Dining with Barney: Lunch

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Casual Seafood on Lake Conroe TX

On this 24 hours in TX trip, after visiting the townhouse we are thinking about buying,

We headed to an early dinner at Sam's Boat, a area chain of casual seafood dining.

We sat outside, able to see the new place across the water.

There are public docks available, so if we had a boat, or jet ski, or SUP board, we could come to eat by water.

Being on the water provides many opportunities to view the wildlife.

I had the Cajun Lemon Red Fish. I remember the Richardson branch of the family taking me fishing for red fish many years ago.

Diane had the Cape Shark Tacos. What is a 'Cape Shark?' - It is better known as a Dogfish.

John had the Fried Shrimp Po-boy

I Should Have Know Better! in Houston TX

I arrived in Houston this morning and stopped for breakfast at a big red taco truck at 21022 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338

Not knowing anything about the food, i looked at what the locals were ordering - tacos!

First, how many: Locals looked like three was the correct answer.

Next, Corn or Flour: Locals, corn.

Finally: Beef, Chicken, or pork. I said pork; as I am experimenting, I should have said one of each.

Then I see that there is a 'special' beans available today:

So, i am going to have to have these "Cowboy Beans".

Then a drink, sodas, ice tea, and a couple of beverages I was not familiar with. The guy at the counter, pointed, let me sample, and I opted for the

First I got the beans:

I already took a bite at this point, It was delish. Thanks to wikipedia I can tell you:

The dish is characterized by pinto beans stewed with onion, garlic, and bacon.

Then came out the taco:

There was a fresh tomato and onion salsa (not pictured). Note the grilled onions and pepper on the back of the plate. The tacos were wonderful, they were exactly what I was hoping for.

I joined the locals at the picnic table and we all enjoyed our tacos. We did not speak the same language, but we were able to communicate enough to point out the wind was picking up and joke about the rain coming and our need to hurry.

When the rain did come, We all laughed, grabbed our food, and headed for shelter. I scooped up my mostly empty plate to throw away and my drink. I tossed the only thing left into my mouth: the grilled serrano pepper.

That was a mistake... My mouth was on fire the next 40 minutes while i drove through the rain to my next destination.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Lunch at Red Robin after seeing the movie "A Walk in the Woods"

Red Robin, Secaucus NJ - http://www.redrobin.com/

We liked this Red Robin the last time we were here. This time was not as good as we remember. Not bad, but little things like wet plates, and soggy pretzel bites were not as good as possible.

The meals were better than the movie.