ESPN College Gameday

[UNIdad]

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We are serving Saucy Southerners from Hickory Park for the families of the UNI Swim/Dive team who come to Ames for a meet on Friday! We buy it by the gallon!

[GonzoCat]

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Hickory Park was pretty good/unique about 30 years ago. Now there are about 2 dozen bbq joints in Dsm that are just as good. HP is big, does a great business and is famous for being famous at this point. Like Paris Hilton used to be.

[Barnstormer]

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Hickory Park has great prices, large portions. The food itself is good, but not great... at least the last few times I've been there.

Nothing compared to some of the places I've been in Texas.. Salt Lick, Rudy's... Black's and Kreuz's in Lockhart...

I'll also never forget the Ribs and Chicken Wings I had in Sticky Fingers in Chatty... Damn....

[UNIdad]

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Back to GameDay. If they came to UNI, where should they go to dinner . . . and talk about it on the air? What other local treasures or unique things can they do (like Hoiberg kicking the real mayor out of her office)? We might as well start brain-storming so that we are ready when it happens?

[JD720]

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Back to GameDay. If they came to UNI, where should they go to dinner . . . and talk about it on the air? What other local treasures or unique things can they do (like Hoiberg kicking the real mayor out of her office)? We might as well start brain-storming so that we are ready when it happens?

Beef Ole

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[Purrrrrfect]

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I miss my tenderloin from Peppers. Nothing close to it down in Texas.

[Born-a-Panther]

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I miss my tenderloin from Peppers. Nothing close to it down in Texas.

Peppers is one of my favorites in the area and not just because they are Panther supporters. There isn't much on that menu I wouldn't order and I like the environment.

Plus, it doesn't hurt that they do support the Panthers.

[UNIpanther99]

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Beef Ole

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Yes!

Did anyone else pick up the UNI Cookbook last year? Beef Ole is in there and I've made it several times.

[ProwlingPanther]

Unfortunately, I have had horrible experiences at Peppers. Numerous times calling ahead to see if they had certain sporting events/games that were airing only to get there be seated and then be told they won't be putting said sporting event on. I was stupid enough to fall for this more than once. The female manager, don't know if she still works there, was extremely rude and unapologetic. Most recently I called a few months ago to see if they would be able to show a certain NFL game and told them I was bringing in a group to watch it. They literally told me they could do it but it would be a huge hassle. It's unfortunate because I spent a lot of time there in college and really want to like the place. Probably why I have given them so many chances.

[Purrrrrfect]

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Unfortunately, I have had horrible experiences at Peppers. Numerous times calling ahead to see if they had certain sporting events/games that were airing only to get there be seated and then be told they won't be putting said sporting event on. I was stupid enough to fall for this more than once. The female manager, don't know if she still works there, was extremely rude and unapologetic. Most recently I called a few months ago to see if they would be able to show a certain NFL game and told them I was bringing in a group to watch it. They literally told me they could do it but it would be a huge hassle. It's unfortunate because I spent a lot of time there in college and really want to like the place. Probably why I have given them so many chances.

Well i never said the service was good. The food though is superb. I could have done without the crappy service when I was in school. i'd still go back there every meal tho when I go back.

[Born-a-Panther]

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Unfortunately, I have had horrible experiences at Peppers. Numerous times calling ahead to see if they had certain sporting events/games that were airing only to get there be seated and then be told they won't be putting said sporting event on. I was stupid enough to fall for this more than once. The female manager, don't know if she still works there, was extremely rude and unapologetic. Most recently I called a few months ago to see if they would be able to show a certain NFL game and told them I was bringing in a group to watch it. They literally told me they could do it but it would be a huge hassle. It's unfortunate because I spent a lot of time there in college and really want to like the place. Probably why I have given them so many chances.

I don't think she is there anymore. Steve is wonderful and has always gone out of his way for us.

[ProwlingPanther]

Good to know. Will give it another try

[UNI MadCat]

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Gameday going to UVA. This was announced yesterday afternoon.

[jegbomb52]

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Well i never said the service was good. The food though is superb. I could have done without the crappy service when I was in school. i'd still go back there every meal tho when I go back.

went there on Sunday with a group of 8, this post is spot on. Great food, service is VERY lackluster and has been last three times I have been. We were there around 11:30 well before packer rush too. Its wierd to me too, there are always a ton of people there working. Perhaps too many?

Diffusion of Responsibility?

[achrist70]

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I think that may be an issue, I have honestly had better service at Pepper's when the place is busy, it is almost like when there are fewer people the staff starts slacking on responsibility.