Phil Elliott 1,114 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Recorded and watched it late last night. You clean up well! I was disappointed hearing about a cheesesteak po boy but after seeing what you did I thought it was brilliant! No cheesy (sure, pun intended) schtick - just a great local take on bbq. Its been a treat to see your dream (hopefully not too many nightmares) develop like this. Congratulations!!! ETA: Maybe in the Fall do a hatch green chile version. At least in Texas, people look forward to the hatch chile season. Edited July 31, 2014 by Phil Elliott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swing 51 635 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 about a cheesecake po boyDon't give Tipsy any new ideas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swing 51 635 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Also Tipsy I hope you aren't offended when I get the cheesesteak with the sauce on the side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tipsy mcstagger 2,023 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Also Tipsy I hope you aren't offended when I get the cheesesteak with the sauce on the sidewhy would you ask for melted provolone on the side....are you a communist? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigJohn 361 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Also Tipsy I hope you aren't offended when I get the cheesesteak with the sauce on the sidewhy would you ask for melted provolone on the side....are you a communist? It's not even my sandwich, and I'm offended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swing 51 635 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah I just don't care for the cheese sauce on the sub. Usually the restaurant puts too much on and it drowns out the taste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobySnack 19 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah I just don't care for the cheese sauce on the sub. Usually the restaurant puts too much on and it drowns out the taste. Except this isn't just a restaurant....it's McClure's! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AcerFC 4,799 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If im being brutally honest, the cheesesteak was the worst thing I had when I was there. The all meat and sides is where its at. Plus, I got the lamb ribs added on and I can still taste them in my taste bud memory bankBut I tried the cheesesteak after the all meats and sides sothat may have mattered:fat: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLEF316 4,930 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Congrats. Food looked awesome and you didn't come off as self important AT ALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keerock 5,024 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Congrats. Food looked awesome and you didn't come off as self important AT ALLSo you're saying he's portly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baloney Sandwich 3,715 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Congrats. Food looked awesome and you didn't come off as self important AT ALLseemed like he could pass for a Friend of Dorothy though...not that there is anything wrong with that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DA RAIDERS 4,526 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 very cool neil! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC Gusto 0 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Replay Sat @ 4. I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartans Rule 1,507 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Replay Sat @ 4. I think.That is correct and there's also one 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning. I caught a replay at 2 a.m. last night.The Cooking Channel looks like they re-air stuff a lot, so everyone who's interested should have the opportunity to watch it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartans Rule 1,507 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 And now I'll never watch this show again. Terrible.It's hard to imagine anyone watching Best in Chow regularly with that host, yet they're well into a second season.America loves its food shows I guess, and it's awesome that Neil was able to take advantage of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Elliott 1,114 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) about a cheesecake po boy Don't give Tipsy any new ideas Yeah, cheese steak probably better way to go. thx ... Edited July 31, 2014 by Phil Elliott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Village Idiot 173 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Also Tipsy I hope you aren't offended when I get the cheesesteak with the sauce on the sidewhy would you ask for melted provolone on the side....are you a communist? The Tipster knows the proper ratio of fine Provolone to use imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buckfast 1 738 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The airing of the show was nicely timed to get my friends pumped for our McClure's barbecue feast on Saturday. Congrats on the victory! Unfortunately, I apparently don't get the Cooking Channel through Dish Network, so I still haven't seen the episode. I am, however, currently en route to New Orleans. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stubby 51 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Congrats!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew74 950 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Nice showing and great win! Makes me want some BBQ so badly. Too bad I'm stuck in food hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamny 6,351 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Great job Tipsy...congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evilgrin 72 8,811 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This guy isn't exactly making me want to go to New Orleans for barbecue. he's not doing any of you any favors as a whole.I don't think anyone goes to New Orleans for BBQ. However, LOTS of people go for other reasons and now anyone who does go and has a hankering for BBQ will remember McClure's. Great stuff. That brisket cheesesteak looks awesome. I don't want to marry the sauce, or the woman who wanted to, but I'd gladly have a three way with her and the sauce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 47,463 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Congratulations Tipsy!I've been telling everyone I know about your place for months now and then I got to call around and tell everyone you were on teh CC, then you were the first shown, then you won. Made me look good.Go get `em.[i need to get that damn poboy can't believe I haven't ordered that]. