theflatline: before hitting the dungeon at 3 am to pick up hipster chicks who thought they were making the scene.

My stories from The Dungeon are equally legendary, creepy, and outright insane. Part of me wants to write about it right now.

I'm heading out for some cocktails, so maybe when I get back and am drunk enough, I'll tell a story you already know the ending to.

coco ebert: Great cheese and wine selection.

Rouse's has an actual sommelier on staff. At least that's what I'm told. Judging from the selection I believe it.

Your comment about "Whole Paycheck" is spot-on. While Rouse's has a lot of bourgeoisie finery, it's still at heart a grocery store. I love that I can spend $200 or $15, depending on whether I'm eating Hamburger Helper and PBR or cooking a salmon dinner with wine for my friends. No pretentious bullsh*t.

They're also open until midnight, which has come in handy.

Bonus CSB: When the store was still the Sewell car dealership, I lived right down the street, in a condo on Lafayette and Barrone. Back then you could buy a decent if small condo for 170k, or about $900 per month. There's also a Triumph dealership, which happens to be the brand of bike I ride these days. When I lived there I had NONE OF THIS, and can't realistically afford to move back. Kinda pisses me off, because back then living in the CBD meant your life was over at 6pm. There was Chuck's Sports Bar (24-7), but that was about it. If you were hungry, Italian Pie was open until 10 or so. OTher than that, you had to entertain yourself.

/first world problems

theflatline: Then I when i was a Manager at Pat Os in the Late 90s, it was always my go to bar when I needed to pop out for a little dutc courage during a long shift.

I think you're referring to the other Johnny White's, on St. Peter, caddy-corner to Pat O's. That one is still in business and always will be. One of the bartenders, affectionately known as "Taco" will be there until he dies.

Sports Bar was that dive on the corner of Bourbon and Orleans. That's the one that closed.

coco ebert: dickfreckle: It's also one hell of a store. I more or less live on their meals to go. The prices on regular groceries (chips, bread, Hot Pockets) are only slightly more expensive than Wal-Mart, which is a nightmare to shop at. Seriously, we have the worst Wal-Mart in the history of America. But I mostly like shopping at Rouse's because I know a significant portion of my dollar stays in my state, whether to farmers, fishermen, or the ownership itself. I'm a big fan.

The Rouse's on Baronne is a beautiful, beautiful grocery store. Great cheese and wine selection. Reasonable prices, like you said- it's no Whole Paycheck. Also, they make the best burrito around.

My town has 3 options: Walmart, Winn-Dixie, or Rouse's. Rouse's wins hands down. One time they flubbed up a fruit order I had placed, and a corporate rep called me back within 3 minutes of my sending an email, and someone was on my doorstep with a huge box of what I needed the next morning. Free of charge. They win!

megalynn44: coco ebert: dickfreckle: It's also one hell of a store. I more or less live on their meals to go. The prices on regular groceries (chips, bread, Hot Pockets) are only slightly more expensive than Wal-Mart, which is a nightmare to shop at. Seriously, we have the worst Wal-Mart in the history of America. But I mostly like shopping at Rouse's because I know a significant portion of my dollar stays in my state, whether to farmers, fishermen, or the ownership itself. I'm a big fan.

The Rouse's on Baronne is a beautiful, beautiful grocery store. Great cheese and wine selection. Reasonable prices, like you said- it's no Whole Paycheck. Also, they make the best burrito around.

My town has 3 options: Walmart, Winn-Dixie, or Rouse's. Rouse's wins hands down. One time they flubbed up a fruit order I had placed, and a corporate rep called me back within 3 minutes of my sending an email, and someone was on my doorstep with a huge box of what I needed the next morning. Free of charge. They win!

Wow. That's farkin' customer service!

MBooda: dickfreckle: Karma Chameleon: Oysters in July? You're doing it wrong!

One of the many reasons this myth persists is that it came along when methods of refrigeration in the supply chain were either non-existent or not viable. These days you can eat an oyster any damn day of the year you want.

And I do.

The only real requirement is that it's alive when cooked/served raw.

And...not exactly a requirement, but good sense...that it's not spawning. A spawning oyster is scrawnier and more watery. It also contains more bad bacteria. Thanks to modern aquaculture (as opposed to refrigeration), however, spawning time can be controlled and doesn't necessarily have to be during the summer months.

