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ropeburn
Jan 27, 2005, 8:38 PM
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Harpers for a six of Sam and a bag of victory chips.
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sportclmbr20
Jan 29, 2005, 2:50 AM
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Miguels pizza at RRG! It's the best!
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crackmd
Jan 29, 2005, 3:08 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Ponderosa Lodge near the Needles in California. Great steaks and salad bar. Hmm...I ate there this summer while visiting the Needles. Can't even remember what I had, other than that it was mediocre and overpriced. It wasn't a steak though. I do remember the salad bar looked fairly pathetic. On the other hand, there's nowhere else to eat out within an hour's drive. Next time I hit the Needles, though, I'll just stay in camp. My favorites include Ed's Cantina in Estes Park (good margs), Illegal Pete's in Boulder, Moab Brewery when in Moab (for the weekday dime wings, mostly, but their beer is actually pretty good for being 3.2). In the North Rim campground, beer seems to taste reeaally good on the picnic tables, and seriously, the Conoco station in Hotchkiss (on the way back from the Black) has the world's best milkshakes!
That's interesting. I was on a Needles climbing trip with my buddy who is a militant vegan. After 4 days in camp, I felt the need for a heartier meal and was able to conn my partner into coming along; he had doubts about a place called Ponderosa being vegan-friendly. He ended up being pleasantly surprised with the variety and freshness of the salad bar and I was ecstatic about my medium-rare New York and grenade-sized potato. Pretty good selection of beers and wines as well. What's ironic is that he is usually a real pain in the ass to eat out with (he would probably say the same thing about me), but the Ponderosa seemed to cater to both of our tastes. Sorry you didn't have a good experience there.
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timstich
Jan 29, 2005, 4:26 AM
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For after climbing in the Boulder area, I'll go to the Dark Horse on Baseline and get hot wings and fried mushrooms. Besides beer, you can get mixed drinks as well. The decor is nice and musty, with old, worn wood booths, stuffed coyotes, and junk-strewn nooks. This is a true institution, and more than a few climbers are into it. Alas, they do not have a brewerie there. This would put the destination over the top if they did.
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tradkelly
Jan 29, 2005, 5:12 AM
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It's always a fine idea after mountaineering in middle Colorado (Buena Vista, the Sawatch range, and similar areas) to swing by Pancho's (about a half block south of the grocery, and a half block north of the only stoplight) to get a Mondo Combo Burrito. It's under $3 and the salsa is serve-yourself.
Is it wonderful and better than anything else you could get elsewhere? No. Is it the best this town offers? Well, I suppose that depends on your budget. Is it deserved after climbing 14ers and depleting your energy reserves? Heck yeah, you deserve it. It's a tradition with my friends and myself. And it's (probably) better for you than McDonalds.
I'd definitely recommend it.
Oh, and Alberto's is the best tacqueria in Co Spgs after you hit Pikes, Turkey Rock, the south SPlatte, or Garden of the Gods. They're open super late and early, the #6 chicken enchilada/taco combo and the steak burrito are awesome, and the red hot sauce really is the best salsa in town, homemade. It's 1/8 mile south on 21st from the intersection of US24 (Cimmaron) and 21st street, on the way to EVERYTHING from the highway and downtown. Feel free to send me an invoice if you think I'm wrong.
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phugganut
Jan 29, 2005, 5:34 AM
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Arriba's at Tahquitz
Royal Siam at J-Tree
The Mean Bean for breakfast at Zion
and for day trips to N. AZ that little rest restaurant/farmer's market/honkey tonk bar at Rock Springs.
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cchildre
Jan 29, 2005, 5:34 AM
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Well if I am at the local crag!
A Green Chili Cheeseburger at the Queen Store!
Wichita's!
A Meers Burger!
Questa Dome!
A Green Chili Combination Burrito at Wildcats!
Dead Cholla Wall!
Allsups Burrito's!
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happyinthealpine
Jan 29, 2005, 7:30 AM
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Steak and beer. Althogh there have been times where I lived on side kicks for weeks on end. I get quite gluttonous after climbing none the less, and beer makes me happy.
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takeme
Jan 29, 2005, 4:06 PM
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In reply to: That's interesting. I was on a Needles climbing trip with my buddy who is a militant vegan. After 4 days in camp, I felt the need for a heartier meal and was able to conn my partner into coming along; he had doubts about a place called Ponderosa being vegan-friendly. He ended up being pleasantly surprised with the variety and freshness of the salad bar and I was ecstatic about my medium-rare New York and grenade-sized potato. Pretty good selection of beers and wines as well. What's ironic is that he is usually a real pain in the ass to eat out with (he would probably say the same thing about me), but the Ponderosa seemed to cater to both of our tastes. Sorry you didn't have a good experience there.
Hmm...perhaps I've become a salad snob thanks to all of our wonderful salad bars here in the People's Republic of Boulder.
But seriously, you're so enthused about the place that I might just have to try it again after all. Unfortunately I don't eat steak though.
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takeme
Jan 29, 2005, 4:08 PM
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In reply to: For after climbing in the Boulder area, I'll go to the Dark Horse on Baseline and get hot wings and fried mushrooms. Besides beer, you can get mixed drinks as well. The decor is nice and musty, with old, worn wood booths, stuffed coyotes, and junk-strewn nooks. This is a true institution, and more than a few climbers are into it. Alas, they do not have a brewerie there. This would put the destination over the top if they did.
Tim, I love the Dark Horse too. The hot wings are good, but the decor and the ambiance are out of this world. Second favorite bar in the People's Republic. For some reason I never end up going there after climbing though.
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quickclips
Feb 28, 2005, 11:37 PM
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In reply to: sportclmbr20 PostPosted: 29 Jan 2005 02:50 Post subject: Re: the best food after a day of climbing? Miguels pizza at RRG! It's the best!
I'm going to second that but first a stop at the beer trailer just over the county line.
2nd would be Hooty's at Devils lake. But don't be fooled stay away from teh za there.
3rd. anything cold, fermented, and frothy.
C
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kpj240789
Feb 28, 2005, 11:44 PM
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Taco Bueno
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climb_high4life
Feb 28, 2005, 11:47 PM
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No particular place, but I really like Mexican food, some kind of pasta, or a big juicy steak. Thats just me. :D
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blouderk2
Feb 28, 2005, 11:49 PM
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Lucky Boy
I get the breakfast burrito no matter what time it is! They are great, everyone should try them! MMMMMM :)
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andrewbanandrew
Mar 1, 2005, 12:19 AM
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Pasta with spicy marinara sauce and meatballs + IPA
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Spicy chicken tomato, potato, and veggie soup with rice + IPA
I like tomatoes, and IPAs.
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