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SIS - best late, late night chow

Some of you know that it is expected that you take a pal out for a night on the town post relationship breakup.  Everyone involved knows its gonna be a long night and no one wants to be one of the first foot soldiers to fall.  Hydration is important as is consuming some food during daylight hours to reduce some of the impact of the quantity of alcohol consumed. 

The bottom line is that these events almost invariably happen to start the wind down process at a late night food vendor.  Sometimes folks are adamant they can consume $30 of Waffle House and will make it happen if the other stooges pick up their tab, so you end up at WH chowing mass quantites of breakfast food.  Other times folks wind up picking up a couple sacks of Whitey Casales to feed what they crave.  And still others prefer to grab a pizza, delivered of course. There's no exact science to what constitutes good late chow.  So......

 

What's your favorite late, late night chow location?

 

I have two spots that stand head and shoulders above all the others and, amazingly, they were located on the same block once upon a time. 

Burrito Buggy, Athens OH - Frickin legendary, and its still there today two decades after my first drunken feed. 

Branko Buggy, Athens OH - I happened upon this by chance as it wasnt the most popular of buggies since it was new, unknown, shiny and at the end of the strip. The Branko Burger was the keynote item for most, but I went for something I never caught the name of.   Grilled French bread with grilled kielbasa, topped with grilled onions and peppers, sauerkraut, Hot Sauce, Mustard and Ketchup. Dont knock it til you've tried it, truuuuuuust me. 

 

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The walkup Skyline window in Oxford ($1 coneys and $2 3-ways!)

Bruno’s Pizza in Oxford

Street meat gyros in the Arena District in Columbus

Steak ’n Shake Frisco Melts

I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on May 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jebus

Steak ‘n’ Shake Frisco Melts. The thing my wife most remembers form our last trip to Indy….

by ctnyc on May 27, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garlic Cheeseburger and Cheese Fries from Marvin's in Greencastle, IN

That food will absorb every last bit of alcohol in your system and it will stay in your gut for 2 solid days.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on May 27, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is ther any other place?

One of the great culinary institutions on the East side

http://www.pleasantridgechili.com/

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 27, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

i'll rack this

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on May 27, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See ya there, buddy

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on May 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pleasant Ridge Chili

A cheese coney and some of their gravy cheese fries is the perfect drunken meal.

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on May 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Michael's Pizza in Westerville

though it wasnt open too late, but it still counts. and the special burger wagon (it didnt have a proper name) parked outside the Graduate Bar at Warwick Uni. it was guaranteed to fight off a hangover, but it was always a Pyrrhic victory.

go look that up in your Funk and Wagnalls

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Best late night, post-drinking chow?

For me, Steak n Shake.

Best hangover cure the following morning/afternoon?

Penn Station.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hangover cure

I nominate the Hitching Post in the Hyde Park/Oakley area

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on May 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MMMMmmmmmMMMM Hitching Puke - good after spending the evening in a drunken stupor

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 27, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ash seems to be a chain girl

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on May 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've discussed this: I'm lazy and don't want to have to go

far for my food, especially when I’m drunk and/or hungover. Steak n Shake was a two minute walk from Larry’s (RIP), and Penn Station is <5 minutes from my house.

That and I live in Sharonville – name all of the fantastical non-chain restaurants that I should visit nearby.

Also, Penn Station is awesome, and Cincinnati-based. Don’t disrespect.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God those were the nights

/puts fist in the air for Larry’s

Also, Ash, my sister informed me of the new name of the Mexican restaurant Larry’s became — the Sloppy Donkey

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...the Sloppy Donkey?

Really? Dear God. :( Is the Larry’s sign still there? I want it.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

Apparently the place was called Senior Buckeyes but the Campus Partners people flipped out and threatened some sort of suit — so they changed the name to Sloppy Donkey. I don’t know about the sign.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me that should be

Senor Buckeye

I took French. And got Cs.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHOCKED

“sloppy donkey isn’t defined yet.”

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 27, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sloppy Donkey

-noun
1. Presumably shitty restaurant on High St. in Columbus that took the place of a well-loved institution known as Larry’s.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many times did you go after the smoking ban?

