Dining in State College
by rahpsu92 on Sep 21, 2009 2:34 PM EDT
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There's been a number of good threads discussing the positives and negatives of State College's restaurant offerings but most were tangents and I can't recall a dedicated post. What I'm looking for in this post is not a look at any of the great bars in SC, but instead places where someone has had a great meal.
I'll be in town for the first time this season for the Iowa game this coming weekend. We have a reservation at Zola Bistro on Friday based on a friend's recommendation. Never heard of the place, but the website makes it look nice (www.zolabistro.com). 324 College Ave - Is this where Roy Rogers was eons ago?
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You can’t beat a meal at Allen Street Grill. When I was there for Akron (thanks again, rah), we had a great meal on Friday night at Allen Street Grill. But get there early…
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 21, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will respectfully have to disagree with this
I’ve eaten at Allen Street Grill twice, and both times were less than mediocre. I went with 3 other people, and no one was satisified with the food.
Calamari appetizer was obviously bagged and frozen crap, not fresh.
Lobster bisque was lobster-flavored creme with no lobster.
Can’t even remember the main courses…just forgettable.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you order calamari and lobster bisque in central PA?
That’s your own fault.
by speedomike on Sep 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured all the seafood was delivered fresh daily
from the lake at Whipple dam.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're going to have people agree/disagree about every single place in State College.
I’ve never had a bad meal at ASG, but I guess it’s possible. I think the only safe bet is wing night at the Dark Horse…
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 21, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ASG
Yeah, I’ve eaten at Allen Street a few times and always thought it was good. Granted, though, I think the last time I actually ate there was as a grad student, so my palate and opinion might be a bit different now, but at the time I thought Allen St and Spats were clearly the best offererings downtown.
by Laaaaazzz on Sep 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allen Street Grille, like every restaurant
does much better on non-football weekends/weekdays.
The brutal crowds are a bit challenging for the kitchen, who needs to work on speed to survive.
by Tailgate Shogun on Sep 21, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to that Zola Place Thursday night
I’ve never been there before. I usually go to the Ale House, but I wanted to be downtown.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 21, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's kind of how
we ended up there. Based on what you said elsewhere I voted for the Ale house, but the mob’s desire to follow up with bar hopping downtown won out.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why some people shouldn't be allowed to vote
how hard is it to jump in the car or catch the bus and go downtown after dinner. Plus Ale House has half price beer from 5 to 7 at the bar . . . wait, nevermind, I prefer Ale House reasonably busy (not packed) and the more people eating downtown the faster I get another banging Pan Roast to go with my Schooner of Dead Guy.
by PSiriUs on Sep 22, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Places:
Upscale: American Ale House, Kelly’s Steakhouse
Low Key: Otto’s and
International: Cozy Thai (also have heard good things about the Indian place but havent been)
Late Night: The Diner
Late Night (atmosphere): Canyon pizza, college pizza, believe it or not tacobell
by PSUgavemeAnAlcoholproblem on Sep 23, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amendments:
Love Herwigs and Faccia Luna too
by PSUgavemeAnAlcoholproblem on Sep 23, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try the Deli
I personally love the Deli. It’s right downtown, though for the life of me I can’t remember off the top of my head what street. Whatever street is across from the honors college. Indoor and outdoor seating, good beer selection, and great food.
by PSUmob on Sep 21, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Big fan of the food at the Deli.
by smashtheguitar on Sep 21, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, now I'm going to be the one like HnB above dissing a place
My family and I used to go there during arts fest with my parent’s friends from college and their kids. It was practically a tradition for us. The last couple times we went there, the service was horrible, some people’s food took forever, and when it got there it was cold, some people’s meals were wrong, and the food just wasn’t very good on top of that. We used to love the place, but it seems like it went downhill the past few times we’ve gone there. Now we go elsewhere.
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 21, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rathskeller
for some french fries…delish…
Spats Cafe is a great place for some cajan style food. ate their after I got engaged…very good food.
Dark Horse has great wings
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 21, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 for Spats
Food is on the expensive side (for State College standards), but well worth the price.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rathskellar
Has one of the most underrated lunches in the history of the world.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 21, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I went there after helping some people move a couple weeks back. Never even thought to eat there before, but it was very very good.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 21, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baby's...
