I'm Back
First off I'd like to apologize for my absence from the Blog World. It's been a hectic last couple of weeks to say the least. Opening Day has come and gone, and the RedWings are 5-1. It's been crazy cold up here, but our team has handled it nicely.
Rochester itself is a pretty cool city. I got familiar with it last year when I came up for the second half, so coming here to start the year was a little easier for me than most. I'm living with Tim Lahey and Anthony Swarzak in a really nice 3 bedroom place, and I couldn't ask for better roommates. Tim and I lived together last year, and Tony was my road roommate. Here's a picture of Olivia and I with the Rochester skyline in the background, as well as our apartment building. View image
One of the most important things to do when you are living in a new city is to find out where the good food is. Obviously most places have the standard fast food joints and chain restaurants, but I hate fast food and had enough Applebee's when I was in A-Ball to get me through three lifetimes. I'm a big fan of finding the city's hidden gems, the places that have been around forever and that only the locals know about. Luckily for me, our apartment is located right on top of a couple great places. Siam Thai Restaurant is great Thai food that I've been killing lately. I'm a big fan of their Chicken Pad Thai and also their Phat Phet Beef. I feel in general that Thai food is much lighter than Chinese food, and it makes for a great pre-game meal. Another great place right below us is Tony D's Coal-Fired Pizza. They have great pizza, a nice wine list, and a cool little atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly there, and it's a great place to go post-game.
Rochester is also home to one of only three Dinosaur BBQ's in the country. The other two are located in Syracuse, NY and in Harlem. If you are ever around one of these cities, I'd highly recommend going to this place.
So as you can see, I'm pretty much set on the dining side of my life. The only thing I'm missing is Mexican food. I know, I know, there are places around that serve "Mexican" food. But let's get real, no place that I've ever been to in the MidWest or East Coast has real Mexican food. They have what I like to call "White People Mexican Food". I've pretty much given up on finding anything authentic for the time being, but if anyone knows of something good, let me know. And let me give a quick shout-out to Bronco Burrito in Encino, Ca. They have some of the best Mexican food in the LA area, and that's saying a lot.
Ok, that's enough rambling for today. Again I'm sorry for the gap in posts, I'll be better from now on.
P.S. My walk up song is still being thought over. For now I'm using Led Zeppelin - The Lemon Song (my song from last year). I've got my new one narrowed down to a few. Here's one from a band named Carney. It's called Testify. Let me know what you think. 04 Testify 1.mp3
I'll have to agree with you - nope, no good Mexican food on the east coast!
Julia
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I have never been to the east coast but I wouldn't guess that the mexican food would be any good. No if you want some seriously good pizza when you are in Colorado.... You have to try Borelli Bros pizza in Colorado Springs. Here is the orginal one in the Springs: 215 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO ..... But the second one they opened is a lot closer to the Ballpark and the Pizza is as just as good... 4750 Barnes Rd Colorado Springs, CO. I wish I could direct you to some good Mexicans places, but it's all pretty standard "White Mexican also", the best I have probably found down there is Three Amigos... But it's nothing like the food I get in CA or WY. Also, a great Sushi place that is close to the field in springs is AI Sushi and Grill... it's right by the movie theatre that is by the park. If you go there you have to order the Bananna's Tempur for Desert.... I would recommend some good sushi... but it was all pretty damn good.
Glad you are back to blogging... I have been checkin back from time to time and was glad to see a new post....
Good Luck this year and I LOVE the start you guys have had... Minus the loss tonight....
Trav
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I forgot to say... the Pizza at Borelli Bros that I always ordered was the Chicken Parmesan.... But also ordered Ham, Bacon and Jalapeno that was great as well....
And I meant Know.... not "No".... haha.....
T
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The best pizza in Rochester NY is at Guida's Pizzeria
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Monte Alban up in Irondequoit is pretty good. Here's a link: http://rocwiki.org/Monte_Alban_Mexican_Grill
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Monte Alban's good but it's white people Mexican, too. My friend Sue gave a name to Pridie at the welcome home dinner. I think it was El Dorado on East Henrietta Road, but I’m not entirely sure. She was raving about it so you'll definitely want to check with Jason on that.
Best Thai food I’ve had was at Lin’s Palace on E. Ridge Road (not to be confused with Lin’s Garden). It’s small, quiet, and the people are so nice. They’ll spice the food up to your taste, too. I assume you Cali boys like your food spicy.
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Chilango's has some pretty good Mexican food. And when in Rochester, you have to have a garbage plate from Nick Tahou's!
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"I Will Testify?" is pretty good. There is a sense of coming doom (to the pitcher) that is excellent. Your interest in "Walk-up" songs is very, very creative. Joe Crede is now taking up that interest to gross out the White Sox when they come to the Twin Cities.
You are doing a great job at blogging. Keep doing what you are doing and just be yourself.
Gardy says good things about you to the local TC press. Stay focused.
L.M. Griffin
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That song is sick you should definitely use it. Walk-up songs are great, personal favorite is Jason Kubel's.
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hey trevor
you might remember me if you saw me from new britain
i talked to you alot
tell you what you have been asked about alot here
people are always askin "wheres plouffe?" " what happened to trevor?"
if you can... email me at twins1551@aim.com
good luck and hopefullly see you when i go to pawtucket (its the closet from here)
tell tolly (steve) congrats on the callup if you can
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