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 47,463 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) This guy isn't exactly making me want to go to New Orleans for barbecue. he's not doing any of you any favors as a whole.I don't think anyone goes to New Orleans for BBQ. However, LOTS of people go for other reasons and now anyone who does go and has a hankering for BBQ will remember McClure's. Great stuff. That brisket cheesesteak looks awesome. I don't want to marry the sauce, or the woman who wanted to, but I'd gladly have a three way with her and the sauce.NO used to be a real BBQ wasteland. I'm talking Corky's, a place called Texas BBQ (both in Metry), Rib Shack (Kenner), Hillbilly (in Harahan or something), and the Joint (barely in NO).Maybe others disagree but the Joint was the first place I remember taking a shot at decent BBQ, on Poland. Then there was a place called Bywater BBQ (now gone).Now we have McClure's, the two other places they mentioned on the show, plus 12 Mile, Voodoo (local chain), BooKoo BBQ (Finn's), Crescent Pie, Nola Smokehouse, Walker's, Hyster's. The Joint, Hillbilly and Texas are still around.McClure's is by far the best.One other thing: the city of NO struggled over the food truck thing after Katrina. I have no idea why it has obviously been great for NO entrepreneurship and the local food scene. Edited August 1, 2014 by SaintsInDome2006 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteevieG 51 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Well earned and deserved victory. Can't wait 'till I get to partake, someday... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Daulton 9,256 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[icon] 9,570 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. ...Meanwhile, dudes from squeal came off as dickmittens. To those who've not met Neil/Tipsy, that was an accurate reflection of his real life personality. Genuinely one of the nicest, most laid back guys I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brony 7,585 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 How long were they there shooting? How many sandwiches do you have to eat to get the right shot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NCCommish 7,522 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. ...Meanwhile, dudes from squeal came off as dickmittens. To those who've not met Neil/Tipsy, that was an accurate reflection of his real life personality. Genuinely one of the nicest, most laid back guys I know. Met Tipsy when he came to Charlotte and this is absolutely true. Great guy well deserving of all the good coming his way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron Rudnicki 9,017 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you should borrow some Philadelphia shtick and get really upset when people don't order the cheesesteak the right way.Is it prov wit? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tipsy mcstagger 2,023 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. ...Meanwhile, dudes from squeal came off as dickmittens. To those who've not met Neil/Tipsy, that was an accurate reflection of his real life personality. Genuinely one of the nicest, most laid back guys I know. Met Tipsy when he came to Charlotte and this is absolutely true. Great guy well deserving of all the good coming his way.I appreciate it guys. It is funny to me however to hear people call me laid back. I used to be the most stressed kid on the block. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stbugs 3,002 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. ...Meanwhile, dudes from squeal came off as dickmittens. To those who've not met Neil/Tipsy, that was an accurate reflection of his real life personality. Genuinely one of the nicest, most laid back guys I know. Met Tipsy when he came to Charlotte and this is absolutely true. Great guy well deserving of all the good coming his way.I appreciate it guys. It is funny to me however to hear people call me laid back. I used to be the most stressed kid on the block.You used to be portly and self-important too, but now you are a TV superstar. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Daulton 9,256 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You had a real easy manner on camera Tipsey, seemed very natural to you. You also came across as a genuinely nice and affable fellow. Some folks are douchebags and can't hide that fact, you're overall personality and "caring" about the food came across quite well. Would not be surprised at all if other food networks didn't contact you to be on some of their shows, since a likable chef can be a rarity. ...Meanwhile, dudes from squeal came off as dickmittens. To those who've not met Neil/Tipsy, that was an accurate reflection of his real life personality. Genuinely one of the nicest, most laid back guys I know. Met Tipsy when he came to Charlotte and this is absolutely true. Great guy well deserving of all the good coming his way.I appreciate it guys. It is funny to me however to hear people call me laid back. I used to be the most stressed kid on the block.You used to be portly and self-important too, but now you are a TV superstar.You should write a book about how you slimmed down surrounded by that food all day. I'm going to guess, stress? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evilgrin 72 8,811 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you should borrow some Philadelphia shtick and get really upset when people don't order the cheesesteak the right way.Is it prov wit?I don't think it's shtick so much as it is they like to keep the line moving. Trust me, if you're on line for a sandwich at Geno's at 2 AM in January, you don't want to see anyone roll up to the window and start hemming and hawing like Elaine at the Soup Nazi's place. They move so much volume that if they don't keep the ordering simple, it takes forever to get through the line. Contrary to popular belief, if you walk up and say you want a "Steak sandwich with cheese whiz and onions", you're not going to get castigated, they'll pretty much just yell "WIZ WIT!" back to the guys assembling the sandwiches. However, if you waffle, if you try to order your fries and soda from this window when there's a sign that clearly tells you to order sandwiches only and then move to the next window to order fries/drinks, they'll flip you some attitude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[icon] 9,570 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you should borrow some Philadelphia shtick and get really upset when people don't order the cheesesteak the right way.Is it prov wit?I don't think it's shtick so much as it is they like to keep the line moving. Trust me, if you're on line for a sandwich at Geno's at 2 AM in January, you don't want to see anyone roll up to