Where Did You Eat Lunch Today?

[radshop]

Five Guys.

Today was my first time at Five Guys. It was really good. Not better than In-n-Out IMO, but good.

[Dewesq55]

We don't have In-n-Out. Five Guys is the best in these parts.

[Polarbear777]

I like five guys a lot, but they’ve been dethroned by shake shack ( the double smoke shack is the burger to beat). On the other hand, haven’t been much impressed with the chain smashburger.

[Dewesq55]

I sometimes eat at Shake Shack when I'm in the City, but after they did away with the fried shallots, I like them less. I haven't tried the Double Smoke Shack. I'll have to soon.

[Buck Flicks]

Smashburger has ok-to-good burgers. But the rosemary Smash Fries are the best.

[Mr. Bones]

Th Green Monster.
Chicken strips, peppercorn ranch, RTIC 30 of ice water. Rollin...

[Troutman]

Yummy!

[texastweeter]

I spent lunch picking up 2 lbs of butcher bacon, two Berkshire pork butts, and 2 free range chickens for my BBQ Saturday. Will be serving my sales team from work. As for MY sustenance.... two cups of Jamaican blue mountain coffee...neat.

[texastweeter]

Troutman Nah, I am just usually too busy to eat lunch at work, and breakfast hurts my stomach, so I usually just eat one really big meal

[HawkerXP]

and a bottle of tequila.

[texastweeter]

HawkerXP drinking while working is expressly forbidden at my place of employment, unless with management...wait, I AM management!! GIGGIT GIGGITY GIGGITY GOOO... ALL RIGHT!

[Troutman]

Those who know Houston know the Goode Co. brand. It started with a fella by the name of Jim Goode, a chuck wagon style cook who was a fine pitmaster (recently deceased) and has grown into a large family run operation. They have 2 bbq restaurants, 2 seafood joints (killer) and a Tex-Mex style place. I've been eating his bbq since he opened in 1977 and continue to do so maybe once a month.



The Hispanic guy that slices the meat has been there forever and he knows I want nothing but point meat. He kind of smiles when I come in but pulls out a fresh brisket, slices off the point and fills my jalapeno cheese sandwich bread with a healthy portion.




The place itself is like a wild west emporium, Jim Goode collected Texas memorabilia, really neat just to walk around the place. They're on I-10 and down on Shepherd Dr. in the heart of Houston, check them out if you're ever in the city.

[HawkerXP]

That thar is one fancy chandelier for a BBQ joint.

[Obi-Dan]

Grew up on the west side of Houston eating their chopped beef sandwiches and jalapeño bread. But the original seafood joint is my favorite in the Goode Co. line up.

[Troutman]

Yea the railroad car restaurant is still a favorite Obi-Dan , ate there about 3 weeks ago.

[Mr. Bones]

At my desk...

[HawkerXP]

Love the peanut butter stash under the desk!

[Troutman]

Old school fan and desk light, way old school radio, one would think you’re a throw back guy living in the wrong era, except for the new school Yeti

[FishTalesNC]

It’s not lunch per se, but we won’t be having lunch after this breakfast! Another absolute gem of a place nearby in Chapel Hill, Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen has won numerous awards including "Best Hangover Food", "Best Breakfast in NC" by Food Network, and the chicken biscuit my kiddo is devouring made Publication International’s "50 Best Sandwiches" cookbook. I had the country ham, egg & cheese and brought bacon, egg & cheese biscuits to UNC hospital since my wife has to work today. It’s a good thing this place isn’t closer to us... if you’re in the Triangle area it’s a must!

[Troutman]

Anything involving hangover food works for me. Biscuits and gravy is a real gut buster!!!

[holehogg]

Are biscuits what we call scones?

[Troutman]

Biscuits are lighter and fluffier. Scone is more dense and cake-like.

[Mr. Bones]

WooHoo! I got ta set down an eat lunch at my desk, 3rd time in three weeks!
(Only reason was on accounta I cooked fer my whole shop )
Gotta jus love mannin the kettles in direct sun, brutal humidity, 96°

An, yes, I have more cookers at work, lol! That way, they don't count on my MCS, right?

Total cook:
9# (cooked) brisky
30-5oz Chuck burgers
30 JCB's
15 boneless chx breasts
15 loin chops

First shot is post cook, burnin off th coals in one kettle, as 'Rattles' n 'Th Green Monster' stand guard...

My 1st plate, lol! Brisket, chuck burger, jalapeno cheddar brat, tater salad, bourbon baked beans, cole slaw, veggies n dip, pineapple, watermelon, an cantaloupe!!! (Buuurrrppp!)








Needless to say, it was a purty dang productive Friday afternoon at work, fer us all! oof!!!

[Fire Art]

That Looks delicious and nutritious

[MBMorgan]

Mighty fine looking appetizer there, Bones! What’d you feed’em for lunch? 😎

[Mr. Bones]

Thanks Brother MBMorgan !
Th main course was ice cream, ice cream sammiches, fudgesicles, popsicles!
(It was same inside as outside, 96°. No breeze, inside, though!

[EdF]

Nice!

[Mr. Bones]

Thanks, Brother! I managed to effectively render about 40 folks totally useless fer th afternoon!!
I feel like a python what's et a pot-bellied pig, my dang self!

[Troutman]

Real nice!! You gain 40 lbs w that plate ?

[Mr. Bones]

Troutman , I reckon (hope) mebbe only 20, or so...
That pic was at 1210, only my first plate, an I kept on grazin till 1600, when I went home, bringin some with.
Brisky, some JCB, 1 chuck, they's goin in tomorrow's smoker beans...
Some chx, few brats goin in Jambalaya!
Eatin good, in my neighbourhood, thanks brother!

[texastweeter]

at the coffee pot....love that bitter brew!

[Mr. Bones]

Don't know how I missed this, Brother!

Loves me some coffee, too...

I calls it "Th Elixir of Mornin Life!

Have a long-standin, non-negotiable deal with my workplace:

No Coffee???
No Workie!!!

[customtrim]

New place called the smokey joe, burgers tomato from the garden candy onion cheese sweet peppers and Carolina gold sauce, no pics of finished burgers everyone ate to quick

[Mr. Bones]

Easily among my Favourite Places!!! :Cheers:
Th Food there can range well into th Sublime, given proper attention...

[Mr. Bones]

Where'd ya round up that lil CI bakin pan / griddle at?

[N227GB]

Charros Brothers on Fort Myers Beach.

Tiny little place next to the Library. Was there from 11:30 to 12:30 and only one other person came in to ask if they could get food to go. We're still in the off season. Come January this place will be hopping.




Chicken taco salad. Nice presentation and having the cilantro off to the side means you can avoid it if you have that mild allergy that makes it taste like soap to you.

[Buck Flicks]

I had some of the finest pizza to be had in Arlington, TX - Mama's Pizza. Best sauce and best crust in town. I usually prefer NY or Naples style pizza, but there's something special about Mama's that does it for me.

[Spinaker]

I am going to be in Kansas City on Monday, I have a few hours during lunch, before I fly back out. Anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking Q39 and Arthur Bryants. Where else should I consider?

[treesmacker]

Damn, some of you have wonderful choices for lunch it seems. I don't have pics, but if you are ever in Grants Pass Oregon, Cartwright's deli makes some great sandwiches. They are meat market and organic produce of very high quality, and also have a separate location deli where we eat almost every Friday. I had the "just like club" sandwich; thin sliced turkey and ham, bacon, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, all warm and juicy on a cheesy roll.