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theordinaryboy

07-17-2006, 08:29 AM

hey there

just wondered what people do about food when playing live tournaments.

Are there waiters/waitresses going round the tables asking if anyone wants drinks?

If so can you order food from these, is it ok to eat at the poker table?

Are soft drinks or anything else free?

When are the breaks for food/dinner?

I am only playing the main event so if it differs please respond in relation to that.

Cheers

kolotoure

07-17-2006, 08:42 AM

People should never eat at the table IMO

THAY3R

07-17-2006, 02:23 PM

Cocktail waitresses come around and you can order drinks. Basically free but you should obviously tip them. You get a 15 minute break every 2 hours, and a 1 hour dinner break each day, usually after the 6th level.

BluffBlank

07-17-2006, 02:53 PM

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Lawman007

07-17-2006, 03:00 PM

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Exactly! Eat before you leave home and during breaks and keep your greasy paws off the cards.

pineapple888

07-17-2006, 03:05 PM

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I wish there was a rule about this, but I guess diabetics etc. would then have potential health issues.

The only applicable tournament rule I could find was #51, "There shall be no foreign objects on the table with the exception of one card cap."

Of course they are not enforcing this rule wrt drinks.

Regarding food, at my tables some players have been eating with the food in their laps and no dealers/floor people have objected.

BluffBlank

07-17-2006, 03:10 PM

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I have no problem with having drinks at the table. But food should be kept away. Even diabetics should be able to think ahead enough to eat during the 15 minute breaks/dinner breaks. I think food just slows down the game, greases up the cards, and frankly is rude. But ban drinking at a card table and I might need to find a new hobby... /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

benfranklin

07-17-2006, 03:25 PM

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Of course they are not enforcing this rule wrt drinks.

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I have no problem with having drinks at the table. But food should be kept away. Even diabetics should be able to think ahead enough to eat during the 15 minute breaks/dinner breaks. I think food just slows down the game, greases up the cards, and frankly is rude. But ban drinking at a card table and I might need to find a new hobby... /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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Ditto. There is nothing wrong with a cup of coffee, bottle of water, etc., at the table, but any kind of food is rude and infringes on others. Even small snacks tend to scatter crumbs on the table and gunk on the cards. And anything more than your chips and a drink tends to sprawl out into other peoples' space. Space at a table is limited enough as is.

And at the risk of being a complete grump on the subject, watching most people eat is disgusting. Do your private business in the bathroom and your eating in the restaurant.

Wolf359

07-17-2006, 06:54 PM

Well, I like eating at the table. I've only really played cash games live, but I've logged probably 1000hrs doing so. The cards do NOT get greasy, and people are good about keeping crap off the felt. The only issue is that it does occasionally slow down the game when someone incapable of multitasking is chowing down, but then they're paying less attention to the game and are therefore playing worse...

In short, it's incredibly convenient and I've never seen it mess up the cards or the table at either Foxwoods (back in the day when you *could* eat at the table), the Bike, or Commerce. Perhaps people at other casinos are bigger slobs.

Sorry that this doesn't answer the original question about main event food at the table, but I figured I should toss in my apparently lone voice in favor of table-food.

MeanGreenTT

07-17-2006, 07:22 PM

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Even diabetics should be able to think ahead enough to eat during the 15 minute breaks/dinner breaks.

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Obviously you don't know any diabetics....but "a low" will not be quick fixed with food as easily as with glucose from tablets or any soda, juice, etc....to say they should "plan ahead" is simple ignorance of the disease.

THEOSU

07-17-2006, 07:32 PM

i'd be more concerned with people pissing and not watching their hands than someone having a sandwich at the table. yeesh.

Rainbow Warrior

07-18-2006, 02:27 AM

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I've never seen it mess up the cards or the table at either Foxwoods (back in the day when you *could* eat at the table), the Bike, or Commerce. Perhaps people at other casinos are bigger slobs.

