# I Pit "Cafe Society" people **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 8, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051 "2025-02-08T15:52:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/301 "2025-02-15T21:24:59Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Don’t go out in a blizzard looking for the sauerkraut. If this Holy Grail of sauerkraut is found at all, it will be found in the fullness of time and the safety of clement weather, have no fear for my well-being! While I am related to the Saint Bernard, famous rescuer of lost hikers in the Swiss Alps, as a Bernese Mountain Dog I am actually much more inclined, in winter storms, to stay home. I do not carry around brandy barrels hanging from my neck in howling blizzards to rescue people. During such weather events I prefer to stay inside and enjoy comfort foods like Teriyaki chicken noodles and General Tso Chicken or pizza, as noted in another thread. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/302 "2025-02-15T21:38:39Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > > [@wolfpup](#): > > > > Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese > > We do have that here. At HEB. So not total barbarians. Yeah, I’m a little confused at @wolfpup seeming to think it’s something exotic, when it’s pretty bog-standard at most run of the mill supermarkets and has been for decades. I’d like to try the Montreal smoked meat, but it appears to have a _lot_ of pepper. Like almost too much for me. I’ve tried a “Montreal steak” seasoning blend, but I didn’t care for it. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/303 "2025-02-15T22:03:02Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > Yeah, I’m a little confused at @wolfpup seeming to think it’s something exotic I never claimed that Boursin was “exotic”. It’s available at every supermarket here and I presume where you live, too. I think you were maybe reading too fast and confused it with my reference to some of the exotic stuff at Pusateri’s. I only meant that maybe not everyone had actually tried Boursin and that it’s better than plain cream cheese, IMHO (especially the Garlic & Fine Herbs on a toasted bagel). That on a toasted bagel is part of my incentive for getting out of bed in the morning. No offense intended to anyone. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/304 "2025-02-15T22:10:04Z")
And no offence intended to you! Just a misreading of tone. I used to be addicted a Boursin with lobster but I haven’t seen it in decades. ---
**Author:** ![fachverwirrt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/305 "2025-02-15T22:11:41Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Damn. I need to put “food pilgrimage to Montreal” on my bucket list. My wife and I took a side trip to Montreal while visiting family in Vermont in 2019 (it was while we were there that we heard about this strange fever spreading in China). When we crossed the border the border patrol agent asked us what we planned to do while visiting. Our response was “eat”. “Just eat?” “Well…” "Enjoy your visit " ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/306 "2025-02-15T23:54:58Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > …when it’s pretty bog-standard at most run of the mill supermarkets and has been for decades. A person who hasn’t been everywhere might not know that. 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/307 "2025-02-16T00:32:27Z")
> [@fachverwirrt](#): > > When we crossed the border the border patrol agent asked us what we planned to do while visiting. > > Our response was “eat”. > > “Just eat?” > > “Well…” > > "Enjoy your visit " This reminded me of a friend who, when asked that by the Irish custom agent, responded “I’m booked into 14 hotels upstairs from, or next to, the local pub in 14 small villages. So I’ll be drinking 14 pints of Guiness and 14 shots of Irish whiskey…” _"Aye, ‘n’ I’m gonna mark that ‘Pleasure’! [stamps passport with panache]_ ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/308 "2025-02-16T01:36:14Z")
When I went grocery shopping this morning I almost bought some sauerkraut and pastrami, but settled for a loaf of pumpernickel, some sweet onions, and some braunsweiger. I’ve given up on trying to find real liverwurst. ---
**Author:** ![El\_DeLuxo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_deluxo/32/9043_2.png) [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/309 "2025-02-16T05:11:19Z")
Don’t be ashamed about liking Bugles, they are obviously the superior corn snack. And a crushed-up handful of them, accompanied by grated sharp cheddar, is the _only_ topping for a bowl of chili. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/310 "2025-02-16T05:38:58Z")
> [@El\_DeLuxo](#): > > a crushed-up handful of them, accompanied by grated sharp cheddar, is the _only_ topping for a bowl of chili. You are my new hero. ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/311 "2025-02-16T15:42:44Z")
I would sometimes, if I had them available, mix Fritos with my chili. I found, however, that Honey BBQ Fritos were not a good mix. And Chili Cheese Fritos were a bit of overkill. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/312 "2025-02-16T15:47:57Z")
Plain Fritos are the ticket for that use! No frills. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/313 "2025-02-16T16:34:05Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Plain Fritos are the ticket for that use! Seconded. Sprinkle on some grated cheddar cheese and the dish is complete. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/314 "2025-02-16T22:28:18Z")
> [@LurkMeister](#): > > And Chili Cheese Fritos were a bit of overkill. Yeah, I tried to make a Frito Pie with Chili Cheese Fritos (my favorite flavor), but it was _not_ a success. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/315 "2025-02-17T04:28:55Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Both of those sandwiches look wonderful, but I question the bagel slices top and bottom. Seems difficult to eat. No, no, no! A _real_ sandwich has a bottom _& a top_. Just unhinge your jaw like a snake & CHOMP! One fo the best breads for a sandwich is a good bagel. > [@Railer13](#): > > > [@ThelmaLou](#): > > > > Plain Fritos are the ticket for that use! > > Seconded. Thirded ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/316 "2025-02-17T04:34:04Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > No, no, no! A _real_ sandwich has a bottom _& a top_. Just unhinge your jaw like a snake & CHOMP! One fo the best breads for a sandwich is a good bagel. Maybe i just don’t love sandwiches, but that’s wrong. Bagels are so much nicer for open-faced sandwiches than with a filling. (I like to chew on a whole bagel, but not when it’s been sliced in half and stuffed with non-bagel.) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/317 "2025-02-17T04:39:12Z")
The majority of bagels I eat are whole, uncut, no butter, no cream cheese, no nuffin’, but that’s eating a bagel, it’s not a sandwich. -\* Extra bonus if you can get one so fresh it’s still warm from the oven. Those won’t even make the car ride home from the bagel bakery. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/318 "2025-02-17T04:42:46Z")
Right. I love a good bagel. But if I’m making a sandwich out of a bagel, it’s going to be an open faced sandwich. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/319 "2025-02-17T04:49:00Z")
Nope. You need the top half to keep the contents in & your hands clean ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051/320 "2025-02-17T05:20:27Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > You need the top half to keep the contents in & your hands clean Depending on what the filling is, this may be true. But if so, you’re not going to make your sandwich out of a bread that is relatively dense and has a great big hole in the middle! I challenge anyone to try to eat either of the sandwiches previously pictured without getting the filling all over the place. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-cafe-society-people/1014051.md?page=17)