Well, I learned something today! I really don't know much about oysters except how to eat the magnificent little bastards.

I'm like a dog. If you sit me in front of an endless supply, I'll eat them until I puke. And then come back for more. I can't be reasoned with. I can't be bargained with. I'll just keep coming until one of us is dead.

/wonders if Cooter Brown's serves them raw *checks Google for menu*

THEY DO!

See ya'll then, Farkers.

BTW, do any NOLA farkers also ride motorcycles? I'm trying to decide whether to ride up there or take the streetcar. If I ride, I can't drink much beer, and that sort of defeats the purpose of a Fark party.

But if there are other riders I'd love to kill two birds with one stone and meet some Fark Motorcyclists. In a worst-case scenario I can call a buddy to ride my bike back to his place while I get loaded on Nola Blonde and then accidentally piss in a laundry hamper.

Will be there...it's stumbling distance from my door

I am told Cooter Brown's is a lot of fun. Can't wait!

Breesus has agreed to terms with the Saints, just in time for a NOLA Fark Party.

COINCIDENCE?

mokashiv: Also, remember, Running of the Bulls will be taking place morning starting at 7 am in the Sugar Mill!! If you are in town, dont miss this! One of the funnest events in NOLA...


Best. City. Ever!

I REALLY want to go, but it's just a bit too early. I'll be getting to town by late morning/lunchtime.

Awesome, I love brown cooters.

TangoDown: I've never been to a fark party before, how does this work? Just show up and look for other sarcastic, drunk people? I can just imagine, showing up at 7pm on a Friday at Cooter's and shaking tons of people's hands only to find out that the party is in the back or something. Name tags? How will I know who BigPete is? (besides, big)

Make the sort of joke that you would only utter here on Fark, and never in normal company. Hell, just waltz in, lower your voice an octave, and bellow "You gonna get raped." If the cops show up or you get kicked in the balls, the party is out back.

There's a possibility I can't attend, but I'm pretty certain I can.

Dahnkster: Ain't there no more....

I walk or roll past the old K&B building every day. They were just being taken over by Rite-Aid when I showed up in the 90s. I love hearing old ladies wax nostalgic about it. That "K&B purple" is still a known color even to children should tell you everything you need to know about this town.

Yeah, I got the fifty dollahs... :P

I had a few bottles of Schweggman's vodak, from the Napoleon location across from Tip's. Jesus it was terrible, but I was poor then and besides, how many grocery stores make their own rotgut? Good times. And for the record, Sav-a-Center sucked balls.

Buddy D is terribly, terribly missed. I loved that man deeply. I only hope for an afterlife, because the idea of him peering through clouds and watching 2009 just makes me happy.

400 types of beer?

Try Squatters' Big Cottonwood. It's from Utah, and it took 1st place for American Amber Ale at the World Beer Cup this year.

/they won't have it
//and I'll bet that hoegaarden or orval is on the menu, but your waiter won't be able to find them in the back

Anyone go to Uncle Lionel's funeral or any of the second-lines?

I emailed bigpete53 about this, but I probably won't make it. My father-in-law ended his fight against cancer on Tuesday, and the funeral was today. I would love to be there, but this is obviously a tough time for my family. My wife is six months pregnant, so this has been especially hard on her. I would love to make it given that I really want to meet so many of you and Cooter's is one of my favorite places on the whole planet, but my wife has lost her father and my children have lost their granddad before they really got old enough to truly know him. If you could find it in yourselves to raise a pint to him, I'd be grateful. I don't want to rai. On the parade, so let's celebrate Drew Brees being with us for another five years. WHO DAT?

Nabb1: I emailed bigpete53 about this, but I probably won't make it. My father-in-law ended his fight against cancer on Tuesday, and the funeral was today. I would love to be there, but this is obviously a tough time for my family. My wife is six months pregnant, so this has been especially hard on her. I would love to make it given that I really want to meet so many of you and Cooter's is one of my favorite places on the whole planet, but my wife has lost her father and my children have lost their granddad before they really got old enough to truly know him. If you could find it in yourselves to raise a pint to him, I'd be grateful. I don't want to rai. On the parade, so let's celebrate Drew Brees being with us for another five years. WHO DAT?

