OT: HFNYR Official Foodie Thread including Craft Beer, Wine & Liquor
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On the road tomorrow. Enjoying the last fall-ish weather I’ll have for several more weeks due to TX heat. Being a basic heaux.
Thank you sir. Hopefully everything is smooth from here out. After trouble with finding an apartment we ended up right where we wanted to be in a great neighborhood in a really nice community. Almost a blessing in disguise. We knew we wanted to target this neighborhood but initially didn’t find what we wanted in terms of space/budget/bang for your buck (ie. we’ll pay a bit more for in unit laundry and a gym on the premises). We got denied from some places we felt we were settling at and then found a place we loved and got accepted with ease. So hopefully that was all part of the big man’s plan.
We did put the cat down, which was sad, and finances are tight, especially these next few weeks before the paychecks start. But the job is very solid and a big increase over what I made in NY. In fact, I won’t go into the specific numbers, but when you factor the lack of state income tax in Texas, it ends up coming out to nearly a $13-14k raise. Before bonus and commission. Add in that TX is generally a bit cheaper to live in terms of gas, groceries, our rent is exactly the same as it was in NY, etc. and it could be a really huge move for us, so all optimism.
And I’ll still be in our GDTs posting random film gifs and complaining about Bread and Laf. It’s my role.
My wife’s custom hat business is probably poised to take off in TX as well. She already has her first festival booked for the second weekend we’re there and she’s been doing tremendous in NY/NJ which isn’t exactly cowboy hat territory, except for hipsters. If any of you are in bands and like the rock n’roll style or have a fashionable and bohemian significant other, check out her brand. It’s called Flame and Feather Hat Co. and right now it’s on IG and Etsy but the website is launching soon. She sells what she has in stock but also makes completely custom orders and she’s done hats for a few musicians and micro celebrities/influencers. The hats are really affordable now, but as the brand continues to gain steam she’s probably going to slowly bring the prices up. She’s sold a good 60+ hats so far already.
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Lot of people moving to like Florida also. I was there visiting family and it's amazing how much they keep building. Always new developments going up. Cost of living is cheaper, much lower property taxes, no state income tax.
I plan to spend at least 3-4 weeks (Not all at once) down in Florida this winter. I need a break from NY, which is why I didn't buy a season package for the Rangers.
Boris Zubov
No relation to Sergei, Joe
Godspeed buddy. Safe travels, pal.
Glad to hear you found a great place to live. Onward & upward. I'll come visit you at some point. We'll head to a Stars game...plus I've never been to Dealey Plaza.
Gardner McKay
RIP, Jimmy.
I'm currently interviewing for a Sr. Leadership role and one of the benefits of the company I am interviewing with is that I can work from any of their offices... which means I can finally move to the panhandle.
I love Atlanta, but being landlocked rough. I need the water and the lakes here aren't enough. I miss being able to wake up on a Saturday morning, grabbing my fishing pole and just spending 3-4 hours on a pier or on the rocks like I used to do on the LI Sound growing up.
LORDE
I am Lorde, YA YA YA
I live in Orlando... which is so stupid I can't even explain. Move from NY to FL & be just as far from the coast. We're looking to move north & east in the next year or so... maybe St. Augustine area.
St. Augustine is the nicest part of FL in my opinion. I’ve been to most of the military bases in Pensicola and Destin, been to Orlando, Miami, Del Ray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville and the only place I liked enough to live was St. Augustine.
LORDE
I am Lorde, YA YA YA
It's quite nice & you get the FL version of 4 seasons as opposed to summer / not summer like here in the swamp.
I work up there a couple of weeks at a time & I enjoy being up there whenever I'm there.
About to stop for the last time before final 4 hours to Dallas tomorrow. Gas is $2.79, the speed limit is 75 and there’s no state income tax. Feels good, man.
That part was a given. I might go straight to Terry Black’s before I even go get the keys to the apartment lol
I love Central TX BBQ so much, Fun fact: there is a recipe from 18th century Austria which called for brisket to be cured then smoked, wonder if that is the ancestor of Texas brisket
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All those places are great. I've never actually been to District 96, but I've had plenty of their beer.
Growler and Gill has had beer tastings in the past. I've been to it a couple times.
Gentle Giant is a favored spot because it's close and NJ breweries are prohibited from selling food.
I recently joined the Gentle Giant mug club. Might need it for this Rangers season, lol.
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East Coast Bias
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Hit up D96 if you get the chance. The food is incredible. They alway have a lot of 4 packs to go too.
The front door. Shut it.
4 pork ribs, 1/2lb smoked Turkey (it’s so good), 1/2lb of brisket, pickles, onions, coleslaw, mac, sauce on the side. Heaven.
We used to go to their brewery. Good stuff. Should be home for puck drop, we’ll see what I’m pouring.
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They have a table at the River Vale farmer's market, plus a lot of liquor stores are carrying Seven Tribesmen now.
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Terry Black's was outstanding. Went there on my trip to Austin. I missed a lot of pages and playing catch up. I saw you are moving south and have a lot on your plate, I'm guessing you're moving to Austin?
If so, there is a place that has a pork chop they only serve at lunch. Name is escaping me, when I think of it I'll come back here and let you know. But yeah, if you're ever in Austin find the Friday lunch pork chop.
