Armadillo Eggs (stuffed jalapenos) (1991, 1992)

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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 8:08:38 EST
From: sfw at trionix.com (Scott Weintraub)
Subject: Broad Ripple ESB

I recently took a trip to Indianapolis and, due to the suggestion of some
 HBD'ers went
to the Broad Ripple Brew Pub.

WOW!!!

Of the brew pubs Ive tried, this was the best by far.  The beer was excellent,
 as was the
food (you must try the armadillo eggs).

Anyway, they had an ESB which I would love to make at home...does anyone know
 their
recipe?
- --Scott Weintraub
  TRIONIX



(PROQUEST NEWSPAPERS)
Unusual Menu Fare at Food Show
Evenson, Laura. San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, Calif.: Aug 15, 1992.  pg. B1
Abstract (Article Summary)
    The Road Kill Cafe, a booth set up by Bequette Appetizer, expects to dole out 10,000 samples of deep-fried finger food, including peach cobblers called Fuzzy Buns, southwestern stuffed jalapenos named Armadillo Eggs and corn chips stuffed with cheese called Mama Nachos. The Bixby, Okla.-based prepared food vendor will charge restaurants about 25 cents per appetizer, with consumers paying about twice that price at retail.

    Al Timins, a vendor from La Crescenta (Los Angeles County), has come  up with the Hotsicle or "chili-on-a-stick," a sausage that incorporates chili beans. It's served on an edible beef jerky stick and carries an endorsement from Ormly Gumfudgin, who bills himself as historian for the International Chili Society.



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PATTY PARADISE GOLDYBURGERS DRESSES UP THE CLASSIC SANDWICH:[NORTH SPORTS FINAL, CN Edition]
Pat Dailey, Tribune Staff Writer.. Chicago Tribune (Pre-1997 Fulltext). Chicago, Ill.: Jun 14, 1995.  pg. 5.A
* Reviews are based on anonymous visits by Tribune staff members. The meals are paid for by the Tribune.

`Never had a bad one."

That's the none-too-modest proclamation that greets diners as they head into Goldyburgers, a Forest Park bar/restaurant/institution.

Immodesty aside, it's a pretty accurate measure of the place. This little neighborhood haunt, a fixture since 1926, serves a pretty mean half-pound burger and good, cold beer to wash it down.

Even though it touts its burgers and posts an old Coca-Cola sign above the door, Goldy's might best be described as a bar--a smoky, dark, wood-paneled bar with multiple layers of age and well-worn character.

The front room, with wooden booths and tables, is turned over to the restaurant crowd, while the back room is for the drinkers.

The warm months offer a third alternative, the patio, which easily is the most appealing. Fully walled in, it is a sunny, pleasant place to while away an hour or so over dinner.

The appetizer side of the menu is heavy on the fried food, but hey, this is a bar and burger joint. You might want to take a crack at the armadillo eggs (6 for $3, 12 for $5.95). No, they're not really armor-coated eggs--armadillos don't lay eggs. Instead, they're jalapeno peppers that are slit open, filled with Cheddar cheese and deep-fried. The crispy coating offers fine contrast to the cheese that oozes out on first bite. As expected, there's a bit of peppery bite but not so fiery as to put them in the four-alarm category.

Cheddar cheese balls ($3.45) are similarly gooey, except sans jalapenos. Goldy wings ($4.95) are known elsewhere as Buffalo chicken wings, the oddly successful pairing of fried wings with hot sauce, blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Those who are intent on an appetizer but want to pass on the stuff from the deep-fryer can opt for a tossed salad ($1.95 small, $3.15 large), a collection of iceberg lettuce topped with veggies, or a cup of soup ($1.95). On a recent visit, tomato Florentine and corn chowder were the day's offerings.

But burgers ($4.45 to $6.45) are the point of Goldyburgers and there are 11 ways to exercise the option. All but one are based on a half-pound of ground sirloin. The Big Daddy is bigger still, a 3/4-pounder. They're charcoal-grilled to order, and the cook is pretty adept at hitting medium and medium-rare on the mark.

The Goldyburger is the classic, plain burger, served on a bun along with french fries and the requisite garnishes of lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. The toppings offer all kinds of tempting, artery-clogging options.

The Royalburger comes with cheese and bacon, while the Oliveburger is equipped with a shower of sliced green olives and a slather of mayo, and the Royal "Bleuburger" with bacon and blue cheese.
(This last is for the "sandwich lady"--ed.)


(TRADEMARKS)
Word Mark
 TEXAS ARMADILLO EGGS
 Goods and Services
(ABANDONED) IC  029.  US 046.  G & S: breaded mixture of meat and jalepeno peppers
 Mark Drawing Code
(1) TYPED DRAWING
 Serial Number
74281082
 Filing Date
May 29, 1992
 Filed ITU
FILED AS ITU
 Owner
(APPLICANT) Reames, Shirley DBA Reames Market INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES Route 4, Box 97B Greenville TEXAS 75401
(APPLICANT) Reames, Harlan & Shirley DBA Reames Market PARTNERSHIP UNITED STATES Route 4, Box 97B Greenville TEXAS 75401
 Attorney of Record
Michael R. Schulman
 Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "TEXAS" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
 Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
 Register
PRINCIPAL
 Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
 Abandonment Date
August 17, 1994


(TRADEMARKS)
 Word Mark
 ARMADILLO EGGS
 Goods and Services
(CANCELLED) IC  029.  US 046.  G & S: foods; namely, stuffed jalapeno peppers.  FIRST USE: 19910802.  FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19910802
 Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
 Design Search Code
010501 030907 030926 051306 160107 220106
 Serial Number
74199871
 Filing Date
September 3, 1991
 Published for Opposition
 October 20, 1992
 Registration Number
1771645
 Registration Date
May 18, 1993
 Owner
(REGISTRANT) BEQUETTE, DAVID V. INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 13161 S. Memorial, Suite F. Bixby OKLAHOMA 74008
 Attorney of Record
Frank J. Catalano
 Description of Mark
The lining shown in the drawing is a feature of the mark and not intended to indicate color.
 Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
 Register
PRINCIPAL
 Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
 Cancellation Date
December 29, 2000