Ridgway is full of transplanted fans from all over the country. West Coasters ( shout-outs to Al Campbell and Randy Gregory) bring their affinity for California teams such as the Chargers, UCLA, the Dodgers and the Padres. Midwesterners, such myself pull for anything Detroit _______or Michigan _______(just fill in the blank.) Good southerners (Frankie Pope, and me, again,) love our North Carolina teams like UNC and Wake Forest.
Then there is the Louisiana sub-culture that has settled into Ouray, bringing an authentic slice of New Orleans (awesome food seasoned with authentic "yat" accents and witticisms) whose epicenter is The Papillon Bakery, where proprietor Jody Honold cranks out Shrimp Po-Boys, Jambalaya, Etoufee' and heavenly pastries, which can be washed down with a cup of Community Coffee or a Barq's Creme Soda. He hosts a New Orleans Saints or LSU "lovefest" each weekend for any or all who want to cheer the Black & Gold or the Bayou Bengals.
But today is the grandaddy rivalry of them all: Michigan vs Ohio State. Where to watch? Gotta be the Doghouse Bar & Grill in Ridgway! Proprietor Darrin Grieves has created Ouray County's best sportsbar atmosphere and eaterie, which features fat, plump hot wings, sandwiches, big burgers and a choiceof 7 or 8 beers on tap. Darrin is a die hard Ohio State Buckeye fan, who will allow Michigan fans through the door and take your money, but drop by often to grind it in if Ohio State is winning. Last year he welcomed Michigan fans by setting up a child's table and chairs in the foyer, with a black & white TV and a sign "Michigan Section." It was all in fun. But with three big HD screens, the Doghouse Grill is my favorite spot in town to watch any sporting event.
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