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Great Baseball Road Trip: Day II

Posted on August 12th, 2008 – 7:31 AM
By Michael Rand

hotbrown.jpegThat is a picture of a Louisville delicacy known as a “Hot Brown.” It consists of: some sort of delicious gravy; melted cheese; bacon; turkey; tomatoes; and one slice of bread buried far underneath. Sure, Kentucky has given the world its famous fried chicken chain and a pretty nice horse race. But for our money, the fatty wonder that is a Hot Brown is the best thing this state has ever done. It is particularly recommended for marathon training. We enjoyed it at Lynn’s Paradise Cafe, which is also awesome. That meal was right after our very enjoyable tour of the Louisville Slugger factory. We saw how bats are made, swung a Manny Ramirez model in the batting cage (after scoffing at the Derek Jeter model) and listened to a guide named Gordie say some very controversial things about maple bats. (”I’m not supposed to say this, but … ” Gordie began many a sentence). That meal was also right before taking in the Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers in what began the minor league portion of our program. As we obsessively checked for updates on Twins/Yankees and White Sox/Red Sox (we use this automated phone service where you have to shout the different menus you want. SPORTS. BASEBALL. TWINS.) instead of your fancy internet phones), the Bats rallied nicely for a 4-3 victory in extra innings. No purchases were made from the Bat Cave (gift shop). Former Major League players spotted on the diamond: Aaron Boone (presumably on some sort of injury rehab) and Rob Mackowiak (on some sort of career rehab). Louisville also has two players named Drew Anderson. Strange. Sadly, it was about 20 minutes after the game before we realized we should have been screaming, “Don’t come in here! This is bat country!” all game long.

Today’s agenda: Golf at the oldest municipal course in Louisville (Cherokee). It has a lot of short Par-4s, which is suited toward the game of Rocket, Crentist and ourself. Then a drive up to Indianapolis, where we continue to stalk Columbus. We’re told Skyline Chili is delicious and that we should try some. Any other suggestions for food and/or hilarity to bring to Indy?

36 Responses to "Great Baseball Road Trip: Day II"

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 8:36 am

Avoid Skyline Chili at all costs. It’s disgusting.

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 8:48 am

we use this automated phone service where you have to shout the different menus you want. SPORTS. BASEBALL. TWINS.

I’m surprised you didn’t shell out for the Daguerreotype Extra Innings package.

roughkat says:

August 12th, 2008 at 8:57 am

ANIMALS. DOGS. PUGS.

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:08 am

Newcomers to this community who may wish to contact, sue, or [redacted] other commenters may find this somewhat incomplete guide to the real names of RandBall commenters helpful:

Stu: Stew3art Benton-Sherburne III (the three is silent)
AZGopherGirl: All we know is that his name is either Alan or Allan or Allen
Paul Peter Paulos: C. Johnson
ramon: P.J.S. Reusse
roughkat: Rupert Thorn Savagewood, M.D.
SuperRookie: Steven U. Perrookie, Esq
fasolamatt: Mark Doremi
The commenter “Michael Rand” is not the Proprietor, but someone using his computer when he is away.
Dave MN: David Minnesota
Jon: B. Jensen
The Hootie:
jama: Judy Chicago
Lattewarrior:
MC Creme Fraiche:
Local Quipster: J. Dubay
Newbie: J. Allen
Rocket: B. Favre
StraightCashHomey: J. R. Rider
merx: B. Blyleven
sassbottom: C. Silva

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:19 am

DEEP FRYER. GRAVY. DIRECTIONS.

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:20 am

POMADE. VOLUME. MANAGEABILITY.

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:21 am

+3 to Matt, by the way.

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:29 am

Completing Matthew’s List:

Brandon: A. Uranotstats
Clarence Swamptown: O. Oglethorpe
The Hootie: D. Rucker
lattewarrior: Hermann T. German
MC Creme Fraiche: Mrs. Kubel

roughkat says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:30 am

MAN CRUSH. SCARFS. WES ANDERSON.

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am

NIPPLES. CHAFING. SOOTHING BALM.

Toonces51 says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:36 am

Wow…I don’t even make the list of offical commenters. Or everyone knows that Toonces51 is my actual name–and the 51 isn’t silent (a Tom Lehrer reference, Fasola?

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:40 am

YIP YIP YIP YIP YIP YIP BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM GET A JOB

Brandon says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:42 am

Gordie discussing maple bats = Reusse discussing blogs.

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:43 am

Toonces51: 1.) sorry and 2.) precisely

roughkat says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:48 am

Victor Lebanon: Toonces50
(He is the older one, right?)

muxhut: Doctor Kenneth Noisewater
Ty Webb: ??

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:50 am

Ty Webb is John Cocktostenen, isn’t he?

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 9:53 am

Joker’s name was omitted by request. Something about contacting, litigating, and [redacted]ing.

Jon says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:02 am

THE HOLD STEADY. THE HOLD STEADY. THE HOLD STEADY.

Ty Webb says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:04 am

I am actally Mitch Cumstien - I was kicked out of college for night putting…with the 16-year-old daughter of the Dean. But I will start to use John Cocktostenen while at the bar picking up the ladies….

Ty Webb says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:06 am

Rand will be making this phonecall later tonight:

ENTERTAINMENT…MOVIES…CHICK FLICKS

BLebowski36 says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:16 am

Sullivans Steakhouse at Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis. Really great service-super hot servers. Notch below Manny’s without the Manny’s prices.
Skyline is awful, there could be nothing worse.

Dave MN says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:19 am

PING-PONG…TWO-HANDED…SKILLS

Dave MN says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:21 am

BLebowski36:

You are obviously mistaken. From my last trip to Indy, I was informed that the best restaurant in the city is The Cheesecake Factory.

Who are you to trust if you can’t trust the girl at the front desk at an Extended Stay Hotel?

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:24 am

Joker: F.U. Chrishansen

Stu says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:27 am

Can I just say congrats to everyone for maintaining two separate comedy pyramids and giving travel advice in the same thread?

roughkat says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:34 am

I thought Joker was Najeh Davenport…

Merx says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:38 am

I must say the Arby’s in downtown Indy is great, I believe it is right across the street froma Hilton, oh you meant a real food, nevermind.

fasolamatt says:

August 12th, 2008 at 10:59 am

RANDBALL STORE. T-SHIRTS. NULL.

Clarence Swamptown says:

August 12th, 2008 at 11:00 am

Try Peyton Manning’s Steakhouse in downtown Indy. Just know that after you send in your order, the chef has full discretion to change your meal at the last second.

newbie says:

August 12th, 2008 at 11:56 am

Are they comparing Stuart Scott to The Hootie we know and love?

When will ESPN commentators learn not to drink in public???

lattewarrior says:

August 12th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

For more information on the glorious Hot Brown, check out the episode of Bobby Flay’s Throwdown where he travels to Louisville to go head-to-head with legendary Hot Brown masters. More applewood bacon, please!

Dave MN says:

August 12th, 2008 at 12:53 pm

lattewarrior: I figured I’d let someone else bring up the Bobby Flay episode, but I have to admit that’s the first thing I thought of when I read Hot Brown.

Well, maybe not the first thing. Damn 12-year-old sense of humor…

newbie says:

August 12th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

Why… um… why is it called the “Hot Brown”?
Is that called foreshadowing?

newbie says:

August 12th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Don’t worry Dave MN, I got the 12-year old humor covered.

00Steve says:

August 12th, 2008 at 4:48 pm

I recommend the Music Mill in Indy as well. Saw a couple good shows there while I spent some time in Bloomington, IN.