Great news! The SC on a 5-4 decision just denied Trump's request to stop sentencing tomorrow. Although discharged from any punishment, the formal sentencing tomorrow will officially designate Trump as a convicted felon. Gotta' love it!

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Bowls of goodness​

From down-home barbecue joints to cute plant-based cafés, there are some amazing restaurants across America that pride themselves on their house-made chili. Some places specialize in spicy Southwestern-style offerings packed with green chiles, while others dole out Texan classics that are all beef and no beans. But which is the best spot to grab a bowl near you? Here's our pick of the best chili dish every state has to offer.

Iowa: Jake’s Spicy BBQ Steak Chili, Jethro's BBQ, various locations​

The chili at this easy-going barbecue joint (with a handful of locations across Iowa) really hits the spot. As the name suggests, the dish has just the right balance of spice and smoke, and it's made with top-quality steak. It's served piled high with jalapeños, cheese, and sour cream.

Florida: New Mexico chili, LoKal, Miami​

Inspired by the flavors of the Southwest, LoKal's New Mexico chili has been voted the best in Florida, according to the restaurant's menu. Customers say the dish has just the right amount of heat. It comes sprinkled with white onions and Monterey Jack cheese, with tortilla chips on the side.

Georgia: brisket chili, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Atlanta​

You can't go wrong with most things on the meat-heavy menu at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta – but the chili is a firm favorite. It's made with wonderfully tender smoked brisket (only the best certified Angus beef will do), and it comes topped with red onions and cheese. Our suggestion? Mop it up with the restaurant's tasty jalapeño cornbread and crackers.

Illinois: quinoa chili, The Chicago Diner, Lakeview​

The Windy City may be famous for its Italian beef but, when it comes to chili, it's a veggie option that takes the crown. The Chicago Diner's quinoa chili is spicy and smoky, with plenty of cumin and chipotle peppers. It's served with popping jalapeño corn fritters, plus extras like avocado and sour cream.

Kansas: burnt end chili, Woodyard Bar-B-Que, Kansas City​

You can see just how deliciously chunky and tender the meat in Woodyard's burnt end chili is. It's a fabled menu highlight packed with three types of beans and oodles of spices. The restaurant itself has been going strong for more than five decades, and it's even featured on TV shows like Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Minnesota: Pinto’s Diablo Chili, The Loon Cafe, Minneapolis and Saint Paul​

The chili bowl at The Loon Cafe earns plenty of praise from customers and press alike (and rightly so). It's described as 'a Minnesota-born chili' since the recipe was dreamed up right here – and it consists of beef, beans, veggies, and delicate spices. A hunk of Texas toast on the side is perfect for dipping.

Nebraska: vegetarian chili, LeadBelly, Haymarket​

Looking for delicious veggie chili in Haymarket? Head to LeadBelly – it's famous for serving its take on the dish with a cinnamon roll, so you'll get the perfect blend of sweetness, smoke, and spice. Meat lovers have the option to add ground beef, chicken, or BBQ pork to the mix.

South Carolina: brisket burnt end chili, One Hot Mama's, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton​

One Hot Mama's dishes up a huge menu of belly-busting American favorites, from ribs and wings to barbecue platters. The joint's brisket burnt end chili is a real must-try; the smoky burnt ends lend the dish a wonderful flavor that keeps customers coming back for more. When it tastes this good, it's no wonder that the dish has emerged victorious in back-to-back local chili cook offs.

Tennessee: chili, Varallo's Restaurant, Nashville​

Varallo's proudly touts its status as the oldest restaurant in Music City. Its story started with Frank Varallo Sr, who began doling out his chili from a street cart in the early 1900s. It was such a hit that he opened a bricks-and-mortar location in 1907. More than a century later, Varallo's (now under new ownership) is still going strong, and the secret-recipe chili remains popular. Plump for the '3-way' option with spaghetti and tamales, or just get it straight up.

Texas: chili, Texas Chili Parlor, Austin​

The meat-loving Lone Star State is well known for its chili, which is traditionally served with plenty of beef and no beans. The version at Texas Chili Parlor in Austin follows tradition – with mouth-watering results. Diners say it's nice and spicy, and that it's filled with generous amounts of chunky beef. The red chili comes in varying heat levels, from 'X' to 'XXX,' plus there are other versions to try, including white chili made with pork.

