08-17-2017, 09:24 AM
Elway, Lynch apparently Dutch Goose fans
08-17-2017, 10:27 AM
(08-17-2017, 10:25 AM)DC 86 link Wrote:Elway was definitely a Dutch Goose fan during his undergrad days.
and then some!Â
08-17-2017, 12:29 PM
(08-17-2017, 10:25 AM)DC 86 link Wrote:Elway was definitely a Dutch Goose fan during his undergrad days.
I was a Dutch Goose fan until I got food poisoning there.
(08-17-2017, 10:25 AM)DC 86 link Wrote:Elway was definitely a Dutch Goose fan during his undergrad days.
I was a Dutch Goose fan until I got food poisoning there.
08-17-2017, 01:46 PM
(08-17-2017, 12:29 PM)JPRI link Wrote:[quote author=DC 86 link=topic=17174.msg197301#msg197301 date=1502990730]
Elway was definitely a Dutch Goose fan during his undergrad days.
I was a Dutch Goose fan until I got food poisoning there.
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That's how you know it's authentic.
It was the deviled eggs, right?
(08-17-2017, 12:29 PM)JPRI link Wrote:[quote author=DC 86 link=topic=17174.msg197301#msg197301 date=1502990730]
Elway was definitely a Dutch Goose fan during his undergrad days.
I was a Dutch Goose fan until I got food poisoning there.
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That's how you know it's authentic.
It was the deviled eggs, right?
08-17-2017, 02:19 PM
My great aunt (UCB '68) claimed that her name was carved into one of the tables there. My frequent visits were made in the name of family research. Never found it.
08-17-2017, 04:19 PM
I was a Dutch Goose fan until last year when I went there to watch a Stanford away game and found the outside back bar loaded with Weenie fans and not a single TV tuned to the Stanford game
08-17-2017, 05:12 PM
08-17-2017, 05:46 PM
(08-17-2017, 04:19 PM)winflop link Wrote:I was a Dutch Goose fan until last year when I went there to watch a Stanford away game and found the outside back bar loaded with Weenie fans and not a single TV tuned to the Stanford gameI am still a Dutch Goose fan, but the problem there is getting a place to park!
(08-17-2017, 04:19 PM)winflop link Wrote:I was a Dutch Goose fan until last year when I went there to watch a Stanford away game and found the outside back bar loaded with Weenie fans and not a single TV tuned to the Stanford gameI am still a Dutch Goose fan, but the problem there is getting a place to park!
08-18-2017, 07:16 AM
(08-17-2017, 04:19 PM)winflop link Wrote:I was a Dutch Goose fan until last year when I went there to watch a Stanford away game and found the outside back bar loaded with Weenie fans and not a single TV tuned to the Stanford game
Which game? While seats are hard to find, I've found it's usually at least 50% Stanford fans for major away games, if not more. (As for the rest, a smattering of other college fans, or just folks from the neighborhood there for a meal.) Granted it might depend on the game, the USC/UCLA and other major rival games likely have more interest and better numbers than, say, OSU or WSU.
(08-17-2017, 04:19 PM)winflop link Wrote:I was a Dutch Goose fan until last year when I went there to watch a Stanford away game and found the outside back bar loaded with Weenie fans and not a single TV tuned to the Stanford game
Which game? While seats are hard to find, I've found it's usually at least 50% Stanford fans for major away games, if not more. (As for the rest, a smattering of other college fans, or just folks from the neighborhood there for a meal.) Granted it might depend on the game, the USC/UCLA and other major rival games likely have more interest and better numbers than, say, OSU or WSU.
08-18-2017, 07:42 AM
Quote:I am still a Dutch Goose fan, but the problem there is getting a place to park!
I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?
BTW, I have been to the Dutch Goose in Boise and felt it didn't hold a candle to the Menlo Park version.
Quote:I am still a Dutch Goose fan, but the problem there is getting a place to park!
I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?
BTW, I have been to the Dutch Goose in Boise and felt it didn't hold a candle to the Menlo Park version.
08-18-2017, 09:20 AM
(08-18-2017, 07:42 AM)Trevmiesterj link Wrote:I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?I am not sure that was the cause, but it could have been. It may be that the back patio was not wheelchair accessible. In any case, the changes went far beyond accessibility improvements. The back area is now completely different and is larger. I think the remodel was at least partially to increase capacity. The front part didn't change much. There is now a second story, but I think(?) that is just an office.
