Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
We Were the First!
Ted V Mikels presents the two rockin songs from Blood Of The Werewolf by Highlord.
Enjoy! Download here and run, run, run!
Enjoy! Download here and run, run, run!
My Brother on the news
My brother was on the news in Tucson recently. It ain't for drunken driving or stalking, but it was still newsworthy:
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Name change
Well, since it looks like I am going to have to go on the lamb to escape my criminal past, I need to come up with a new alias. I am thinking Rufus McGillicutty has a nice ring to it. What d'yall think?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Is he coming back to the motel?Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Who's Watson Movie Night?
Hey guys. What say. I was thinking Saturday the 25th if that doesn't cut into anyones pioneerday celebration. Brandonstein mentioned he might be camping that weekend, but I thought we could plan and hopefully it won't affect his trip. Anyone up for another movie night?
Monday, July 13, 2009
Treevenge Now Online!
Check it out mates! Click on the above image and watch the short film sensation of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Enjoy!
Friday, July 10, 2009
TGIF Treat Featuring Mikie Hara
Check out this hottie in Cutie Honey : The Live
Watch and/or download the entire first season thanks to our good friends at Veoh.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Pics from PappyLand!
Here are some unedited, random pictures. I didn't go through, resize, or nuthing. Have at it:
Pappy Pics
Pappy Pics
Shout out to ol' Sputnik
Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff
Before treatment or recovery, most people with alcoholism deny that they have a drinking problem. Other signs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse include:
* Drinking alone or in secret
* Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink
* Not remembering conversations or commitments, sometimes referred to as "blacking out"
* Making a ritual of having drinks before, with or after dinner and becoming annoyed when this ritual is disturbed or questioned
* Losing interest in activities and hobbies that used to bring pleasure
* Feeling a need or compulsion to drink
* Irritability when your usual drinking time nears, especially if alcohol isn't available
* Keeping alcohol in unlikely places at home, at work or in the car
* Gulping drinks, ordering doubles, becoming intoxicated intentionally to feel good or drinking to feel "normal"
* Having legal problems or problems with relationships, employment or finances
* Building a tolerance to alcohol so that you need an increasing number of drinks to feel alcohol's effects
* Experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — if you don't drink
People who abuse alcohol may experience many of the same signs and symptoms as people who are dependent on alcohol. However, alcohol abusers don't feel the same compulsion to drink and usually don't experience physical withdrawal symptoms when they don't drink. A dependence on alcohol also creates a tolerance to alcohol and the inability to control your drinking.
If you've ever wondered if your own alcohol consumption crosses the line of abuse or dependence, ask yourself these questions:
* Do you need a drink as soon as you get up?
* Do you feel guilty about your drinking?
* Do you think you need to cut back on your alcohol consumption?
* Are you annoyed when other people comment on or criticize your drinking habits?
If you answered yes to two or more questions, it's likely that you have a problem with alcohol. Even one yes answer may indicate a problem.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Before treatment or recovery, most people with alcoholism deny that they have a drinking problem. Other signs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse include:
* Drinking alone or in secret
* Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink
* Not remembering conversations or commitments, sometimes referred to as "blacking out"
* Making a ritual of having drinks before, with or after dinner and becoming annoyed when this ritual is disturbed or questioned
* Losing interest in activities and hobbies that used to bring pleasure
* Feeling a need or compulsion to drink
* Irritability when your usual drinking time nears, especially if alcohol isn't available
* Keeping alcohol in unlikely places at home, at work or in the car
* Gulping drinks, ordering doubles, becoming intoxicated intentionally to feel good or drinking to feel "normal"
* Having legal problems or problems with relationships, employment or finances
* Building a tolerance to alcohol so that you need an increasing number of drinks to feel alcohol's effects
* Experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — if you don't drink
People who abuse alcohol may experience many of the same signs and symptoms as people who are dependent on alcohol. However, alcohol abusers don't feel the same compulsion to drink and usually don't experience physical withdrawal symptoms when they don't drink. A dependence on alcohol also creates a tolerance to alcohol and the inability to control your drinking.
If you've ever wondered if your own alcohol consumption crosses the line of abuse or dependence, ask yourself these questions:
* Do you need a drink as soon as you get up?
* Do you feel guilty about your drinking?
* Do you think you need to cut back on your alcohol consumption?
* Are you annoyed when other people comment on or criticize your drinking habits?
If you answered yes to two or more questions, it's likely that you have a problem with alcohol. Even one yes answer may indicate a problem.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
How many have you been to?
Restauraunts features on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives:
Classics, Episode DV0101
Mad Greek's Diner
72112 Baker Blvd
Baker, CA
Tel: (760) 733-4354
Brint's Diner
4834 E. Lincoln Street
Wichita, KS 67218
Tel: (316) 684-0290
Mac & Ernie's
Williams' Creek Depot - FM 470
Tarpley, TX 78883
Tel: (830) 562-3250
Website: www.macandernies.com
That's Italian, Episode DV0102
Pizza Palace
3132 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
Tel: (865) 524-4388
Hullabaloo Diner
F.M. 2154
Wellborn, TX 77845
Tel: (979) 690-3002
Website: www.HullabalooDiner.com
Four Kegs Sports Pub
267 N. Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 870-0255
Website: www.fourkegs.com
Blue Plate Special, Episode DV0103
Frosted Mug
Note: Currently Closed
11541 South Pulaski Road
Alsip, IL 60803
Website: www.thefrostedmug.com
Patrick's Roadhouse
106 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Tel: (310) 459-4544
Breakfast, Episode DV0104
Gaffey Street Diner
247 N. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Tel: (310) 548-6724
Franks Diner
508 58th St.
Kenosha, WI 53140
Tel: (262) 657-1017
Website: www.franksdinerkenosha.com
The Coffee Cup
512 Nevada Highway
Boulder City, NV
Tel: (702) 294-0517
BBQ, Episode DV0105
Barbecue King Drive-In
2900 Wilkinson Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
Tel: (704) 399-8344
Website: www.barbqking.com
Baby Blues BBQ
444 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
Tel: (310) 396-7675
Website: www.babybluesbarbq.com
Louie Mueller BBQ
206 W. Second
Taylor, TX 76574
Tel: (512) 352-6206
Website: www.louiemuellerbarbeque.com
Local Legends, Episode DV0106
Eveready Diner
4189 Albamy Post Rd.
Route 9 N.
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tel: (845) 229-8100
Website: www.theevereadydiner.com
Leo's BBQ
3631 N. Kelley Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Tel: (405) 424-LEOS
Website: www.leosbbq.com
A1 Diner
3 Bridge St.
Gardiner, ME 04345
Tel: (207) 582-5586
Website: www.a1diner.com
Burgers, Episode DV0107
Triple X Restaurant
2 N. Salisbury St.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Tel: (765) 743-5373
Website: www.triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com
Hackney's
1241 Harms Rd.
Glenview, IL 60025
Tel: (847) 724-5577
Website: www.hackneys.net
Squeeze Inn
7918 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
Tel: (916) 386-8599
House Specials, Episode DV0108
Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell St.
Manchester , NH 03101
Tel: (603) 626-1118
Website: www.redarrowdiner.com
Hank's Creekside Restaurant
2800 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Tel: (707) 575-8839
Website: www.sterba.com/sro/creekside/
Voula's Offshore Cafe
658 NE. Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: (206) 634-0183
Website: www.voulasoffshore.com
Retro, Episode DV0109
South Side Soda Shop
1122 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526
Tel: (574) 534-3790
Website: www.southsidesodashopdiner.com/
Taylor's Automatic Refresher
933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Tel: (707) 963-3486
Website: www.taylorsrefresher.com
Byways Cafe
1212 NW Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97209
Tel: (503) 221-0011
Worth the Trip, Episode DV0110
Big Star Diner
305 Madison Ave. N.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 842-5786
Harold's
602 N. Limestone St.
Gaffney, SC 29340
Tel: (864) 489-9153
Mo Gridder's
565 Hunt's Point Ave.
Bronx, NY 10474
Tel: (718) 991-3046
Website: www.mogridder.com
Diners A-Plenty, Episode DV0111
Kelly's Diner
674 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144-2220
Tel: (617) 623-8102
Bayway Diner
2019 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ
Tel : (908) 862 - 3207
The Beacon Drive-In
255 John B. White Sr. Blvd.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Website: www.beacondrivein.com
American Cookin', Episode DV0112
Rosie's Diner
4500 14 Mile Rd. NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Tel: (616) 866-3663
Website: www.rosiesdiner.com
Russian River Pub
11829 River Road
Forestville, CA 95436
Tel: (707) 887-7932
Website: www.russianriverpub.com
Al's Breakfast
413 14th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612) 331-9991
Totally Fried, Episode DV0201
Falafel's Drive-In
2301 Steven's Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95128
Tel: (408) 294-7886
Website: www.falafelsdrivein.com
Ramona Cafe
628 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92605
Tel: (760) 789-8656
Website: www.ramonacafe.com
Silk City Diner
435 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Tel: (717) 335-3833
Route 66, Episode DV0202
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe
17143 D Street on Rt. 66
Victorville, CA 92394
Tel: (760) 243-9938
The Rock Cafe
114 W. Main St.
Stroud, OK 74079
Tel: (918) 968-3990
Website: www.rockcaferoute66.com
Cafe on the Route
1101 Military Ave.
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Tel: (620) 856-5646
Website: www.cafeontheroute.com
One of a Kind, Episode DV0203
JT Farnham's Seafood & Grill
88 Eastern Ave.
South Essex, MA 01929
Tel: (978) 768-6643
Joe's Gizzard City
120 W. Main St.
Potterville, MI 48876
Tel: (517) 645-2120
Grubstake Diner
1525 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 673-8268
Website: www.sfgrubstake.com
Los Tapatios
1141 Old Bayshore Highway
San Jose, CA
Tel: (408) 729-6199
Local Flavor, Episode DV0204
Clanton's Cafe
319 E. Illinois Ave.
Vinita, OK 74301
Tel: (918) 256-9053
Website: www.clantonscafe.com
Mike's Chili Parlor
1447 N.W. Ballard Way
Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: (206) 782-2808
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Rd.
