Local eats?

[Erik D_lux]

Anybody have some good suggestions on food down there? I am looking for "the experience" so no applebees or chain food.

If anybody has suggestions for Birmingham too I would appreciate it as I might be spending Sunday night there.

[666]

The "experiences" will be at the Gridiron!

The Post Online - Complete Menu for the Gridiron in Centre, Ala.

[Highlucks]

I only needed to see wings, I'm sold

[nicodrive01]

Originally Posted by 666

The "experiences" will be at the Gridiron!

The Post Online - Complete Menu for the Gridiron in Centre, Ala.

sounds good

[Highlucks]

First night it town Dany, Eater of the most wings.............WINS

[jason]

Whats the word on food at the event? Someone there with some? Bring your own? Something close enough to run and grab something?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by jason

Whats the word on food at the event? Someone there with some? Bring your own? Something close enough to run and grab something?

There is nothing convenient to go get. Unless someone (Matt!) is there to cook, I'd plan on packing food to the top.

[jason]

Originally Posted by Harley

There is nothing convenient to go get. Unless someone (Matt!) is there to cook, I'd plan on packing food to the top.

I forgot, you're bringing your wife, so we're covered in the sandwich department

[Harley]

Originally Posted by jason

I forgot, you're bringing your wife, so we're covered in the sandwich department

Just keep your fork in your pocket, fawker.

[TEDROCKZ]

There was a food vendor that showed up at ECC. Matt pretty much had the food covered so the guy left. If Matt is not coming maybe Fish or someone local can find the guy and see if he will come up. He had a roving burger/hotdog/snack/drink outfit. Gonna be some long days and ANY food would be good

[helhedded]

In town where mostly everyone is staying.. The Gridiron seems to be the best that you can get. There is a Mexican restaurant further down the road but the food is just ok. I haven't found much other than those two places and fast food. I usually go to The Wal-Mart and buy my food there.

[Destroyer]

Fish and I were checking out this place: Mountain Parkway Grill

It's at the bottom of the mountain before you head down 68 into town. It was packed when we went by on a Sat. evening and seems to have good reviews.

[TEDROCKZ]

Real good food last time I ate there. Good steaks and other grilled food

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Fish and I were checking out this place: Mountain Parkway Grill

[Fishmaxx]

Originally Posted by 666

The "experiences" will be at the Gridiron!

The Post Online - Complete Menu for the Gridiron in Centre, Ala.

Originally Posted by jason

Whats the word on food at the event? Someone there with some? Bring your own? Something close enough to run and grab something?

Ricky is bringing 400 hot dogs & buns, gallon of ketchup & mustard
VVVVV

Originally Posted by Fishmaxx

Forgot to mention that Rick will be serving complementary Hot Dogs at the Super Shafty display area all weekend. Stop by say hello, get some grub, and check out his cool super tough products

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Fish and I were checking out this place: Mountain Parkway Grill

It's at the bottom of the mountain before you head down 68 into town. It was packed when we went by on a Sat. evening and seems to have good reviews.

Closest to the comp site.....near where the jerky man parks

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by 666

The "experiences" will be at the Gridiron!

The Post Online - Complete Menu for the Gridiron in Centre, Ala.

Looks like good food and I am down with the wings for sure!

Is there a local claim to fame? Dont folks down there eat grits and ketchup or something to that effect? :puke:

[xirtic]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Dont folks down there eat grits and ketchup or something to that effect? :puke:

That sounds unpleasant.

I think that I am going to get fat (Fatter) on this trip with all the fried stuff down there.

[Pdog7]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Looks like good food and I am down with the wings for sure!

Is there a local claim to fame? Dont folks down there eat grits and ketchup or something to that effect? :puke:

It always cracks me up to hear what people picture when they think of the south. Unfortunately some do eat grits and ketchup.

[xirtic]

Originally Posted by Pdog7

It always cracks me up to hear what people picture when they think of the south. Unfortunately some do eat grits and ketchup.

I am reading that the local thing is something called "White BBQ Sauce", and it appears that it is used for many items such as a sauce over food, or a dipping condiment. It is supposedly unique to northern Alabama. The ingredients are simple:

Mayo
Vineager
Lemon Juice
Salt
Pepper
Sugar

If we are looking to get a taste of the local culinary treats, this should be high on the list. Mayo is not my thing, but I will give it a try if presented the opportunity.

Grits though are something that I have tried in the past, and will skip in the future. They are just not my thing.

[TEDROCKZ]

We can bake y'all a possum or something! Armadillos are pretty good also.

[chicklet]

Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ

We can bake y'all a possum or something! Armadillos are pretty good also.

Ha! One ran right in front of me on the way to Ocoee last weekend. Should have stop and gave it a .410 in the head. J/k j/k