I know a few because I was there with you at least once … it wasn’t the same, I didn’t think.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing is the same without a cloud of acrid smoke,

whether you’re doing the smoking or not – I remember standing out back with friends on more than one occasion, as well as sneaking in through a circle of smokers via the back when they acutally had a cover, so it had to have been quite a few times.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Acrid smoke?

Did you mean Acid smoke…cause there’s nothing like a good smoke on acid…

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 27, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue Ash Chili

El Rancho Grande
Root Beer Stand
Blue Goose Sports Cafe

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on May 27, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll give you the Root Beer Stand, but only for Root Beer

The Blue Goose Sports Cafe? Really? No. That does not count. I’m very “meh” on Blue Ash Chili (which isn’t very close to me) and El Rancho Grande might as well be a chain.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and none of those places are open "late"

I think Blue Goose closes at 11 during the week, earlier if nobody’s around.

by Ash on May 27, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss Larry's too...

Meet me at the best bar still currently open in Columbus, Bob’s Bar most weekend nights!

But yes, I will never attend sloppy donkey

by thedecline19 on May 28, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been to Bob's Bar once

It was nice. Shot some pole, got drunk. I wish I still lived in Columbus. :(

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 29, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shot some pole, eh?

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 29, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHIT!!!

Pool.

Pool. Billiards. I played Pool.

Damnit. I type too fast and don’t spell check. I’m the new Justin.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 29, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 29, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob's is great.

My buddies are nearly done with the Around the World tour and I’m hoping to start it soon.

I’m there at least 2 or 3 saturdays a month.

I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on May 29, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was drunk enough last night

to feel it was a good idea to go to the Waffle House. Those sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches instantly made me feel as if sharp rocks were fighting in my stomach. I could not even finish the second one.

You know it is bad when you are regretting eating the food before you are even done eating it.

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on May 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

i'm sukr

SLYDER’S in DAYTON!!!!!
(had to be done)

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on May 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PJ's on Frambes in Columbus

Think Rutgers grease trucks only directly across from OSU and with a license to sell carry-out beer.

It burnt down the summer after I graduated, but I’ve heard that it’s back up and running.

By the way. Build your own damn sandmich there. Ain’t nothin’ better than cheesesticks on top of steak and fries and other fattening things.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

back when we were crofer’s age, my friends and i used to hang out at burger king in oxford

"I never use a big word when a diminutive one will work." — Pete Mackanin.

by joshuar9476 on May 27, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah?

when i was crolfer’s age my friends and i used to hang out at the Burger King on Pike St in Marietta.

by Charlie Scrabbles on May 27, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there is a little diner in Ada called the bear cave

it opens up on Friday and Saturday mornings from 12-3AM for the drunks, when I am drunk I love to head over there and get some french toast, home fries, sausage, and bacon, yeah i don’t value my life.

Bloop

by justin007000 on May 27, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the nname of the place across from Turner's on Pike Street in Covington?

The have a “live band”. Good stuff.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 27, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh that place sucks

there is one woman waitressing and you have to wait for a fucking hour after you order. Anchor Grill.

tellin' tales of drunkenness and cruelty

by Colin Auscapee on May 27, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Anchor Grill

We’ll have to agree to disagree. When I’m drunk, I don’t care if it takes an hour. That’s just more time for drunken stories.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 27, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anchor is just ok

but what does one expect between 2-6am?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on May 29, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No question that worst late night eatery is Denny's

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 27, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way

I once stole an entire dinner setting from Denny’s one night in Honolulu.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 27, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you eat it?

I would. Over that food at least.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 27, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Years ago after a late night return to Cincinnati

from a gig my band had played in Louisville, we stopped at a Denny’s (I believe it was the Pleasant Ridge one, don’t quite remember). so there we were a bunch of sweaty grungy rocker guys, including roadies and road manger chowing down on some Grand Slams..when I looked across at the next table and there was a very young Cris Collinsworth at a table with 3 (count ‘em, 3) very attactive young WT women. Cris had pretty long hair in those days and this had to have been a Saturday night before a Bungles game, this was when he was an active player…but there he was whooping it up and entertaining those girls with his suave good looks and large wallet…now this was way before he met his wife Holly (so I’m not tellin’ no tales) but he managed to pull of being at Denny’s at 3:30am with 3 skagettes and was still ready to party…with exceptional style i might add.

