wagyu brisket or five thousand plus words...

So, I actually got to meet some of the folks that make this site what it is...

We met at Honey 1...


GWiv was so gracious to not only set this meal up, but to furnish an amazing hunk of meat...


The fat was rendered into a delightfully juicy sensation, and the crunchy char (thanks to Gary's rub) on the outside teamed up to make this a memorable nosh...


For dessert, we trotted down the street and had cheesecake...


The choices to cheer for were quite a challenge...Val Capone? Ying Of Fire? 38 D?(she's a handful!) Anne Putation? And lets not forget Octo-pushy... oh the dilemma....


Thanks to all for quite the evening...
Steve

I thought Honey 1 wasn't allowing people to BYOB. Has this changed? Are they permitting only pony bottles?

ndgbucktown wrote:I thought Honey 1 wasn't allowing people to BYOB. Has this changed? Are they permitting only pony bottles?

It's my understanding that their policy is NOT to allow alcohol, but I think they looked the other way for us.

Looks like it's The Fury and Double-Crossers going into the finals!

Hammond

delk wrote:GWiv was so gracious to not only set this meal up, but to furnish an amazing hunk of meat...
The fat was rendered into a delightfully juicy sensation, and the crunchy char (thanks to Gary's rub)

yes Gary, thank you! The deckle/point/fatty part (whatever you wish to call it) was excellent, better than the brisket itself.

Great pictures delk, wish I could have made the match.

BYOB permission was granted, I asked, but as stated maybe they looked the other way.

The lovely, the talented, the question my sexuality...
OctoPushy

Gary’s rub was an outstanding addition to the smoked brisket – the combo of fatty crust and succulent meat was killer. The smoked morsels vanished almost immediately – and this is the first time I ever really liked the addition of mush white bread; it was a perfect medium for these steer slabs.



Robert Sr’s baleful expression should not be taken as a negative; he had never cooked a brisket before (!), so Gary was in the unusual position of actually teaching the Master something.



What could be better than eating a bunch of meat and then watching tawdry grlzz on wheels beat each other up? (Note: that is Derby Goddess/Ace Jammer Ana Mission in the lead).



After the match, the incomparable Phil McCracken modestly accepts the ebullient praise of an eager fan.



Overall, a terrific afternoon and evening.

OctoPushy just replied to my personal blog!
*swoon*

David Hammond wrote:What could be better than eating a bunch of meat and then watching tawdry grlzz on wheels beat each other up? (Note: that is Derby Goddess/Ace Jammer Ana Mission in the lead).




Overall, a terrific afternoon and evening.

Ana Mission and the rest of the Double Crossers are my new idols. Plus, Ana Mission cuts my hair sometimes at Big Hair on Roscoe, and Broken Cherry serves me Texas BBQ and beer at Horseshoe!

ndgbucktown wrote:I thought Honey 1 wasn't allowing people to BYOB. Has this changed? Are they permitting only pony bottles?

NGD,

Only pony bottles, and only Miller.

Kidding aside, for the moment BYOB at Honey 1 is pleasantly tolerated, though all it will take is one or two instances of drunken louts to, as my 7th grade teacher Mrs. Hildebrand said, ruin it for the rest of us.

Give a hoot, don't pollute.
Woodsy Owl

Enjoy,
Gary

G Wiv wrote:NGD,

Only pony bottles, and only Miller.

Kidding aside, for the moment BYOB at Honey 1 is pleasantly tolerated, though all it will take is one or two instances of drunken louts to, as my 7th grade teacher Mrs. Hildebrand said, ruin it for the rest of us.

Give a hoot, don't pollute.
Woodsy Owl

Enjoy,
Gary

I'm glad to hear it. As great as Honey 1 is, their bottled water isn't quite doing the trick. I hope that the occasional tallboy proves to be a boon to their business and not a problem (and, while I see the potential for trouble, I've hardly had a problem with louts at nearby BYOB standbys Think and Irazu).

Guess I know where I'll be for break-the-fast.

David Hammond wrote:he had never cooked a brisket before (!), so Gary was in the unusual position of actually teaching the Master something.