Pescadero , CA
Tel: (650) 879-0464
Website: www.duartestavern.com
Real Deal BBQ, Episode DV0205
Jay Bee's Bar-B-Que
15915 S. Avalon Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Tel: (310) 532-1064
Smoque
3800 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641
Tel: (773) 545-7427
BBQ Shack
705 N. Pearl St.
Paola, KS 66071
Website: www.thebbqshack.com
Seaside Eats, Episode DV0206
Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main Rd.
Tiverton, RI 02878
Tel: (401) 624-3100
Website: www.evelynsdrivein.com
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave.
Ocean Beach, CA 92107
Tel: (619) 224-4623
Keegan's Seafood Grille
1519 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Tel: (727) 596-2477
Website: www.keegansseafood.com
Talkin' Turkey, Episode DV0207
Mike's City Diner
1714 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
Tel: (617) 267-9393
Willie Bird's Restaurant
1150 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Tel: 707-542-0861
Website: www.williebird.com
Alpine Steakhouse
4520 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Tel: (941) 922-3797
Website: www.alpinesteak.com
Viewer's Choice, Episode DV0208
Bobby's Hawaiian Style Restaurant
1011 Hewitt Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98201
Tel: (425) 259-1338
Website: www.bobbyshawaiianstylerestaurant.com
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Tel: (727) 381-7931
Psycho Suzie's Motor Lounge
2519 Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis , MN 55418
Tel: (612) 788-9069
Website: www.psychosuzis.com
Family Owned, Episode DV0209
El Indio
3695 India St.
San Diego , CA
Tel: (619) 299-0333
Website: www.el-indio.com
Charlie's Diner
32 West Main St.
Spencer, MA 01562
Tel: (508) 885-4033
Paradise Pup
1724 S. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847) 699-8590
Open 24/7, Episode DV0210
Studio Diner
4701 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Tel: (858) 715-6400
Website: www.studiodiner.com
White Palace Grill
1159 S. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 939-7167
The Dining Car & Market
8826 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Tel: (215) 338-5113
Website: www.thediningcarandmarket.com
Off the Hook Specials, Episode DV0211
Schooner or Later
241 N. Marina Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel: (562) 430-3495
Website: www.schoonerorlater.com
Grinder's
417 E. 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 472-5454
Website: www.grinderspizza.com
The Fly Trap
22950 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
Website: www.theflytrapferndale.com
Gailwood Cook Shack
Lunch Truck/RV
Flea Market at Logan & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
Burgers, Rings and Fries, Episode DV0212
Joe's Cable Car
4320 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
Tel: (415) 334-6699
Website: www.joescablecar.com
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave. S.
St. Paul, MN 55116
Tel: (651) 698-4347
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
551 S. Division St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tel: (734) 663-4590
Website: www.blimpyburger.com
The New Jersey Diner Tour, Episode DV0213
Mustache Bill's
8th Ave. & Broadway St.
Barnegat Light, NJ 08005
Tel: (609) 494-0155
Tick Tock Diner
281 Alwood Rd.
Clifton , NJ 07012
Tel: (973) 777-0511
White Manna Hamburgers
358 River St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Tel: (201) 342-0914
The Ritz Diner
72 East Mount Pleasant Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: (973) 533-1213
Hightstown Diner
151 Mercer St.
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Tel: (609) 443-4600
Skylark Diner
Route 1 and Wooding Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: (732) 777-7878
Website: www.skylarkdiner.com
Jefferson Diner
Pathmark Shopping Center
Route 15
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Tel: (973) 663-0233
Website: www.jeffersondiner.com
Big Breakfast, Episode DV0301
Brownstone Diner
426 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201) 433-0471
39th Street Mama's
3906 Waddell St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816) 531-6422
Matt's Big Breakfast
801 N. 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 254-1074
Website: www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
Like Mama Made, Episode DV0302
Sweetie Pie's
4270 Manchester Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Tel: (314) 371-0304
Smokey Valley Truck Stop
40 Bond Ct.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Tel: (606) 286-5001
Roberto's Mexican Food
675 W. Union Hills Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Tel: (602) 439-7279
Regional Favorites, Episode DV0303
Charlie Parker's
700 North St.
Springfield, IL 62704
Tel: (217) 241-2104
Virginia Diner
U.S. Route 460
Wakefield, VA 23888
Tel: (757) 899-3106
Website: www.vadiner.com
Tecolote Cafe
1203 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM
Tel: (505) 988-1362
Website: www.tecolotecafe.com
Neighborhood Joints, Episode DV0304
Iron Barley
5510 Virginia Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63111
Tel: 314) 351-4500
Website: www.ironbarley.com
The Village Cafe
1001 W Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Tel: (804) 353-8204
Website: www.villagecafeonline.com
Thee Pitt's Again
5558 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Tel: (602) 996-7488
Website: www.theepittsagain.com
Daddypops
232 S York Rd.
Hatboro, PA 19040
Tel: (215) 675-9717
A World of Flavors, Episode DV0305
YJ's Snack Bar
128 W. 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 472-5533
Chino Bandido
15414 N 19th Ave Suite K
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Tel: (602) 375-3639
Website: www.chinobandido.com
Marietta Diner
306 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Tel: (770) 423-9390
Website: www.mariettadiner.net
Something Different, Episode DV0306
Dott's Back Inn
4030 Macarthur Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
Tel: (804) 266-3167
Scully's Tavern
9809 SW 72nd St.
Miami, FL 33173
Tel: (305) 271-7404
Website: www.scullystavern.net
Hillbilly Hot Dogs
6591 Ohio River Rd.
Lesage, WV 25537
Tel: (304) 762-2458
Website: www.hillbillyhotdogs.com
Episode 307 - Memphis BBQ Tour
Tom's Bar-B-Q
4087 Getwell Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Tel: (901) 365-6690
Marlowe's Ribs
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
Tel: (901) 332-4159
Leonard's BBQ
5465 Fox Plaza Drive
Memphis, TN 38115
Tel: (901) 360-1963
Cozy Corner
745 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105
Tel: (901) 527-9158
Episode 308 - Real Deal Fast Food
Joe's Farm Gril
3000 East Ray Road Buld.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Maria's Taco Xpress
2529 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 444-0261
Panini Pete's
42/12 South Section St.
Fairhope, AL
Tel: (251) 929-0122
Episode 309 - American Classics
11th Street Diner
1065 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: (305) 354-6373
Bobo Drive-In
2300 SW 10th St.
Topeka, KS 66604
Tel: (785) 234-4511
Little Tea Shop
69 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: (901) 525-6000
Episode 310 - Comfort Food
Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
Tel: (210) 735-2225
Grampa's Bakery
17 SW First Street
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Tel: (954) 923-2163
Blue Moon Cafe
1621 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21321
Tel: (410) 522-3940
Central City Cafe
529 14th St. W.
Huntington, WV 25704
Tel: (304) 522-6142
Episode 311 - Where the Locals Go
Matthew's Cafeteria
2299 Main Street
Tucker, GA 30084
Tel: (770) 939-2357
Rivershack Tavern
3449 River Rd.
Jefferson, LA 70121
Tel: (504) 834-4938
Monte Carlo
3916 Central SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Tel: (505) 836-9886
Episode 312 - All Kinds of Barbecue
The Shed
7501 Highway 57
Ocean Springs, MS 39565
Tel: (228) 875-9590
The Joint
801 Poland Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Tel: (504) 949-3232
Texas Pride BBQ
2980 E Tx 1604 Loop S
Adkins, TX 78101
Tel: (210) 649-3730
Episode 313 - All in the Family
Benny's Seafood
2500 SW 107th Ave.
South Miami FL 33165
Tel: (305) 227-1232
Chap's Pit Beef
5801 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Tel: (410) 483-2379
Burger Bar
5291 S 1900 W
Roy, UT 84067
Tel: (801) 825-8961
Episode 401 - Brain Freeze
Doumar's
1919 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23517
Tel: (757) 627-4163
Aunt Lena's Creamery
4040 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85248
Tel: (480) 802-1100
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania
New Orleans, LA
Tel:(504) 894-8680
Episode 402 - Diners You Sent Me
Town Talk Diner
2707 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tel: (612) 722-1312
Blue Plate Diner
2041 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Tel: (801) 918-4925
Broadway Diner
6501 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel: (410) 631-5666
Episode 403 - Bar Food
The Highlander
931 Monroe Dr. Suite C-101
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404) 872-0060
The Gumbo Shack
212 & 1/2 Fairhope Ave.
