Comments | ala_mokita: Capricon 29 + 3

ala_mokita

Capricon 29 + 3

Feb 25, 2009 15:47

The journey began with an airplane nick'd out from under us. Two hours after our originally scheduled departure the pilot shared with us that the plane had also been taken from him. I felt acceptance because we were scooting out to the runway ( Read more... )

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White Sliders hazelchaz February 26 2009, 00:27:53 UTC

Yes, the Garden Grove location closed a couple of L.A.cons ago, I'm afraid...

Indy Sliders hazelchaz February 26 2009, 07:24:38 UTC

Which reminds me, when next I go to Indianapolis (this coming Monday), should I bring you back some burgers?

And did you try the chicken rings?

captserek February 26 2009, 01:54:55 UTC

As a former New Yorker/East Coast person, I do miss White Castle and their steamed burgers, frozen is ok but nothing beats a slider fresh from the grille. I am glad you got back safely.

plissken74 February 26 2009, 03:52:08 UTC

YOU RAT BASTID SONUFABEETCH, NOT ONLY DID YOU HAVE REAL WHITE CASTLES BUT YOU HAD REAL --CHICAGO-- WHITE CASTLES.

I'm hating you just a wee leetle bit right now. ;)~

Like the Captain sez, nothing beats a fresh slider... the frozen ones work OK (experimentation with the microwave can almost achieve the proper texture) in a pinch, but I sure do miss the real thing.

Oh, and in NYC, you used to have to ASK for the pickle. And frankly, they should be had pickle-less anyway.

Now, don't get me started on how much I miss NATHAN'S hot dogs... sigh.

ann_totusek February 26 2009, 07:46:01 UTC

I forget- did I take you for your first, or was that Chaz? And didn't we "infect" Michael Mason and James Briggs at the same time?

ala_mokita February 26 2009, 17:42:41 UTC

I'd had my "first time" at the L.A. one, so very long ago, before it died. You took me to my first in the midwest. And turned my half forgotten interest into an obsession.

I do believe you initiated Michael and James into the White Castle fold. I think Michael Siladi was introduced at that SMOFcon too.

I must admit that the highlight of my food experience's from Capricon 29 was the trip to Johnnie's for italian beef. I won't go into any detail, but now I know why its so important for the people who "go to the holy land", or "go to mecca". This was the same for me. A religious experience through my taste buds.

asimovberlioz February 26 2009, 17:42:52 UTC

Long before I moved to Minneapolis, I was told that they did not even use the highest grade oatmeal in their burgers, and so even though I lived in the Twin Cities for seven years, I have never eaten anything from White Castle.