Washington: Chili Carlos, Slow Fox Chili Parlor, Vancouver​

Chili is the bread and butter of this hip hole-in-the-wall joint in Washington's Vancouver. There are plenty of delicious bowls on offer, but the Chili Carlos is the ultimate choice. It's a meat feast made with ham hock, pork shoulder, and chorizo, plus peppers, onions, and filling hominy. You'll get a slice of deliciously sweet cornbread on the side, too.

Wisconsin: chili, Real Chili, Milwaukee​

Open since 1931, this Milwaukee spot has one aim: to serve delicious slow-simmered chili. The recipe is top secret, but one thing we do know is that it sees a bowl of heavily spiced meat topped with cheese and sour cream. You can order your chili layered over beans or spaghetti, or heaped onto nachos or a hot dog – plus you can customize everything, from the level of spice to how juicy it is.

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First president to father children with three different women.

First president to be impeached twice.

First president to inspire a pitifully attempted coup on the United States Capitol.

First president to leave the White House in disgrace by refusing to participate in the peaceful transfer of power.

First president to be found liable in a civil case for sexual abuse.

First president to become a convicted felon. 34 counts to boot.

Raising the steaks
A steak dinner is one of the best-loved meals in the US – so it's no wonder that there are plenty of restaurants dedicated to juicy, tender cuts of beef all over the country. From classic fine-dining eateries that serve up perfectly cooked chateaubriand to budget-friendly places where the chefs know their medium from their rare, we've found the number one steakhouse in every state and Washington DC.



Iowa: Archie's Waeside, Le Mars
One of America's best steakhouses is also one of the most down-home establishments you'll find on this list. Family-run Archie's has been dry-aging and hand-cutting its steaks for more than 70 years, and it still charms diners with its no-frills approach. The menu features everything you could ever want to find on your plate alongside steak, including onion rings, hash browns, and fries.

Florida: Bern’s Steak House, Tampa
Eternally popular, arguably legendary, and definitely old-school, Bern’s features in many 'best steakhouse' lists – and we think the accolades are fully deserved. In a state known for its ostentatious eateries, this much-loved restaurant remains staunchly classic, with hearty portions of dry-aged steak on offer.

Georgia: Kevin Rathbun Steak, Atlanta
There are plenty of amazing steakhouses in Georgia, but Kevin Rathbun Steak takes the top spot, all thanks to its James Beard Award–winning chef and owner, Kevin Rathbun. Diners love everything here, from the service to the food. The extensive selection of USDA Prime meat and fresh fish and seafood is outstanding – and tempting side dishes include the likes of truffle Parmesan fries and charred jalapeño creamed corn.

Illinois: Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, Chicago
Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf has the air of a hip speakeasy, and it serves food that locals rave about. A Michelin Guide–approved restaurant, it does excellent steaks; think perfectly cooked rib-eye steak frites with a buttery béarnaise sauce. However, the chilled seafood tower, tenderloin steak tartare, and roasted bone marrow, as well as the superb service, all deserve a special mention too.

Minnesota: Murray’s, Minneapolis
Since it opened in 1946, Murray’s, a charming family-owned restaurant, has remained a destination for locals and travelers alike. People flock here to enjoy a sirloin for two, known as the Silver Butter Knife Steak. The meat is supposed to be so tender it can be cut with a butter knife – and, to prove it, waiters usually slice it tableside. Murray's French onion soup, crab cakes, and raspberry pie also get the thumbs up from diners.

Missouri: Citizen Kane's Steakhouse, Kirkwood
No fuss, just steak – that should be the slogan of Citizen Kane's. Here, you get exactly what you've come for, namely an amazing selection of steaks, all of which are served with a classic side dish and salad. Housed in an old Victorian home on the outskirts of St Louis, it's everything you could ever want from a proper steakhouse. Customers particularly love the rib-eye.

Nebraska: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Omaha
Every detail at Mahogany Prime Steakhouse in Omaha is refined beyond your wildest expectations. Outstanding service complements the sizzling steaks that flood out of the kitchen – and the menu is raved about by all who dine here, from the bone-in rib-eye to the French onion soup and potatoes au gratin. You mustn't leave without tasting the lobster cargot: succulent tail meat in a garlic butter sauce.

North Carolina: Carl and 'Chelle's Grill Room, Goldsboro
Casual and relaxed, Carl and 'Chelle's Grill Room in Goldsboro offers mouth-watering menus for both lunch and dinner, with perfectly marbled certified Angus beef steaks on offer – though other dishes of note include the shrimp skewers and pork chops. The steakhouse is especially praised for its friendly and personal service, making it the perfect place for date nights and special occasions.

