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micronut
Trad climber
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Mango chutney fish tacos and a cold red brew in my blackened tape residued hands after a successful mission in Tuolumne is one of life's finer moments. Praise be to The Mobile. Hail hail.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Premium for gas but the food is an excellent value for what you get.
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Just remember-- Lee Vining is right in the "middle of nowhere"... so expect to pay for being there, too.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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It's all about the musica and the dancing for me. lynne
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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I only get there every couple of years, and it's usually after a fun day out. I'm gonna pay about the same for that caliber of food in the city but I get to look at Mono Lake as the sun goes down for free.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Go ahead and mock us, that is if you're having as much fun as we were when this was taken :)
Just a couple of crazy kids each with grown kids of their own, drawn together along with other friends, spur of the moment, around the granfalloon of the Mobil. I was nearly drowned a couple of hours before, so thought a clean shirt was in order. Lynne, just always looks that good!
Oh Werner, (below) you tease!
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WBraun
climber
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Cliche hangout, the "in people" club, I totally avoid that place.
There's a way better place across the street deep in the sage brush ....
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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Long Live Mono Cone !
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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And we all resemble that remark, dingbro, cheers!
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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sometimes those mango fish tacos and some live music just sound a bit more appealing than basic camp glop.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Ah but Werner-the "in people's" idea of trash is another man treasure-going to be some serious dumpster diving this season. Are you certified?
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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i went into the chevron up the street thinkin it was the famous whoa deli,
there sits a hot lamp over some 3 day old pizza slices,
i'm startin to think the place is over hyped,
but i made it into the right place and had food with all the right people,
clean people, important people, outstanding people, above average people, tired people, people who you get stuck behind on the way up the hill,
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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what, you don't like the e-coli lettuce in the steak cesear?
it was the high elevation creating internal pressure,
not the food,
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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so the guy who burned up, is he ok now?
gas was cheaper than the chevron but i could not get the bugs off the car due to a seemingly lackluster approach to windshield water, wtf, over?
i drop 20 bucks for food and 40 for gas but they can't spring for $0.02 worth of soap, jus sayin,
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David Wilson
climber
CA
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the food at that mobile station is over rated and expensive.
also, that station is an example of development on the outskirts that ultimately should be avoided to preserve the fabric of our towns
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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it is nice to see a place like the deli when most towns like that have nuthin to offer but fat chicks and meth heads,
i mean you won't see a place like that in yucca valley,
just a cornacopia of bad fruit,
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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The food is more than fine for the price/location. A cold beer on the lawn on a summer night after a day in TM--maybe some music--there are worse things. Some take their too cool for school thing a little too seriously.
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dr. juicer kaniglio
Trad climber
san diego, ca
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The Mobil kids know how to fu'kin party!! Their early season party this last year was one of the most memorable of the summer for sure! Post office Mike DJ'd. Was anybody else in attendance that night. Theres alot more going on at the Mobil than overpriced food..
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BooYah
Social climber
Ely, Nv
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It's just another gas station, with a couple of extras. Fine place, but praise?
Not quite. You ever been to Ely?
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Srbphoto
climber
Kennewick wa
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Never understood the big deal. Food was fine but expensive. I remember sitting there eating and watching the owner (or manager) walking around killing flies on the tables with a fly swatter and not wiping the tables. Sure I expect that in Mammoth but not near Lee Vining.
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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I remember being at the Mobil one summer evening in 09' . We had climbed Cathedral that day, and stopped in after for a beer . The Adam Burns band was playing a Michael Jackson song, maybe Billie Jean . Turns out it was a tribute to MJ , who had died earlier that day. The Mobil was a weird place to step into a world without Michael Jackson ... and now we have lost Whitney :(
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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At what point did climbers become yuppies?
Aproximately 1980
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BooYah
Social climber
Ely, Nv
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I ain't no goddam Yuppy. Up yours.