Hammond,

Not so much I taught Robert Sr. anything, the man has the touch, or as some of my BBQ acquaintance call it, the Magic Fork, and his first brisket was better than most BBQ guys 100th. All I did was show Robert my brisket cutting technique of separating point from flat, making it easier to see the grain in the meat, therefore easier to slice against the grain.

Wagyu Brisket at Honey 1


The wagyu brisket had a rich full beef flavor accented nicely by the occasional bite of spicy crunchy outside fat. It was really quite delicious.

Wagyu Brisket at Honey 1


Robert Adams seemed pleased with the results.


As did our group of LTHer's, especially this LTHer. Again, sincere thanks to the Adams and Honey 1.


After fueling up on wagyu brisket, terrific house breaded chicken wings, tips, links and spare ribs, we were off to the Windy City Rollers bout at the Congress Theater.


From my perspective all that really needs to be said about the Roller Derby match is that's it's more fun than a barrel of monkeys, and about as genteel. Picture 60 big, healthy, athletic and, in many cases, strikingly pretty, women mixing it up on roller skates.



Phil McCracken, intrepid floor reporter, made with the jokes while interviewing Roller Girls, and, along with the announcer, kept things rolling along.


Energy was high, both crowd and Roller Girls, even to the extend of a post game Roller Girl 'brawl' in the lobby after the match.


After the bout a few of us went to the Liar's Club, one of the Windy City Rollers sponsors, and had drinks with Juanna Rumble, Phil McCracken and, seemingly, half of the Congress Theater crowd and Windy City Rollers. Liar's Club seems a great bar but, to put it mildly, not really to my demographic, ie over 50 and no tattoos. I did see a couple of people I knew, friends of my neighbors son and his wife (Tommy/Laura), who expressed surprise that my wife and I were at the Liar's Club. "Gary, what the hell are you doing here?" As an aside, Laura designs latex fetish wear and her company, Vex Clothing, is becoming quite well known.

After soaking in the ambiance, and plenty of booze, at the Liar's Club MsWiv, Peter Daane, MHL, m'th'su, Juanna Rumble and her friend went to Diner Grill, home of the Rene G approved Slinger, don't ask, just eat.

Diner Grill



Where both m'th'su and Juanna ordered Slingers.


And then topped them off with giardiniera.


While Juanna did not finish her Slinger, m'th'su finished his, and part of Juanna's, and received the prestigious Diner Grill Slinger Certificate.

In addition to Slingers, Diner Grill, which is open 24/7, does diner food really well, including traditional shakes.


All in all a terrific LTH outing, from start to finish with the added bonus of meeting a couple of LTHers for the first time.

Enjoy,
Gary

Honey 1
2241 N Western
Chicago, IL
773-227-5130
Closed Monday

Diner Grill
1635 W Irving
Chicago, IL
773-248-2030
24/7

Liar's Club
1665 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL
773-665-1110

G Wiv wrote:After fueling up on wagyu brisket, terrific house breaded chicken wings, tips, links and spare ribs, we were off to the Windy City Rollers bout at the Congress Theater.

Hey, that's me in the bottom right corner (with the glasses)!

Sorry that Mrs. JiLS and I had to part ways with the group immediately after the derby. We found our way up to some pretty amazing balcony seats -- that's the place to be. But we had early morning obligations that precluded time at the tat bar and/or taking on a slinger challenge at Diner Grill. Early birds, yes, but we had a wonderful time, as always, with the LTHers. Mrs. JiLS is seriously considering tryouts for next year's Windy City Rollers team, or perhaps The Wreckin' Rollers. Her nickname is already selected. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... Betta Backitov!!!

Unfortunately, like so many LTH events, I now find myself flopped into a place of undesiring. To wit, I am forced to conclude from Mrs. JiLS's monstrations (repeatedly, repeatedly) that to preserve and maintain that level of harmony and whatever that has prevailed, honeymoon like, over the angel-kissed years of our marital union, now I surely am going to have to purchase (and get Gary or somebody to smoke) a wagyu brisket. And like pronto, man. Like yesterday! So I am forlorn.

