Iggy's
February 28-- I was looking forward to barbecuing the other night. I went out to light the grill and then I remembered that it was still the crappy St. Louis Winter. So, we went to Iggy's.
Iggy's is a new Mexican place not far from our house. This is good because we'll probably be stranded in more snow soon and have some place to crawl to.
Both my 12 year old and 3 year old were starving because they hadn't eaten in over 20 minutes. I've noticed that reacting to hunger varies by age. While my 12 year old sulked and mumbled some profane rap song, my 3 year old stuck a margarita lime in his nose. Regardless, we needed food fast.
We looked over the menus and when I mentioned to my oldest that the kid's menu went up to 12 years old, he said something like, "Yo, go choke on yo bling." So, my wife and I along with our starving 12 year old ordered quesadillas and my youngest was happy with a hamburger off the "kid's'" menu.
And then, we waited.
Time seemed to stand still as my two offspring melted down before our eyes. While the next batch of bad weather was on the way, I was thinking about going outside to stand in it.
Finally, our waitress showed up with food. But, I say "food" because it wasn't "our" food, or at least not the food we ordered. Rather than $7 quesadillas and a cheap burger. We each were presented with something named like the "Mucho Grande Mexican Big Ass Fajita Meal". Each serving of which could have kept some third world nations well fed for months.
When I tried to explain to our waitress that this wasn't what we ordered my 12 year old stopped me short with, "GIVE ME THE DAMN TORTILLAS!"
So, we ate it.
The wind was beginning to blow pretty hard outside and I wanted to get going. The waitress brought our bill and it was quite a bit more than what we had planned to spend on quesadillas! As I was trying to figure out how I could cash in my retirement IRA to pay it, I mentioned that we didn't even order any of this stuff. She thought for a moment, then said she would see what she could do. Several minutes later she showed up with her manager, which by the way is it just me or do all restaurant managers look like the same guy?
He said to me, "How about if I take $3 off your bill?" Three dollars I thought! Wow, that's like taking a shot glass of water out of the Pacific ocean! He refused to budge saying, "That's the best he would do." Then it occurred to me that this was brilliant! What a great way to increase sales! Regardless of what anybody orders, taco, lime wedge, glass of water.... forget about it and bring them the "Mucho Grande Mexican Big Ass Fajita Meal" and charge them full price!
As we were driving home I began to think about the new St. Louis Weather Stinks and St. Louis Weather Sucks shirts that just went on sale. My wife asked me if I really thought I'd make any money off them. But now, I know I will! Anybody who orders a shirt, is now also going to receive an extra ice scraper, umbrella, coffee mug, toilet plunger and soap on a rope too!
Just be ready to pay FULL price!
Wishing you the best as you spend Another Day In The Gray.
Iggy's is a new Mexican place not far from our house. This is good because we'll probably be stranded in more snow soon and have some place to crawl to.
Both my 12 year old and 3 year old were starving because they hadn't eaten in over 20 minutes. I've noticed that reacting to hunger varies by age. While my 12 year old sulked and mumbled some profane rap song, my 3 year old stuck a margarita lime in his nose. Regardless, we needed food fast.
We looked over the menus and when I mentioned to my oldest that the kid's menu went up to 12 years old, he said something like, "Yo, go choke on yo bling." So, my wife and I along with our starving 12 year old ordered quesadillas and my youngest was happy with a hamburger off the "kid's'" menu.
And then, we waited.
Time seemed to stand still as my two offspring melted down before our eyes. While the next batch of bad weather was on the way, I was thinking about going outside to stand in it.
Finally, our waitress showed up with food. But, I say "food" because it wasn't "our" food, or at least not the food we ordered. Rather than $7 quesadillas and a cheap burger. We each were presented with something named like the "Mucho Grande Mexican Big Ass Fajita Meal". Each serving of which could have kept some third world nations well fed for months.
When I tried to explain to our waitress that this wasn't what we ordered my 12 year old stopped me short with, "GIVE ME THE DAMN TORTILLAS!"
So, we ate it.
The wind was beginning to blow pretty hard outside and I wanted to get going. The waitress brought our bill and it was quite a bit more than what we had planned to spend on quesadillas! As I was trying to figure out how I could cash in my retirement IRA to pay it, I mentioned that we didn't even order any of this stuff. She thought for a moment, then said she would see what she could do. Several minutes later she showed up with her manager, which by the way is it just me or do all restaurant managers look like the same guy?
He said to me, "How about if I take $3 off your bill?" Three dollars I thought! Wow, that's like taking a shot glass of water out of the Pacific ocean! He refused to budge saying, "That's the best he would do." Then it occurred to me that this was brilliant! What a great way to increase sales! Regardless of what anybody orders, taco, lime wedge, glass of water.... forget about it and bring them the "Mucho Grande Mexican Big Ass Fajita Meal" and charge them full price!
As we were driving home I began to think about the new St. Louis Weather Stinks and St. Louis Weather Sucks shirts that just went on sale. My wife asked me if I really thought I'd make any money off them. But now, I know I will! Anybody who orders a shirt, is now also going to receive an extra ice scraper, umbrella, coffee mug, toilet plunger and soap on a rope too!
Just be ready to pay FULL price!
Wishing you the best as you spend Another Day In The Gray.
Shouda gone to the CORNER PUB. I will let Brant know about your trip to Iggys.We have a neighbor that got sick at Iggys. How are you doing, ?
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SIGN ME UP OLD BUDDY
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The humor in this story is awesome. I have a three year old, so I related. Your 12 year old description was hillarious! I won't be going to Iggy's for lunch today either. Glad we're actually getting some sunshine lately!!
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I couldn't disagree more with this article. Sounds like the writer is more attempting to be a comedian than a writer. Iggy's is the best Mexican restaurant to hit the StL area in a long time. I've had nothing but great experiences there, and the prices and portions are excellent. Their salsa is one the better ones out there, and their margaritas are awesome. Thank you Iggy's for finally breaking through the barrier of crappy Mexican restaurants in St. Louis! You guys should give it a second try...many restaurants make mistakes, and if you judge them on one article, or one experience, you are missing out!!
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