HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Guys.
I had the Monte Cristo at Umami Burger,
It was a teenage dream.
I had the Monte Cristo at Umami Burger,
It was a teenage dream.
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thezerofire
Banned
Who's doing what for Noise Pop?
Giant Robot
Member
I've only been there once and it wasn't too bad.
La Villa Delicatessen in Downtown Willow Glen is a staple for raviolis for the South Bay.
Is Ike's really any good? There's one right near my university but I've never actually gone down there to have it. I don't typically like sandwiches.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Anyone gonna be at GDC? It's coming up in a few weeks.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Too damn expensive.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
That's what company sponsorships/expense reports are for!
BeardyChan
Member
I'd love to go to GDC this year, but it's so overly priced. I might just go check out the free stuff they've got this year. Last year I had a pretty good time just hanging out around the area talking to random gaming folks.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
If you don't mind working the show, you can always try to join the volunteer staff and get a free all-access pass that way. You need to spend a certain amount of time during the week working, but you're free to do whatever you want during your off time, and if there's a certain panel or lecture you want to check out that conflicts you can often work out a shift trade with another volunteer. Probably too late to sign up for this year though.
I did the volunteer thing once 12 years ago when GDC was still in San Jose. My contract at the time had just wrapped up so I was free that week, and ended up getting my next job right after the show due to dropping my resume off at the job fair. I've been getting messages ever since (former volunteers always get asked first if they want to come back) but haven't been able to get the free time to do it again since you have to commit for the whole week. I've been at a bunch of GDCs on company sponsored passes though.
I did the volunteer thing once 12 years ago when GDC was still in San Jose. My contract at the time had just wrapped up so I was free that week, and ended up getting my next job right after the show due to dropping my resume off at the job fair. I've been getting messages ever since (former volunteers always get asked first if they want to come back) but haven't been able to get the free time to do it again since you have to commit for the whole week. I've been at a bunch of GDCs on company sponsored passes though.
San Francisco?
Yeah Ike's is pretty great. If you go I recommend getting the Shawn Michaels.
I'm not a fan of sandwiches either.
thezerofire
Banned
what's in that one?
Cornballer
Member
I don't see it on their online menu but there's plenty to choose from.
Thinly sliced roast beef, bacon, mozzarella cheese sticks, and their dirty sauce. You can also get veggies on it if you want.
It should be on their online menu but I'm pretty sure that changes with the location. If you check the Danville menu it is on there.
Cornballer
Member
I imagine the online menus aren't 100% accurate given how complicated they are.
Cornballer
Member
There's also that age-old issue of having one you really like and then being reluctant to try something else because you're worried it won't be as good as your favorite.Yeah unfortunately there is no way I will be able to try all of their sandwiches
That's pretty much my issue. The first one I had was the Shawn Michaels and I've only tried a couple others since.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Got neither of those.
There are two people from my old alma matter (UCSC) speaking, too.
Amazing sandwich. Everyone needs to try it.
And that is now the next sandwich I'll try. Should be going to Ike's in Walnut Creek on Friday. Had the Matt Cain first time I went at the Danville location.
What college were you from in UCSC? Oakes here haha
Kano on the Phone
Member
Naw man, the Hot Momma Huda. So good.
Needs more cheese sticks.
charlequin
Banned
This is my exact Ike's problem. Found a sandwich I love, have trouble breaking out.
Wow.
thezerofire
Banned
Volunteering at GDC is always an option (to gain admission albeit do some work, like an indentured servant
), but I you have to apply a few months in advance. http://www.gdconf.com/attend/volunteer.html
One of the bushmen died, Gregory. There is another.
Kano on the Phone
Member
Heads up to SB Gaf, the Tech Museum in San Jose is going to be showing the remastered Jurassic Park in IMAX:
http://www.thetech.org/imax/presentations/jurassic-park
http://www.thetech.org/imax/presentations/jurassic-park
Red_taiyaki
Member
O snap, this is pretty tempting :X
faceless007
Member
Volunteering at GDC is always an option (to gain admission albeit do some work, like an indentured servant
http://www.gdconf.com/attend/volunteer.html
Yeah, it says positions were filled in January and applying now just puts you on a waitlist.
thezerofire
Banned
got The Damon Bruce last weekend. ribeye and onion rings
butzopower
proud of his butz
Y'all ever been to Hot Sauce and Panko in the Richmond? Never have I heard The Lord's name taken in vain so much, especially over chicken wings. They also sell about 200 different types of hot sauce. Sooooo good.