Fairhope, AL 36532
Tel: (251) 928-4100
Starlite Lounge
364 Freeport Road
Blawnox, PA 15238
Tel: (412) 828-9842
Episode 404: Burgers & Dogs
The Weinery
414 Cedar Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Tel: (612) 333-5798
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512) 469-9330
G & A Restaurant
3802 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel:(410) 276-9422
Episode 405 - Where the Locals Eat
Uncle Lou's
3633 Millbranch Road
Memphis, TN 38116
Tel: (901) 332-2367
Captain Chuck-a-Mucks
21088 Marina Road
Carrollton, VA 23314
Tel: (757) 356-1005
Dixie Quick's
1915 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE 68012
Tel: (402) 346-3549
Episode 406 - Totally Unexpected
Cabbagetown
198 Carroll St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Tel: (404) 221-9186
The Cove
606 W. Cypress St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
Tel: (210) 227-2683
Bryant Lake Bowl
801 W Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel: (612) 825-3737
Episode 407 - Taste of Everywhere
Jamaica Kitchen
8736 Sunset Drive
Kendall Lakes, FL 33173
Tel: (305) 596-2585
Crystal Restaurant
1211 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tel: (412) 434-0480
Red Iguana
736 W North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Tel: (801) 322-1489
Episode 408 - Better than Ever
Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30084
Tel: (404) 874-5642
Manci's Antique Club
1715 Main St.
Daphne, AL 36526
Tel: (251) 626-9917
Amato's
6405 Center Street
Omaha, NE 68016
Tel: (402)558-5010
Episode 409 - Big Flavor
Darwell's Cafe
127 E. First St.
Long Beach, MS 39560
Tel: (228) 868-8946
Brick Oven Pizza
800 S Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Tel: (410) 563-1600
Victor's
3756 Grand Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Tel: (612) 827-8948
Episode 410 - Cookin' It Old School
Nadine's
19 S. 27th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 19203
Tel: (412) 481-1793
Casamento's
4330 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Tel: (504) 895-9761
Big Mama's
3223 North 45th St.
Turning Point Campus, Bldg. A
Omaha, NE 68104
Episode 411 - Grabbin' a Sandwich
Moochie's Meatballs
232 E 800 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: (801) 364-0232
Cemita's Pueblo
3619 North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 772-8453
Tioli's Crazee Burger
4201 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(612) 282 6044
Episode 412 - Traditional Dishes
Donatelli's
2692 E County Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Tel: (651) 777-9199
Stoney Creek
8238 Ft Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21226
Tel: (410) 439-3123
Tune-Up Cafe
1115 Hickox St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 983-7060
Episode 413 - Doin' Their Own Thing
Brewburgers
4629 South 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Tel: (402) 614 -7644
Glenn's Diner
1820 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 506-1720
Lone Star Taquiera
2265 Fort Union Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Tel: (801) 944-2300
The Modern
9 West 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 333-1220
Website: www.themodernnyc.com
Episode 501 - What's For Breakfast
Harry's Roadhouse
96 Old Las Vegas Hwy #B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tel: (505) 989-4629
Dor Stop
1430 Potomac Ave
Dormont, PA 15216
Tel: (412) 561-9320
Surrey's Cafe
1418 Magazine St.,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 524-3828
Episode 502 - Real Deal Italian
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St
San Diego, CA 92102
Tel: (619) 233-3309
Dipasquale's
3700 Gough St
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel: (410) 276-6787
Lo Bello's
809 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Tel: (412) 264-9721
Episode 503 - Not What You'd Expect
Sophia's Place
6313 4th S. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Tel: (505) 345-3935
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 445-0000
Glenn's Diner
1820 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 506-1720
Episode 504 - Places You Sent Me
Ruth's Diner
2100 Emigration Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Tel: (801) 582-5807
O'Rourke's Diner
728 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Tel: (860) 346-6101
Parasol's
2533 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 897-5413
Episode 505 - Long Time Legends
Tommy's Joint
1101 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 775-4216
Joe Tess Place
5424 South 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Tel: (402) 733-4638
Big Jim's
201 Saline Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Tel: (412) 421-0532
Episode 506 - Somethin' From Everywhere
Valencia's Luncheria
172 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
Tel: (203) 846-8009
Vito & Nick's
8433 Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 735-2050
Emily's Lebanese
641 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (612) 379-4069
Episode 507 - Neighborhood Favorites
Pat's BBQ
155 West Commonwealth
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Tel: (801) 484-5963
The Blow Fly Inn
1201 Washington Av
Gulfport, MS 39507
Tel: (228) 896-9812
Tune-Up Cafe
1115 Hickox St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 983.7060
Episode 508 - Just Like Yesterday
Hob Nob Hill
2271 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 239.8176
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
1073 W Vernon Park
Chicago, IL
Tel: (312) 733-3393
Silver Skillet
200 14th St.
Atlanta, GA
Tel: (404) 874.1388
Episode 509 - Return to Route 66
Standard Diner
320 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: (505) 243-1440
Dell Rhea's Chicken
645 Joliet Road
Willowbrook, IL
Tel: (630) 325-0780
Salsa Brava
2220 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Tel: (928) 779-5293
Episode 510 - Smokin' BBQ
Green Mesquite
1400 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 479-0485
Gorilla BBQ
2145 Coast Highway
Pacifica, CA 94044
Tel: (650) 359-7427
Wilson's Holy Smoke
1851 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Tel: (203) 319-7427
Episode 510
Cecilia's Cafe
230 6TH St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: (505) 243-7070
Joey K's
3001 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
Tel: (504) 891-0997
Kelly O's
Pine Plaza Shopping Center
1130 Perry Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Tel: (412) 364-0473
Episode 512 - Family Favorites
Giusti's
14743 Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Tel: (916) 776-1808
Louie's
1839 N Henderson Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
Tel: (214) 826-0505
Haus Murphey's
5739 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
Tel: (623) 939-2480
Episode 513 - All Kinds of Fast Food
Super Duper Weenie
306 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
Tel: (203) 334-3647
California Tacos
3235 California Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Tel: (402) 342-0212
Bert's Burger Bowl
235 N Guadalupe St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 982-0215
Episode 601: Funky Joints
Chef Point Cafe
5901 Watauga Road
Wautaga, TX 76148
Tel: (817) 656-0080
Website: www.chefpointcafe.org
Jamie's Grill and Bar
427 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
Tel: (916) 442-4044
Website: www.jamiesbroadwaygrille.com
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Tel: (206) 632-7277
Website: www.bizzarroitaliancafe.com
Episode 602 - Their Own Way
Blue Water Seafood
3667 India Street
San Diego, CA,92103
(619) 497-0914
Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery
1500 E Cedar Avenue #40
Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
(928) 779-2187
Website: www.brandysrestaurant.com
Kuma's Corner
2900 West Belmount
Chicago, IL, 60618
(773) 604-8769
Website: www.kumascorner.com
Episode 603 - A Little Bit of Everywhere
Cafe Rolle
5737 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Tel: (916) 455-9140
Website: www.caferolle.com
Bar Gernika
202 South Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83714
Tel: (208)344-2175
Website: www.bargernika.com
Havana Hideout
509 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Tel: (561) 585-8444
Website: www.havanahideout.com
Episode 604 - A Burger, a Bowl and a Slice
La Piazza Al Forno
5803 W Glendale Avenue
Glendale. AZ 85301
(623) 847-3301
Website: www.lapiazzaalforno.com
Slim's Last Chance
5606 1st Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98108
(206) 762-7900
Website: www.slimslastchance.com
Twisted Root Burger Co.
2615 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX, 75226
(214) 741-7668
Website: www.twistedrootburgerco.com
Episode 605 - Biscuits, Bagels and BLTs
Arleta Library Bakery * Cafe
5513 SE 72nd at Harold
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-4470
Website: www.arletalibrary.com
Bubba's Diner
566 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 459-6862
Website: www.bubbas-diner.com
Flakowytz of Boynton
7410 West Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 742-4144
Website: www.flakowitzofboynton.com
Episode 606 - Who'da Thunk It?
