Yea i used to frequent it back in say 2003-2008 or so. Mighty orq was a mainstay on the stage.

Wonder if roller skate guy is still there.

Wonder if your mom is still there.

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I'm gonna reiterate Uchi again. If I'm gonna get a free expensive meal, this is where I'm going. You can get a steak anywhere. But unless you're rolling in some serious dough, Uchi is a place you go maybe once a year or two. If you haven't been there, just sit by the chef's table and let them bring random bites out to you (omakase). Theyll give you like 10 different dishes. Everything is absolutely amazing. There's just something unique and different about this place compared to other sushi restaurants

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There's an Uchi in downtown Denver.

Had a good meal in golden downtown by the coors plant was a historic restaurant

This popped up on my news feed this morning but it doesn't go into detail on what drove him to want to leave J-Bar-M

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/06-08-22-willow-villarreal-jasmine-barela-killens-barbecue-steakhouse-ronnie-killen/?fbclid=IwAR1FVui5uFit5vHN2sGv2hwavN0EDB6Nn9Ig7uTPwuKhkNFvyqP_ysmAua8#slide=0

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I've actually wondered why Denver and Colorado food is so mediocre. Even in nice towns like Breckenridge it is not very good. None of the places would survive in Houston.

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For some reason Colorado's idea of authentic local cuisine seems to be Chicago style deep dish pizza.

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I forget the name of the place but there's a little pizza joint on the way from my sister's in Denver to her in-laws' place in Breck in Idaho Falls that's really damn good. But that's about it.

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The place with the super thick crust and they give you honey? Has a mining theme i think? That place is so good.

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That's the one.

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Kay's?

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TarponChaser said:

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Sea Speed said:

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Kay's?

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Solid list. I would add The Tavern on West Grey and the Social Pub on Washington for my regular hangouts back in the day.

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digging tunnels said:

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I'm gonna reiterate Uchi again. If I'm gonna get a free expensive meal, this is where I'm going. You can get a steak anywhere. But unless you're rolling in some serious dough, Uchi is a place you go maybe once a year or two. If you haven't been there, just sit by the chef's table and let them bring random bites out to you (omakase). Theyll give you like 10 different dishes. Everything is absolutely amazing. There's just something unique and different about this place compared to other sushi restaurants

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There's an Uchi in downtown Denver.

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yep. Besides, if you want an instagram experience, go to Musaafer.

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Sea Speed said:

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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no better place to get your car broken into then get offered drugs at the McDonald's drive through next door.

Also, don't forget the venerable Timberwolf Pub

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Kay's?

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Correct. It was Kay's. It's gone, along with the Tall Texan, the knight, Blancos and Sammy's. Marquis is still there but it's not the same since they fixed it up. Volcano is still cool.

My old haunts were

Cecils
Griffs
Big easy
Catbirds
Rudyards

There were a few others but I cant recall these days, and of course any time there was a good show at one of the several great venues in that area I was there. Good times.

I would add Potente as a great spot to go.

Gingerman was good too- lots of beers, darts and live music (Trish and Darrin Murphy) out back.

Georgia James should make the list
Bludorn is super trendy right now

If you insist on Sushi, hidden omakase, MF sushi, or Kata Robata

I still somehow have never been to Rainbow Lodge.

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Georgia James should make the list
Bludorn is super trendy right now

If you insist on Sushi, hidden omakase, MF sushi, or Kata Robata

I still somehow have never been to Rainbow Lodge.

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My opinion, which is worth what you paid for it, Georgia James is not good/worth the price. There are easily half a dozen options that are better and cheaper.

Edit: I only went when it was 1/5th, not the stand alone restaurant, but based on that experience I don't intend to go back.

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swimmerbabe11 said:

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Georgia James should make the list
Bludorn is super trendy right now

If you insist on Sushi, hidden omakase, MF sushi, or Kata Robata

I still somehow have never been to Rainbow Lodge.

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My opinion, which is worth what you paid for it, Georgia James is not good/worth the price. There are easily half a dozen options that are better and cheaper.

Edit: I only went when it was 1/5th, not the stand alone restaurant, but based on that experience I don't intent to go back.

