Northwest Indiana Gun Owners # 25 good morning all.

[Max Volume]

Anyone going today? I have too many irons in the fire to make this one.

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I went out of boredom. Picked up some percussion caps, 45/70 ammo from Precision Ammo and a K-bar cuz I always wanted one. Plenty of knives here but not one of those. There was a grumpy old curmudgeon on the west end selling new manufacture 45/70 ammo acting like it was collectible and don't put a scratch on the box or it will never sell. See ya. I don't deal with grumpy old curmudgeons that are ill informed. Most of the prices were ridiculous as always.

 

[Max Volume]

I never took an arm of with a rusty hacksaw.
But I'm pretty sure I wouldn't enjoy it.

But it appears you took an ice pick to your eye.

 

[CTC B4Z]

Tru sucks. Always has. Tavern is just OK, gotta get the buff chx sandwich or chicken n waffles. Square is pretty OK, but really gotta go for their burger specials even though just a frozen patty. The hot chicken is awesome.

 

[bdj357]

Tru sucks. Always has. Tavern is just OK, gotta get the buff chx sandwich or chicken n waffles. Square is pretty OK, but really gotta go for their burger specials even though just a frozen patty. The hot chicken is awesome.

Spot on. I’m not sure, but I think Bombers, as well as subpar food put the nail in the coffin of true. Culinary Misfit and Roots are owned by the same people. So basically same so-so food. But you are right burgers are good at both places. Tavern, cocktails are good but expensive. Food, could be better.
Food suck everywhere lately. Some of my. Favorites are now… blah, and expensive. I’m within walking distance to downtown and I barely go out to eat.
But there are still people out that rave about those places. There are people said that True closed down. So I guess it all depends on what your standard of food is and how much you are willing to spend.

 

[CTC B4Z]

I wish the ramen place was better... But we still have to go to Schererville for the best around.

Problem is everyone who eats now is an expert and wants to hashtag the place their at and say it's fantastic..

 

[CTC B4Z]

Bombers CPT has yet to wow me like bombers Munster. Several times and I've have very salty meats or dried meats. Hopefully they figure it out. Bbq is the hardest food to serve I get it. But I feel Munster is always perfect.

 

[aclark]

Nice looking bike. What year is it?

‘94 CB1000 “the big one”. Lol

 

[Hawkeye]

Ive been pretty busy the past week or so doing Red Cross virtual reunification for hte Maui wildfires. We've had nearly 3,000 requests and trying to work through tat backlog is daunting.

Just popped in to see what's going on here these days!

 

[aclark]

Wife already did this. Nice folks.

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You still have corn? I’m going to head that way on the bike and I’ll stop by. I have a general idea of where it is, but if you want to PM me an address it’s be helpful.

 

[Snapdragon]

If I had to stop and think of a place I really wanted to eat at, I honestly would not know where. It's all too damn much and not good enough. Even fast food. Popeye's is my favorite, but two 3-wing combos comes to $23? That's too much for fast food that doesn't even fill me up.

 

[d.kaufman]

If I had to stop and think of a place I really wanted to eat at, I honestly would not know where. It's all too damn much and not good enough. Even fast food. Popeye's is my favorite, but two 3-wing combos comes to $23? That's too much for fast food that doesn't even fill me up.

We maybe go "out" to eat 3-4 times a year. Use to be monthly. Way to expensive anymore.

Fridays are carryout or delivery, which is usually a pizza from Ts or Aurelios, Gyros from George's, sandwiches from Lincolns, or burritos from San Pedro's. Can feed all 3 of us for under $30, which isn't to bad these days.

As far as nice Steakhouse or BBQ joint, I'll make that myself and it'll be 3 times better and cost 2/3 less

Definitely not a fancy or chain restaurant fan. Would most definitely prefer a dive bar with good food like Leroys for a sit down meal.

 

[darkkevin]

Drove north to Crown Point, had dinner at Tavern on Main. F'ing LOUD in that place. My ears still hurt. Wallet hurts worse. 2 appetizers, 3 sandwiches, 1 salad, 3 drinks and the tab was over $215. No wonder I don't eat out much.

My sandwich was the Lobster Roll, the bread was awesome, the lobster was sub-par, probably came from a can? Honestly not worth it. But I'd gladly order the toasted bread/bun without the lobster. Dasha had a salad. Looked and tasted like a salad. The lovely wife had a Po'Boy, it was OK. Sis-in-Law had a burger.

I will say the Strawberry Moscow Mule that Dasha had was good. My Rye Old Fashioned was excellent. The lovely Mrs Bob had an espresso Martini that was good. So the drinks were better than the food.

I noticed that TRUE BBQ & WISKEY BAR was closed down, a new restaurant is moving in. Never heard much good stuff about TRUE so apparently no real loss? Never ate there so I don't know. SQUARE ROOTS was hoppin with lots of people and Tavern on Main had people waiting so clearly there are customers willing to pay for drinks & food.

Friends of ours own tavern, agreed it’s not cheap, and it is always loud and crowded. Never had a bad meal there but that’s all subjective of course. True was never a favorite, was outrageously expensive in my opinion (never left for under $130 for two) and sometimes left mildly hungry. We do like square roots, still pricey but it’s really good.

 

[jedi]

If I had to stop and think of a place I really wanted to eat at, I honestly would not know where. It's all too damn much and not good enough. Even fast food. Popeye's is my favorite, but two 3-wing combos comes to $23? That's too much for fast food that doesn't even fill me up.

Look up the "McDonald's Index" which will helps explain why fast food is expensive and "less filling" now a days.

 

[cg21]

We were impressed with royale with cheese and they were pretty busy food came out reasonably though. Mad for not getting the “ghetto fries” they looked good when I saw them go to tables. $55 to feed four of us with apps and drinks not bad.

 

[Max Volume]

Tried Fahrenheit 212 once. Food was pretty good.

 

[CTC B4Z]

Garbage.

 

[CTC B4Z]

We just did Ritz Klub. Wings 100% and burgers only 75%.. They were hand packed but man they lacked flavor and weren't cooked good.

Would go back for wings and a rueben to try.

 

[chef larry]

Thanks for my bad luck. Finishing cutting my back yard and almost done and got stung in my hand and dug the stinger out and sitting with a small amount of tobacco on it. Still hurts and a fitting end for my Pre-Monday.

 

[aclark]

I might have managed Tavern at one point along with some guest bartending here and there. Honestly probably one of the better places food wise on the square, but yes almost always loud and crowded. True CP was pretty bad food wise but great cocktails, from what I’ve heard it’ll be a Rivera Maya (same owners). Square roots and Misfits are the same owners but I think Misfits has better food and drinks. Public Rec is fun but haven’t eaten there or at the Grilled Cheese place. Ricochet is always solid as well. Ramen and Provecho are very niche but can be good depending on the day and appetite.

Just my :2cents: on the square.

 

[2A_Tom]

I might have managed Tavern at one point along with some guest bartending here and there. Honestly probably one of the better places food wise on the square, but yes almost always loud and crowded. True CP was pretty bad food wise but great cocktails, from what I’ve heard it’ll be a Rivera Maya (same owners). Square roots and Misfits are the same owners but I think Misfits has better food and drinks. Public Rec is fun but haven’t eaten there or at the Grilled Cheese place. Ricochet is always solid as well. Ramen and Provecho are very niche but can be good depending on the day and appetite.

Just my :2cents: on the square.

It's amazing how someone can put a positive spin on something while another has never said anything positive.