(08-18-2017, 07:42 AM)Trevmiesterj link Wrote:I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?I am not sure that was the cause, but it could have been. It may be that the back patio was not wheelchair accessible. In any case, the changes went far beyond accessibility improvements. The back area is now completely different and is larger. I think the remodel was at least partially to increase capacity. The front part didn't change much. There is now a second story, but I think(?) that is just an office.
08-18-2017, 10:29 AM
(08-18-2017, 09:20 AM)Goose link Wrote:[quote author=Trevmiesterj link=topic=17174.msg197331#msg197331 date=1503067368]I am not sure that was the cause, but it could have been. It may be that the back patio was not wheelchair accessible. In any case, the changes went far beyond accessibility improvements. The back area is now completely different and is larger. I think the remodel was at least partially to increase capacity. The front part didn't change much. There is now a second story, but I think(?) that is just an office.
I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?
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the "Chalet" was the "addition"
in its new spiffed variation, I think the Goose lost a bit of its gritty soul. I still make the pilgrimage back when I am on or near campus. eggs are still hit or miss, but overseas travel is good training for Goose fare.
(08-18-2017, 09:20 AM)Goose link Wrote:[quote author=Trevmiesterj link=topic=17174.msg197331#msg197331 date=1503067368]I am not sure that was the cause, but it could have been. It may be that the back patio was not wheelchair accessible. In any case, the changes went far beyond accessibility improvements. The back area is now completely different and is larger. I think the remodel was at least partially to increase capacity. The front part didn't change much. There is now a second story, but I think(?) that is just an office.
I haven't been there in several years but some visiting friends from Menlo remarked that ownership was forced to remodel due to accessibility claims from a disabled customer. Anyone know what the extent of the changes were?
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the "Chalet" was the "addition"
in its new spiffed variation, I think the Goose lost a bit of its gritty soul. I still make the pilgrimage back when I am on or near campus. eggs are still hit or miss, but overseas travel is good training for Goose fare.
08-18-2017, 10:56 AM
I'm fairly certain the Dutch Goose, or The Goose was sold a 5-7 years ago. Someone did sue or threaten to sue for wheelchair access and the remodel was started to rectify that issue and the second floor office was added. The front still retains much of it's original charm/character, but the old, carved up tables and booths (my name was there from the 80's) were replaced. There is now a wheelchair elevator in the rear entrance hall that breaks things up. The newer outside patio bar has become quite popular, although I'm usually in the backroom for a little league, volleyball or middle school basketball team celebration. As expected, it is very much a Menlo Park neighborhood bar as well as a spot for Stanford students later in the evening.
As for Weenies taking over, there are just too damn many of them around here, so it's more a question of numbers. As usual, they wear their bear on their sleeves a little too much - the thin envelope tends to make them bitter, let alone their very poor track record over the last few decades in most things save the club sport.
As for Weenies taking over, there are just too damn many of them around here, so it's more a question of numbers. As usual, they wear their bear on their sleeves a little too much - the thin envelope tends to make them bitter, let alone their very poor track record over the last few decades in most things save the club sport.
I'm fairly certain the Dutch Goose, or The Goose was sold a 5-7 years ago. Someone did sue or threaten to sue for wheelchair access and the remodel was started to rectify that issue and the second floor office was added. The front still retains much of it's original charm/character, but the old, carved up tables and booths (my name was there from the 80's) were replaced. There is now a wheelchair elevator in the rear entrance hall that breaks things up. The newer outside patio bar has become quite popular, although I'm usually in the backroom for a little league, volleyball or middle school basketball team celebration. As expected, it is very much a Menlo Park neighborhood bar as well as a spot for Stanford students later in the evening.
As for Weenies taking over, there are just too damn many of them around here, so it's more a question of numbers. As usual, they wear their bear on their sleeves a little too much - the thin envelope tends to make them bitter, let alone their very poor track record over the last few decades in most things save the club sport.
As for Weenies taking over, there are just too damn many of them around here, so it's more a question of numbers. As usual, they wear their bear on their sleeves a little too much - the thin envelope tends to make them bitter, let alone their very poor track record over the last few decades in most things save the club sport.
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