Not for the food, but for the atmosphere. What about the Tavern for a nice meal?
I haven’t been back in a couple of years, but the old Roy Rogers was a clothing store last time I saw. It made me sad when I came back from grad school to find that it was gone because I always did my homework in Roy Rogers in undergrad!!
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 21, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby's
Baby’s is always good for something quick after a game. Plus the line usually moves pretty quick if you don’t mind sitting at the counter.
by MGPardoePSU on Sep 22, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Otto's Brewery is a good choice for awesome beers
I’ve also been told the food is quite good, although I have never had the food here. But the beer is made on-premises, and it top-notch. Go on fridays for gravity-pulled Firkin specials.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
otto's food = bangin'
…now if only it was downtown, or at least within a 20 minute walk.
side note: if you want otto’s beer (or pretty much any other micro-brew you can think of), zeno’s or rotelli’s (believe it or not) have an amazing bottle selection. zeno’s is a bit better for draft selection.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
by thedrizzle on Sep 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tavern for sure if you're looking for something semi swanky
All the classics, exceptionally well done. Plus a great location in the middle of college ave and a pretty decent wine selection if I recall correctly.
Chewbacca is an explicative
by brubby on Sep 21, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tavern overpromises and underdelivers
The atmosphere is nice and the menu has a lot of offerings that look good when you order. When you get your food and it turns out to be quite underwhelming, and the kid serving you ahs no idea how to open the bottle of of wine that you ordered, and this is after you sent him back because you ordered a bottle of zin and he came back with some pink swill that chicks drink when they want to look “easy”
by PSU Mudder on Sep 22, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Except I’ve been dreaming of my Adam’s Apple Martini since I put my trip together yesterday.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam's Apple
Am i the only one that likes to go there to get an Original Sin? That is a solid drink in my book.
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sin is a solid drink
But they make the best martini I’ve ever had.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll need to try the martini
how should i order it? Dirty? are they using kettle one?
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they have it,
I’m sure they would use whatever Vodka you request.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 22, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I roll with
Stoli up with a twist.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few more...
Ale House
Otto’s
Olde New York (sort of out near the mall)
Faccia Luna
Golden Wok
India Pavillon
Cozy Thai
Tavern
Green Bowl
Allen Street Grill
GMan has some good food too
by speedomike on Sep 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Golden Wok...
haven’t been there since I valet parked cars and drove limo at the Atherton. Best Chinese food I’ve had.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 21, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse. highly recommends Damon's.
He is a HUUUUUGGGGGEEEE fan of Damon’s and sings their praises every chance he gets on BSD.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Any truth to the rumor that Jesse likes to wear sweatervests?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 21, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what?
The two of you.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 21, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Epic win
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 21, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two Words
Pokey Sticks
How could Nixon know so little about Watergate and so much about football ?
by psupride on Sep 21, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as I loved Pokey Sticks back in the day
I sincerely hope that I am never that broke, or that, lets just say “altered”, again.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 21, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HERWIGS
Austrian restaurant that is fantastic
by noodlebucket on Sep 21, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes. Herwigs is great.
Awesome food, good prices, great staff. Very funny and outgoing bunch of people that run the place.
And you better go HUNGRY. You get your money’s worth, that’s for sure. And they’ll hit you with a large wooden paddle if you don’t finish. (Or at least threaten to)
And correct me if I’m wrong, but you can bring your own beer into Herwig’s, right?
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
by psuwxman on Sep 21, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't they have chocolate covered bacon?
by kbrownpsu on Sep 21, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chocolate bacon cheescake
But the menu changes daily – they literally just cook a bunch of stuff and serve it till it runs out.
Bacon is almost as great as being a Penn Stater
by NittanyTide on Sep 21, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus tausend!
To Herwig’s. Especially since Oktoberfest is underway.
Bacon is almost as great as being a Penn Stater
by NittanyTide on Sep 21, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always want to eat there, and never have
I am a big fan of Austrian/German type cooking(guess its in the blood).