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Finger foods are disgusting.
Pizza...
Hot wings!!! Jeez...

Most are careful but some leave grease and sauce on the chips, cards and table.

And what about those who like tacos and popcorn??

The worst I've seen was at the slots.
A woman pumping quarters into the machine and doritos into her mouth with the same hand. I couldn't not stare.

Rainbow Warrior

07-18-2006, 02:37 AM

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i'd be more concerned with people pissing and not watching their hands than someone having a sandwich at the table. yeesh.

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You're overlooking the 'winners' who do both.

ActionFreak

07-18-2006, 09:53 AM

It doesn't really bother me when people eat at the table when they are using utensils. It is so gross to watch people touch the cards and then put their hands all over a sandwich or french fries before eating it.

TBZ

07-18-2006, 11:16 AM

I don't have a problem with cold food, sandwich, package snacks. But cooked food stinks. Especially that oriental crap!

stan1541

07-18-2006, 11:29 AM

Worst we had was a guy with Cup o' Noodle soup, he even asked to eat at the table and the dealer said, you must do it off the table, so he did, until it was his turn to act and he spun around and hit the table with it. boom all over the table and since we was in 8, it got over 9 and the dealers chips, we spent 15 min cleaning it up.

Eat away from the table, be kind to everyone else.

luvrhino

07-18-2006, 12:53 PM

There are signs outside the WSoP tourney room that says no food may enter. This wasn't enforced during the initial Events and i doubt it is now. Just don't do anything that slows down play or gets things greasy.

I ate some cheese cracker sandwiches during one of my Prelim Events without a problem. I waited to eat my Subway until dinner break. I was also able to forage for food from the Full Tilt and Ultimate Bet hospitality suites. However, that might not be feasible during the breaks in the Main Event. For that, i'd be happy just getting to the bathroom and back without missing any hands.

mike_oxbig

07-18-2006, 01:15 PM

I'm an athlete and my metabolism dictates I need toe at every 1.5-2 hours...that and my nutritionist.

I've beene ating at the tables fairly regularly but no one has seemed to mind at all, and if they did they never bthered to say it to me

Lawman007

07-18-2006, 01:18 PM

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I'm an athlete and my metabolism dictates I need toe at every 1.5-2 hours...that and my nutritionist.

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Then eat during breaks like everyone else.

pipsqueak

07-18-2006, 01:57 PM

I question the nutritional value of toes. Fingers, maybe....

TruePoker CEO

07-18-2006, 02:21 PM

Apparently, he also engages in cannibalism ....

"toe ...., that and my nutritionist"

Clearly a man to be feared at the tables.

Lawman007

07-18-2006, 02:30 PM

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I'm a slob, and my nutritionist has put me on a strict diet of extra greasy buffalo wings and pizza every 30 minutes. I must eat then or I will be in danger of becoming fit, so you guys will just have to deal with it.

MonarchDon

07-18-2006, 02:42 PM

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I'm an athlete and my metabolism dictates I need toe at every 1.5-2 hours...that and my nutritionist.

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I'm a slob, and my nutritionist has put me on a strict diet of extra greasy buffalo wings and pizza every 30 minutes. I must eat then or I will be in danger of becoming fit, so you guys will just have to deal with it.

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AlcateL

07-18-2006, 03:26 PM

Ok I don't generally eat at the table, but what the hells wrong with someone who's hungry eating a sandwich if they don't want to wait an hour for the break, jesus I can't believe how bad everyones getting these days, theres no leniency at all anymore.

I agree hot food is a bit off, but a sandwich of a bag of crisps (chips) (a small bag mind not the america 1/2 lb bags /images/graemlins/smile.gif)

FeliciaLee

07-18-2006, 03:37 PM

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I wish there was a rule about this, but I guess diabetics etc. would then have potential health issues.

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This is what I do. I order a coffee from service and a huge glass of ice. I tip. I give it to Glenn, or if he's not there I do it myself. I put the coffee over ice in my shaker bottle. I wait for it to get cold a few seconds and then put my meal replacement/protein powder on top. Screw on the lid and shake it up.

