Non-football related stuff that really makes your day

[froot loops]

I believe its still occupied. We used to frequent it during the St. Patricks Day parade, but now we tailgate for the dance school across Michigan next to the Express Bar. But I seem to think it is still open.

[Malto Marko]

Must have been one of the last trains out of there.

They are building a new Train terminal on Michigan Ave, in Dearborn. They are expecting that travel to Chicago, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and AA will make this a popular transportation depot.

[Malto Marko]

I believe its still occupied. We used to frequent it during the St. Patricks Day parade, but now we tailgate for the dance school across Michigan next to the Express Bar. But I seem to think it is still open.

If it is still open, next time you are down there, go in and purchase some Pastizi either to take home and bake by directions, or ready to eat. I am guessing your entire family will be be confused at first, but end up liking them very much.

.......at least that is the reaction I have had when I introduce them to many who have not been exposed to them.

[Tony G]

A pastizz is a savoury pastry from Malta. Pastizzi usually have a filling either of ricotta or of mushy peas, and are called pastizzi tal-irkotta, "cheesecakes", or pastizzi tal-piżelli, "peacakes" Pastizzi are a popular and well-known Maltese food

I hope they mark them so you can tell the ricotta from the mushy peas

[Malto Marko]

I hope they mark them so you can tell the ricotta from the mushy peas

Actually they will ask cheese or meat.

The ones with peas are also made with ground beef and, I know them as meat pastizzi.

I am guessing your definition is of an authentic one prior to WWII where there was not much beef available for consumption.

Edit: You will get a smile out of someone if you ask for a pastizzi tal-piżelli. The person you are ordering from may not know what you are saying but, there will be someone in the house that does.

[DanO]

"The St. Louis rib half rack was dry as all get out. I could see it having potential from the smokiness it had but it clearly wasnt fresh and was dried out under a light."
---------------------------The time we went there, I thought the same. My ribs are way better. Got the recipe from STEE, so I guess they are his ribs. I changed a few things though so I can call it mine. lol.

[Coop]

aww man Slows...

Went there 3 years ago with a good friend of mine visiting the D for a weekend. -G- sorry it didn't live up to standards, my time there was just WOW. good food, good beers. Top notch. We went on a Sunday and there were lines by Noon....

[Panoptes]

aww man Slows...

Went there 3 years ago with a good friend of mine visiting the D for a weekend. -G- sorry it didn't live up to standards, my time there was just WOW. good food, good beers. Top notch. We went on a Sunday and there were lines by Noon....

Dont apologize for their fare.

I have very high standards for BBQ joints because I try them far and wide.

Good bbq is usually spendy so i expect a lot for my hard earned dough. And if a joint fails, ill quickly let it be known on review sites.

But again, that is my opinion. Obviously that place does well for others pallete.

[Coop]

-G- with more time would have wanted to hang out Sunday night in Greektown and hit maybe Angelinas (Italian - right near FF/Comerica) or Fishbones...there is fine dining. Just need to know where to go.

[Coop]

then hit MGM for some gambling..of course, that also works with lower tables morning after games....have a small story about that.

[Panoptes]

AWESOME. Gonz, need your # again.

Congrats, Kay. Wish I could have joined you.

i received your text today so ill assume you have it now.

KR1,

You go girl! Congratulations...YOU deserve it.

[Panoptes]

-G- with more time would have wanted to hang out Sunday night in Greektown and hit maybe Angelinas (Italian - right near FF/Comerica) or Fishbones...there is fine dining. Just need to know where to go.

then hit MGM for some gambling..of course, that also works with lower tables morning after games....have a small story about that.

Dustdog and i did Greektown casino Sunday night after we outlasted everyone else while lugging around and chugging on a gallon of Marks Pumpkin Ale comp. Took their free $20 players card sign up and ran it up to a free $90 in the end (after adult beverage expenses and tips).

What you did miss out on was the postgame victory cigars. You were the reason I brought them. :(

[Panoptes]

That's pretty sweet guys. Did you have a chance to talk with them at all?

Ha! No.

Dustdog got some acknowlegement for his Lions gear from them (he was facing them).

We were destined to run into BLADES as we just missed him by minutes inside Ford Field while we were taking our "private" tour (only the two of us were on the tour) just before heading to Slows. :-D

[LionsFanInJapan]

That's cool. I didn't realize he also worked with the Lions. Or was he just at Ford Field by chance?

[Malto Marko]

No, he and Lomas were there because they are trying to resurrect an Alumi Association. This was told to me by a guy that works in the gift shop as he told us we missed Blades by about 20 minutes there.