In a way Bronson is a funkier version of Cris. Cris got his law degree…Bronson bought a boat..Cris married Holly a successful, beautiful attorney…Bronson dates college girls from Shawnee State and ITT Tech…Cris went on to be a professional journalist and media darling..Bronson has the inside track on writing the sports column for Barely Legal Magazine…

Isn’t it amazing that these two Floridians have so much in common…why I bet Bronson takes his skagettes to Denny’s too

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 28, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You realize at some point

You’re gonna have to show up in person to verify these stories. I nominate tomorrow. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 28, 2009 1:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know I work late on Wednesdays and Thursdays...

Thursday of course has been bowling night but I’m taking the summer off and my pal Mark and I spend Thursdays after I get off work writing screenplays. I told obc to change it to Tuesday and he said something about being a divorced Dad who didn’t have the kids on Thursday…..Ask Bill he’s spent valuable time drinking with me, ‘than, Ash, BK, Slyde and I think there was one or two others that also can verify that I exist and am absolutely truthiness incarnate.Here’s proof..a picture of me swearing my truthiness on a Bible held by the incredible Hulk What more do you need?

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 28, 2009 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I need you to actuallly show up is what I need. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 28, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So an endorsement by the Incredible Hulk is insufficient?

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 28, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 28, 2009 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that will do for now

Tell you what, we’ll figure out a way to make the next one on a Tuesday but you had better show up. Or else I’ll be angry. And you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 28, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell, I don't really like you when you're happy

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on May 28, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like me either

It’s why I cry in the shower so no one can hear. :(

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 28, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, terrifying

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on May 28, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah wel don't rile me either or you can

I needed a change of pace…

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 28, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shanghai Mama

’nuff said.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on May 28, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zippy's

in Hawaii is the place for late night food. It’s a fast food chain, but the menu reflects the unique cultural fusion that is Hawaii. They are famous for their chili. Chili, in Hawaii, is always eaten over rice. Tourists are often puzzled, even horrified by this. Especially when you have to tell them, “Sorry, we don’t have any crackers.”

“Saimin” is probably the second most popular offering. It’s the Hawaii version of ramen, I guess. Noodle soup with various toppings, as you might find in a Japanese restaurant. Except in Hawaii, the toppings often include julienned Spam.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 30, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No poi. Ever. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 31, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love poi

Especially with laulau and dried cuttlefish. :-)

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 31, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are a strange human being, liking poi :P

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 31, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, lots of people like poi

Probably a lot more than like Bubba Crosby, so poi is the least of my oddities. ;-)

The slightly sour taste of poi mixes very well with salty foods. Especially since poi is a starch, and needs a strong flavor to liven it up.

But then, I also like Spam. (It’s a Hawaii thing.)

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on May 31, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved the spam in all its varieties

But I could never get on the poi train. It had the consistency and taste of lavender Elmer’s glue. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on May 31, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spam is HUGE in Hawaii

And David Hasselhoff is huge in Germany. And supermassive black holes will not let even time escape. Nobody quite understands why any of these things are true.

by ctnyc on Jun 1, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true

We do know why Spam is big in Hawaii. It’s because it’s an island in the middle of nowhere, and it was difficult to get fresh food shipped out there in the days before cheap air freight. Canned meat in general is very popular in Hawaii (Spam, Vienna sausage, etc.).

Man, I’m getting hungry. Too bad no place around here serves the traditional Hawaiian breakfast of Spam, eggs, and rice.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jun 1, 2009 6:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dog Vomit > julienned Spam.

Spam is horrifying…No wonder Don Ho was sow weird.

"I just wanted to be like my dad, Jesus. He was a good shortstop.
Johan Santana

by Madville on May 31, 2009 7:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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