Spare Ribs Question

[SnakeLH2006]

I just don't get the whole 'Oakland Gyros' thing. I've been there on numerous occasions, drunk and sober, and it's only okay at best. I guess it's not my thing.

I dunno what to say to that Big P. Oakland Gyro's is a cult classic drunk or sober. Lived in Brewtown for a few months, but never ate there.

One of Snake's best buds used to live around there in college and started up his own local chain (family owned) in my area of Gyro's (he's from Greece). Anyway, my bud is from Milwaukee (as a youth) along with many of Snake's local buds now that I know (from Brewtown) as we came back there (Milwaukee) in 2006 from the airport after a vacation. He really wanted me to try Oakland Gyro's. BEST FOOD EVER. And I was sober.

Last time Snake was in Milwaukee was in April, coming back from Las Vegas at the MKE airport. I made a point to stop there and ordered $30 worth of gyro platters to go, and had to stop after 100 miles cuz the smells (good) were too much. Prob. ate most of it, and left Snake's woman hanging when I got home (as I ate most of it).

Oakland Gyro's is just amazing and a cult legend in Brewtown. Amazingly huge ass portions, just tasty as all hell, and pretty affordable. Just amazing quality food...Really, really, really good EVERY time (Snake's had it about a dozen times now).

Word has it (don't know who watches it on the Travel channel) but Man vs. Food is coming to Brewtown for a future episode where the host (Adam) is going to try out Milwaukee's best foods...Oakland Gyro's is one of them.

I feel bad for you Big P, if you don't like the gyros, just damn amazing food. Really good for the price. I'd pay anything locally, to get that food. Yummzorz........

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Where does the Snake reside?

[SnakeLH2006]

Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

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Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

I was just curious as I thought you were in MKE. It's okay, it's not spectacular. I thought it was a little expensive (8 bucksish) for a platter. Not really my thing I guess.

[SnakeLH2006]

Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

I was just curious as I thought you were in MKE. It's okay, it's not spectacular. I thought it was a little expensive (8 bucksish) for a platter. Not really my thing I guess.

It's totally worth it. Great food. Just tasty. In fact (got many buddies from Brewtown that claim it's the wasted late night way to go after drinking)....Ate there mostly sober. It's just awesome. HUGE entree's, cheap prices. Good stuff. Only thing you got worry about is getting jacked in the parking lot. Snake had a buddy get almost carjacked at the non-MKE/original OG location once. He hit him in the face and the dude's homie ran off....that's kinda scary.

Personally, Snake was never worried (carry a blade on my person in questionable situations and never had to use it yet). It's worth the worry for good ass food. Oakland Gyro's is topnotch with palette/price. Good ass food, yo. You are missing out, Partial.

On a side note, my buddy who runs 2 gyro places by me in central WI said he knows the owner's son who ran the MKE OG. My buddy said the owner's son was a little gangsta ass bitch that pissed in someone's food once on a "gang thing". Snake's buddy beat him the fuck up (my buddy is alot like Snake....cool ass guy, and a sometimes hothead who beats the fuck out of douchebags to help bring down the douchebag % in society). That's my buddy.

When I went there a few months ago I asked if that douchebag dude was still was there. They said no. I ordered. MMMmmmmmm. Good ass gyro's. Yummy. You are missing out. Fuck ribs. Those gyro's are something to die for....That damn good, yo. Yumz....

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

I was just curious as I thought you were in MKE. It's okay, it's not spectacular. I thought it was a little expensive (8 bucksish) for a platter. Not really my thing I guess.

I'm kinda with you. Ty has enjoyed OG many times, kinda like hooking up with an old girlfriend...the idea sounds great, but it rarely is. But, to each his own.

If you can..check out Golden Gyros, they also got burgers and custard. Ty is also partial to Grecian delight. But, if you are hammered...who really can tell the diff?

ty eats a ton of greek food as he is friends with about 5 cypriots and macedonians. According to them when you eat gyro sammies there...they put the fries in the sammy...and no tzazaki (sp?), instead with tahini.