Yes, sometimes I have to do this every two hours to keep my sugar controlled (four hours max), but it keeps me healthy and alert at the tables.

I also eat light during dinner. No big buffet. Just a decent, light meal. No frills. Tons of water.

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Lawman007

07-18-2006, 04:46 PM

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what the hells wrong with someone who's hungry eating a sandwich if they don't want to wait an hour for the break, jesus I can't believe how bad everyones getting these days, theres no leniency at all anymore.

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You're right. I'm going to start brushing my teeth, shaving, trimming my nose hairs, and clipping my toenails at the table. Why should I have to do that on my own time? There's certainly no rule against it.

Lawman007

07-18-2006, 04:49 PM

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This is what I do. I order a coffee from service and a huge glass of ice. I tip. I give it to Glenn, or if he's not there I do it myself. I put the coffee over ice in my shaker bottle. I wait for it to get cold a few seconds and then put my meal replacement/protein powder on top. Screw on the lid and shake it up.

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Fascinating. Who is Glenn? Your butler?

MeanGreenTT

07-18-2006, 04:54 PM

NickMPK

07-18-2006, 05:09 PM

You can eat a sandwich and chips without getting the cards and chips greasy. Just eat with one hand and look at your cards/bet with the other. I don't see the problem unless you are slowing up the game.

THEOSU

07-18-2006, 05:23 PM

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You can eat a sandwich and chips without getting the cards and chips greasy. Just eat with one hand and look at your cards/bet with the other. I don't see the problem unless you are slowing up the game.

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dingding.

and while we're on the subject, why do people let their kids cry in stores? gosh, that annoys me so much, and it's so preventable!

BluffBlank

07-18-2006, 05:26 PM

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Even diabetics should be able to think ahead enough to eat during the 15 minute breaks/dinner breaks.

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Obviously you don't know any diabetics....but "a low" will not be quick fixed with food as easily as with glucose from tablets or any soda, juice, etc....to say they should "plan ahead" is simple ignorance of the disease.

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I have no problem with anyone having soda, juice, etc. at the table. It's food I don't like. And I've known several diabetics. I'm sure if my brother-in-law was at the main event playing poker and needed to fix "a low", he could fold a hand, and pull a candy bar out of his pocket/bag, and eat it and I would probably be ok with that. People chowing down on greasy burgers, fries, huge grilled chicken sandwhiches, chips, nachos, etc is just not needed, and is rude, imho.

rsigley

07-18-2006, 06:12 PM

i like to enjoy a cheeseburger at the table while smoking a cigarette

benfranklin

07-18-2006, 06:35 PM

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what the hells wrong with someone who's hungry eating a sandwich if they don't want to wait an hour for the break, jesus I can't believe how bad everyones getting these days, theres no leniency at all anymore.

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You're right. I'm going to start brushing my teeth, shaving, trimming my nose hairs, and clipping my toenails at the table. Why should I have to do that on my own time? There's certainly no rule against it.

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I don't have any problems with that, as long as you don't do anything really disgusting:

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NickMPK

07-18-2006, 06:50 PM

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what the hells wrong with someone who's hungry eating a sandwich if they don't want to wait an hour for the break, jesus I can't believe how bad everyones getting these days, theres no leniency at all anymore.

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You're right. I'm going to start brushing my teeth, shaving, trimming my nose hairs, and clipping my toenails at the table. Why should I have to do that on my own time? There's certainly no rule against it.

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Those aren't things you do in public anywhere. People eat in public all the time...are you annoyed when someone in a movie theater with you buys popcorn, or someone at a baseball game with you buys a hot dog? If a poker room has food available at the table, I don't see anything wrong with taking advantage of that, as long as you are aren't messy.

CardSharpCook

07-18-2006, 09:45 PM

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what the hells wrong with someone who's hungry eating a sandwich if they don't want to wait an hour for the break, jesus I can't believe how bad everyones getting these days, theres no leniency at all anymore.

