Minute Maid Park

[Stradling]

Heading to Houston this weekend.  I’ll head to the game on Saturday more than likely.  Any recommendations on where to sit at the game or where to eat inside and outside of the stadium?  

[eligrba]

In a bar with an open tab and an alert wait staff.

[Stradling]

Just now, eligrba said:

In a bar with an open tab and an alert wait staff.

Maybe I’ll do that Sunday. 

[eligrba]

….and a gun. Of course.

[Blarg]

2 hours ago, Stradling said:

Heading to Houston this weekend.  I’ll head to the game on Saturday more than likely.  Any recommendations on where to sit at the game or where to eat inside and outside of the stadium?  

Go to Papa's BBQ before the game. I recommend the one on Pierce St. It isn't as crowded as the more famous BBQ joints but you may have never had better. Beef bone and link, thank me later. 

Then after the game stop by the oldest bar in Houston called LA Carafe, beer and wine only. If you are a good mixer with the locals the bartender/owner purposely forgets how many rounds you ordered and charges for maybe three of the five you drink. It's walking distance from the stadium. 

Inside the stadium I sat in the second deck and they have plenty of beer and snack choices on that level. Comfortable seating and good sight lines. This stadium is way nicer than Arlington. 

[T.G.]

Be sure to burn an Altuve jersey inside a trash can as you bang it with a stick.

[Taylor]

4 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Be sure to burn an Altuve jersey inside a trash can as you bang it with a stick.

Dang it, I was 4 minutes late with my trash can joke.

[arch stanton]

1 hour ago, Taylor said:

Dang it, I was 1.5 years late with my trash can joke.

 

[Tank]

There’s a real nice Denny’s Diner just north of the ballpark. Try the eggs over my hammy.

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, Tank said:

There’s a real nice Denny’s Diner just north of the ballpark. Try the eggs over my hammy.

Thank you. I’ve been meaning to give that place a try. 

[Brandon]

6 hours ago, True Grich said:

Be sure to burn an Altuve jersey inside a trash can as you bang it with a stick.

 

6 hours ago, Taylor said:

Dang it, I was 4 minutes late with my trash can joke.

Well done guys. Didn't see a trash can joke coming. What a riot.

[Brandon]

4 hours ago, Tank said:

There’s a real nice Denny’s Diner just north of the ballpark. Try the eggs over my hammy.

Moon over my hammy

[PattyD22]

8 hours ago, Tank said:

There’s a real nice Denny’s Diner just north of the ballpark. Try the eggs over my hammy.

I think “Eggs over my Hammy” was on CineMax late, late last night.  I couldn’t stay awake for it.  
 

Sorry Strad for going off topic.

Edited September 10, 2021 by PattyD22

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Brandon said:

Moon over my hammy

glad to see you've eaten there! 

[ScottT]

Whataburger.

They probably don't have those stupid "touchless" soda fountains that another burger place does.  

[Stradling]

29 minutes ago, ScottT said:

Whataburger.

They probably don't have those stupid "touchless" soda fountains that another burger place does.  

Sorry your day gets ruined by having to not touch a soda fountain. 

[Blarg]

You can skip Whataburger. With so much good quisine available, why dine below the level that you supervise? 

[Stradling]

9 minutes ago, Blarg said:

You can skip Whataburger. With so much good quisine available, why dine below the level that you supervise? 

I was planning on skipping it despite my fascination with soda soda dispensers.
I was looking at Pappa’s BBQ, it seems to be quick service because it has a drive thru.  Same place you are referring to?

[T.G.]

Safe travels, @Stradling. Have a great time.

[Stradling]

23 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Safe travels, @Stradling. Have a great time.

Thanks man. We will. 

[ScottT]

10 hours ago, Stradling said:

Sorry your day gets ruined by having to not touch a soda fountain. 

The normal ones are more touchless.  In N Outs are finicky...  ie they don't work

[Blarg]

9 hours ago, Stradling said:

I was planning on skipping it despite my fascination with soda soda dispensers.
I was looking at Pappa’s BBQ, it seems to be quick service because it has a drive thru.  Same place you are referring to?

Yes but the place on Pierce has a nice atmosphere for dine in. I watched as a woman ordering take out asked to see the rack of ribs she was buying and they kept bringing out rack after rack until she picked the one she liked. Very friendly customer service. 

[Jay]

8 hours ago, ScottT said:

The normal ones are more touchless.  In N Outs are finicky...  ie they don't work

You're talking about the soda machines you control with your phone?

I saw that for the first time a few weeks ago. Weird experience.

[Stradling]

19 minutes ago, Jay said:

You're talking about the soda machines you control with your phone?

I saw that for the first time a few weeks ago. Weird experience.

I think he’s talking about the sensor on the dispenser so you don’t have to come in contact with it. 

[Stradling]

Do you guys think sitting in the first row of the Crawford Boxes would be a cool experience?  Or over rated because at the end of the day it’s still left field?