20/2021 at 6:15 PM, El Diablo said:

Saw a blurb about a new coffee shop to open later this year, "Bitty and Beau's". What makes this shop unique is their hiring practices - they target those who might qualify for the Special Olympics. While I will try to not take any jabs at the 'tards cause they can't help that I will say that by choosing Waco they picked a prime location for their establishment. 

And maybe it's just me but it seems like a high percentage of the Downsy chicks have big knockers. 

 

Edited January 25, 2021 by Trey3216

[Kyrie Eleison 9,312]

Saw a blurb about a new coffee shop to open later this year, "Bitty and Beau's". What makes this shop unique is their hiring practices - they target those who might qualify for the Special Olympics. While I will try to not take any jabs at the 'tards cause they can't help that I will say that by choosing Waco they picked a prime location for their establishment. 
And maybe it's just me but it seems like a high percentage of the Downsy chicks have big knockers. 

gotdammit...

[Atxracer 797]

Taking the little man to see his cousins (no pics) tomorrow.  Haven't been there in awhile so besides my normal "go to" of Viteks (I will forever be in love with the gut pack), what would you all recommend?  BBQ is always welcome. 

 

Edit, the Guess and Helberg looks pretty good...is that the spot?

Edited February 26, 2021 by Atxracer

[Trey3216 15,325]

36 minutes ago, Atxracer said:

Taking the little man to see his cousins (no pics) tomorrow.  Haven't been there in awhile so besides my normal "go to" of Viteks (I will forever be in love with the gut pack), what would you all recommend?  BBQ is always welcome. 

 

Edit, the Guess and Helberg looks pretty good...is that the spot?

Yes.  Guess or Helberg are both top notch.  Honkey Tonk Kid is pretty damn good too.  

 

If not BBQ, what else tickles your fancy?  

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

It's not new, but I can't get enough of the chicken soulvaki platter at Alpha Omega. I think I've it 5 times in 5 weeks.

 

Edited March 3, 2021 by SimonBolivar

[Post Oak 20,182]

Oh man.  My wife said she heard that Alpha Omega closed.  I'm so glad that she was out of her damned mind. .  I love that place.  I usually get a gyro but that looks fantastic. 

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

1 hour ago, Post Oak said:

Oh man.  My wife said she heard that Alpha Omega closed.  I'm so glad that she was out of her damned mind. .  I love that place.  I usually get a gyro but that looks fantastic. 

I'm a big fan of their gyros (pork off the spit) too, but the chicken souvlaki has been killing it lately. I used to be a Xristo's dude and the wife was a D's girl (heh), but we seem to end up at Alpha Omega every time now.

Edited March 3, 2021 by SimonBolivar

[DigglerontheHoof 21,022]

13 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

I'm a big fan of their gyros (pork off the spit) too, but the chicken souvlaki has been killing it lately. I used to be a Xristo's dude and the wife was a D's girl (heh), but we seem to end up at Alpha Omega every time now.

From the "learn something new every day" category.  I'd always thought gyros were mostly lamb; turns out pork is the preferred Greek go-to meat (according to wiki)

[4th&Five 41,457]

getting our second covid pokes on saturday in waco.  any opinions on somewhere kid friendly to have a beer and lunch outside?  southern roots popped up.  any good? that greek place above might be hard to pass up though.

[Post Oak 20,182]

@Trey3216 and @SimonBolivar would know better than me, but our kids like 900 degrees pizza off University Parks.  They've got beer, pretty good pizza and a small patio.  It's a make your own style pizza kind of like Jersey Mikes where you can add what you want to it. Ice cream is close too. 

Then you can walk across to Indian Springs Park if you're so inclined, though they doing construction on the suspension bridge.

Edited March 4, 2021 by Post Oak

[Trey3216 15,325]

Southern Roots is solid.  Pizza & Beer are both decent.   Not my favorite spot, but it’s definitely not a bad one.  It’s also a block from Waco Ale, which has a small patio. I like to have one or two at both.   

[Trey3216 15,325]

Slo Rise Pizza in Woodway is another good spot.   Maybe 8-10 minute drive from those places.  Solid craft beer selection, good spot for kids 

[SimonBolivar 10,898]

Obviously recommend Alpha Omega as I did earlier. 

 

Classic Waco Choices:

George's (it's food and beer)

Poppa Rollos (love or hate pizza, but kids would love it. Valley Mills Dr location only no outside seating)

 

Better Food Choices:

Alpha Omega 

Moreoso (not sure on kids liking it, but best pizza in town and no outside seating)

Shorty's Pizza (maybe too Baylory for you)

Slo Rise (no atmosphere, but solid food)

 

 

With kids and a one off visit I'd probably choose Poppa Rollos or Union Hall (new food hall with all the choices you could want)

https://unionhallwaco.com/vendors/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 4, 2021 by SimonBolivar

[MoJames 8,241]

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Time to visit Waco

[Trey3216 15,325]

Just heard that Mitch Davis, owner of The Corner Stop (place that serves the fried ribs) passed away saturday.  

[clapclapclap 9,000]

Did Waco kill SkipperJ, too?

[Post Oak 20,182]

7 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Just heard that Mitch Davis, owner of The Corner Stop (place that serves the fried ribs) passed away saturday.  

Damnit.  Need to get back there.

Mitch seemed to be a good man.

He'll be missed. Only 64.  Gone too soon.

[Post Oak 20,182]

6 hours ago, clapclapclap said:

Did Waco kill SkipperJ, too?

Haven't seen him in a while.

[Trey3216 15,325]

2 hours ago, Post Oak said:

Damnit.  Need to get back there.

Mitch seemed to be a good man.

He'll be missed. Only 64.  Gone too soon.

Went down today and had me a small basket of fried ribs in his honor.  Delicious as always