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You're right. I'm going to start brushing my teeth, shaving, trimming my nose hairs, and clipping my toenails at the table. Why should I have to do that on my own time? There's certainly no rule against it.

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I don't have any problems with that, as long as you don't do anything really disgusting:

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OH MY GOD! ARE HER FEET ON THAT CHAIR!?!?!?!?!1010@!10@@!11111001

CardSharpCook

07-18-2006, 09:47 PM

Eating at the table is part of the game. Deal.

Lloyd

07-18-2006, 11:32 PM

Keep in mind that right now they are saying there might not be a dinner break at all during Day 1 of the main event. That's included in the first item of the "General Rules" if you click on the structure on the WSOP website. So eating during play might be the only option. I think as long as people use common sense it's not an issue.

Botchman

07-19-2006, 01:49 AM

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I I waited to eat my Subway until dinner break.

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How far from the tourny room is this??? Easy run on dinner break?

Nottom

07-19-2006, 02:48 AM

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dingding.

and while we're on the subject, why do people let their kids cry in stores? gosh, that annoys me so much, and it's so preventable!

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Please explain the easy solution to all us stupid parents out there.

Fredrik

07-19-2006, 05:13 AM

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dingding.

and while we're on the subject, why do people let their kids cry in stores? gosh, that annoys me so much, and it's so preventable!

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Please explain the easy solution to all us stupid parents out there.

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luvrhino

07-19-2006, 09:14 AM

I purchased a sandwich at the Subway at the Orleans Casino in the morning and brought it with. It's a lot easier than trying to manage one of the restaurants at the Rio or trying to find somewhere outside the Rio within walking distance.

I wasn't hungry at dinnertime, since i had been mooching food from the Full Tilt hospitality suite. However, had i not eaten then i certainly would have been hungry before they let us leave for the night at 1:15 or so.

niss

07-19-2006, 09:51 AM

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I purchased a sandwich at the Subway at the Orleans Casino in the morning and brought it with. It's a lot easier than trying to manage one of the restaurants at the Rio or trying to find somewhere outside the Rio within walking distance.

I wasn't hungry at dinnertime, since i had been mooching food from the Full Tilt hospitality suite. However, had i not eaten then i certainly would have been hungry before they let us leave for the night at 1:15 or so.

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Obviously I can't say what the situation will be during the main event, but I did not experience any problems whatsoever getting food at the Rio during the tourneys last weekend. The poker kitchen is a minute away and had plenty to offer; and with any type of a dinner break you can take the 5 minute walk back to the casino and hit the chinese restaurant, which is pretty quick.

Gumbo

07-19-2006, 11:37 AM

When playing in tourneys, I usually just throw a few protein bars in my pocket and eat real food if/when there is a decent break.

Gumbo

StephanK

07-19-2006, 11:57 AM

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i'd be more concerned with people pissing and not watching their hands than someone having a sandwich at the table. yeesh.

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I usually watch where my stream goes, not as much what my hands are doing. Since i'm not watching them, you can if you wish (awkward)

Lawman007

07-19-2006, 12:03 PM

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Obviously I can't say what the situation will be during the main event, but I did not experience any problems whatsoever getting food at the Rio during the tourneys last weekend. The poker kitchen is a minute away and had plenty to offer

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What's the "poker kitchen"?

niss

07-19-2006, 12:23 PM

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Obviously I can't say what the situation will be during the main event, but I did not experience any problems whatsoever getting food at the Rio during the tourneys last weekend. The poker kitchen is a minute away and had plenty to offer

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What's the "poker kitchen"?

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A tent (air conditioned) they set up outside, a stone's throw from the poker room, that's basically a large snack bar. Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches, drinks, etc.

Lawman007

07-19-2006, 12:29 PM

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Obviously I can't say what the situation will be during the main event, but I did not experience any problems whatsoever getting food at the Rio during the tourneys last weekend. The poker kitchen is a minute away and had plenty to offer

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What's the "poker kitchen"?