My condolences, Nabb1.

Nabb1: I emailed bigpete53 about this, but I probably won't make it. My father-in-law ended his fight against cancer on Tuesday, and the funeral was today. I would love to be there, but this is obviously a tough time for my family. My wife is six months pregnant, so this has been especially hard on her. I would love to make it given that I really want to meet so many of you and Cooter's is one of my favorite places on the whole planet, but my wife has lost her father and my children have lost their granddad before they really got old enough to truly know him. If you could find it in yourselves to raise a pint to him, I'd be grateful. I don't want to rai. On the parade, so let's celebrate Drew Brees being with us for another five years. WHO DAT?

I'm sorry for your loss. Totally understandable to skip this one.

Nabb1: I emailed bigpete53 about this, but I probably won't make it. My father-in-law ended his fight against cancer on Tuesday, and the funeral was today. I would love to be there, but this is obviously a tough time for my family. My wife is six months pregnant, so this has been especially hard on her. I would love to make it given that I really want to meet so many of you and Cooter's is one of my favorite places on the whole planet, but my wife has lost her father and my children have lost their granddad before they really got old enough to truly know him. If you could find it in yourselves to raise a pint to him, I'd be grateful. I don't want to rai. On the parade, so let's celebrate Drew Brees being with us for another five years. WHO DAT?

Damn. I was hoping to meet you. We've never agreed about anything except the Saints, but I've always admired you as one of Fark's voices of reason. Again, I don't have to agree with you in order to respect you.

I wish you the best through this trying time. Most if not all of us have been there, brother. Sucks.

WHODAT

FORTYBURGERS COMIN' YOUR WAY

basemetal: Dammit, I still want to go.

/have fun and drink an Abita for me.

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I'll have one here.

I love Andygator. It has this weird ability to be high gravity and yet still have a somewhat clean finish. Big fan.

My go-to in the summer is Golden. Sometimes you want an easy beer on the hot days, though we've kind of been blessed weather-wise, thus far (except for rain). Never thought I'd be calling friends up north or out west and bragging about how relatively comfy it's been here the past few weeks. Anyway, Golden is sorta like a Bud you can chug after doing yardwork, but it still tastes good.

I hit Jockimo in colder months, or when I need a fix. I'm also a big Hopitoulas fan and am glad to see these IPA's being increasingly available all over down and uptown. BTW. NOLA Blonde is now in cans, which is awesome for mobile drinkers like myself. I often grab one from the Exxon at Lee Circle, next to the old K&B building at Lee Circle.

dickfreckle: I often grab one from the Exxon at Lee Circle, next to the old K&B building at Lee Circle.

Really, man?

TangoDown: I've never been to a fark party before, how does this work? Just show up and look for other sarcastic, drunk people? I can just imagine, showing up at 7pm on a Friday at Cooter's and shaking tons of people's hands only to find out that the party is in the back or something. Name tags? How will I know who BigPete is? (besides, big)

Bring a print out of your friends/favorite list. Anyone who you run into that's on it for making good posts gets bought a beer. Anyone that you have listed as running/being a troll account gets kicked in the balls.

And if Meow Says the Dog ever shows up....

/em shakes a clenched paw

bigpete53: Note:

If you are in SE Louisiana or on the Gulf Coast within a couple of hours of NOLA and want to be listed in my profile and get invitations to events I hold at my house or at parks outside of Fark, please quote me in this thread or write my name in the post so I notice it, ask to be added, and I will put you in there.

I'm in Mandeville.

bigpete53: dickfreckle: dickfreckle: I often grab one from the Exxon at Lee Circle, next to the old K&B building at Lee Circle.

Really, man?

Redundant!

I filled up there today. Grabbed a beer, too. I love that station.

Far cry from what it used to be - a nearly derelict station you'd expect to find 30 miles outside of Modesto or something. There was that equally useless Texaco across the street - still empty. In those days, the Exxon store would wrap straight-jacket-strength tape around the canned beers to keep you from buying an individual one. What the fark was that all about, in this town?

For some reason I can't recall the name of the company that runs that Exxon now, but I know they rock. Every time I walk in there people are smiling at me or some such. This may be because I'm intolerably handsome. :P

/btw, add me to your list thingie