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 21, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're going to Zola
Bring some dough. As in, money. It is pretty expensive.
I think I remember the cheapest entree being over 20 dollars.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
by psuwxman on Sep 21, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember being a student fondly
Except the broke part. That part sucked.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 21, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ranking State College area restaurants
It sounds like rahpsu92 is looking for something more sophisticated than Herwigs, Deli, Rathskellar, etc. (not to put down their food as being bad)
My personal list would be:
1.) Zola
2.) Spats
3.) Gamble Mill (Bellefonte)
4.) The Tavern
5.) Otto’s
……
DFL-1 ) Sheetz
DFL.) Allen Street Grill
by golfinn3 on Sep 21, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really just wanted a good
conversation about where others have had good experiences (and if anyone has tried Zola).
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 21, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zola
Sorry I’m late here, but I’ve had Zola before.
As the kbrownpsu says below, you pay for presentation, and portions are fairly small. Food was good, but by no means fantastic.
I’ll also agree with others that the Allen St. Grill left something to be desired. It was OK, but not great.
India Pavilion is quite good if you’re into Indian food…
by coachKofPA on Sep 21, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamble Mill is fantastic
When my parents get together with their friends from college, that’s now our new spot (see my post about the Deli above). I’ve been there twice, and while it’s upper end food price-wise, I have never, ever had a bad meal there, and everyone else at the table just raved about their meals as well. Great atmosphere (cool old building that the restaurant is in), although we did get a complaint against our party of 9 last time we were there from another patron who said we were laughing and being too loud (but our waiter said we were fine), but that was after about 4 bottles of wine split between about 5 people (two of which must have drank half a bottle or more themselves).
Did I mention how entertaining it is when my parents get together with their old college friends? Good times.
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Zola's
is run by the same folks who have the Gamble Mill.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 21, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last time I ate there
my girlfriend had a dead fly in her meal. We complained to the server, and they offered us free dessert – like we want to eat dessert there after we found that?! Anecdotal, yes, but I can’t see myself ever going back there.
If you’re looking for a high quality meal, I’d suggest Allen Street Grill, The Tavern, or Kelly’s in Boalsburg instead. (Oh, and don’t eat at Kelly’s or Gamble Mill without a visit to restaurant.com first. Oh, and don’t but any gift certificates at restaurant.com without signing up for their email list and getting at least 50% off their normal price first – they literally have a promotion for at least that much running all the time.)
by PSUMark2008 on Sep 22, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only...
….been back to PSU once since I graduated in ’99 (for the Neb game)….is there still that steakhouse in Boalsburg with the huge cow (or bull) on top of it?
I think it was creatively named “The Boalsburg Steakhouse”
by hbeach08 on Sep 22, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Kelly's now
but they stil have the cow on the roof.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zola's
I have eaten at Zola’s before and its one of those places where you pay for the art of the food more than the food itself. The food was decent, but not very filling. You’re also looking to easily spend $100 there with drinks.
Herwig’s is fantastic, food is great and their staff is hilarious.
The Tavern has unlimited sides and consistently has good food.
Cafe 210 doesn’t have bad food and I do remember them starting to use Clem’s BBQ sauce with some of their meals and you know you can’t go wrong with Clem’s.
by kbrownpsu on Sep 21, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're NOT broke
Go for Kelly’s Steak and Seafood in Boalsburg. YUUUUMMMmmmmmm….
by PSUWifey on Sep 21, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Five Guys Burgers and Fries...
If you love greasy burgers and fries…check it out
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 21, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WARNING ON THE FRIES
They give you a metric ass-load worth of fries, even when you order the small one, they just dump a bunch in the paper bag your food is in. It sucks (at least for your arteries) because the fries are so delicious that you have to eat all of them. Burgers are awesome.
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 21, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five Guys is a SIN
absolutely divine burgers and fries…I’m not a big burger and fries gal but I CRAVE Five Guys on a regular basis.
by PSUWifey on Sep 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been craving it since I saw that picture
I’m going to have to grab dinner there tomorrow night or something. Want me to mail you some fries? Maybe a handful of peanuts?
