# I'm headed to Houston! Any Dopers wanna take me to dinner?? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 18, 2005, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438 "2005-01-18T21:57:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/21 "2005-01-20T01:22:38Z")
OK, what say we do Goode on Tuesday? What’s a good time for everyone? I expect I’ll be done with class by 5, so giving me time to clean up, any time after 6 will work. Will we need reservations? Can I get a body count? And anyone who can’t make Tues, I gotta eat Weds too! ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/22 "2005-01-20T15:14:51Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Well, OK, I’ll be on per diem so I can pick up my own tab. But I will have 3 nights in a strange city and I’d love to dine with any willing souls! > > I’ll arrive on Mon, Feb 7 and I really have no desire to hang with my coworkers, so 7, 8, & 9 Feb are up for grabs. I’ll be staying at Holiday Inn HOUSTON-SW-HWY 59S@BELTWY 8, 11160 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY. I know this is probably sacrilege, but I don’t like Mexican food - specifically, I don’t like chili powder or cumin or peppers. But seafood is good, or steak, or other possibilities. And I’ll have a rental car at my disposal, so I won’t need a ride. > > Any volunteers? Anyone? I really am as nice in person as I am on the boards. Really. Would I lie?? I’ll have to pass, as I will be in Las Vegas that weekend for a tournament. Sorry ☹ However, having read the threads, I gotta tell you that if you want BBQ, the best place in Houston is [Otto’s](http://www.ottosbarbecue.com/). They have a new location near where you are staying, but there’s always the original place on Memorial Drive. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/23 "2005-01-20T15:44:01Z")
How about 7:30? Can you get there by then **cbawlmer**? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/24 "2005-01-20T15:53:38Z")
Are we doing the Goode Co at 5109 Kirby? My wife reminded me last night that she’s in California that week (sure is the week for corporate travel!) and I’m the default babysitter. If it’s alright I’m still going to try and make it, cutiepie in tow, but we’ll likely be making an early exit. ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/25 "2005-01-20T17:09:45Z")
If we’re going to the one on Kirby, I can probably be there at 7:30 or very soon after. It’s centrally located, just a shot up the Southwest Freeway headed north (towards town), exit Kirby, turn right, and you’ll see the sign on your right after a couple of blocks. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/26 "2005-01-20T17:16:54Z")
I feel it is my obligation to chime in here and say that if anybody does want to by **FCM** dinner, she’s really good at choosing stuff off the cheap side of the menu. 😃 She’s my number one all time favorite cheap date. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/27 "2005-01-20T19:37:42Z")
**swampy** , you just lucked out because I happen to love scallops, and Whitey’s scallops are reasonably priced. If he’d had Lobster Surprise, you’d still be washing dishes! 😃 **lieu** - good - having a young 'un there ensures everyone will be on their best behavior and we’ll be less likely to wake up in jail, right? 7:30 works for me. I’ll just need very accurate directions, and I’ll probably be way early because that’s just the way I am… Should we have reservations, or should I just order up a table for howevermany when I get there? ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/28 "2005-01-20T20:28:28Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > **lieu** - good - having a young 'un there ensures everyone will be on their best behavior and we’ll be less likely to wake up in jail, right? I dunno bout that. After all it is **lieu’s** kid. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/29 "2005-01-20T21:20:16Z")
I just called, and they don’t take reservations. I’ll probably be early, too. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/30 "2005-01-20T21:31:12Z")
Sounds good, **Dolores** - we can get there early and stake our claim. And chat. And nosh. 😃 **swampy** , you hush - this isn’t about you! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/31 "2005-01-23T17:05:18Z")
I just now found this. So, if I’ve read it correctly, we’re talking **7:30 PM** , **Tuesday** , **February 8th** at: **Goode Co. Barbeque** 5109 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77098 713-522-2530 Correct? **FairyChatMom** , your hotel appears to be on the east side of the SW Freeway, so you’ll want to get on the freeway on the side your hotel is on, which will be the inbound side. Once on the freeway, stay away from the outermost couple of lanes until you’re past the interchange with Loop 610 (big ol’ thing - hard to miss). Once past that the exits will be (1st) Weslayan, (2nd) Buffalo Speedway (I’ve always loved that streetname) and (3rd) _Bingo! Bingo! Bingo!_ **Kirby**. Exit at Kirby and get over to the right. Make a right at the light on to Kirby, and then get over to the left as the restaurant is about a block or so away on the left side. It looks like an old red barn. Be forewarned that there is another Goods Co. restaurant, a burger place, on the right hand side. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/32 "2005-01-23T17:25:50Z")
Thanks, **Ringo** - I just need to remember to print out these directions! Since I’m getting in fairly early on Monday, I’ll probably take a test run out that way so I know where I’ll be going. For anyone who can’t make Tuesday, wanna try something on Weds? It can’t be too late, since I have a very early flight on Thurs. Just a thought. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/33 "2005-01-23T19:37:08Z")
> [@](#): > > Make a right at the light on to Kirby, and then get over to the left as the restaurant is about a block or so away on the left side. It looks like an old red barn. Some people might mention there’s a twelve foot tall statue of an armadillo wearing a cowboy hat in front of the place. But I guess in Texas that’s not considered an unusual landmark. ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/34 "2005-01-23T19:40:48Z")
> [@Little Nemo](#): > > Some people might mention there’s a twelve foot tall statue of an armadillo wearing a cowboy hat in front of the place. But I guess in Texas that’s not considered an unusual landmark. Is there really? I’ve **never noticed it before**. That’s what being a lifelong Texan will do to you, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/35 "2005-01-23T20:39:26Z")
> [@Little Nemo](#): > > Some people might mention there’s a twelve foot tall statue of an armadillo wearing a cowboy hat in front of the place. I don’t usually travel by landmarks, but I’d say that’s a good one! 😃 Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2005, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/36 "2005-01-23T23:53:20Z")
> [@Little Nemo](#): > > Some people might mention there’s a twelve foot tall statue of an armadillo wearing a cowboy hat in front of the place. But I guess in Texas that’s not considered an unusual landmark. That’s at Goode’s (not open) gift store, next door. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/37 "2005-01-24T00:14:15Z")
I’ve gotta know – is the armadillo on its hind legs, or down on all four? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/38 "2005-01-24T00:15:37Z")
I’ll take a pic for you, **twicks**! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/39 "2005-01-24T00:43:00Z")
Thanks! [sub]And then you can get a T-shirt made and wear it to the Baltimore trip![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438/40 "2005-01-24T05:34:12Z")
> [@](#): > > That’s at Goode’s (not open) gift store, next door. Technically, but it is where you’d turn to go to the parking lot. And how could anyone resist giving directions that include “turn left at the giant armadillo”. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-headed-to-houston-any-dopers-wanna-take-me-to-dinner/285438.md?page=3)