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re: Hog fan here
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:25 am to Hogfan827
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:25 am to Hogfan827
Ole Miss @ Alabama seems likely to be the 2:30 game (and God I hope it is, because 2:30 in late September in BR is still brutally hot).
As others have said, The Chimes restaurant is virtually on campus and has your quintessential "Louisiana food"...poboys, gumbo, seafood, etc. Great beer selection. However, it can be very crowded on gameday, so arrive early.
Chimes is near the "North Gates" of campus. On the south side of Tiger Stadium is the original Walk On's. Basically the same type of food as the Chimes, but more of a sports bar atmosphere. There will probably be a tent set up in the parking lot for a party/live music after the game. You can walk to the stadium from (though it's a little bit of a hike). You can also park in the big grass lot outside of the restaurant if you get there early enough. For comparisons sake, Chimes parking is far more limited.
If I'm coming in to BR for the day of the game (even a night game) I would drive to Walk On's and park. I'm pretty sure they open in the A.M. on gameday. Go in, grab a seat, and have a bloody mary or a few a.m beers. If/when you decide to venture out on to campus to check out the tailgating you can do so without having to worry about parking (which can be a pain in the arse closer to game time). Basically use it more as your "home base".
Walk around the campus and find the big tailgate parties (generally around the RVs outside the south endzone. The folks there will haze you a bit as an opposing fan. Maybe bring some beer and offer it to them. They will decline the offer because they are very proud of their hospitality and food, and will soon offer you plenty of drinks and food if you're friendly, but at least you won't appear to be a moocher. Given Arkansas is the opponent, you will probably see several tailgates roasting a whole pig (known as a cochon-de-lait)
There are other good places to go in BR. But since you are driving in on gameday I would keep things pretty simple.
As others have said, The Chimes restaurant is virtually on campus and has your quintessential "Louisiana food"...poboys, gumbo, seafood, etc. Great beer selection. However, it can be very crowded on gameday, so arrive early.
Chimes is near the "North Gates" of campus. On the south side of Tiger Stadium is the original Walk On's. Basically the same type of food as the Chimes, but more of a sports bar atmosphere. There will probably be a tent set up in the parking lot for a party/live music after the game. You can walk to the stadium from (though it's a little bit of a hike). You can also park in the big grass lot outside of the restaurant if you get there early enough. For comparisons sake, Chimes parking is far more limited.
If I'm coming in to BR for the day of the game (even a night game) I would drive to Walk On's and park. I'm pretty sure they open in the A.M. on gameday. Go in, grab a seat, and have a bloody mary or a few a.m beers. If/when you decide to venture out on to campus to check out the tailgating you can do so without having to worry about parking (which can be a pain in the arse closer to game time). Basically use it more as your "home base".
Walk around the campus and find the big tailgate parties (generally around the RVs outside the south endzone. The folks there will haze you a bit as an opposing fan. Maybe bring some beer and offer it to them. They will decline the offer because they are very proud of their hospitality and food, and will soon offer you plenty of drinks and food if you're friendly, but at least you won't appear to be a moocher. Given Arkansas is the opponent, you will probably see several tailgates roasting a whole pig (known as a cochon-de-lait)
There are other good places to go in BR. But since you are driving in on gameday I would keep things pretty simple.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:33 am to Hogfan827
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Would love to hear recommendations from you all.
Bump this thread when we get a game-time and we can nail that itinerary down. Day game vs night game definitely makes a difference. LSU fans will be much more excited for this early season game rather than those end of the year specials we have had for so long.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:48 am to tygerphan
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Louisiana Lagniappe if you want seafood.
They also take reservations now, so if you decide to go there go ahead and call now. I’d go, it’s excellent
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:52 am to GetmorewithLes
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Bump this thread when we get a game-time and we can nail that itinerary down. Day game vs night game definitely makes a difference. LSU fans will be much more excited for this early season game rather than those end of the year specials we have had for so long.
Will do!
Posted on 8/28/23 at 10:58 am to Hogfan827
A couple of pages and no one has suggested he go to Splash on Highland, or eat somewhere in north Baton Rouge? The Rant is slipping.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 11:02 am to Lou the Jew from LSU
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George’s- for good bar food. Closed after the owner died. Don’t know if his kids ever reopened.
George's southside is still open. Highland at Staring...it's the same food just a bigger place.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 11:41 am to Hogfan827
If you want things in walking distance go to chimes, have you some drinks if you drink. Once you do that I’d head closer towards the stadium, check out mikes habitat, I’d say your best bet for getting in on a tailgate would be on the south side of the stadium somewhere but there will be tailgates as far as the eye can see… check the time of interest schedule on this site and check for when the team and band comes down victory hill.. it’s always fun to watch that
Posted on 8/28/23 at 11:51 am to Hogfan827
As someone that lives in Northwest Arkansas and understands the Razorbacks let me give you some advice. Understand Tigerbait is just good fun and not anything to get mad over or try and start a argument over. Laugh it off, engage with them about the game realistically and give some good natured ribbing back.
