April 30, 2008

View from the top (Burp)

That's right, kiddies. One month into the season and the Baltimore Orioles are back in first place, ahead of the Red Sox and the New York Voldemorts.

But still, the doubters mock our Birds. Noting that the O's and Tampa Bay (no more Devil) Rays are battling for first, ESPN.com's Page 2 today ran a very tongue-in-cheeck piece on this now-heated rivalry. I liked the list of the 10 best games between the two formerly -- and profoundly -- feeble teams. Funniest part of the list was the entry for the fifth-best O's-Rays game: April 9, 2002, a rainout. Laugh now, little man.

If the Orioles somehow manage to win the American League (HEY! Don't laugh. It's my blog) I have decided today that I'm going to fly to New York, drive down to the the Watchung Deli in Montclair, N.J., and eat a Benny Mac sandwich.

What's a Benny Mac, you ask? Try this on for size: a chicken cutlet sub with macaroni and cheese, plus barbecue sauce and bacon. It's just one of the delicacies mouth-wateringly described in this New York Times article about seven great sandwiches in the tri-state area. (By the way, isn't every state in a tri-state area?) Just try to read this article without getting hungry. Or nauseous.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

1) you're lactose intolerant...in denial, i know
2) you better come to BALTIMORE if the o's finish in 1st - BALTIMORE. where your favorite nephews are and where, oh. yes. the orioles are!

Your escalator operator said...

1) I'm sure they'd make the mac and cheese with soy milk for me. Sounds like that kind of restaurant.

2) OK, I'll come to Baltimore for the playoffs. Think we could go to the Cow!?!

Anonymous said...

if you're paying...

Anonymous said...

oh! i didn't see comment 1)...soy mac and cheese with bacon and all? sounds gnarly. really.

"Highland Park" Attorney said...

Wait a second, didnt you eat that during the UR years at HP Diner?!?! As I recall, you always asked them to add onion rings to the sandwich!!!

Your escalator operator said...

Oh, Highland Park Diner. I miss you so......