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This is surprising to me. We hit all of the 1/5th iterations a couple times each and they were all outstanding. And Georgia James a few times, it was amazing as well.

That being said, I still preferred the OG Underbelly to all of them. That was next-level. Especially the first time I went, but the changing menu made for an amazing meal/experience each time.

I'll just say we were severely disappointed the one time we went, mainly with the preparation.

With that, it's just hard for me to justify going back when there are so many other options. And why would I pay near double the price for a wet aged steak at Georgia James compared to their competition who dry ages theirs?

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Rainbow Lodge is dated as hell. Food is nothing special. Reminds me of an old hotel restaurant that's seen better days. Really pretty property though.

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Rainbow Lodge is dated as hell. Food is nothing special. Reminds me of an old hotel restaurant that's seen better days. Really pretty property though.

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I thought the exact same thing the first time i went there and that was damn near a decade ago. If they haven't updated it at all I imagine it feels even more dated now.

Traveler's Table deserves a mention also

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Kay's?

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Correct. It was Kay's. It's gone, along with the Tall Texan, the knight, Blancos and Sammy's. Marquis is still there but it's not the same since they fixed it up. Volcano is still cool.

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When did this happen? What is it now? Was always the coldest beer in town.

I'm headed to Bori tonight, will report back

Don't think it's been mentioned but if you want help staying "in the know" about restaurants/bars in town check this site out.

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/

darnit. It was mentioned. (insert shame and embarrassment)

Bori is great, but expensive for Korean BBQ. Cool atmosphere though.

Go check out the strange art gallery after dinner.

they have a private tasting menu thingy that is 8 courses that we are doing. I'm pretty stoked.

fancy girl.

We're actually going to Honey Pig tonight. Very different atmosphere but also good.

enjoy!

Hamsa
Eunice
Chivos
Crawfish and Noodles
Nobie's
Doris Metropolitan
Uchiko

Sushi is good, just remember to swing by Whataburger on your way home so you won't be starving 30 mins later.

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Sea Speed said:

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Anyone used to hang out at the big easy? Years and years ago id catch some blues and zydeco bands there and tie one on. Good times were had.

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Is/was that the sorta divey place right off Kirby not far from Rice Village? So many places we used to frequent before the Mrs. and I moved to the burbs to breed that a lot of them sort of blur together now.

-Gallant Knight
-Velvet Melvin
-Marquis
-Alice's Tall Texan
-Volcano (I think that's the name of the place on Bissonet)
-Blanco's
-Lizzard Lounge
-Sammy's on Main

And I can't believe I'm brain-farting but what was the icehouse that had the Texas-shaped table?

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Kay's?

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Correct. It was Kay's. It's gone, along with the Tall Texan, the knight, Blancos and Sammy's. Marquis is still there but it's not the same since they fixed it up. Volcano is still cool.

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When did this happen? What is it now? Was always the coldest beer in town.

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COVID BS did her in. Her TABC license was up and bars were still not allowed to be open at the time so Alice bailed out. It was recently reopened as the Tall Texan II, by some jackass who didn't understand what made the original great. DO NOT GO BACK. Remember her as she was. The new version is terrible and will just piss you off. I ordered a lone star schooner(the only thing I've ever had from Alice's) and the bartender said "that will be $8" I said, I only ordered 1, not 4, And she said, yeah that's what they cost.

RIP. Add Stag's Head, LZ's, Roeder's, and OG West Alabama Ice House.

Not sure if the original topic is still in play, but I would skip steak and sushi and go with the diversity option -- hit London Sizzler, walk over to Himalaya, then roll toward Bellaire and then grab some Vietnamese and Chinese. Then finish it off with some illegal late night beers at a taqueria.

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RIP. Add Stag's Head, LZ's, Roeder's, and OG West Alabama Ice House.

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Live Bait
8.0
Savages
Ale House
Timberwolf
Aquarium (the old place on Dallas, not the panty dropper with the wheel)

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Live Bait
8.0
Savages
Ale House
Timberwolf
Aquarium (the old place on Dallas, not the panty dropper with the wheel)

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All bring back great memories...but the Aquarium was my first go to dive bar when I moved to Houston. Loved that place. Complete with the owner's old disabled husband living in the trailer in the back.