The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) GAME - SATURDAY 3:35PM (CST) Friday - party will be at Christian's Tailgate Bar and Grill Midtown (2000 Bagby St Houston, TX 77002) There is no entry fee for this, we are still working on the times for it. • Yes there are several locations of Christian's Tailgate, please go to the MIDTOWN location on Bagby St. Saturday - tailgate will be off of 7667-7691 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77054 SEE MAPS BELOW! Buffalo-Style tailgate - why change what we know works! Pay to park and set up your tailgate. We will open LONG before the NRG lots open (still getting details if we can open before 8am). BYOB! (Anybody who was there last year will understand why we don't want to tailgate in the official Texans lot.) I work pretty closely with the local backers President so feel free to PM me with any questions. Edited December 30, 2019 by The Real Buffalo Joe More Info 8 1
Captain_Quint Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 EVERYONE PUT A PIECE OF PAPER IN YOUR WINDSHIELD THAT SAYS '#BILLSMAFIA' 3
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 30, 2019 Author Posted December 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Is dizzy bat allowed? Yes. But no Pepper. 1
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Any chance we can get this thread pinned for the week? Also, to address some FAQs: 1. Stay in or around downtown for the best amenities. There is NOTHING to do around the Stadium or the Medical Center. The Galleria is a nice area as well with lots to do but the traffic there drives me insane. 2. If you have already booked the Med Center or Stadium area do not despair since you are a quick and cheap Uber ride away from Downtown and Midtown. You can also use the Metro Rail to get from downtown/midtown/med center which drops off about a quarter mile from the Official Bills tailgate. Note: taking the Metro Rail AFTER an event at NRG is pretty terrible in my experience. 3. Bills fans will be sitting in every conceivable section and row in NRG. Get the best tix you can on the visitors sideline if you can but I think the home side is actually cheaper right now and you're likely to be sitting near dispassionate Houston fans and loud Bills fans there too. 4. Things to do: Eat and Drink. The uninitiated should head to Truth BBQ or Pit Room for some Cue. El Tiempo and Ninfa's on Navigation essentially defined Tex Mex cuisine so get some beef fajitas, a bird bath of queso, and tip some margaritas. We also have fantastic Vietnamese (Les Baget) and pretty much everything else you can imagine. PM me for suggestions. 5. The game is at 3:30 Central Time which is EXACTLY the same time as 4:30 Eastern. Weird, I know. One of science's greatest mysteries but its true so don't miss the game. Edited December 30, 2019 by Jauronimo 15 1 1 2
wppete Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 We are going to take over Houston!!! Just like we did in Jacksonville a couple of Years ago!!!!! 1
eball Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 @Jauronimo I already booked MF Sushi for myself and the Mrs Friday night since we are in the med center area. Looks amazing. 1
RiotAct Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 24 minutes ago, wppete said: We are going to take over Houston!!! Just like we did in Jacksonville a couple of Years ago!!!!! hopefully with a better outcome this time ?? 1
jimmy10 Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Gugny said: Is dizzy bat allowed? I would hope it’s required.
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Any recommendations for a good steakhouse / seafood place to hit for dinner Friday? Looking for something local not chain type.
CowgirlsFan Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Friday night??? Remember there's the Tailgate at Christians on Bagby.
plenzmd1 Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, CowgirlsFan said: Friday night??? Remember there's the Tailgate at Christians on Bagby. call me a curmudgeon, but unless that place is like 20,000 sq feet, i would not plan on spending to much time there. The "official" parties have been so crowded since that Jacksonville game.
Captain Caveman Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: call me a curmudgeon, but unless that place is like 20,000 sq feet, i would not plan on spending to much time there. The "official" parties have been so crowded since that Jacksonville game. I ended up booking my room close to there, but you’re right, it’ll probably be a madhouse.