the window and start hemming and hawing like Elaine at the Soup Nazi's place. They move so much volume that if they don't keep the ordering simple, it takes forever to get through the line. Contrary to popular belief, if you walk up and say you want a "Steak sandwich with cheese whiz and onions", you're not going to get castigated, they'll pretty much just yell "WIZ WIT!" back to the guys assembling the sandwiches. However, if you waffle, if you try to order your fries and soda from this window when there's a sign that clearly tells you to order sandwiches only and then move to the next window to order fries/drinks, they'll flip you some attitude.Reminds me of Rendezvous here in memphis... old black staff working server jobs that are handed down for generations. They are nice as can be but if you waffle on your order they will snap out with a "4 full slabs and a pitcher of michelob (only beer they serve)" for a party of 4 then walk away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 47,463 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tipsy mcstagger 2,023 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks to the first three FBG's to order the rubs officially....packages going to West Chester OH, Denver CO, and Geneseo NY...not sure how long it will take to get to ya. Thanks for the support! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tipsy mcstagger 2,023 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 47,463 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imhoYep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Rannous 5,110 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imhoYep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal.What is in creole potato salad? It sounds interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tipsy mcstagger 2,023 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imhoYep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal.What is in creole potato salad? It sounds interesting.it is my least mind blowing side imho.....its a mustard, creole mustard, and a touch of mayo base. its got red peppers, celery, and red onion in it too. the Creole part is really fluff for the name more than anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vrana 12 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I missed the show, but it looks like it is replaying on 4:00 today.DVR set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
palmersteel 40 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imho Yep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal. What is in creole potato salad? It sounds interesting. it is my least mind blowing side imho.....its a mustard, creole mustard, and a touch of mayo base. its got red peppers, celery, and red onion in it too. the Creole part is really fluff for the name more than anything. It's my favorite side of yours, even if it is real simple. The mustard is awesome and the potatoes are never mushy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bierfiend 49 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 missed it, but just dvr'd it. looking forward to catching the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phowler13 32 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks to the first three FBG's to order the rubs officially....packages going to West Chester OH, Denver CO, and Geneseo NY...not sure how long it will take to get to ya. Thanks for the support!>>>>>- One of the first three. Woohoo. <<<< Edited August 2, 2014 by phowler13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Rannous 5,110 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imho Yep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal. What is in creole potato salad? It sounds interesting. it is my least mind blowing side imho.....its a mustard, creole mustard, and a touch of mayo base. its got red peppers, celery, and red onion in it too. the Creole part is really fluff for the name more than anything. It's my favorite side of yours, even if it is real simple. The mustard is awesome and the potatoes are never mushy.I love potato salad, so I'm always up for trying new types. But what is the most mind-blowing side in your opinion? Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psychobillies 1,511 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Personally, I loved the greens. Real vinegary a little sweet. Not at all like I make them. Very, very good stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dragons 212 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I haven't posted, but have been following this thread for awhile now. Had dinner with some friends last night and they mentioned they would be in NO in the fall for a wedding. I asked if it was a quick in and out trip, or if they had time to spend in the city. They said they'd have a few extra days, so I said I knew someone on the innerwebs that had a great BBQ place in NO. He asked the name. I said McClure's. He says to his wife, "Isn't that the name of the place we saw on that show the other night?"### #### cooking channel has stolen my thunder.Expect a reasonably sized group in October. I'll tell them to ask for you and mention FBGs. If you send them back to CT with something tasty, I won't complain. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
palmersteel 40 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Damnit I'm going to go get that cheesesteak poboy.fyi...its no longer on a poboy bun...its on a hamburger bun from the same baker and much better imho Yep, discovered that - it was fantastic, truly one of my favorite sandwiches in the city now. Delicious. I had the creole potato salad with it and had a taco on top of that. All with sweet tea. Hit the Nola Tap Room after that. Thanks for a great meal. What is in creole potato salad? It sounds interesting. it is my least mind blowing side imho.....its a mustard, creole mustard, and a touch of mayo base. its got red peppers, celery, and red onion in it too. the Creole part is really fluff for the name more than anything. It's my favorite side of yours, even if it is real simple. The mustard is awesome and the potatoes are never mushy. I love potato salad, so I'm always up for trying new types. But what is the most mind-blowing side in your opinion? Inquiring minds want to know.The collards are really good. In terms of mind blowing, I'd prob put the jambalaya or pork n beans at the top. The Mac n cheese is pretty damn good also. Really can't go wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NIU Kicker 213 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Tipsy - you should send out some free rub to the first FBG who edits that show down to a "best of" and put it on YouTube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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