Ten Meals Not to Miss -or- "Be Real, Son!"

I concede my fat-kiddedness once again and dive right into what's on my mind. I'm not taking any shortcuts, cleaning up any thoughts, or putting on a show of deep-thoughtitude for you. This is raw. This is the rough cut. This is hot off of the presses (where my thoughts and brain act in the context of a metaphor to the printing industry).

Black Bush: Can I be real?
Black Cabinet Member: Be real, son!
Black Bush: He tried to kill my faaaatha'!

I'm being real. And I'm keeping it real. My deep thoughts at this late hour where I can't sleep slipped into the culinary world, quickly, and quietly. It has prompted me to get a snack, and there is apple sauce nearby (give me leave). I am satisfied. Let the late-night, culinary post begins:

Ten Meals You Should Eat and/or Experience (in no particular order)

1) The "Hot" Buffalo Wings from George's Restaraunt with a side bowl of ranch dressing.
-simply the best wings on the planet. they are what brought me to Baylor University when I am honest. Add ranch dressing for dipping, the Singleton culinary staple also known as "fat kid soup."

2) The Jack Daniels Burger, no onions, add avacado, from TGI Friday's
-this is not the first time this has been mentioned... it won't be the last. The sauce is succulent.

3) The Fajitas & Flauta plate from Ninfa's, add extra guacamole, and with plenty of chips and green sauce to start out
-If you have $8.99 to spend on dinner, this is the plate. Don't get so caught up in the flauta that you neglect the refried beans. They are good. If you do not like refried beans, please offer them to me if we sup together. I will smile.

4) The Sausage Calzone from Baris
-stuffed with cheeses, great with maranara or ranch dressing. Baris is the real deal. Some of us have a section there. That is commendable.

5) SAN ANTONIO PICK: The Guacamole chalupas from Mexican Manhattan
-beans, guacamole, and the best cheese in the world. It's just plain, grated cheese... but for some reason, Mexican Manhattan has the best cheese I have ever tasted. I tell people this and they gawk in disbelief... until they taste the cheese!

6) SAN ANTONIO PICK: The 2 Meat, 3 Sides plate from Mr. and Mrs. G's
-get the Fried Chicken, Smothered Steak, sweet potato , collard greens, and macaroni and cheese, add fruit punch. The best soul food in the world. It's too good. Be sure not to have anything scheduled the rest of the day as lethargy will ensue.

7) The Breakfast Taco Combo from Taco Cabana
-Two Potato and Egg, add one bean & cheese, add one bacon & egg. Add ample amounts of the dark, roasted salsa. This is good late at night. This is good early in the morning. Be warned, however; these tacos will produce gas.

8) HEALTH PICK: Soup and Salad from Jason's Deli
-Get the Tomato Basil Soup and a hearty salad. Close things out with a cone of soft serve. Possibly the best perk to this meal is that there is a fast track line at the deli for those ordering soup and salad... you don't have to wait behind the sluggish, indecisive commoners.

9) ASIAN CUISINE PICK: Orange Chicken from Panda Express... it may sound lame, but it's the best there is. I recommend getting a double serving on steamed rice. Add crab rangoons if you're feeling adventurous.

10) Singleton "Shiner Bach" Chili
-It may sound self-worshiping, but I just dig my chili. The meat is sweet and the spice will bring sweat to your brow. On top of Fritos, add cheese and sliced avacado. Harris Bechtol and others would claim to stop at one and a half bowls, because two bowls will ruin your evening. (Yet, somehow, they always eat two bowls).

WARNING: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE! These are SOME great meals that you SHOULD try. These are not necessarily the "ten best" or the addendum to Commandments A... they are just a list of some meals that you should eat if you want to know what life is all about and explore a closer relationship with God. Seriously.