You do that, you will have a blast and be treated to food and beer, if not and you get into a pissing contest like I know hawg fans can be, you will think Death Valley is as bad as all the rumors y’all have heard.
Experiencing several away games, I believe going to the game in Fayetteville as an LSU fan is the worst experience out there and I hope you experience the complete opposite in Death Valley.
I parrot what others are saying, Chimes on campus is a great experience. Also try and get some legit Po Boys in NOLA, personal favorite is Parkway.
You do that, you will have a blast and be treated to food and beer, if not and you get into a pissing contest like I know hawg fans can be, you will think Death Valley is as bad as all the rumors y’all have heard.
Experiencing several away games, I believe going to the game in Fayetteville as an LSU fan is the worst experience out there and I hope you experience the complete opposite in Death Valley.
I parrot what others are saying, Chimes on campus is a great experience. Also try and get some legit Po Boys in NOLA, personal favorite is Parkway.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 11:55 am
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:18 pm to TheJuicey
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A couple of pages and no one has suggested he go to Splash on Highland, or eat somewhere in north Baton Rouge? The Rant is slipping.
NBR? I don't want to be an accessory to a homicide.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:22 pm to Lou the Jew from LSU
Pastime Restaurant. Great food & atmosphere and they offer a shuttle to the game.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:41 pm to Hogfan827
1) get on campus as early as possible and walk it, take it all in
2) even if tiger baited, laugh it off, be cordial, and you'll be fed and lubed up in abundance
3) don't look at the white pvc pipe behind the west stadium, its like looking into the eyes of Medusa
4) its LSU's thing, but try to get to the hill with the band coming down about 1.5hrs pre-game
5) be in the stadium when the band does their pre-game
6) enjoy
2) even if tiger baited, laugh it off, be cordial, and you'll be fed and lubed up in abundance
3) don't look at the white pvc pipe behind the west stadium, its like looking into the eyes of Medusa
4) its LSU's thing, but try to get to the hill with the band coming down about 1.5hrs pre-game
5) be in the stadium when the band does their pre-game
6) enjoy
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:51 pm to Hogfan827
Experience of a lifetime! It’s intimidating when we start chanting “Tiger Bait” as you walk to your seats but it’s just the La. Version of “Howdy”
Posted on 8/28/23 at 1:32 pm to TheJuicey
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As someone that lives in Northwest Arkansas and understands the Razorbacks let me give you some advice. Understand Tigerbait is just good fun and not anything to get mad over or try and start a argument over. Laugh it off, engage with them about the game realistically and give some good natured ribbing back.
You do that, you will have a blast and be treated to food and beer, if not and you get into a pissing contest like I know hawg fans can be, you will think Death Valley is as bad as all the rumors y’all have heard.
Experiencing several away games, I believe going to the game in Fayetteville as an LSU fan is the worst experience out there and I hope you experience the complete opposite in Death Valley.
I parrot what others are saying, Chimes on campus is a great experience. Also try and get some legit Po Boys in NOLA, personal favorite is Parkway.
Yea, I'm pretty thick-skinned, I don't mind some ribbing... if it starts getting physical or abusive, that's when things get frustrating, but I fully expect ribbing going in
Posted on 8/28/23 at 1:35 pm to tallamander34
Don't belive nothing that clown says..
Posted on 8/28/23 at 1:37 pm to Hogfan827
Shoot me an email Addy, yall are welcome to come tailgate with us.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 1:45 pm to Hogfan827
It shouldn’t get like that at all. I have been an LSU fan all my life and lived in NWA for close to 2 decades and more or less grew up there. I just know Arkansas fan in general being married into a family of them.
Like others have said, Tigerbait is just a tradition. Instead of trying to say LSloser or some other stupid thing like Corndogs, say Woo Pig back, laugh and say looking forward to a hard fought game. You do that and 99% of fans will engage with you and want yall to have a good time.
Like others have said, Tigerbait is just a tradition. Instead of trying to say LSloser or some other stupid thing like Corndogs, say Woo Pig back, laugh and say looking forward to a hard fought game. You do that and 99% of fans will engage with you and want yall to have a good time.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 1:57 pm to TigerBait2008
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Shoot me an email Addy, yall are welcome to come tailgate with us.
Not sure if this message was to me, but I'd love to! Not sure where to find your email
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