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, eball said: @Jauronimo I already booked MF Sushi for myself and the Mrs Friday night since we are in the med center area. Looks amazing. If you're into fine Japanese you may also consider Uchi and Kata Robata which have are more contemporary Japanese offerings and less pure sushi relative to MF. On the more casual side I really enjoy Izakaya (which is across the street from Christians Tailgate) and Izakaya Wa (about a mile further down Gray Street) as well. 1
Matt_In_NH Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 I am staying a block away and plan to walk to the game. What do people do for grills, etc for out of town games as far as grills and whatnot? I will be there with a couple friends but we don't have any tailgate gear or anything. Can we show up with food to share? 1
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: call me a curmudgeon, but unless that place is like 20,000 sq feet, i would not plan on spending to much time there. The "official" parties have been so crowded since that Jacksonville game. It will likely be a mad house. The bar isn't very big BUT the street outside the bar will be closed and fenced off. During the Bills v Texans block party last year the street was spacious and the bar area was jammed. Carry cash as the bars on the street will be cash only most likely. I know el Presidente of the Houston Bills Backers is talking to other bars nearby about co-hosting the party, but no details on that at the moment. Keep in mind that Christian's Tailgate Midtown is in a lively area with many bars within short walking distance. Even IF the official tailgate party gets drank dry and over crowded I fully expect to see a takeover of the general Midtown area. Swing by the Tailgate and if its too packed to get in, I would recommend heading two blocks over (assuming we don't get a few other bars to officially co-host) to Lil' Woodrows Midtown on Brazos which is meant to handle a huge crowd. Edited December 30, 2019 by Jauronimo 1
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, billsfanmiami(oh) said: Any recommendations for a good steakhouse / seafood place to hit for dinner Friday? Looking for something local not chain type. Pappa Bros in Downtown is the best steakhouse in the city in my opinion. B&B Butcher on Washington Ave is where you're most likely to run into Beyonce. Killen's Steakhouse in Memorial is less conventional and combines steakhouse with Texas BBQ and my one visit was excellent. I had an underwhelming experience at Georgia James but my girlfren has been back several times since and vouches for it. She also loves Doris Metropolitan. There is no shortage of fine steakhouses in Houston. 1
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 7 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: GAME - SATURDAY 3:35PM (CST) Friday - party will be at Christian's Tailgate Bar and Grill Midtown (2000 Bagby St Houston, TX 77002) There is no entry fee for this, we are still working on the times for it. • Yes there are several locations of Christian's Tailgate, please go to the MIDTOWN location on Bagby St. Saturday - tailgate will be off of 7667-7691 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77054 SEE MAPS BELOW! Buffalo-Style tailgate - why change what we know works! Pay to park and set up your tailgate. We will open LONG before the NRG lots open (still getting details if we can open before 8am). BYOB! (Anybody who was there last year will understand why we don't want to tailgate in the official Texans lot.) I work pretty closely with the local backers President so feel free to PM me with any questions. Looks like the street will be closed off at noon but DJ Soulstar won't start spinning until 5 or 6 which I suppose you could call the "official" start of the party.
Jauronimo Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, mattynh said: I am staying a block away and plan to walk to the game. What do people do for grills, etc for out of town games as far as grills and whatnot? I will be there with a couple friends but we don't have any tailgate gear or anything. Can we show up with food to share? Check out the Houston Bills Backers Facebook page. Many out of towners are coordinating (or trying to) grill sharing, food, and beverage. You may find someone able to help you out ahead of time or find someone at the lot mentioned in the OP who will lend you some grill space. I am considering getting a party pack of fajita from El Tiempo for simplicity sake (they're available on Uber Eats too). It comes with plates, napkins, cutlery, everything you need. Also flirting with the idea of getting a $35 charcoal grill and picking up a Killen's ready cooked brisket from HEB, some bread, and sauce, and reheating. These things are decent in a pinch. https://www.amazon.com/slp/disposable-grills/f364vmk2ypr754p 1
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