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine
1020 W Arkansas Lane
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 795-2600
Website: www.jamaicagates.com
West Side Drive-in
1939 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-2816
Website: www.cheflou.com
Backroad Pizza
1807 2nd St #1
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 474-8188
Website: www.backroadpizza.com
Episode 607 - Go-To Joints
Sol Food
732 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: (415) 451-4765
Website: www.solfoodrestaurant.com
Otto's Sausage Kitchen
4138 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Tel: (503) 771-6714
Website: www.ottossausagekitchen.com
Black Duck Cafe
605 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06800
Tel: (203) 227-7978
Website: www.niteimage.com/clubs/blackduck/blackduckcafe.htm
Episode 608 - Homestyle
Zia Diner
326 South Guadalupe St
Sante Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 988-7008
Website: www.ziadiner.com
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tel: (253) 627-4282
Giuseppe's on 28th
2824 E Indian Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: (602) 381-1237
Website: www.giuseppeson28th.com
Episode 609 - All Kinds of Classics
Blue Marlin Fish House
2500 North East 163rd Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33302
Tel: (305) 957-8822
Fred's Texas Cafe
915 Currie Street
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Tel: (817) 332-0083
Website: www.fredstexascafe.com
Pine State Biscuits
3540 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346
Website: www.pinestatebiscuits.com
Episode 610 - All Over The Map
Los Taquitos
4747 East Elliot Road #17
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Tel: (480) 753-4370
Georgia's Greek Restaurant & Deli
323 NW 85th Street
Seattle, WA 98117
Tel: (206)783-1228
Website: www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com
Rocco's Cafe
1131 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 554-0522
Episode 611 - Old Time Favorites
Blueplate Lunch Counter
308 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 295-2583
Website: www.eatatblueplate.com
Donn's Hilltop - Kodiak Grill
12342 East Highway 21
Boise, ID 83716
Tel: (208) 338-8859
La Cameronera
1952 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 642-3322
Episode 612 - Comfort Cookin'
Dottie's
522 Jones Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 885-2767
Over Easy
4037 N 40th
Phoenix, AZ 85018-5204
(602) 468-3447
Website: www.eatatovereasy.com
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7677
Website: www.cometcafe.com
Episode 613: Mama's Cookin'
Avila's
4714 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
(214)-520-2700
Mama E's Wings & Waffles
3838 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-0800
Polka
4112 Verdugo Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-7887
Website: www.polkacatering.com
Classics, Episode DV0101
Mad Greek's Diner
72112 Baker Blvd
Baker, CA
Tel: (760) 733-4354
Brint's Diner
4834 E. Lincoln Street
Wichita, KS 67218
Tel: (316) 684-0290
Mac & Ernie's
Williams' Creek Depot - FM 470
Tarpley, TX 78883
Tel: (830) 562-3250
Website: www.macandernies.com
That's Italian, Episode DV0102
Pizza Palace
3132 East Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
Tel: (865) 524-4388
Hullabaloo Diner
F.M. 2154
Wellborn, TX 77845
Tel: (979) 690-3002
Website: www.HullabalooDiner.com
Four Kegs Sports Pub
267 N. Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 870-0255
Website: www.fourkegs.com
Blue Plate Special, Episode DV0103
Frosted Mug
Note: Currently Closed
11541 South Pulaski Road
Alsip, IL 60803
Website: www.thefrostedmug.com
Patrick's Roadhouse
106 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Tel: (310) 459-4544
Breakfast, Episode DV0104
Gaffey Street Diner
247 N. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Tel: (310) 548-6724
Franks Diner
508 58th St.
Kenosha, WI 53140
Tel: (262) 657-1017
Website: www.franksdinerkenosha.com
The Coffee Cup
512 Nevada Highway
Boulder City, NV
Tel: (702) 294-0517
BBQ, Episode DV0105
Barbecue King Drive-In
2900 Wilkinson Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28208
Tel: (704) 399-8344
Website: www.barbqking.com
Baby Blues BBQ
444 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
Tel: (310) 396-7675
Website: www.babybluesbarbq.com
Louie Mueller BBQ
206 W. Second
Taylor, TX 76574
Tel: (512) 352-6206
Website: www.louiemuellerbarbeque.com
Local Legends, Episode DV0106
Eveready Diner
4189 Albamy Post Rd.
Route 9 N.
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tel: (845) 229-8100
Website: www.theevereadydiner.com
Leo's BBQ
3631 N. Kelley Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Tel: (405) 424-LEOS
Website: www.leosbbq.com
A1 Diner
3 Bridge St.
Gardiner, ME 04345
Tel: (207) 582-5586
Website: www.a1diner.com
Burgers, Episode DV0107
Triple X Restaurant
2 N. Salisbury St.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Tel: (765) 743-5373
Website: www.triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com
Hackney's
1241 Harms Rd.
Glenview, IL 60025
Tel: (847) 724-5577
Website: www.hackneys.net
Squeeze Inn
7918 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
Tel: (916) 386-8599
House Specials, Episode DV0108
Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell St.
Manchester , NH 03101
Tel: (603) 626-1118
Website: www.redarrowdiner.com
Hank's Creekside Restaurant
2800 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Tel: (707) 575-8839
Website: www.sterba.com/sro/creekside/
Voula's Offshore Cafe
658 NE. Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: (206) 634-0183
Website: www.voulasoffshore.com
Retro, Episode DV0109
South Side Soda Shop
1122 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526
Tel: (574) 534-3790
Website: www.southsidesodashopdiner.com/
Taylor's Automatic Refresher
933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Tel: (707) 963-3486
Website: www.taylorsrefresher.com
Byways Cafe
1212 NW Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97209
Tel: (503) 221-0011
Worth the Trip, Episode DV0110
Big Star Diner
305 Madison Ave. N.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Tel: (206) 842-5786
Harold's
602 N. Limestone St.
Gaffney, SC 29340
Tel: (864) 489-9153
Mo Gridder's
565 Hunt's Point Ave.
Bronx, NY 10474
Tel: (718) 991-3046
Website: www.mogridder.com
Diners A-Plenty, Episode DV0111
Kelly's Diner
674 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144-2220
Tel: (617) 623-8102
Bayway Diner
2019 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ
Tel : (908) 862 - 3207
The Beacon Drive-In
255 John B. White Sr. Blvd.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Website: www.beacondrivein.com
American Cookin', Episode DV0112
Rosie's Diner
4500 14 Mile Rd. NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Tel: (616) 866-3663
Website: www.rosiesdiner.com
Russian River Pub
11829 River Road
Forestville, CA 95436
Tel: (707) 887-7932
Website: www.russianriverpub.com
Al's Breakfast
413 14th Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tel: (612) 331-9991
Totally Fried, Episode DV0201
Falafel's Drive-In
2301 Steven's Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95128
Tel: (408) 294-7886
Website: www.falafelsdrivein.com
Ramona Cafe
628 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92605
Tel: (760) 789-8656
Website: www.ramonacafe.com
Silk City Diner
435 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Tel: (717) 335-3833
Route 66, Episode DV0202
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe
17143 D Street on Rt. 66
Victorville, CA 92394
Tel: (760) 243-9938
The Rock Cafe
114 W. Main St.
Stroud, OK 74079
Tel: (918) 968-3990
Website: www.rockcaferoute66.com
Cafe on the Route
1101 Military Ave.
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Tel: (620) 856-5646
Website: www.cafeontheroute.com
One of a Kind, Episode DV0203
JT Farnham's Seafood & Grill
88 Eastern Ave.
South Essex, MA 01929
Tel: (978) 768-6643
Joe's Gizzard City
120 W. Main St.
Potterville, MI 48876
Tel: (517) 645-2120
Grubstake Diner
1525 Pine Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 673-8268
Website: www.sfgrubstake.com
Los Tapatios
1141 Old Bayshore Highway
San Jose, CA
Tel: (408) 729-6199
Local Flavor, Episode DV0204
Clanton's Cafe
319 E. Illinois Ave.
Vinita, OK 74301
Tel: (918) 256-9053
Website: www.clantonscafe.com
Mike's Chili Parlor
1447 N.W. Ballard Way
Seattle, WA 98107
Tel: (206) 782-2808
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Rd.
Pescadero , CA
Tel: (650) 879-0464
Website: www.duartestavern.com
Real Deal BBQ, Episode DV0205
Jay Bee's Bar-B-Que
15915 S. Avalon Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Tel: (310) 532-1064
Smoque
3800 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641
Tel: (773) 545-7427
BBQ Shack
705 N. Pearl St.
Paola, KS 66071
Website: www.thebbqshack.com
Seaside Eats, Episode DV0206
Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main Rd.
Tiverton, RI 02878
Tel: (401) 624-3100
Website: www.evelynsdrivein.com
Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave.