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 22, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friends and I do "Five Guys Friday"
every Friday, and it’s why I’m not going to live past my 50’s, but it’s worth it. This would definitely be my vote for a “must eat” except that it’s not specific to State College and could be gotten in many places, so if a hypothetical traveler would have only a specific time to try State College specific meals it might not be a good choice.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 21, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a creamery ice cream cone, a soft pretzel and a pint of green tea
for lunch every Monday between my two classes, so I’m in the same boat. My horrible genetics don’t help either.
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 22, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took my girlfriend to the Autoport for our anniversary
It’s on South Atherton… fantastic quesadilla
by AdamShell on Sep 21, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gradulations
On your anniversary.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 21, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Shell’s girlfriend sounds hot.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 21, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Shell's girlfriend eating a quesadilla at the Autoport on her anniversary
Sounds hot.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 21, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Shell’s girlfriend taking pictures of Adam Shell stalking Stephen Obeng-Agyapong sounds hot.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 21, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was me
unless he also had his girlfriend take his pictures.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
by psuwxman on Sep 22, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes he
does.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 22, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was the original creepy white guy to ask SOA for a picture
only to be followed by other (presumably) creepy white guys commenting on my girlfriend’s quesadilla eating skillz
by AdamShell on Sep 23, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may or may not be white
But I am creepy.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 23, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what
Who goes to the Autoport… for quesadillas… for an anniversary
by PSUgavemeAnAlcoholproblem on Sep 23, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the Global Palate
Cozy Thai on East College Ave. is quite good; especially if you like your Thai on the spicy side.
by LegalLion on Sep 21, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No love for the Corner Room?
I’ll take their cheeseburger club with an orange shake thank you very much.
One of my most missed meals from State College…. too bad I now live 1,300 miles away in Mexican food territory.
by cjapsu on Sep 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad somebody finally mentioned it, because I was going to
The Corner room is great. I’ve never had a bad meal there, and everything is reasonably priced too, so you’re not going to spend 80 bucks feeding four people. It’s basically just American comfort food, but they do it really well, and it’s always delicious. I love their pulled pork sandwich.
by dawsonPSU10 on Sep 21, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for Corner Room
Good breakfast as well
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know noodlebucket already said Herwigs,
but honestly, goto Herwigs. It’s a little on the expensive side, but it’s awesome and probably the best place I’ve gotten food over here.
Goto Herwigs. Do it now.
by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, wasn't impressed
I moved here from Germany and i know it’s not German food…. but i wasn’t impressed, i do like the BYOB after 5 though!
For the Glory of Old State
by PSULion29 on Sep 21, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best, Hands down
American Ale House out in Toftrees and Kelly’s in Boalsburg. That’s if you don’t mind spending money for good food. As i saw above, Zola’s is good, but you’re paying for the presentation. The two i listed above have a great selection of food and its great quality!
If you’re looking for tradition, of course you have to go with the obvious ones there on College Ave. but if you want better food, leave the bubble and hit the first two i listed… You won’t leave unhappy!
You can never go wrong with Champs and Otto’s too!
For the Glory of Old State
by PSULion29 on Sep 21, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been to Kelly's
Thumbs up
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 21, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when were YOU at Kelly's?!
wasn’t with me, I was there for a conference and my sales rep was buying! Maybe you were there while recruiting?
by PSUWifey on Sep 21, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe during a Meat and Greet
with other bloggers?
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Meet and Great?
Glad I missed the Meat and Greet…unless there were steaks involved, cause otherwise it sounds kinda iffy.
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 22, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't heard
of any females attending. Sounds like it was 100% all sausage.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel Honored to get a thumbs up from the Legend Himself.....
Thanks Mike haha
For the Glory of Old State
by PSULion29 on Sep 21, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
American Ale House
I love that place. Always a great date spot, and it seems like 90% of the students have never even heard of it. Took a date to Olive Garden and was told the wait would be over an hour for a table. Drove 5 minutes to Toftrees, walked into AAH, and got a seat immediately. The half dozen times I’ve been there, it’s been nothing but good.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 21, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does 'nothing but good' = 2nd base or >?
