dogs, burgers and, of course, their famous chili, which you can get
by itself or on top of almost everything. If you are looking for a
discount, please take note of the sign that clearly states that the only
people that eat for free are Bill Cosby and Barack Obama. But don’t
“The awesome thing about Hoeks
Death Metal Pizza is that you can
actually hear the restaurant before
you see it.”
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worry; Every item is priced
affordably at this celebrated
restaurant.
Heading west to one of
my favorite cities in America,
Denver, Colorado, you
will find one of the best
restaurants in the country
to grab a burger.
The Cherry Cricket is a
fantastic establishment where
you can customize your own
burger. With thirty plus
toppings including peanut
butter, salsa, a fried egg and everything in between, any burger lover
will surely find the right combination at The Cherry Cricket.
My personal favorite, which came recommended as a house
specialty, is the Cricket Burger. This gem consists of a half-pound,
all-beef patty cooked to your liking (I recommend medium) topped
with cream cheese and fresh minced jalapeños. The combination of
the cool cream cheese and spicy peppers is quite the experience.
This would not be complete if I did not mention pizza.
Easily the most consistent type of food that is consumed on the
road, it is something that everyone can always agree on. The most
unique pizza place I have ever been to is Hoeks Death Metal Pizza
on the historic 6th Street in Austin, Texas. So what exactly is death
metal pizza? It is just what it sounds like: a heavy metal themed
pizza restaurant that serves up one hell of a slice of pie.
The awesome thing about Hoeks Death Metal Pizza is that you can
actually hear the restaurant before you see it. They have two giant
speakers that blast brutal death metal from the restaurant’s door
onto the street, making the restaurant very easy to find.
With pizzas on display at the walk-up counter right off the
street, you can simply choose your slice, pay and continue on your
merry way. My personal favorite slice, pepperoni and jalapeño, is
guaranteed to awaken your inner metal head. The thin crust of this
New York style pizza was designed to be portable, allowing patrons
to eat and enjoy as they continue to explore the rest of Austin
on foot. It is a spicy, delicious way to soak up the booze, and it will
get you shredding and back on the streets in no time.
True, the rock and roll lifestyle is not always as fast and exciting
as one might believe. Most of our time on the road, after all, has
been spent in the close quarters of a 1990 Chevy van. When we
finally do roll in to that city where we are scheduled to play a
show, the game changes and the good times begin. Finding new
great places to eat is part of that adventure. It allows for a cultural
experience in a different community. Learning about the food
culture of another city while simultaneously awakening one’s inner
rocker can only be described as worldly perfection.
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