Badfinger Posted August 26, 2015 It's 2015, and it's time for PAX! Talk about this year's 2015 PAX in this thread! Seattle is far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar Posted August 26, 2015 There's been some discussion in the PAX 2014 thread already. I'll just recap by saying I'm planning on going to the Giant Bomb events on Thursday and Friday, then attending PAX itself with my wife on Sunday. I have an extra Friday ticket that my wife won't be able to use, if anyone is in the area and needs it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graddy Posted August 26, 2015 I live in Seattle but missed passes this year. Trying to stay busy anyway. Saturday night I'll get some McElroy time with live MBMBaM/Sawbones. Sunday afternoon is the (free) Seattle Indies Expo http://seattleindies.org/six/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted August 26, 2015 On 8/26/2015 at 3:52 PM, Dewar said: There's been some discussion in the PAX 2014 thread already. I'll just recap by saying I'm planning on going to the Giant Bomb events on Thursday and Friday, then attending PAX itself with my wife on Sunday. I have an extra Friday ticket that my wife won't be able to use, if anyone is in the area and needs it. I know! That's why I made a 2015 thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delerat Posted August 27, 2015 I'll repost here. I have 2 Monday badges I'm selling at cost $40 USD if anyone is interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argobot Posted August 27, 2015 I'm kind of bummed that I won't be in Seattle for PAX, as it's always a great chance to see a bunch of nice people. Make sure to eat here if you're going to be in the area: http://www.piroshkybakery.com/menu.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted August 27, 2015 On 8/27/2015 at 3:53 PM, Argobot said: I'm kind of bummed that I won't be in Seattle for PAX, as it's always a great chance to see a bunch of nice people. Make sure to eat here if you're going to be in the area: http://www.piroshkybakery.com/menu.php That's what bums me out about missing PAX as well. It's literally the only chance I get to hang out with you! ...oh, and other cool Thumbs related people too I guess. Speaking of foods near PAX, I saw Steve Gaynor point out that Cyber Dogs is closed. I never ate there but it that kinda stinks because I loved the name if nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewar Posted August 28, 2015 Anyone in Seattle, I'm off work and have begun drinking (at a reasonable pace) and will be around until 8pm when the GB thing starts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickinthehead Posted August 28, 2015 I'm at PAX wearing my Idle Thumbs Wizard logo shirt! I'll be at the Double Fine party wearing the brown Firewatch logo shirt. I definitely will eat at Piroshky Piroshky! I've been to five PAX Primes but never ate there because the line looked super long. But I'm realizing that's a stupid reason because if the food is good it's worth it Would love more food recommendations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argobot Posted August 28, 2015 The Piroshky line is always long unless you go at random hours, but the staff there is really quick and you can usually get through pretty fast. Alll those little shops in Pike Place are great and really worth checking out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohlfinator Posted August 28, 2015 Yep, I'll second the Pike Place recommendation. There's a ton of stuff there and it's far enough from the convention center that you can avoid most of the PAX crowds. A few of my faves are Mee Sum Pastry (Chinese bakery stand), Crepe De France (great fruit/savory crepes), and Biscuit Bitch (awesome biscuits and gravy, open for breakfast and late night). Also, Monster Dogs in Belltown is good late-night drunk food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted August 29, 2015 I guess I now understand why Starbucks calls their regular coffee Pike Place. Or as half the customers call it, "Pikes Peak." Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickinthehead Posted September 1, 2015 I got to eat 4 varieties of Piroshkies while I was there and they were great! I mostly got stuff like ham, broccoli, beef etc, but next time I want to try some dessert ones. I also want to try the French bakery next time I'm there. The Chinese one smelled good but they didn't have my favorite Chinese baked thing which I don't even know what the English translation is >_< Thanks for the recommendation! Also for a nice I'm-on-vacation-so-fuck-it dinner I really like Brooklyn Seafood, Steak and Oyster House and Lecosho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted September 1, 2015 On 9/1/2015 at 6:11 PM, kickinthehead said: The Chinese one smelled good but they didn't have my favorite Chinese baked thing which I don't even know what the English translation is >_< Can you describe it? Maybe I can tell you what it's called so you'll know next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickinthehead Posted September 1, 2015 On 9/1/2015 at 6:15 PM, SecretAsianMan said: Can you describe it? Maybe I can tell you what it's called so you'll know next time. Phonetically the Chinese is like "Boh-lo bao" It's round and has a crumbly yellow crusty thing on top. The bread itself is kind of sweet too. I used to eat them like crazy as a kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted September 1, 2015 That reminds me of melon bread, a delicious snack in Japan. I miss melon bread. ): EDIT: Found it? It kind of looks like melon bread, too! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*********_bun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickinthehead Posted September 1, 2015 On 9/1/2015 at 8:33 PM, Twig said: EDIT: Found it? It kind of looks like melon bread, too! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*********_bun Ah yes, that's it!! Oh man I can smell and taste it just looking at photos. I have to find a good Chinese bakery in LA. When it's freshly baked it's sooooo good, but it's also good toasted if it's not fresh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecretAsianMan Posted September 2, 2015 I know exactly what you're talking about now. I've never really been into pastries so they're not really my thing. Even given that though, they are pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerofiftyone Posted September 2, 2015 On 9/1/2015 at 8:33 PM, Twig said: That reminds me of melon bread, a delicious snack in Japan. I miss melon bread. ): EDIT: Found it? It kind of looks like melon bread, too! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*********_bun Melon pan bread is the best! It's one of my cuisine highlights from my recent trip to Japan. Looking at that picture on the wiki page is starting to bring back fond memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted September 2, 2015 (Just for the record, "melon pan" is "melon bread". "Pan" means bread in Japan, and I believe they stole it from, I wanna say, Spain?) Yeah it's delicious. I have looked up a recipe for how to make it myself and I might try. X: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerofiftyone Posted September 2, 2015 (Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the correction) That's a cool idea; do you have a link to the recipe to hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted September 2, 2015 Haha I just googled "melon pan recipe" and found something. http://www.japanesecooking101.com/melon-pan/ It seems time consuming but I don't care I want some. ): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerofiftyone Posted September 2, 2015 On 9/2/2015 at 5:03 PM, Twig said: Haha I just googled "melon pan recipe" and found something. http://www.japanesecooking101.com/melon-pan/ It seems time consuming but I don't care I want some. ): MMMmmmm that looks so good. I'm going to bake some as well. If it goes well I'll post pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