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A tent (air conditioned) they set up outside, a stone's throw from the poker room, that's basically a large snack bar. Burgers, hot dogs, pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches, drinks, etc.

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That's great. Even more reason not to eat at the poker table!

Milo

07-26-2006, 07:59 PM

I play at Canterbury, where there is tableside service and most players order a meal at some point. There is almost never a problem (other than distraction).

Assani Fisher

07-26-2006, 08:46 PM

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[/ QUOTE ]Eating at a crowded tournament is rude imo. However if you're at a nice card room playing ring games and especially if you're in the high limit area, then you should definitely be allowed to eat at the table.

Chump Change

07-26-2006, 08:53 PM

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Even diabetics should be able to think ahead enough to eat during the 15 minute breaks/dinner breaks.

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Obviously you don't know any diabetics....but "a low" will not be quick fixed with food as easily as with glucose from tablets or any soda, juice, etc....to say they should "plan ahead" is simple ignorance of the disease.

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My best friend of 22 years has been a diabetic for 19 of those. Diabetic reactions, like almost everything, can be planned for ahead of time. Testing your blood sugar at the breaks, eating a snack when appropriate or taking a shot when appropriate.

Im not trying to start a thing, but I didnt want somebody to be called ignorant when they didnt deserve it.

I don't think food should be at the table, but i'm still in shock that you can't smoke, so what do I know?

MrX

07-26-2006, 08:59 PM

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I'm an athlete and my metabolism dictates I need toe at every 1.5-2 hours...

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David Williams?

wrschultz

07-26-2006, 09:00 PM

What I do is get things that arent messy.... A cup of fruit with a fork is not messy. I sandwhich with no condiment is not messy. A salad is not messy.

Milo

07-26-2006, 09:42 PM

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[/ QUOTE ]Eating at a crowded tournament is rude imo. However if you're at a nice card room playing ring games and especially if you're in the high limit area, then you should definitely be allowed to eat at the table.

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Canterbury is a huge-ass room with 9 players to a table, rather than 10 and plenty o' room for drink tables and nesting side tables.

bwana devil

07-26-2006, 09:50 PM

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[/ QUOTE ]Eating at a crowded tournament is rude imo. However if you're at a nice card room playing ring games and especially if you're in the high limit area, then you should definitely be allowed to eat at the table.

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Canterbury is a huge-ass room with 9 players to a table, rather than 10 and plenty o' room for drink tables and nesting side tables.

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milo, youre late to the bitch fest. you havent heard it's going to be 11 handed.

AngusThermopyle

07-26-2006, 10:03 PM

Just be happy the Rio doesn't serve balut tableside like the San Jose cardrooms.

nineinchal

07-26-2006, 10:50 PM

no personal attacks please

CharlieDontSurf

07-27-2006, 03:11 AM

I like to order a rack of BBQ baby back ribs and a side of corn on the cob.
Haven't had to many complaints so far.

Milo

07-27-2006, 08:11 AM

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[/ QUOTE ]Eating at a crowded tournament is rude imo. However if you're at a nice card room playing ring games and especially if you're in the high limit area, then you should definitely be allowed to eat at the table.

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Canterbury is a huge-ass room with 9 players to a table, rather than 10 and plenty o' room for drink tables and nesting side tables.

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milo, youre late to the bitch fest. you havent heard it's going to be 11 handed.

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benfranklin

07-27-2006, 12:12 PM

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I like to order a rack of BBQ baby back ribs and a side of corn on the cob.
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I prefer to pop open a big bag of Cheetos. Pretty soon there's a coating of that fine orange powder all over everything, and it's impossible to get off of cards, chips, felt, etc. That dust is toxic. It puts everyone on tilt, and you can really build a huge stack while people are going nuts trying to bust you.

PS Don't forget to share your food with the dealer.