The Thanksgiving Warm-Up

Will:

11/18/11

One of the holiest days on the Fat Guy’s calendars is Thanksgiving. It is the ultimate day of persistence and dedication to the sport of gluttony. And like any determined athlete, practice makes perfect. Thankfully the moans provides the student body with a thanksgiving feast days before the actual true holiday. This practice round along with year long gut busting training keeps us in tip top shape for the championship meal that is thanksgiving. I myself enjoyed the juicy white turkey meat, buttered corn, a light side salad, and a mountain of mash potatoes with a river of gravy flowing through them:

I was only able to tackle two plates of turkey and sides and one of rolls. While Ryan started strong with a turkey leg and kept the plates stacking:

Once again the moans provided a successful thanksgiving feast. The only thing that could have made it better would be if Dean Ramsay himself refilled my glass chalice of sweat tea. Stay full my friends.

Farmville: A Hibachi Paradise

Will:

9/6/11

So for our readers who are not located here in Farmville, or those who are but have been living under a rock, Farmville's Japanese restaurant population has exploded over the last year. We now have three Japanese restaurants which include: KJ Hibachi, Musashi Asian Cuisine, and last but not least Shogun. I would guess that Farmville now has one of the highest Japanese restaurant per captia, east of the Mississippi. Also don't be surprised if little Tokyo section of Farmville starts developing over the next year or two. That being said, the two fat guys have made sure to judge the restaurants not only on food but also ambiance.

This week we decided to tackle Shogun because it was the first Japanese restaurant in Farmville, it actually showed up on the scene at the end of last year. (Also they had quite a generous coupon in the annual "great deals" packets handed out to students). Shogun's location is almost humorous because it is located next to and shares a restroom with the "stop in" BP gas station in town:

The actual location of the restaurant seemed to matter little as I walked inside and admired the great Do It Yourself decorating job that greeted me:

Yes, that is the lighting inside Shogun. We have the beautiful standard gas station fluorescent lights that have been blotchily sprayed painted purple and orange. It is something that was extremely hard to capture in a picture and must truly be experienced by all. The romantic power these lights bestow on Shogun's partons would make Aphrodite herself quiver.

If that wasn't enough, when approaching my table I was able to truly appreciate Asian culture by taking in the decorations mounted on the wall:

I was readily calmed and relaxed by the beautiful Diet Pepsi can and plain stemless glassware on display. Also felt inspired by the more creative decoration of two mountain dews angled in a true showing of Asian craftsmanship.

But alas, all my quorums and laughter were silenced when the food was finally delivered:

I order the Hibachi Steak Tips medium and got exactly what I wanted. The perfect amount of food and taste left me thoroughly stuffed. The vegetables were crispy complemented the sauce and beef incredibly. I will have to say it was the finest meal I have had yet in Farmville this year. Just as we asked for the checks and were prepared to leave an absolute jewel was dropped upon us:

The orange was the sweetest I have ever had in Farmville and was a great ending to the meal but for its sweet taste and absolute surprise appearance.

Overall Shogun gets a fat guy approved rating on its food but not on its decore, perhaps a perfection option for takeout? Stay hungry my friends.

Two Fat Guys One Tailgate

Will:

9/4/11

The first Hampden-Sydney football game was a huge win...63 to 9 over Averett. But who cares? the real competition was down at the tailgates over beef tenderloin, ham biscuits, and Bloody Marys. The tailgating was comparable to years past and included: mimosas, jack & coke, popcorn chicken, Gruyere cheese with crackers, and even the occasional fruit:

Besides what I would consider a rather well done beef tenderloin, The tailgate was a complete success. I left stuffed and craving a good 4pm to 7pm nap that many individuals (who may have been over-served) usually fall victim to. A good tailgate is a key to a great football weekend. Remember it doesn't matter how many touchdowns you score...only how many chicken wings you can bear to consume.

Light Lunch In the Moans

Will:

8/29/11

Today, I found myself barely making it into Panhill Commons (The Moans) before they closed up shop. As I did the casual loop around to see what was being offered, I was greeted with the usual...I hate you look that just warms your heart and soul. Seeing the limited offerings I defaulted to the sandwich bar and stuck with an exciting turkey sandwich and a glass of water:

Now, I have a "honeymoon" period with the moans for at least the first couple of meals when I arrive back on campus after prolonged breaks, so don't look for a hate-filled post questioning the overall legitimacy of Armark as a food service provider quite yet. (I assure you they will follow soon). Instead this meal/sandwich was delicious, the quality of the turkey was much better than I recall from last year and the water was....well water. This fat guy was well fed at lunch...but remains cautious of further moans experiences.