Ocean Beach, CA 92107
Tel: (619) 224-4623
Keegan's Seafood Grille
1519 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Tel: (727) 596-2477
Website: www.keegansseafood.com
Talkin' Turkey, Episode DV0207
Mike's City Diner
1714 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
Tel: (617) 267-9393
Willie Bird's Restaurant
1150 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Tel: 707-542-0861
Website: www.williebird.com
Alpine Steakhouse
4520 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Tel: (941) 922-3797
Website: www.alpinesteak.com
Viewer's Choice, Episode DV0208
Bobby's Hawaiian Style Restaurant
1011 Hewitt Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98201
Tel: (425) 259-1338
Website: www.bobbyshawaiianstylerestaurant.com
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Tel: (727) 381-7931
Psycho Suzie's Motor Lounge
2519 Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis , MN 55418
Tel: (612) 788-9069
Website: www.psychosuzis.com
Family Owned, Episode DV0209
El Indio
3695 India St.
San Diego , CA
Tel: (619) 299-0333
Website: www.el-indio.com
Charlie's Diner
32 West Main St.
Spencer, MA 01562
Tel: (508) 885-4033
Paradise Pup
1724 S. River Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847) 699-8590
Open 24/7, Episode DV0210
Studio Diner
4701 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Tel: (858) 715-6400
Website: www.studiodiner.com
White Palace Grill
1159 S. Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 939-7167
The Dining Car & Market
8826 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Tel: (215) 338-5113
Website: www.thediningcarandmarket.com
Off the Hook Specials, Episode DV0211
Schooner or Later
241 N. Marina Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel: (562) 430-3495
Website: www.schoonerorlater.com
Grinder's
417 E. 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 472-5454
Website: www.grinderspizza.com
The Fly Trap
22950 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI 48220
Website: www.theflytrapferndale.com
Gailwood Cook Shack
Lunch Truck/RV
Flea Market at Logan & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
Burgers, Rings and Fries, Episode DV0212
Joe's Cable Car
4320 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
Tel: (415) 334-6699
Website: www.joescablecar.com
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave. S.
St. Paul, MN 55116
Tel: (651) 698-4347
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
551 S. Division St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tel: (734) 663-4590
Website: www.blimpyburger.com
The New Jersey Diner Tour, Episode DV0213
Mustache Bill's
8th Ave. & Broadway St.
Barnegat Light, NJ 08005
Tel: (609) 494-0155
Tick Tock Diner
281 Alwood Rd.
Clifton , NJ 07012
Tel: (973) 777-0511
White Manna Hamburgers
358 River St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Tel: (201) 342-0914
The Ritz Diner
72 East Mount Pleasant Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: (973) 533-1213
Hightstown Diner
151 Mercer St.
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Tel: (609) 443-4600
Skylark Diner
Route 1 and Wooding Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: (732) 777-7878
Website: www.skylarkdiner.com
Jefferson Diner
Pathmark Shopping Center
Route 15
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Tel: (973) 663-0233
Website: www.jeffersondiner.com
Big Breakfast, Episode DV0301
Brownstone Diner
426 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201) 433-0471
39th Street Mama's
3906 Waddell St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816) 531-6422
Matt's Big Breakfast
801 N. 1st Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 254-1074
Website: www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
Like Mama Made, Episode DV0302
Sweetie Pie's
4270 Manchester Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Tel: (314) 371-0304
Smokey Valley Truck Stop
40 Bond Ct.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Tel: (606) 286-5001
Roberto's Mexican Food
675 W. Union Hills Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Tel: (602) 439-7279
Regional Favorites, Episode DV0303
Charlie Parker's
700 North St.
Springfield, IL 62704
Tel: (217) 241-2104
Virginia Diner
U.S. Route 460
Wakefield, VA 23888
Tel: (757) 899-3106
Website: www.vadiner.com
Tecolote Cafe
1203 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM
Tel: (505) 988-1362
Website: www.tecolotecafe.com
Neighborhood Joints, Episode DV0304
Iron Barley
5510 Virginia Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63111
Tel: 314) 351-4500
Website: www.ironbarley.com
The Village Cafe
1001 W Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Tel: (804) 353-8204
Website: www.villagecafeonline.com
Thee Pitt's Again
5558 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Tel: (602) 996-7488
Website: www.theepittsagain.com
Daddypops
232 S York Rd.
Hatboro, PA 19040
Tel: (215) 675-9717
A World of Flavors, Episode DV0305
YJ's Snack Bar
128 W. 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 472-5533
Chino Bandido
15414 N 19th Ave Suite K
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Tel: (602) 375-3639
Website: www.chinobandido.com
Marietta Diner
306 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Tel: (770) 423-9390
Website: www.mariettadiner.net
Something Different, Episode DV0306
Dott's Back Inn
4030 Macarthur Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
Tel: (804) 266-3167
Scully's Tavern
9809 SW 72nd St.
Miami, FL 33173
Tel: (305) 271-7404
Website: www.scullystavern.net
Hillbilly Hot Dogs
6591 Ohio River Rd.
Lesage, WV 25537
Tel: (304) 762-2458
Website: www.hillbillyhotdogs.com
Episode 307 - Memphis BBQ Tour
Tom's Bar-B-Q
4087 Getwell Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Tel: (901) 365-6690
Marlowe's Ribs
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
Tel: (901) 332-4159
Leonard's BBQ
5465 Fox Plaza Drive
Memphis, TN 38115
Tel: (901) 360-1963
Cozy Corner
745 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105
Tel: (901) 527-9158
Episode 308 - Real Deal Fast Food
Joe's Farm Gril
3000 East Ray Road Buld.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Maria's Taco Xpress
2529 S. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 444-0261
Panini Pete's
42/12 South Section St.
Fairhope, AL
Tel: (251) 929-0122
Episode 309 - American Classics
11th Street Diner
1065 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: (305) 354-6373
Bobo Drive-In
2300 SW 10th St.
Topeka, KS 66604
Tel: (785) 234-4511
Little Tea Shop
69 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Tel: (901) 525-6000
Episode 310 - Comfort Food
Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
Tel: (210) 735-2225
Grampa's Bakery
17 SW First Street
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Tel: (954) 923-2163
Blue Moon Cafe
1621 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21321
Tel: (410) 522-3940
Central City Cafe
529 14th St. W.
Huntington, WV 25704
Tel: (304) 522-6142
Episode 311 - Where the Locals Go
Matthew's Cafeteria
2299 Main Street
Tucker, GA 30084
Tel: (770) 939-2357
Rivershack Tavern
3449 River Rd.
Jefferson, LA 70121
Tel: (504) 834-4938
Monte Carlo
3916 Central SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Tel: (505) 836-9886
Episode 312 - All Kinds of Barbecue
The Shed
7501 Highway 57
Ocean Springs, MS 39565
Tel: (228) 875-9590
The Joint
801 Poland Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Tel: (504) 949-3232
Texas Pride BBQ
2980 E Tx 1604 Loop S
Adkins, TX 78101
Tel: (210) 649-3730
Episode 313 - All in the Family
Benny's Seafood
2500 SW 107th Ave.
South Miami FL 33165
Tel: (305) 227-1232
Chap's Pit Beef
5801 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Tel: (410) 483-2379
Burger Bar
5291 S 1900 W
Roy, UT 84067
Tel: (801) 825-8961
Episode 401 - Brain Freeze
Doumar's
1919 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23517
Tel: (757) 627-4163
Aunt Lena's Creamery
4040 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85248
Tel: (480) 802-1100
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania
New Orleans, LA
Tel:(504) 894-8680
Episode 402 - Diners You Sent Me
Town Talk Diner
2707 E Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tel: (612) 722-1312
Blue Plate Diner
2041 S 2100 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Tel: (801) 918-4925
Broadway Diner
6501 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel: (410) 631-5666
Episode 403 - Bar Food
The Highlander
931 Monroe Dr. Suite C-101
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404) 872-0060
The Gumbo Shack
212 & 1/2 Fairhope Ave.
