Like many of you, I have no interest in stepping foot in Ames, much less inside Trice. Second only to Arizona circa 2010 as the most rube-infested, abusive environment I've ever experienced. (and yes, we can all come up with isolated incidents in Iowa City or anywhere, there are twits everywhere. The overall volume, frequency and consistency in Ames is different)
Oh, and Hickory Park is the most overrated restaurant you'll ever hear about. I turn out better BBQ on my deck...hands down. Never understood the obsession with that place. Then again, Ames is a town where .521 gets you a statue...so you know, the bar is low.