[SnakeLH2006]

Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

I was just curious as I thought you were in MKE. It's okay, it's not spectacular. I thought it was a little expensive (8 bucksish) for a platter. Not really my thing I guess.

I'm kinda with you. Ty has enjoyed OG many times, kinda like hooking up with an old girlfriend...the idea sounds great, but it rarely is. But, to each his own.

So you don't like OG either. C'mon Ty. That shit is damn good for the price. I dunno about those other places, but for a cheap price (relative) those entree's are top notch tasty, yo. It's not like you are dining in (gotta pop the question type of place)...but as far as good food for the price. OG is the way to go, Ty.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Where does the Snake reside?

Central WI. What does that matter? You didn't like the Oakland Gyros. I got SO many current buddies from there (Brewtown), and been there many times (even lived there for a bit). Oakland Gyros is still the shit, big P. Never heard of anyone bag on OG before?

I was just curious as I thought you were in MKE. It's okay, it's not spectacular. I thought it was a little expensive (8 bucksish) for a platter. Not really my thing I guess.

I'm kinda with you. Ty has enjoyed OG many times, kinda like hooking up with an old girlfriend...the idea sounds great, but it rarely is. But, to each his own.

So you don't like OG either. C'mon Ty. That shit is damn good for the price. I dunno about those other places, but for a cheap price (relative) those entree's are top notch tasty, yo. It's not like you are dining in (gotta pop the question type of place)...but as far as good food for the price. OG is the way to go, Ty.

Like i said, enjoyed it many times, but it is like a 2 am hookup....fun, but you really don't want anyone to know about it.

Most gyro places are cheap...so, cost really doesn't factor. Sketchy neighborhood, drunks, sketchy drunks. If i got the vehicle, i'm going to Grecian.

but, i won't complain if we head to OG. Like i said, drunk...it all tastes pretty good.

But, in reality, Ty and his gang, back in the day, were more into Ma Fischer's on Farwell. Easy access after a night at the landmark or vitucci's.

[MichiganPackerFan]

Any of the DC crew have any recommendations for dive spots with great barbecue in the Metro area? Zig? Mobb?

[Scott Campbell]

I liked Oakland Gyros after a night of heavy drinking. But it's probably been 20+ years since I've been there.

[Noodle]

Any of the DC crew have any recommendations for dive spots with great barbecue in the Metro area? Zig? Mobb?

I'm no longer in DC, but lived in the area for a while. It's not a dive place, but I think Rocklands does pretty dang good que (http://www.rocklands.com/). Red Hot and Blue is also pretty reliable, though again, it's no dive. Buddies is pretty good, though you should know where you're going as it's in a rough part of town. I hear Urban Bar b Que in Rockville is excellent, and Bubba's in Falls Church is good.

Tarlam, you might add Red Hot & Blue and Rocklands to your list to check out -- they aren't big chains, but they do have franchises, and the quality is both consistent and high.

DC itself doesn't have dive que, to my memory. Go a little ways to Fredericksburg, however, and you'll run in to Allman's Bar BQ Pit. Get the chopped pork (I liked mine minced). Add sauce. Dig in. It dosen't get much better.

[hoosier]

Applebees is about as bad as chain food gets right now.

I've reserved that distinction for Olive Garden.

Boy thats a real crap sandwich duo of restaurants right there. I'm going to give Olive Garden the nod for their ability to give their patrons diarrhea at a competitive price. Applebees is basically a salt coated salt patty with a side of salt for everything they serve.

If we add Chilis to the menu we get a giant crap sandwich with a worm in the middle.

[Freak Out]

I pretty much rule out any restaurant where the menu is just giant glossy pictures of glistening food items.

[Freak Out]

Tarlam....the bottom line is that there is no good chain food out there. Start some apprenticeship program within the German School system and send kids over to learn how to cook in the great locally owned regional BBQ restaurants around the country.

[Scott Campbell]

Tarlam....the bottom line is that there is no good chain food out there.

Pappadeaux.