Fairhope, AL 36532
Tel: (251) 928-4100
Starlite Lounge
364 Freeport Road
Blawnox, PA 15238
Tel: (412) 828-9842
Episode 404: Burgers & Dogs
The Weinery
414 Cedar Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Tel: (612) 333-5798
Casino El Camino
517 E 6th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512) 469-9330
G & A Restaurant
3802 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel:(410) 276-9422
Episode 405 - Where the Locals Eat
Uncle Lou's
3633 Millbranch Road
Memphis, TN 38116
Tel: (901) 332-2367
Captain Chuck-a-Mucks
21088 Marina Road
Carrollton, VA 23314
Tel: (757) 356-1005
Dixie Quick's
1915 Leavenworth St.
Omaha, NE 68012
Tel: (402) 346-3549
Episode 406 - Totally Unexpected
Cabbagetown
198 Carroll St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Tel: (404) 221-9186
The Cove
606 W. Cypress St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
Tel: (210) 227-2683
Bryant Lake Bowl
801 W Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel: (612) 825-3737
Episode 407 - Taste of Everywhere
Jamaica Kitchen
8736 Sunset Drive
Kendall Lakes, FL 33173
Tel: (305) 596-2585
Crystal Restaurant
1211 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tel: (412) 434-0480
Red Iguana
736 W North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Tel: (801) 322-1489
Episode 408 - Better than Ever
Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30084
Tel: (404) 874-5642
Manci's Antique Club
1715 Main St.
Daphne, AL 36526
Tel: (251) 626-9917
Amato's
6405 Center Street
Omaha, NE 68016
Tel: (402)558-5010
Episode 409 - Big Flavor
Darwell's Cafe
127 E. First St.
Long Beach, MS 39560
Tel: (228) 868-8946
Brick Oven Pizza
800 S Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Tel: (410) 563-1600
Victor's
3756 Grand Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Tel: (612) 827-8948
Episode 410 - Cookin' It Old School
Nadine's
19 S. 27th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 19203
Tel: (412) 481-1793
Casamento's
4330 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Tel: (504) 895-9761
Big Mama's
3223 North 45th St.
Turning Point Campus, Bldg. A
Omaha, NE 68104
Episode 411 - Grabbin' a Sandwich
Moochie's Meatballs
232 E 800 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: (801) 364-0232
Cemita's Pueblo
3619 North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 772-8453
Tioli's Crazee Burger
4201 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(612) 282 6044
Episode 412 - Traditional Dishes
Donatelli's
2692 E County Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Tel: (651) 777-9199
Stoney Creek
8238 Ft Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21226
Tel: (410) 439-3123
Tune-Up Cafe
1115 Hickox St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 983-7060
Episode 413 - Doin' Their Own Thing
Brewburgers
4629 South 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Tel: (402) 614 -7644
Glenn's Diner
1820 W. Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 506-1720
Lone Star Taquiera
2265 Fort Union Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Tel: (801) 944-2300
The Modern
9 West 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 333-1220
Website: www.themodernnyc.com
Episode 501 - What's For Breakfast
Harry's Roadhouse
96 Old Las Vegas Hwy #B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tel: (505) 989-4629
Dor Stop
1430 Potomac Ave
Dormont, PA 15216
Tel: (412) 561-9320
Surrey's Cafe
1418 Magazine St.,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 524-3828
Episode 502 - Real Deal Italian
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th St
San Diego, CA 92102
Tel: (619) 233-3309
Dipasquale's
3700 Gough St
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel: (410) 276-6787
Lo Bello's
809 Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Tel: (412) 264-9721
Episode 503 - Not What You'd Expect
Sophia's Place
6313 4th S. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Tel: (505) 345-3935
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 445-0000
Glenn's Diner
1820 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 506-1720
Episode 504 - Places You Sent Me
Ruth's Diner
2100 Emigration Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Tel: (801) 582-5807
O'Rourke's Diner
728 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Tel: (860) 346-6101
Parasol's
2533 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 897-5413
Episode 505 - Long Time Legends
Tommy's Joint
1101 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 775-4216
Joe Tess Place
5424 South 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Tel: (402) 733-4638
Big Jim's
201 Saline Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Tel: (412) 421-0532
Episode 506 - Somethin' From Everywhere
Valencia's Luncheria
172 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
Tel: (203) 846-8009
Vito & Nick's
8433 Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
Tel: (773) 735-2050
Emily's Lebanese
641 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (612) 379-4069
Episode 507 - Neighborhood Favorites
Pat's BBQ
155 West Commonwealth
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Tel: (801) 484-5963
The Blow Fly Inn
1201 Washington Av
Gulfport, MS 39507
Tel: (228) 896-9812
Tune-Up Cafe
1115 Hickox St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 983.7060
Episode 508 - Just Like Yesterday
Hob Nob Hill
2271 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 239.8176
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap
1073 W Vernon Park
Chicago, IL
Tel: (312) 733-3393
Silver Skillet
200 14th St.
Atlanta, GA
Tel: (404) 874.1388
Episode 509 - Return to Route 66
Standard Diner
320 Central Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: (505) 243-1440
Dell Rhea's Chicken
645 Joliet Road
Willowbrook, IL
Tel: (630) 325-0780
Salsa Brava
2220 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Tel: (928) 779-5293
Episode 510 - Smokin' BBQ
Green Mesquite
1400 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 479-0485
Gorilla BBQ
2145 Coast Highway
Pacifica, CA 94044
Tel: (650) 359-7427
Wilson's Holy Smoke
1851 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Tel: (203) 319-7427
Episode 510
Cecilia's Cafe
230 6TH St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel: (505) 243-7070
Joey K's
3001 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
Tel: (504) 891-0997
Kelly O's
Pine Plaza Shopping Center
1130 Perry Hwy
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Tel: (412) 364-0473
Episode 512 - Family Favorites
Giusti's
14743 Walnut Grove-Thornton Road
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
Tel: (916) 776-1808
Louie's
1839 N Henderson Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
Tel: (214) 826-0505
Haus Murphey's
5739 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
Tel: (623) 939-2480
Episode 513 - All Kinds of Fast Food
Super Duper Weenie
306 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
Tel: (203) 334-3647
California Tacos
3235 California Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Tel: (402) 342-0212
Bert's Burger Bowl
235 N Guadalupe St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 982-0215
Episode 601: Funky Joints
Chef Point Cafe
5901 Watauga Road
Wautaga, TX 76148
Tel: (817) 656-0080
Website: www.chefpointcafe.org
Jamie's Grill and Bar
427 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
Tel: (916) 442-4044
Website: www.jamiesbroadwaygrille.com
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Tel: (206) 632-7277
Website: www.bizzarroitaliancafe.com
Episode 602 - Their Own Way
Blue Water Seafood
3667 India Street
San Diego, CA,92103
(619) 497-0914
Brandy's Restaurant & Bakery
1500 E Cedar Avenue #40
Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
(928) 779-2187
Website: www.brandysrestaurant.com
Kuma's Corner
2900 West Belmount
Chicago, IL, 60618
(773) 604-8769
Website: www.kumascorner.com
Episode 603 - A Little Bit of Everywhere
Cafe Rolle
5737 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
Tel: (916) 455-9140
Website: www.caferolle.com
Bar Gernika
202 South Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83714
Tel: (208)344-2175
Website: www.bargernika.com
Havana Hideout
509 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Tel: (561) 585-8444
Website: www.havanahideout.com
Episode 604 - A Burger, a Bowl and a Slice
La Piazza Al Forno
5803 W Glendale Avenue
Glendale. AZ 85301
(623) 847-3301
Website: www.lapiazzaalforno.com
Slim's Last Chance
5606 1st Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98108
(206) 762-7900
Website: www.slimslastchance.com
Twisted Root Burger Co.
2615 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX, 75226
(214) 741-7668
Website: www.twistedrootburgerco.com
Episode 605 - Biscuits, Bagels and BLTs
Arleta Library Bakery * Cafe
5513 SE 72nd at Harold
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-4470
Website: www.arletalibrary.com
Bubba's Diner
566 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 459-6862
Website: www.bubbas-diner.com
Flakowytz of Boynton
7410 West Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 742-4144
Website: www.flakowitzofboynton.com
Episode 606 - Who'da Thunk It?
Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine
1020 W Arkansas Lane
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 795-2600
Website: www.jamaicagates.com
West Side Drive-in
1939 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-2816
Website: www.cheflou.com
Backroad Pizza
1807 2nd St #1
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 474-8188
Website: www.backroadpizza.com
Episode 607 - Go-To Joints
Sol Food
732 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel: (415) 451-4765
Website: www.solfoodrestaurant.com
Otto's Sausage Kitchen
4138 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Tel: (503) 771-6714
Website: www.ottossausagekitchen.com
Black Duck Cafe
605 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06800
Tel: (203) 227-7978
Website: www.niteimage.com/clubs/blackduck/blackduckcafe.htm
Episode 608 - Homestyle
Zia Diner
326 South Guadalupe St
Sante Fe, NM 87501
Tel: (505) 988-7008
Website: www.ziadiner.com
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tel: (253) 627-4282
Giuseppe's on 28th
2824 E Indian Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: (602) 381-1237
Website: www.giuseppeson28th.com
Episode 609 - All Kinds of Classics
Blue Marlin Fish House
2500 North East 163rd Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33302
Tel: (305) 957-8822
Fred's Texas Cafe
915 Currie Street
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Tel: (817) 332-0083
Website: www.fredstexascafe.com
Pine State Biscuits
3540 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346
Website: www.pinestatebiscuits.com
Episode 610 - All Over The Map
Los Taquitos
4747 East Elliot Road #17
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Tel: (480) 753-4370
Georgia's Greek Restaurant & Deli
323 NW 85th Street
Seattle, WA 98117
Tel: (206)783-1228
Website: www.georgiasgreekrestaurant.com
Rocco's Cafe
1131 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 554-0522
Episode 611 - Old Time Favorites
Blueplate Lunch Counter
308 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 295-2583
Website: www.eatatblueplate.com
Donn's Hilltop - Kodiak Grill
12342 East Highway 21
Boise, ID 83716
Tel: (208) 338-8859
La Cameronera
1952 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 642-3322
Episode 612 - Comfort Cookin'
Dottie's
522 Jones Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 885-2767
Over Easy
4037 N 40th
Phoenix, AZ 85018-5204
(602) 468-3447
Website: www.eatatovereasy.com
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7677
Website: www.cometcafe.com
Episode 613: Mama's Cookin'
Avila's
4714 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
(214)-520-2700
Mama E's Wings & Waffles
3838 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-0800
Polka
4112 Verdugo Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-7887
Website: www.polkacatering.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Man Oh Man! I can now die a Happy Man
The Autograph Session 7/4
I got to the convention center at 6am for an autograph session that began at 11am and that was the average time fans were getting in line. Some of the Japanese Wota were waiting in line since 2am that morning and were first in line. What they didn't realize though is that they needed a yellow priority ticket which was given out on Thursday which they ended up using for Thursdays autograph session (which I got shafted on) and this would come back to bite them in the ass later on. Met some other cool Hello Project fans of all ages and yes we come in all age and genders and not just older male perverts...well not all of us. The time came closer as they led us all inside to wait around 9am and they started to separate those who had priority yellow tickets from those who didn't. Whereas I was 70th in line when I did a headcount earlier I had moved all the way up to #46 with the cheats weeded out. Felt bad for the Japanese wotas though, they had to have a translator give them the bad news and they were obviously pissed. I thought one of them was gonna go yell banzai and charge the line to get in anyway. Word has it later that some of the J-Wotas cried. Sitting pretty at #46 I started to take pity on of the J-Wotas who had obviously flown all the way from Japan and despite the fact he already got in on Thursday autograph session felt bad he was getting shafted out of this one. So a friend had an extra priority ticket and so I asked him if he would mind giving it to me so I could give it to the J-Wota and he agreed. Below is the J-Wota in question. Come on, who wouldn't take pity on a grown man willing to dress up as Stitch in public all the way from Japan.
