2011 Convention Schedule

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:10 -0700

coolray85 wrote:hey, man there is enough schweinshaxn for everyone out there;).....so, you've already been to germany before I understand?
well, I just read stans post somewhere where he reported that he couldn' t find roasted pick knuckles which sounded just like schweinshaxn to me....

I had roasted pig's knuckle in Krakow, Poland, but heard it was more a German specialty.

I ordered it in a little restaurant. I also wanted soup, but the waiter said, "No soup. Just knuckle," and walked away. I'm glad he did not give me soup, because the knuckle was one kilo in weight (2.2 pounds for you Americans). I could not finish it. It was good though. It came with a side of horseradish, which usually tastes very harsh (at least the ones in the US does), but this one was quite flavorful, almost sweet.

PJaensch · Post by **PJaensch** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:24 -0700

Coolray,
I've been to Germany many times, actually. And, in fact, I did have the bayerische schweinshaxe last night. Not so thrilled, actually. I should have gone with the bratwurst or the rahmschnitzel.

The schwarzbier was nice though.

Oh well, back to being a gemuesefreund! lol

coolray85 · Post by **coolray85** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 15:23 -0700

I had roasted pig's knuckle in Krakow, Poland, but heard it was more a German specialty.

I ordered it in a little restaurant. I also wanted soup, but the waiter said, "No soup. Just knuckle," and walked away. I'm glad he did not give me soup, because the knuckle was one kilo in weight (2.2 pounds for you Americans). I could not finish it. It was good though. It came with a side of horseradish, which usually tastes very harsh (at least the ones in the US does), but this one was quite flavorful, almost sweet.

...yes, they are quite something aren't they?whenever I am ordering one for myself which is mostly on fridays when the neighboorhood's so called 'händlmobil' sells rosated specialtys I love to get into eating it but cannot finish it in one session...the ones I know could be described like that:crunchy on the outside with delliciously tasting crust and soft as butter on the inside with superb tasting meat;)....a nice mixed salad on the side and coke and you got a nice start into the weekend;)

Coolray,
I've been to Germany many times, actually. And, in fact, I did have the bayerische schweinshaxe last night. Not so thrilled, actually. I should have gone with the bratwurst or the rahmschnitzel.

The schwarzbier was nice though. Smile

Oh well, back to being a gemuesefreund! lol
PJaensch, I am sorry it wasn't as good as imagined for you;).....well, talking about rahmschnitzl, ooooh baby, my girlfriend just recently made them with fries and salad and it was heaven!!!!;)
well, if the god work our way, stan will be included in next year's comic festival in munich and you might want to join in for some nice cooked meals at my spot?
just pray;)...
p.s.:I am sorry if this post had little to nothing to do with usagi but I just wanted to answer the gentlemen....

comicsoccerguy · Post by **comicsoccerguy** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 20:59 -0700

I'm going to try and make the drive down to Phoenix from Denver.

ImpendingFoil · Post by **ImpendingFoil** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 20:18 -0700

It would be absolutely great to see Stan at C2E2 in Chicago sometime in the future. I know it has only had one convention so far but it was a great convention and I can't wait until the next one.

Though for some reason I think I might actually be in Baltimore for work reasons during Baltimore Comic Con this year.

rs2 · Post by **rs2** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:24 -0700

ImpendingFoil wrote:It would be absolutely great to see Stan at C2E2 in Chicago sometime in the future.

indeed! but can you make it the 2012 show as that's probably going to be my next us con ;)

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 21:30 -0700

PJaensch wrote:Coolray,
I've been to Germany many times, actually. And, in fact, I did have the bayerische schweinshaxe last night. Not so thrilled, actually. I should have gone with the bratwurst or the rahmschnitzel.

The schwarzbier was nice though.

Oh well, back to being a gemuesefreund! lol

Is that the "Bay Ridge" schweinshaxe from Schnitzel Haus in Brooklyn? I love that place! (And the Schnitzel Vert in Vienna where I has my first bauernschmaus.)

coolray85 · Post by **coolray85** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:32 -0700

schnitzelhaus in brooklyn?!?;)

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:18 -0700

It's a strange place. The German food is good, but once a week they do a buffet style dinner, and it's in a neighborhood that still has a major Irish and Italian population, so they have thing's like "Chef Uwe's grandmother's eggplant rollatini" and "German Shepherd's Pie".

coolray85 · Post by **coolray85** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:03 -0700

hahaha...well, that sounds funny;)...is the food good?do you live in new york by the way?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:46 -0700

Which is a good Wizard convention to go to?

Gaffey · Post by **Gaffey** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:23 -0700

I didn't know there were so many Wizard World Cons.

January 29-30 2011 – New Orleans Comic Con
February 26-27 2011 – Miami Comic Con
March 18-20 2011 – Toronto Comic Con
April 29 - May 1 2011 – Anaheim Comic Con
May 21-22 2011 – Big Apple Comic Con "Spring Edition"
June 17-19 2011 – Philadelphia Comic Con
August 11-14 2011 – Chicago Comic Con
September 17-18 2011 – New England Comic Con
September 24-25 2011 – Big Apple Comic Con
October 28-30 2011 – Central Canada Comic Con
November 11-13 2011 – Austin Comic Con
December 3-4 2011 – Atlanta Comic Con
TBA – New Jersey Comic Con
TBA – Cincinnati Comic Con
TBA – Cleveland Comic Con
TBA – Nashville Comic Con
TBA – Connecticut Comic Con

For purely selfish reasons I'd suggest Atlanta or Miami, but I've never been to a Wizard World convention.

Anyone interested in seeing who's attending which con, click on the individual cities in the link below.

http://www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html

Silent Phantom · Post by **Silent Phantom** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 22:09 -0700

I went to the Wizard Anaheim con last year (its first year in existence). I thought it was an okay show, but it was definitely focused more on former (& a few current) TV/Movie celebrities. The flip side is that it was good for comic fans who wanted to talk to artists and get sketches.

The location had an adjacent parking lot, but because of its layout it was still a long (but not horrible) walk.

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:47 -0700

coolray85 wrote:hahaha...well, that sounds funny;)...is the food good?do you live in new york by the way?

Yes, I live in Brooklyn, in Bay Ridge (which is why I asked about the 'bayrischen' or something like that, as they have a similar word on the menu, which I assumed referred to the neighborhood). The food is quite good, at least to my US-developed palate (though I have enjoyed food in Germany and Austria, so hopefully I have some idea as to what it should taste like), though all of the waitstaff and the chef seem to be from Germany.

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:50 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:Which is a good Wizard convention to go to?

People seem to like the one in Philadelphia more than the average Wizard show. I haven't been to that one, though I have been very disappointed with the New York show (the show organized by Reed is far superior if you care to come to New York, though it was very crowded this year). My friends who attend the Texas and Chicago shows always seem to be disappointed.