JMGraham Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Also, just to clarify: I have opinions about food, but I care more about hanging out with y'all. You decide McKays is it, and I'm in. You decide McDonald's is it, and I'm in. I'd smuggle in my own beer, but I'd be in. Other places to check? Grand Bellingham Club or something? Bar and Grill? Dos Padres? Who else is open til 12 on Tuesday? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Not an ultimatum. Just can't do NYP prices anymore personally. I'm super broke and have been for a while and things don't look to be improving anytime soon. It just struck me that I can get a beer and 2 slices if pizza for $10 after tip whereas I pay $8 after tip for non mac and Jacks non BB scotch beer without food. It's totally okay if people still want NYP. I just won't be able to do it every week. And that's fine. I see you all at game night every week anyways and many of you on the weekends as well. I don't want to guilt anyone into anything either. Just stating my opinion is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 So are slices like $1.50 a slice or something then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 $2 and honestly I'm probably at least partially venting due to general life frustrations. We'll figure something out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I talked to someone over the weekend who has gone to the Grand a few times and it sounds like their late night food is actually pretty decently priced and delicious AND Tuesdays is their special $4 pint night from 9pm to midnight. I'm excited for us to give it a try tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 late night food ... decently priced ... delicious ... $4 pint night I'm failing to see a problem here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Apparently Tuesdays are also $4 pitchers of PBR. Hopefully it's not too crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Trip report on the Grand: It was pretty much empty. There were like two to four other people there the entire time we were. It was mostly quiet, with the center sort of room being more away from music speakers. Beer is cheaper. $4 micro pints, $13 pitchers. Food isn't great. All fried stuff after 10, though the bartender said if we could get orders in by 9:30 we could order from the regular menu. She said we could phone it in if we wanted. She claims to be nerd friendly. The fries are all right. If we can get better food out of it, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Agreed. Better food is needed. Willing to give their early phone-in burgers a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 And I say that, acknowledging there being no more Mac and Jacks. And that infuriates me. I'm infuriated. So mad. about my beer. I'd basically die happy just drinking Mac and Jacks. I just made myself sad thinking about it. It's so good. Sorry, Mac. Sorry, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Wait what is this about Mac and jack's? It is like my old dependable go to if nothing else sounds good always there like a good friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 They don't have it. Evidently M&J went to a new distributer, and the Grand doesn't work with them (yet). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 That said, Kulshan Amber is pretty delicious... I liked The Grand overall and though I agree that the food wasn't as good as NYP or McKay's, I could probably still live with it. I am interested in trying the phoned in burger plan next as $8.50 for a good sized burger and fries isn't terrible when it comes along with a $4 pint (or $3.25 if you split a pitcher) and chill ambiance. I nominate Brad to be the burger man as he's had most contact with the staff so far. All in favor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 O_o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yup. Brad's the burger man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yup. Brad's the burger man. He could be the Burgermeister if we want to make him feel special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I dunno. Burger Lady was special, and it's not like she had to be the Burgerfrau or anything fancy schmancy like that. If we're going to get posh, may as well make him Ye Most Esteemed and Honorable Grande Burgermeister. And a hat. He needs a fancy hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 ...I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a burger today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Oh wow, I just realized that if we start frequenting The Grand, the bartender there could become the new Burger Lady... I can see Kevin's eyes already being replaced with little cartoon hearts at the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 What the hell are you people talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Whimpy from Pop-Eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I got that one. Who's the burger lady? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 WCP GT. When it was held in the Canadian Legion hall. Warhammer, pitchers of red, and amazing pub food served up by burger lady. Also a single urinal that spanned 2 (3?) walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Checking to in to see if we might try a different place this week, or what folks thought? From my perspective, I'd like to try some place different. The noise, the food, the beer, all seems not as good as NYP. I'm up for whatever folks prefer, but I'd be interested in trying someplace new, or giving NYP another shot. What do the rest of y'all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Yeah, that's fine. I think that place is fine, though the food is definitely not as good, and while it's really nice of them to accommodate us with the call-in thing, one of these days we're going to forget it and be super bummed. Either way, we ought to shop around more. I'd not return to NYP this week, if for no other reason than to give them another week or two of us not being there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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