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Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 3:29 PM
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Two CFB fans here (CO and MA). We travel the country each year looking for good football and good fun. Clemson vs. Noles this October. No we are not Nole fans in disguise, just hard core CFB fans.
Anyway, which is better for a Friday night meal before the game....
Pixie and Bill's?
Calhoun Corners?
We usually eat steak. If there is a better place to eat steak in Clemson, let us know.
Many thanks. We look forward to seeing y'all in October (yes, I can use that word. I grew up in The South).
Greg
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Go to Greenville and eat at The Peddler***
May 5, 2013, 3:40 PM
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Re: Go to Greenville and eat at The Peddler***
May 5, 2013, 4:32 PM
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For that matter go to Atlanta... or even better take a jet to Charleston and eat in the district and fly up on game day.... geezzzzzzzzzzz
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Re: Go to Greenville and eat at The Peddler***
May 5, 2013, 4:42 PM
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My thoughts exactly. Eat local, be local.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 3:44 PM
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I'm sure someone else will chime in on which is better. If you are coming to clemson Friday before the game I assume you have a hotel in Clemson. If not you will have to find one in the surrounding area, Anderson, Greenville, etc. If you do have a hotel in Clemson you are in luck. It will be a huge weekend and the place will be packed. I hope you enjoy your trip. Be sure to arrive about 5 hours before the game. People hoping to drive in just before kickoff will get caught in traffic and likely miss the first quarter. Tailgating, no matter if you drink alcohol or not, is a tradition that should not be missed.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 3:45 PM
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Pixie and Bills and Calhoun Corners are both very mediocre and way overpriced. Service is also bad. Longhorn in Anderson is not far away or try the Italian spot downtown next Tiger Town. Very good and inexpensive.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 4:35 PM
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and that bit of advice could not be more wrong if he/she tried. Hey.. why dont you direct them to Kentucky Fried chicken? How about Ryans?
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Re: There is a Ruth's Chris in Greenville I believe
May 5, 2013, 3:56 PM
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very difficult to get better steak than that (of course I have not eaten at that particular location)
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Calhoun Corners is really good...
May 5, 2013, 4:07 PM
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It is the nicest room in Clemson...in an old building that waspart of the
original town of Calhoun..(later Clemson....the town was renamed for the school..not vuce versa)...menu is varied but you can get an excellent steak there...
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 4:37 PM
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Both are excellent choices and you will not be dissapointed. Be sure and get to the stadium around 4 to 5 hours before kick off. Most anyone will feed you..... simply ask.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 4:41 PM
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Try to eat at a local restaurant, Calhoun corners, pixie and bills, etc.
Suggesting someone to eat at a chain restaurant is the same thing as telling people to buy Clemson gear at Walmart vs shopping at Judge Kellers or any of the other family own businesses that are the backbone of Clemson's commerce. Just my 2 cents. People can eat at chain restaurants all over the country. Local restaurants have local influences on their menus. Chain restaurant menus are decided by people who work in glass buildings in NYC.
Sorry about my rant on chain restaurants but how many times can you go to an Olive Garden?
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Point well made --- They need a Grits and Groceries (Belton)
May 5, 2013, 4:53 PM
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equivalent in Clemson. I assume everybody in South Carolina knows about this place and their tomato pie.
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Blue Heron in Clemson
May 5, 2013, 4:56 PM
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is another alternative...also Red Minnow in Central....
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 4:56 PM
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Calhoun Corner and Pixie & Bills are both owned and operated by the same people. With that said, the dining room at Calhoun is better. I prefer P&B though. I have never been disappointed there, and one of my meals at Calhoun the steak was overcooked and rather bland. It might have just been a bad one since other meals were good and I know people who swear Calhoun is better than P&B. In reality, I don't think you can go wrong with either.
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Calhoun Corners is really best***
May 5, 2013, 5:06 PM
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Re: Calhoun Corners is really best***
May 5, 2013, 5:14 PM
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You should be more concerned about where you sleep than where you eat a steak!!! Rooms near Clemson will be very, very difficult to find for the FSU game. Clemson is a much different environment on game days than other places that you have visited. There will probably be close to 100,000 people in the area for that game and Tigertown 'ain't ' no metropolis.
I am betting that you will say it was the best football weekend of your life. GO TIGERS..
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 5:12 PM
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If you come to Clemson and want a steak, and do not go to Calhoun Corner's you have a problem. Ruth's Chris is like the Wal-Mart of steak, screw that chain. The Peddler (Greenville) is very good as well but not quite as good as CC's. Get a reservation and enjoy.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 5:23 PM
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I hope you are not staying at some national chain hotel..
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Take a break from the steak...
May 5, 2013, 5:30 PM
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And get some ribs at Sardi's Den. Right in Clemson and fantastic.
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You'll want to go to Mac's in Pendleton to get......
May 5, 2013, 5:33 PM
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a "hamburger" steak.
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Of the two places you mentioned, Calhoun Corners.......
May 5, 2013, 5:34 PM
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is the better one IMO.
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CC and P&B
May 5, 2013, 5:52 PM
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I worked at CC during my Clemson days. And now CC and P&B are owned by the Coronzes brothers who worked at CC back then, so CC is special for me. But I had my rehearsal dinner at P&B, so it also is special. For the best cheeseburger in town, don't miss Goobers. Mac's is way overrated and they are also rude in there.
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Re: CC and P&B
May 5, 2013, 6:17 PM
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I agree! He one time I went to Mac's they were rude.
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Calhoun Corners, and you'll be in the middle of everything***
May 5, 2013, 5:55 PM
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How about The Galley in Anderson on the lake
May 5, 2013, 6:04 PM
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Went there recently and it was very good.
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Haven't been in a while...
May 5, 2013, 6:21 PM
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so maybe someone who has been more recently can comment, but i have had some good meals including steaks at The Lighthouse in Keowee.
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Re: Hello again. Coming to Clemson. Need input.
May 5, 2013, 6:22 PM
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I'd go for Calhoun Corners and get the filet mignon with crab on top. My buddy used to work there when we were seniors and it was #### good. After that, try to make it down to Tiger Town Tavern for some drinks.
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All-Pro [698]
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Of course the Esso...
May 5, 2013, 6:44 PM
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Don't miss the Esso Club for beverages and a sandwich. Great old photos adorn the walls.
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Sardi's ribs are great! lighter meals-Pot Belly Deli, All In
May 6, 2013, 12:31 AM
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cafe, Columbo's...just walk around town and let your nose guide you!
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Go to Smokin Pig instead***
May 6, 2013, 4:08 AM
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Calhoun Corners. Period.***
May 6, 2013, 6:52 AM
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