Red_taiyaki
Member
Just went to Ike's last weekend and ordered the Patrick Marleau....was awesome.
Gotta love sriracha....
MiniBossBattle
Member
Anyone going to GDC? I am opting to go to the Scenography of Kentucky Route Zero over the post-mort of Shenmue since the KRZ talk directly relates to my job.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Volunteering at GDC is always an option (to gain admission albeit do some work, like an indentured servant
http://www.gdconf.com/attend/volunteer.html
I was so annoyed at myself for not thinking of this.
Porter.
Cornballer
Member
If you want food suggestions, please list very specific preferences in terms of cuisine, price range, ambiance, etc... SFGate's Bargain Bites is a good place to start.
As far as touristy activities go, Alcatraz is a fun trip, though you typically have to book early. Walk over the Golden Gate Bridge and check out Crissy Field / The Presidio. The farmer's market at the Ferry Building is worth a look on Saturday and I think they run a smaller one on Tuesday(?) though you'd have to check the schedule. Beyond that, I'd recommend wandering through some neighborhoods (Chinatown/North Beach are close to each other, the Mission is fun in some spots). If you want bar recommendations, just let us know what your preferences are (beer, cocktails) and I'm sure people can weigh in with some suggestions.
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Dude.
Yesterday I was driving to in'n out burger and saw this accident.
It was obviously bad, but I was on my way to a cheeseburger. Anyway, I forgot about it until now. But I just watched Cosmos on live broadcast which is obviously a rare thing to do. During the broadcast channel 7 news kept hyping "find out about this DRUNK driving accident." Did anyone see this?
Quoted multiple times each commercial break during the Cosmos broadcast was "the driver was drunk and distracted.
So naturally having seen the actual accident myself I watched part of the news segment.
They say the driver was not drunk at all, and was in fact possibly under the influence of Marijuana. Driving intoxicated is reprehensibe no matter the substance.
Heres where things take a turn though. The guy was actually looking as his phone. He is quoted as saying "I didn't see the car because I was looking at my phone." A direct interview with the police officer says "he was loooking at his device" an interview with the widower who just lost his mother and wife in the crash says "he was looking at his phone."
The fact they would hype/advertise this segment as a drunk driving accident when its clearly a cell phone related accident is infuriating. And the contradictions of the actual news channel with the span of 5 minutes were breathtaking.
Did anyone see this?
Yesterday I was driving to in'n out burger and saw this accident.
It was obviously bad, but I was on my way to a cheeseburger. Anyway, I forgot about it until now. But I just watched Cosmos on live broadcast which is obviously a rare thing to do. During the broadcast channel 7 news kept hyping "find out about this DRUNK driving accident." Did anyone see this?
Quoted multiple times each commercial break during the Cosmos broadcast was "the driver was drunk and distracted.
So naturally having seen the actual accident myself I watched part of the news segment.
They say the driver was not drunk at all, and was in fact possibly under the influence of Marijuana. Driving intoxicated is reprehensibe no matter the substance.
Heres where things take a turn though. The guy was actually looking as his phone. He is quoted as saying "I didn't see the car because I was looking at my phone." A direct interview with the police officer says "he was loooking at his device" an interview with the widower who just lost his mother and wife in the crash says "he was looking at his phone."
The fact they would hype/advertise this segment as a drunk driving accident when its clearly a cell phone related accident is infuriating. And the contradictions of the actual news channel with the span of 5 minutes were breathtaking.
Did anyone see this?
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
GDC this week.
Giant Robot
Member
Patrick Marleau - Bacon, creamy horseradish, Jack, Roast Beef, Sriracha.
Sounds interesting. I'll give it a shot. Any other suggestions?
Auron_Kale
Member
I like either the Matt Cain or Kelly Kapowski. Adam Richman looks good too.
charlequin
Banned
If you're a dirty vegetarian like me (or are just willing to eat a meatless sandwich) the Reading Rainbow is pretty friggin' delicious. Make sure to get it with pickles!
edit: dammit now i want a sandwich
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Whe I was a child, the AOS was friggin' HUGE.
Now it's so tiny.
Anyone know what that underground museum in the park with the dinosaurs was?
Auron_Kale
Member
Wheeeee! Massive power outtage in my building so I'm sitting in the courtyard rather than at my desk.
Last time this happened was around Christmas last year.
Last time this happened was around Christmas last year.