Greg In The Desert

In-N-Out Burger hates Albuquerque. They refuse to build any restaurants in the State of New Mexico. (ok ok, perhaps they are trying not to go out of business by over expanding like Krispy Kreams. whatever). What happens where there’s unfulfilled demand? Knock offs, like Stop-N-Go that was found by KOB in southwest Albuquerque.

While In-N-Out Burger only serves burgers, Stop-N-Go serves wings. This isn’t a bad idea from my perspective. KOB fails to indicate if Stop-N-Go serves non-frozen meat, non-frozen french fries made right from the potato in the store and real ice cream shakes. So far the reviews on Yelp are not favorable.

It’s a bit far from Rio Rancho and doubt I will make it to that side of town unless I hear rave reviews. My waist line is better off in either case.

There is a YouTube video making it’s way around the internet titled “How To Eat A Chicken Wing” by foodwishes.com.

I have been a chicken wing connoisseur since I used to eat 10 cent wings at the Native New Yorker in Arizona (which was supposed to come to Rio Rancho). I now prefer the Wing Basket in New Mexico, specifically the mild original and lemon pepper.

The video describes a way to remove bones from wing without wasting meat. I have used the method for many years and actually prefer wings over drumsticks thanks to this method. Some of the other websites, such as Lifehacker, suggest this can be done with “little to no mess”. Sorry, wings are messy. Plan accordingly.

Oh dear god no! Thanks to the Pilgrim’s Pride bankruptcy, there could be a chicken wing shortage for the Superbowl.

The combination has made prices soar, suppliers say.

“Forty pounds (of wings) would be like $85,” Sam Musolino, owner of Sammy’s Pizzeria in nearby Niagara Falls, N.Y., tells WIVB-TV, Buffalo.

He used to pay only half that amount, he says.

Wing Stop says it’s the busiest day of the year for them. I planned to have wings for my Superbowl party but I will get them from Wing Basket. I better get my order in tomorrow!

Many a geek blogger has been pointing out this new Lego set. It’s about time there’s a lego theme that has some Robotech-esqu feel to it (though a actually Robotech theme would totally rock).

This is the Areo Booster which is part of the new Exoforce theme.

Extreme air power!
When EXO-FORCE™ needs air support, they call in the incredible Aero Booster! Piloted by daredevil aerial ace Ha-Ya-To, this powered-up battle machine rules the skies. A detachable booster pack rockets it into action with 3 gigantic turbojet engines, movable wings, a firing missile and massive laser cannons to blast robot invaders!

• Aero Booster has a detachable battle machine!
• Laser cannons can also connect to the battle machine!
• Aero Booster measures 11″ (28 cm) long!
• Includes Ha-Ya-To minifigure!

Includes special code to unlock extra content at www.EXO-FORCE.com.

$29.99 at Lego.com