So I walk up to him and give him the ticket and have the translator tell him its just for him and that he should wait in the Priority Line since he wouldn't have a chance in hell waiting in Standby which is where he and his J-Wota buddies were in. Instead he wanted to bring his whole posse in line which was kaboshed and in the end he never bothered joining the line but just hung out with his buddies and missed out on getting an autograph. Damn, if that was me I would take that yellow ticket and get my ass in line asap. Oh well, his loss.
The anticipation grew in the room as it got ever so closer to 11am and I had the chance to mingle with some other hardcore J-Wotas who put my fandom to shame. This dude who had attended 2 Dozen Hello Project concerts and gotten multiple photos and even a letter from Sayumi Michishige herself. Lucky bastard!
Hey Sputnik, anyway of having your wife translate this. Would be much appreciated! Very curious to see what Sayumi writes to her fans. Anyways moving on, the time was getting ever so closer. I had a friend take a photo of me but not going to upload coz I look like such a geek hehe.
Then the moment arrived it was shortly after 11am and they announced they were letting people in 2 or 3 at a time. The energy and anticipation was insane. Everyone around me was geeking out holding their MM merchandise ready to get signed. I was just one room away from myself and the idols who let me just be frank I have been obsessed with the last 3 years or so. How would I react? How would I act? Would I lose it and start crying like a J-Wota who got booted from the beginning of a line? They called in number #44 and #45 and I was next in line...btw they told everyone that if they even thought about taking a photo they would be booted jk. They were pretty adamant about no photos or video once inside that room coz if they caught you with one while in the autograph room you would be escorted out, have the device confiscated and then have your pass revoked. I wasn't even gonna risk an audio recording on my lil Sansa Clip device. They they called in #46......
Inside the Autograph Session
The big moment had arrived and I definitely wanna put this down since I'm already forgetting some of the things said cause its starting to feel like one happiness overload blur.
I walked into the room where Morning Musume themselves were sitting down signing autographs. Two people were ahead of me and damn I was getting so nervous. I caught a glimpse of Ai Takahashi who thank god decided to dye her hair
jet black and she looked freaking stunning. One person was now ahead of me and I did a quick recap of my mind of what i wanted to say to each girl knowing full well that I would probably forget when I was in the moment of standing in front of each one face to face. The staff member then motioned to me and it was my turn! Holy shit!
I took one step towards her and said "Ai-Chan. Hi!" and there I was standing in front of Ai Takahashi and she smiled at me and she said out loud accented "Hi" with a huge smile and my nervousness was gone just like that. It reminded me so much of how I act before a job interview. Nervous like hell beforehand but as soon as it starts I become calm, confident and collected. You dudes have no idea how beautiful this gal is. Sputnik those pictures you saw of her pale in comparison to her in person, as hot as they are they don't do her full justice. I asked her how
she is doing and she said "Fine" with that hot accent. I said something else to her too but I just don't remember and no it wasn't if she would come back to my hotel room hehe. She finished signing my poster and I confidently shook her hand (smelling hand still) and I thanked her and she continued smiling. She just radiated happiness and it felt so authentic and didn't feel forced at all. Reminded me of a conversation I had with a business dude the night before who was working with Hello Project this trip. I asked him how are these girls demeanor and he said its
not an act that these girls are truly bundles of joy and enthusiasm. Those words reverberated through my head after I let go of Ai-Chan's hand and moved onto the next gal, Risa Niigaki another one of my faves from the group. We said hello to each other and then both did one of her signature moves she does. Man she is such a cutie and lived up to my expectations of her. Moved onto the next gal Eri Kamei. Holy chow this chick is freakin' gorgeous.
Eri
I tried to get her to repeat a line from a famous episode on their TV show from a few years back but its true what people say about her. Shes rather forgetful and didn't know what I was trying to say haha. I told her it's ok and she pointed to herself and said "Mobaka" twice which I guess saying that she is dumb to which I said "No, No, No" as we both laughed out loud. Shook her hand too as we smiled at each other and moved onto my fave of all time Sayumi Michishige.
In the words of HR's Decade...DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMN! "Sayumi" I said out loud with an unusual swagger "Hi" and she smiled back at me and said "Hi" in that cute voice I've grown so accustomed too. I asked her how she was doing and she said "Fine". "Happy Birthday from Australia" I told her out loud as I shook her hand and her eyes lit up. "Oh thankyou, thankyou" she happily replied and said to me "I'm 20" with a heavy accent. For some stupid reason I then though that I would ask her in Australian English when in July her birthday is to which she didn't know what to say. I mean even you dudes have problems with what I say sometimes so not sure what was running through my head when I asked her that expected her to understand. We moved past that quickly though and I said a grateful thankyou to her again and happy birthday and shook her hand for a second time and without getting mushy our eyes met as we both smiled at each other. She has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen on a gal. They are just so warm, caring and big! twss hehe. Seriously, Im such a sucker. She's not only extremely cute but so damn pretty too. This only re-affirmed her as being my fave of all time. I was literally going gaga at this point. I had to break away from looking at her while she looked at me after a few seconds because I didn't want to come off as being a geeked out fanboy (which I am). I got ready to move on to Reina Tanaka but still had the feeling she was looking at me after a few seconds and then looked back at her and she was still looking at me with those big eyes and amazing smile to which I smiled back and quickly looked away again. She must have been checking me out HAHA...hey I can dream right fellas. For some reason I felt a bit awkward for a second, the inner wota was on the verge of coming out but I put a lid on it. On the verge of just telling her your the best, Ichiban Kawaii des, the cutest etc etc...
Onto the rest of the gals who I love, but not as much as the first four I had just met. It was such an amazing experience to meet the girls in the flesh. Strangely enough, I wasn't overwhelmed as I thought I would be, it was more like I was meeting old friends, people who I knew already. I guess thats what happens when one is watching Hello Project shows/concerts quite a bit. My only regret is that I dont speak Japanese which prevented me from saying what I really wanted to say to the each gals and also that I didn't prepare gifts for them. Only after the fact all these genius ideas are hitting me like getting Sayumi a Pappy and Harriets hat for her b-day. I seriously thought about giving her mine, but mine was used. Man im such a geek.
The above set was given them to a guy who just wanted one of the gals signatures with a card that he had but didn't want to be rude to the others. So I told him hey, have them sign these cards of mine and you can keep Reina's (the one he wanted). Worked out fine except genius didn't allow enough time for two of the gals signatures to dry off and so they smeared :-( Damn it had to be Sayumi's too. The punk also took off with one of the other members cards without telling me since I didn't look until he took off though its no less since she's one of my least faves. Was gonna take a piccie of the poster I got signed but that sucker is gonna remain in its tube till I get back to Utah yo's. Man I still gotta cover the concert itself which was f***in awesome and the Hello Project Party I went to and was surrounded by other hardcore fans. Gonna get ready and head back to the Con before the streets get packed with MJ freaks at the Staples Center. Looks like Morning Musume has already left back for Japan though. At the second autograph session I asked Ai-Chan if they were planning on hitting Disneyland and she said they didn't have time and we both shared an awwww moment as I said sorry to her about that. Did I mention how much hotter she is in real life?