Oregon: RingSide Steakhouse, Portland
RingSide has been serving up mouth-watering steaks since 1944 – but it's also famous for its legendary onion rings, which James Beard once declared to be the best he'd ever tasted. The menu offers a variety of wet- and dry-aged USDA steaks from the Midwest, plus a tempting array of sides, including lobster mashed potatoes and Korean spice–roasted heirloom carrots. A stand-out dish is the striploin with grilled summer squash, pickled tomatoes, and squash blossom tempura (pictured).

South Carolina: Halls Chophouse, Charleston
Known for delicious USDA Prime beef that's either wet- or dry-aged for unbelievable tenderness, this Charleston institution is a purveyor of good old-fashioned hospitality and sublime food. It's just as celebrated for its Sunday Gospel Brunches, too, where diners get to enjoy the sounds of a live gospel choir as they tuck into the restaurant's melt-in-the-mouth steak dishes.

South Dakota: Morrie's Steakhouse, Sioux Falls
Although it's a little expensive, this fine-dining venue has everything you could ever want from a big city joint. The menu at Morrie's Steakhouse is full of Midwestern beef like Morgan Ranch wagyu, plus some intriguing sides – we like the Boursin mashed potatoes and jalapeño creamed corn. Food aside, diners praise the excellent service and pleasant ambience.

Texas: Killen’s Steakhouse, Pearland
Led by Le Cordon Bleu–trained executive chef Ron Killen, this Pearland restaurant is an elegant place to relish perfectly cooked hand-cut steaks. From wet-aged USDA Prime beef to Snake River Farms wagyu, the selection of steaks is almost overwhelming, featuring everything your heart (and stomach) might desire. The steaks are accompanied by a great range of sides, not to mention some amazing appetizers – we have our eye on the Korean barbecue–marinated wagyu skewers.

Washington: Metropolitan Grill, Seattle
Even before Seattle made its mark on the foodie map, The Met, as locals call it, was an old-school institution frequented by diners with big appetites. Located in the historic Marion Building, Metropolitan Grill is a favorite for special occasions and first-class meals. The menu shines with top-quality steaks, superb seafood starters, and a chateaubriand for two, carved tableside.


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Joel started a thread to state he ate a sandwich which sparked this comment:

Pinehawk said:

This site needs a ‘random thoughts’ mega thread.
So, people don’t feel the need to clutter up the board with throwaway threads like this.

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Unfortunately, I don’t have a random thought to add in the OP.

She is an attractive woman, no doubt. But arn't there a thousand more just like he in Hollywood?

No foul at the end of the game

Sure looks like it.

playing at Cal. Cal is of course the reason we are going. My no pic wife is a Cal grad and we go to various events there every year.

Wild two teams that wouldn’t have been in the CFP if it were a four-team playoff are in the national title game this year.

Who wins, and why?

State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past six weeks, including expired food, not-for-sale meat, rodent droppings, bugs floating in liquor bottles and moldy fruit, cheese and sausage.

One eatery was operating without a license, and another was shut down when the inspector saw the grease trap and a drain were backing up into the building.

The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, which handles food-establishment inspections at the state level. Listed below are some of the more serious findings that stem from inspections at Iowa restaurants, stores, schools, hospitals and other businesses.

The state inspections department reminds the public that their reports are a “snapshot” in time, and violations are often corrected on the spot before the inspector leaves the establishment. For a more complete list of all inspections, along with additional details on each of the inspections listed below, visit the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing’s website.

I'm not surprised that about half the people on this board frequently eat at these places.


Taco Depot / La Taqueria, 3801 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids –

Hong Kong Buffet, 2406 Park Ave., Muscatine –

Crouse Café, 115 Salem St., Indianola –

Samurai Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant, 7125 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines —

Hy-Vee Foods, 1300 W. Burlington St., Fairfield –

McDonald’s, 3402 S. Center St., Marshalltown –

The Palms/Fridley Theaters, 200 NE Westgate Drive, Waukee –

Great Wok/Great Teriyaki, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines –

Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Drive SE, Iowa City –

Lakeside Hotel & Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Osceola –

Pint’s River Bar, 36835 Noble Road, Guttenberg —

The Tequila Grill, 112 N. Market St., Ottumwa –

Bickford Cottage Assisted Living, 5915 Sutton Place, Urbandale –

Los Portales No. 2, 1012 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport –

Hy-Vee Foods, 1843 Johnson Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids –

Monterey Mexican Restaurant, 3138 Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City –

