I Had Motherfucking Buffalo For The First Time And Now I Can't Stop Fucking Cursing

Do you remember my post about the cleanmeter?

(It's ok, go read it.  I'll wait...)

Well, this fucking post is going to break the cleanmeter...

Although I have been living in the 'kill your own meat' region of the US since October 2010, I have yet to try Elk, Buffalo, Venison, Rabbit or any other meat considered 'exotic.'

...until last week...

I went to Jackson on business, and, well, I was done with my day about 2 hours earlier than expected.  Worse, I was with a vendor rep.

So, yeah.  A little disheartening.

But I'm Mister Bright-Side.  We decided to make the best of our evening and hit up the best steakhouse in Jackson Hole, the Gun Barrel Steakhouse.  It was a great atmosphere, with fantastic liquor.

...oh yeah, and good food too.

While we were waiting to order, there was a loudmouth cowboy.  I swear to you his name was Tex (or should have been).

A fairly accurate depiction...

"I want a fucking STEAK!" said Tex, loud enough for half the restaurant to hear.  When the waiter took his order, it was "I want the fucking buffalo prime rib, with the best fucking bourbon you have!"

I loved it.  Apparently buffalo makes you curse like a madman.

...so of course I had to try the buffalo prime rib...

Actual photo of my food.

I was amazed when I LOVED it.  I was expecting something gamey or tough.

It was fucking bliss.

Like heaven in my fucking mouth.

...and now I can't stop cursing...

...shit.

I guess the fucking bright side is now I can properly wear a gigantic belt buckle with my jeans.  This means I may be more liked with my Montana customers...

But back to the buffalo steak, it was fucking fantastic.  If bison are going to be the new 'cow,' I am more than fine with that.

And of course, I highly recommend the Gun Barrel if you're ever in Jackson.  This isn't a sponsored post.  They're not paying me for it (but for over $100 for the two of us, they fucking should be...) so this is completely sincere.

...Fucking A.

Idaho Spotlight: The Teton Valley (and Pooh-Tater!)

Driving into Jackson Wyoming or Yellowstone from Eastern Idaho will take you within range of the Grand Teton Mountains.  This is a gorgeous mountain range and makes for some great pictures.

The name 'Grand Teton' is French for 'Large Teat.'  I find this interesting because the Tetons have 3 main peaks.

3 Tetons.... 3 Teats.... 3 Boobs... Is anyone else having a "Total Recall" flashback here?

Oh, and by the way, you find some interesting things when you google "3 boobs."  Just saying...  (don't click that link if you're at work.  If it's safe, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS!  HAHAHAHA)

Ok ok ok, back to topic.

During the drive, you will pass a small Drive-In theater between the towns of Driggs and Victor.  It's called... The Spud.

In front of The Spud is a flatbed truck with a giant potato on it:

And while the truck is named "Old Murphy" it looks more like Red from the Cars movies.

Hiding in Old Murphy is an odd tater that looks like he's trying to drive.  Or just peek at passers by...

Taters, precious?

While not as tater-tastic as the Potato Museum in Blackfoot, The Spud offers potato-themed art such as Pooh-Tater.

...yes.  I said Pooh-Tater.  If you took Winnie the Pooh and cross-bred him with a Russet, you'd get this abomination.

And look!  Not one but two!  Two potential copyright infringement issues for Disney to laugh about!

While these towns aren't very big (Driggs = pop. 1,100, Victor = pop. 1,928) there are some nice shops, bistros and bars to check out in the area.  I highly recommend the Alpine Wines Bistro off main street.  Great soups, great wine selection, and top-notch service!

If you're heading into Yellowstone through Idaho, give Teton Valley a look.  You'll miss it if you blink, but if you stop and enjoy the area, you will be mildly amused in more ways than one.

Oh, and tell Pooh-Tater that I sent ya!