So now, ignoring my own dilemma re the wagyu, in regard to the slinger, I have a question. I note the beast is served with bread and butter. Is this just a form of psychic torture, the wafer thin mint to ensure your misery is absolute? Do you have to finish the bread and butter to get the completion certificate? Because that would certainly have an impact on my willingness to accept the challenge.

JiLS

Betta Backitov! An excellent moniker!!

I wondered what happened to you guys. I was up in the balcony for a while, then downstairs, then in the balcony, then trading punches with some big broad, then out for a while, then in the lobby...overall, it was like a wild party, with engaging demi-athletics, excellent t-shirts, and fabulous names.

David "Still Searching for my Derby Name" Hammond

David Hammond wrote:David "Still Searching for my Derby Name" Hammond

Mahatma Notkomov. End of search. Lace up them skates!

JiLS

My favorite roller derby girl, Broken Cherry.

I realize that G-mail is part of the wonder that is Google, but sometimes the 'bots and spiders are just a bit invasive. My LTH stuff is sent to a dedicated mail box, got to love the ads, um I mean sponsored links, that pop up as a result of this beef post...

delk wrote:I realize that G-mail is part of the wonder that is Google, but sometimes the 'bots and spiders are just a bit invasive. My LTH stuff is sent to a dedicated mail box, got to love the ads, um I mean sponsored links, that pop up as a result of this beef post...

LTH,

Just to point out, though probably unnecessarily so, the links Delk references are generated by Google Gmail links and have nothing to do with LTHForum.com. We do not send out advertisements, buy ads, sell ads, sell email addresses, etc. etc. etc. Any questions regarding this can be directed to "Site Chat" or moderators@lthforum.com

Best,
Michael

Let me second that it is Google thing, I never in any way, shape, or form meant that LTH was reponsible. My point, as an IT/Privacy law student, was just to notice how connected the web is, and how I feel a bit uncomfortable with some of the online practices that the average end user is not even aware. Interestingly enough, clicking on one of those links costs that advertiser money and often, when bored, I do click on them just because of that reason. Sorry for any confusion....

And now, a Maxwell Street pork chop sandwich has my name on it...

JimInLoganSquare wrote:I note the beast is served with bread and butter. Is this just a form of psychic torture, the wafer thin mint to ensure your misery is absolute? Do you have to finish the bread and butter to get the completion certificate? Because that would certainly have an impact on my willingness to accept the challenge.

Jim,

In general two types of people order the Slinger, the very hungry and the intoxicated. In the case of the former, a couple of slices of white bread are hardly noticed, and most probably ask for more to sop up the plate. For the intoxicated the white bread helps soak up the alcohol while waiting the 5-or so minutes, which can seem a long time when drunk with the food being made right before your eyes.

You could also think of the white bread, not toasted in the case of the Slinger, as amuse-bouche to a 7-course tasting menu, that all happens to be on one plate.

Enjoy,
Gary

The Windy City Rollers forum mentions this thread
http://www.windycityrollers.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=83

G Wiv wrote:Jim,

In general two types of people order the Slinger, the very hungry and the intoxicated.
Gary

Actually, Gary, you forgot the third type - the hungover. Neither drunk (anymore) nor especially hungry but in search of something to counteract all those free radicals. I've found the Slinger, I mean, people have told me that it's effective as a hangover remedy.

Kman wrote:Actually, Gary, you forgot the third type - the hungover.

Kman,

Absolutely, hungover would be a perfect time for a Slinger. My, on the rare occasion, morning after hangover cure is Poochies grilled salami. 5-6 inches of thick sliced grilled salami, served on an Italian beef style roll, heavy on the sport peppers, onions, both raw and fried, and a healthy shot of mustard. A cure ya or kill ya type of sandwich.

I also go the more traditional menudo route at Nuevo Leon, often coupled with Chilaquiles to which I have them add chorizo and fresh jalapeno.

Enjoy,
Gary

Nuevo Leon
1515 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
312-421-1517

Poochie's
3832 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-0100