Assuming you didn’t have any negative repercussions from the nearly-disastrous Olive Garden first choice selection.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 21, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing
Most chicks seem to not mind the wait for a table. I’m the exact opposite. If it’s anything more than 15 minutes (and there aren’t any open seats at the bar), I’m out. I don’t care if Taco Bell is the only alternative.
But anyway, American Ale did nothing but up my stock that night compared to Olive Garden. The OG doesn’t impress me at all.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 21, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if the restaurants were good, I would hate them for their commercials.
Annoying person #1: I’ll have the 5 sauce marinara.
Annoying person #2: I’ll have the fettucini [blah blah whatever]
Annoying person #1: [insert horrible joke about pasta]
Everyone laughs!
Gah!
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 22, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're biggest selling point is lettuce and bread
then you’re not a real restaurant.
by PSUinBOSSton on Sep 22, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather chew on my window sills than ever eat Olive Garden food again. My wife is Italian and we stopped at OG once when we were on the road and couldn’t find anywhere else to eat. She was disgusted that they have the nerve to call their food “Italian”.
"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza
by NJ lion on Sep 22, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggiano's Little Italy...
on the other hand is like having 50 Italian Grandmother’s cranking out wholesome deliciousness at your beck and whim.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 22, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggiano's Riggatoni D' is the best...
it’s basically chicken Marsala with some riggatoni…best of both worlds….
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so I've got this straight
In your dinner date destination rankings, Taco Bell is better than or worse than Olive Garden?
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
If a girl tried to make me take her to Olive Garden on a date, I’d break the date and never call her again.
Taco Bell, she’d still be in the game.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WIAW
(What It’s Actually Worth): a lot. See, you play setup man enough around here, eventually somebody’s gonna step up and knock it outta the park.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"American Ale House"
I used to work there and we got 1/2 price booze after work. Like big triples of Booker’s and Guiness and Dead Guy 1/2 price. Awesome. The owner also owns the big place (Champs I think?) by Walmart. Man the normal wing sauce they had was sooo good. I miss it. I don’t know what they added to normal boring buffalo sauce but it was great. And the blue cheese… it had Honey Brown in it. Man that was good.
I totally forgot what that place was called and I worked there for a whole summer! funny.
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
by showtime on Sep 23, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear they just opened a Chipotle
Awesome burritos
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 21, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Had “free burrito day.” Line was a half mile long.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 21, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We went to chipotle Sunday after the Temple game
This was my first Chipotle experience…and it was very good. Menu is simple, ingredients are fresh, and the prices are reasonable.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 21, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pancheros
Way better than Chipotle…
best i had was…wait for it…in Iowa City….i know.
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my freakin word
Are you wearing black and gold right now? You’ve done and gone all Iowan on us! Admit it, your name is really QBStanzi12, isn’t it? You’ve got a I Heart BHGP shirt don’t you? Rambler, this IowaLove thing is getting out of hand; I can’t believe you’ve been actively recruiting.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, please
At least Iowa fans aren’t as arrogant as you Domers…
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 22, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're kidding, right?
Can Iowans look any further down their noses at everyone else? ’We’re erudite. We use complete sentences, and sometimes subjunctives! We excel at reading and thinking and will unabashedly call out those who do not. Our Reading List is more obscure than yours.’
The only thing more arrogant than an Intellectual Snob, is a Recovering Snob. Thank Zug you Iowans stop your pretentiousness there, and at least remain appreciative of the drinking lifestyle.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, oh, please
Domers think Charlie Weis is a good coach.
Arrogance.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 22, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the Record
My wife (PSU Alum) went to grad school at Iowa. for 2 years she had to put up with people giving her BS about Iowa being better than PSU. Last year did not help the cause. We are counting down the days until PSU can win so she can send some messages back to those folks…
The Powerhouse restaraunt in Iowa is pretty decent…
Iowa fans are pretty bad…not sure if they are on the level of Notre Dame…but the gap is closing.
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Powerhouse?
Are you talking about Iowa River Power?
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are you talking about Iowa at all?
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
Iowa River Power….
Had a great steak on my birthday when I was out there once.