I got to the convention center at 6am for an autograph session that began at 11am and that was the average time fans were getting in line. Some of the Japanese Wota were waiting in line since 2am that morning and were first in line. What they didn't realize though is that they needed a yellow priority ticket which was given out on Thursday which they ended up using for Thursdays autograph session (which I got shafted on) and this would come back to bite them in the ass later on. Met some other cool Hello Project fans of all ages and yes we come in all age and genders and not just older male perverts...well not all of us. The time came closer as they led us all inside to wait around 9am and they started to separate those who had priority yellow tickets from those who didn't. Whereas I was 70th in line when I did a headcount earlier I had moved all the way up to #46 with the cheats weeded out. Felt bad for the Japanese wotas though, they had to have a translator give them the bad news and they were obviously pissed. I thought one of them was gonna go yell banzai and charge the line to get in anyway. Word has it later that some of the J-Wotas cried. Sitting pretty at #46 I started to take pity on of the J-Wotas who had obviously flown all the way from Japan and despite the fact he already got in on Thursday autograph session felt bad he was getting shafted out of this one. So a friend had an extra priority ticket and so I asked him if he would mind giving it to me so I could give it to the J-Wota and he agreed. Below is the J-Wota in question. Come on, who wouldn't take pity on a grown man willing to dress up as Stitch in public all the way from Japan.
So I walk up to him and give him the ticket and have the translator tell him its just for him and that he should wait in the Priority Line since he wouldn't have a chance in hell waiting in Standby which is where he and his J-Wota buddies were in. Instead he wanted to bring his whole posse in line which was kaboshed and in the end he never bothered joining the line but just hung out with his buddies and missed out on getting an autograph. Damn, if that was me I would take that yellow ticket and get my ass in line asap. Oh well, his loss.
The anticipation grew in the room as it got ever so closer to 11am and I had the chance to mingle with some other hardcore J-Wotas who put my fandom to shame. This dude who had attended 2 Dozen Hello Project concerts and gotten multiple photos and even a letter from Sayumi Michishige herself. Lucky bastard!
Hey Sputnik, anyway of having your wife translate this. Would be much appreciated! Very curious to see what Sayumi writes to her fans. Anyways moving on, the time was getting ever so closer. I had a friend take a photo of me but not going to upload coz I look like such a geek hehe.
Then the moment arrived it was shortly after 11am and they announced they were letting people in 2 or 3 at a time. The energy and anticipation was insane. Everyone around me was geeking out holding their MM merchandise ready to get signed. I was just one room away from myself and the idols who let me just be frank I have been obsessed with the last 3 years or so. How would I react? How would I act? Would I lose it and start crying like a J-Wota who got booted from the beginning of a line? They called in number #44 and #45 and I was next in line...btw they told everyone that if they even thought about taking a photo they would be booted jk. They were pretty adamant about no photos or video once inside that room coz if they caught you with one while in the autograph room you would be escorted out, have the device confiscated and then have your pass revoked. I wasn't even gonna risk an audio recording on my lil Sansa Clip device. They they called in #46......
Inside the Autograph Session
The big moment had arrived and I definitely wanna put this down since I'm already forgetting some of the things said cause its starting to feel like one happiness overload blur.
I walked into the room where Morning Musume themselves were sitting down signing autographs. Two people were ahead of me and damn I was getting so nervous. I caught a glimpse of Ai Takahashi who thank god decided to dye her hair
jet black and she looked freaking stunning. One person was now ahead of me and I did a quick recap of my mind of what i wanted to say to each girl knowing full well that I would probably forget when I was in the moment of standing in front of each one face to face. The staff member then motioned to me and it was my turn! Holy shit!
I took one step towards her and said "Ai-Chan. Hi!" and there I was standing in front of Ai Takahashi and she smiled at me and she said out loud accented "Hi" with a huge smile and my nervousness was gone just like that. It reminded me so much of how I act before a job interview. Nervous like hell beforehand but as soon as it starts I become calm, confident and collected. You dudes have no idea how beautiful this gal is. Sputnik those pictures you saw of her pale in comparison to her in person, as hot as they are they don't do her full justice. I asked her how
she is doing and she said "Fine" with that hot accent. I said something else to her too but I just don't remember and no it wasn't if she would come back to my hotel room hehe. She finished signing my poster and I confidently shook her hand (smelling hand still) and I thanked her and she continued smiling. She just radiated happiness and it felt so authentic and didn't feel forced at all. Reminded me of a conversation I had with a business dude the night before who was working with Hello Project this trip. I asked him how are these girls demeanor and he said its
not an act that these girls are truly bundles of joy and enthusiasm. Those words reverberated through my head after I let go of Ai-Chan's hand and moved onto the next gal, Risa Niigaki another one of my faves from the group. We said hello to each other and then both did one of her signature moves she does. Man she is such a cutie and lived up to my expectations of her. Moved onto the next gal Eri Kamei. Holy chow this chick is freakin' gorgeous.
EriI tried to get her to repeat a line from a famous episode on their TV show from a few years back but its true what people say about her. Shes rather forgetful and didn't know what I was trying to say haha. I told her it's ok and she pointed to herself and said "Mobaka" twice which I guess saying that she is dumb to which I said "No, No, No" as we both laughed out loud. Shook her hand too as we smiled at each other and moved onto my fave of all time Sayumi Michishige.
In the words of HR's Decade...DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMN! "Sayumi" I said out loud with an unusual swagger "Hi" and she smiled back at me and said "Hi" in that cute voice I've grown so accustomed too. I asked her how she was doing and she said "Fine". "Happy Birthday from Australia" I told her out loud as I shook her hand and her eyes lit up. "Oh thankyou, thankyou" she happily replied and said to me "I'm 20" with a heavy accent. For some stupid reason I then though that I would ask her in Australian English when in July her birthday is to which she didn't know what to say. I mean even you dudes have problems with what I say sometimes so not sure what was running through my head when I asked her that expected her to understand. We moved past that quickly though and I said a grateful thankyou to her again and happy birthday and shook her hand for a second time and without getting mushy our eyes met as we both smiled at each other. She has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen on a gal. They are just so warm, caring and big! twss hehe. Seriously, Im such a sucker. She's not only extremely cute but so damn pretty too. This only re-affirmed her as being my fave of all time. I was literally going gaga at this point. I had to break away from looking at her while she looked at me after a few seconds because I didn't want to come off as being a geeked out fanboy (which I am). I got ready to move on to Reina Tanaka but still had the feeling she was looking at me after a few seconds and then looked back at her and she was still looking at me with those big eyes and amazing smile to which I smiled back and quickly looked away again. She must have been checking me out HAHA...hey I can dream right fellas. For some reason I felt a bit awkward for a second, the inner wota was on the verge of coming out but I put a lid on it. On the verge of just telling her your the best, Ichiban Kawaii des, the cutest etc etc...
Onto the rest of the gals who I love, but not as much as the first four I had just met. It was such an amazing experience to meet the girls in the flesh. Strangely enough, I wasn't overwhelmed as I thought I would be, it was more like I was meeting old friends, people who I knew already. I guess thats what happens when one is watching Hello Project shows/concerts quite a bit. My only regret is that I dont speak Japanese which prevented me from saying what I really wanted to say to the each gals and also that I didn't prepare gifts for them. Only after the fact all these genius ideas are hitting me like getting Sayumi a Pappy and Harriets hat for her b-day. I seriously thought about giving her mine, but mine was used. Man im such a geek.
The above set was given them to a guy who just wanted one of the gals signatures with a card that he had but didn't want to be rude to the others. So I told him hey, have them sign these cards of mine and you can keep Reina's (the one he wanted). Worked out fine except genius didn't allow enough time for two of the gals signatures to dry off and so they smeared :-( Damn it had to be Sayumi's too. The punk also took off with one of the other members cards without telling me since I didn't look until he took off though its no less since she's one of my least faves. Was gonna take a piccie of the poster I got signed but that sucker is gonna remain in its tube till I get back to Utah yo's. Man I still gotta cover the concert itself which was f***in awesome and the Hello Project Party I went to and was surrounded by other hardcore fans. Gonna get ready and head back to the Con before the streets get packed with MJ freaks at the Staples Center. Looks like Morning Musume has already left back for Japan though. At the second autograph session I asked Ai-Chan if they were planning on hitting Disneyland and she said they didn't have time and we both shared an awwww moment as I said sorry to her about that. Did I mention how much hotter she is in real life?
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Live from Los Angeles
Well mates, here I am in L.A and most of it has consisted of waiting in line for an average of 6 hours just to get the chance to get tickets and autograph sessions. Got to see Morning Musume Q and A Panel from the second row! Man, Ai Takahashi is even hotter in person. I would have gotten the chance to shake her hand along with the rest of Momosu but the line got cut off 5 people in front of me! So close!!!! So many people behind me got shafted and they got really pissed. Looks like another 6 hour marathon of waiting for their next Autograph session on Saturday morning though I am guarateed an autograph session on Saturday afternoon with a ticket I got. They are pretty damn disorganized here. Tomorrow is the big concert and I'll be in the fourth row dead center for the big shindig! H0t R3ag@n can only dream of getting an audience this huge! holy crap, lots of busty asian girls. Mama mia! those are two spicy meat-ah-balls!
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