A & W Drive-In, 109 E. 2nd Ave., Indianola –

Lotus Asian Bistro, 589 E. 53rd St., Davenport –

El Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 90 Twixt Town Road, Marion –

La Tapatia III, 4007 S.E. 13th St. Des Moines –

Riverside Family Restaurant No. 2, 1802 A Ave. East, Oskaloosa -

Jimmy John’s, 812 6th Ave., Grinnell –

Bickford Cottage, 3500 Lower West Branch Road, Iowa City -

Izumi Japanese Steak House, 4901 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport –

Tanganyika Grocery Store, 1217 Forest Ave., Des Moines –

Crossroads Bistro, 232 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids –

Pizza Shack, 6616 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport –

El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill, 3751 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines –


Explanation of the findings for each inspection contained in the link below:

I rented a vehicle this pas week with one of these. Awkward, annoying and just a pain in the ass generally.

What is the point or the purpose?

I'm sorry, but this fvck'n dicksicle deserves his own thread. This asshole have been getting owned ALL GD WEEK! If you've owned him this week, please post here!

This, however, is my absolute favorite!
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RicoSuave:
Sacramento bureaucrats held up a fire department strike team of 60 firetrucks from Oregon. The truck teams were sent to help contain the Los Angeles fires and stopped for emissions testing since they didn’t have smog certificates.

Therefore, as LA burned, the fire trucks went through smog testing.

Santa Monica Observer posted:
“I just heard from my brother,” tweets Parker Caldwell, “a firefighter in Central Oregon, that the 60 firetrucks the state sent to support the LA fires are being held up in Sacramento for ’emissions testing.’ They likely won’t pass inspection and won’t be able to help… What a joke.”

“Update from our EF&R strike team leader – crews are going through inspection in Davis, California. They have been assigned to the #PalisadeFire, which is currently 6% contained. Safe travels to our team! #CaliforniaWildfires #wafirefighters”

Meanwhile, according to the Bend Bulletin, the strike teams were stopped in the Sacramento area before arriving in Southern California to complete mandatory vehicle safety checks. Oregon State Fire Marshal agency administrator Ian Yocum described the safety checks as a “critical” part of the mission.

Yocum said, “With moving this amount of equipment and firefighters, safety has to be our highest priority.”

They didn’t have smog certificates. However, LA was burning down.

Only eleven of them got going on Friday.

It seems dangerous to set emissions testing as a priority when the country is going through one of the worst disasters in its history.



Alaska Guy:

Once again, you were lied to, you sprinted here to open yet another thread on the same topic, only to be shot down.

You: “I just heard from my brother,” tweets Parker Caldwell, “a firefighter in Central Oregon, that the 60 firetrucks the state sent to support the LA fires are being held up in Sacramento for ’emissions testing.’ They likely won’t pass inspection and won’t be able to help… What a joke.”

Parker Caldwell:

Three point shooting. Lack of, allows teams to drop off and stack the box.

Yesterday, numerous open three point shots were missed. To exacerbate the problem there were other threes forced up.

Someone mentioned in the game thread that this team stands around too much. Agreed, they need to get better flow.

Bought a house in CR, moving this spring to Iowa after 23 years living in Kansas.

Picked up 4 season tickets for the 2025 season, and am stoked to be able to be in attendance with you all.

Question, is a parking pass worth it? Usually the wife and I park in the commuter lot and take the shuttle in, and that typically works well. We would like to do a little more tailgating, and make some friends when we move up. Thoughts / recommendations?

We just lost probably the best all-around women's basketball player in the history of the game as well as Molly, Kate and Gabbie.

An obvious point, but we're going to need to be patient with Jan and the ladies as Iowa women's basketball is going to look totally different than it has the past four years and there will be a lot more bumps in the road along the way. Still should be some fun to watch though.

Let’s go Broncos! I’m excited they’re back to the playoffs for the first time since SB50.

What are some other fairy tales we try to tell each other?

I just got this text message:

Her: Hello, I'm really sorry. I just saw an unknonw number in my address book. Do we know each other?

Me: My response


"Her": I'm Emily from San Fran0cisco, this is my photo, do we know each other?

Since Kim’s going to starve the kids in Iowa this summer I’m assuming they’ll be stealing catalytic converters to pay for their Snickers. Anybody installed a shield on their car? Feel like it was a sound investment? Most of my cars are trucks/suvs and it would take probably 5 seconds for the degenerates to snag them, wouldn’t even need a jack. The $250-$300 and easy install seems like a no brainer if for nothing more than the hassle of dealing with a stolen one. Thoughts?