There is also a mexican spot i liked….El Ranchero…that had some good stuff
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Ranchero is the way to go for Mexican in Iowa City.
…but I think jesse.‘s right- shouldn’t this discussion be in the Dining-around-the-country thread?
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Panchero's ain't what it used to be.
When I first moved to Iowa, all the locals were talking about how Panchero’s had already started its downhill slide. In the two years that I lived there, it went from okay to barely better than Taco Bell.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the price you'd pay at zola's
you could get like 20 burritos!!
can’t beat that trade off. problem solved.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
by thedrizzle on Sep 21, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipotle is OVERRATED
SO OVERRATED.
When will people realize that Qdoba has a FAR SUPERIOR product. Ugh.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
by psuwxman on Sep 22, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
-46
Chipotle > Qdoba
(That’s like, my opinion, man)
by speedomike on Sep 22, 2009 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been to Qdoba once
at the Park City mall in Lancaster. Maybe it was just that store, but I’m not ever planning to go back to Qdoba again.
I’ll take Chipotle or Baja Fresh any day of the week.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2 for Park City
1 for Park City
1 because it’s in the 717
Next time go for the +3 and throw a Long’s Park reference in as well!
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 22, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
717 booyyyeeeee!
Now is that mall located in Lan Caster, or LANGkuster?
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lan Caster is in California.
Langkester is in Pennsylvania.
BTW- I’m looking forward to rocking the Ephrata Fair this evening and for the next two nights. Between that and the game this weekend, this week could be the best of my life so far.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither...if you're from here, it's pronounced Lank-Ister
Not Lang, and not Lan….LANK-ISTER
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 22, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Werd
Here that yos? 717 Pro Nunce EEEEE Ay Shun Guide in the hizzy!
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to split hairs...
but aren’t we pretty much saying the same thing?
Not Lang-, but rather Langk-.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 22, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 717
Why do people ask you if they “can get you a drink awhile?” when you arrive at a place to eat? awhile what?
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a-while your waitin on ur grub
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LANK-is-ter
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 22, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rhymes with 'Thank you sir'
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right
There’s no “G” sound anywhere in the word.
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 22, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in the same boat
I prefer Qdoba but it’s not THAT much better than chipotle to me, just slightly better, they’re both awesome and unfortunately chipotle will probably get more of my business since most of my friends prefer it.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No love for Moe's or
California Tortilla?
Holy crap there’s a lot of tortilla chains out there.
They all try to be snarky with their adverts. In the end they all offer meat and salad on a flat corn or wheat based bread with a sauce of some sort. I haven’t seen much of a difference.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Sep 22, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never had em'
actually I had never heard of them until this thread, but if they’re the same type of thing as Chipotle and Qdoba, I must have them.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 22, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moe's is okay
the Joey Bag of Donuts is decent…and they now have Junior sizes so you don’t have to eat a 1,200 calorie burrito
"I'm not affraid to compete"
~Robert Bolden
by QBsneak12 on Sep 22, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Qdoba
Qdoba amazes me that they can offer nearly the exact same product as chipotle, ytet i love chipotle so much more
by PSUgavemeAnAlcoholproblem on Sep 23, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless they are serving a burrito as big as my head....
It will NEVER compare to La Bamba
How could Nixon know so little about Watergate and so much about football ?
by psupride on Sep 22, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen, Brother.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 22, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're pretty big burritos
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 22, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It will NEVER compare to La Bamba"
Man I am getting really choked up in this thread reading about all the old loves of my life…. sigh
“open ’till the bars close” god damn right. I heard that place is closed for good now. Kids these days have no idea what they are missing. And the arcade you could smoke in and was open until 3AM…
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
by showtime on Sep 23, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad Mex
Suprised no one mentioned Mad Mex. I always thought they were pretty good…Just comes back to haunt you sometimes a little later in the evening…..
by MGPardoePSU on Sep 22, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mad Mex is a Pitt bar.
It dosen’t bother me if it doesn’t bother you. It’s kind of like Damon’s except with much less offensive food.
Where’s the Beer and the Bar-b-Que?
by jesse. on Sep 22, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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