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DiskoTroop

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In reply to Peter Piper • 10:30a, 8/21/25

Jawn Dough said:
DiskoTroop said:
For the record, JCI is down to only 5 brick and mortar locations now. They had 16 at the time of the now legendary fork in the road I presented Darrin...

I guess the world will never know what could have happened if he'd followed my advice.

Also, I have now been involved in the opening of a restaurant in the Houston area as well as a investor/silent partner in opening a bar.

Growin' those creds...

Only could've happened if you're a very very active eater in the Houston food scene.

Congrats, man.

Damn straight. It took near constant face stuffing. I have fried chicken grease in every crease of my body and only use plastic take out utensils now.

The neck beard is in a six strand plait like a challah loaf.

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2:38p, 8/21/25

My dad, sis and I would hit the downtown location back in the '70s and 80s. I can barely remember the taste of those dogs with chili, mustard and onions.

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2:47p, 8/21/25

AG

I went to this spot a ton growing up. I'm pretty sure its the old, old town and country location.

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In reply to MJ20/20 • 2:57p, 8/21/25

AG

That Ford LTD looks '76ish

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But, it's still on the list.

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In reply to MosesHallDeadPot94 • 4:30p, 8/21/25

AG

MosesHallDeadPot94 said:
My dad, sis and I would hit the downtown location back in the '70s and 80s. I can barely remember the taste of those dogs with chili, mustard and onions.

Me too. Went to school and played baseball (SBMSA) with the founder's grandson.