Maybe soon Michael. This was painless to post.

I just found info on the beer flight. They were Belgian style, but some were domestic.

My favorite was Fullsteam Lemuria from right here in Durham. A strong ale wuth addition of vanilla, cocoa and roasted banana.

I also enjoyed a glass of Sierra Nevada Raincheck Spiced Stout after trying a sample. It is brewed in Asheville.

Just to make sure I read that correctly, you are taking a pie TO the restaurant?  Okay, so what is the story behind this?

When she found out that Dame’s didn’t have pie, Bobbi thought the restaurant needed it. She asked the server what his favorite was and said she’d bake him a pie next time. He was a nice young man.

Is that a Raspberry Lambic in that beer flight?!?  Yum!!

No, that’s a Kreik. Yum!!!

That’s what I like about you.  You are a giver!

Actually, we don’t have a choice. Bobbi promised to bring a pie the next time we go to Dame’s.

When I purchased the tickets I didn’t think about the weather. Thunderstorms were in the 5-day forecast and remained until the day of the game. There was also Hurricane Arthur with a bulls-eye on the outer banks for early Friday. Fortunately for us, the hurricane bought in cooler, dryer air and eliminated the threat of storms. It was really quite comfortable at game time.

I, the big spender, went for “best available” seats and we ended up here. It put me back $40 for the 2 seats.

Not the front row, but row 3 was fine with me. The game was enjoyable and my Bulls came back from an early deficit to defeat the Braves http://www.milb.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_03_gwiaaa_dubaaa_1&mode=gameday 5 to 3.

Following the game was the Bulls fireworks spectacular, their biggest show of the year. A great ending to a fun night.

After that meal, we decided to take up smoking and went straight for Lucky Strikes.

Actually, that’s Durham’s http://www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com American Tobacco Historic District where we went for beverages before the start of the game. Choosing a beer at http://www.tylerstaproom.com/locations/durham Tyler’s Taproom was a tough decision.

Fifty.

Count ’em.

Fifty beers – ALL craft brews. Too many to fit in one photo. Unable to choose, I went with a Belgian beer flight.

I ease-dropped as patrons made their orders and got samples of some other beers while we sat at the bar. Bobbi spotted fresh Pork Rinds on the menu for just $3.50. It took a while for them to be cooked (we think they couldn’t catch the pig), but once they arrived the rinds were spectacular.

 You won’t find pork rinds like this at your gas station.

The shrimp and grits at Dame’s were the best I have ever eaten. The shrimp were not too spicy, but were flavorful and nicely cooked. The grits were incredibly creamy with a layer of cheese melted into them. This is an outstanding dish.

The prices at Dame’s are very reasonable. Our two meals, a beer, an ice tea, and Bobbi’s maple syrup came to about $30 before tip. Unfortunately, no pies are offered at Dame’s, so we left without dessert.