I'm a cowboy. Climbing is an extra bonus.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Matt Tooney is no longer the Mobile chef, he left and opened a place in Mammoth, however its in the Village, ek! Here is his menu:
Breakfast
Coconut Mascarpone Pancake
Two of the fluffiest pancakes you’ve ever had with Mascarpone and Toasted Coconut $8.95
Island Style French Toast
Extra thick Golden Brown and Real Sweet with Whipped Butter and Maple Syrup $8.95
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes, Veggies and Cheese. Grab n’Go $8.50
Egg Sandwich
Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Bagel $7.95
Smoked Trout Bagel
Smoked Trout with Capers, Onion Tomato and Pesto Cream Cheese $9.95
Bagel with Cream Cheese $4.00
Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit $6.50
Apré Ski Appetizers
Baked Brie
French Brie baked in puff pastry topped with Apricot, Citrus, Berry Glaze, French Baguette & Fresh Fruit $11.95
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Spicy rubbed, seared rare Ahi with Sushi Rice, Seaweed Salad, Wasabi Cole Slaw & Balsamic-Sesame glaze $13.95
Oysters Rockefeller
Eastern Blue Point Oysters, Spinach Puree, Roasted Garlic and Bacon Market Price
Crab Cakes
Maryland Blue Crab, Pan Seared with Chipotle Aioli and spring mix salad $13.95
Humus w/Vegetables & Pita Bread
Creamy Bean Puree with Fresh Vegies and Pita Bread $10.95
Two Fish Tacos
Baja Style with Corn Tortilla, Spicy Cole Slaw and Black Bean Puree $11.95
Two Carne Asada Tacos
San Diego style with Avacado Salsa & Black Bean Puree $11.95
Lobster Taquitos
3 Taquitos, Black Beans, Avacado Salsa & Salad $13.95
Angus Beef Sliders w/Fries
3 Angus Beef Sliders, Caramelized onion, cheddar Cheese & BBQ Ketchup $10.95
Entrees
World Famous Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine w/Classic Homemade Dressing $7.95
With marinated skirt steak, fresh grilled salmon or Pan Seared Ahi Tuna $15.95
Fresh Organic Spring Mix Salad
Seasonal fresh vegetables, roasted garlic, balsamic, olive oil dressing $7.95
Add Pan Seared Ahi Tuna or Fresh Grilled Salmon $15.95
Seafood Jambalaya
Shrimp, scallops, fresh fish, king crab, Andouille Sausage $18.95
Wild Buffalo Meatloaf
Extra lean buffalo w/caramelized wild mushrooms, onion & Roasted Peppers w/house peppercorn au jus $18.95
Grilled Pork Rack Chop
Mustard crusted, slow roasted then grilled w/citrus, berry glaze, garlic mashed potatoes & Fresh Veggies $17.95
Baby Back Ribs
Southwest rubbed back ribs w/caramelized onion, fresh blackberry bbq sauce, garlic mashed potatoes & fresh veggies $17.95
Filet Mignon
10 oz. tenderloin, cooked to rare, just finish at home in oven, or we will cook it for you as you like it. Served w/house peppercorn aujus, garlic mashed potatoes & fresh veggies $19.95
New Zealand Elk Rack Chop
Grilled elk chop w/mushroom aujus, garlic mashed potatoes & fresh vegetable $29.95
Desserts
Killer Carrot Cake
… absolutely the best Carrot Cake you will ever eat! $8.95
Multi-Layered Chocolate Cake
… with Wild Berry Coulis, Chocolate Sauce & Fruit $8.95
Cheesecakes
… Ask at the counter - Different Flavors all the time $6.95
Chocolate Brownies Ala Mode
Warm Double Chocolate Brownie with French Vanilla Ice Cream $6.95
Bananas Foster
Flaming Bananas, French Vanilla Ice Cream – New Orleans style! $8.50
Beverages
Fine Wine & Local Beer
“To go” all day long . . . ask any of the staff for our recommendation
Coffee - Espresso - Latte - Cappuccino - Mocha - Fresh local-brew coffee
Green Monster
Puree’d Fresh Green Veggies, Frozen Fruit, Flax Seed & Soy Protein $6.50
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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no capers, dang it!
who invented those things, a guy with no taste buds?
a waste-water treatment plant supervisor/welder/fabricator?
man, when i get oprah rich, it's gonna be alaskan salmon on the hobachi every dang night, i Love that stuff,
no pink slime in the salmon, right?
is this the pink slime thread or did i 4/20 that also?
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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That was the year I first became aware of climbers in full-on winnebagos in the Lodge lot.
On one occasion Cilley and I walked between two such rigs and he muttered,"Climbers have way more money than they used to," Not that either of us, did...
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WBraun
climber
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They're all yuppies now.
Every single one of ya.
Except Todd Gordon and Tucker ...... :-)
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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And what's up with those half-pint beers at full pint prices? In plastic cups? No class at all.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Not many foodies here, sounds like Subway is upscale on the taco.
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Inner City
Trad climber
East Bay
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The food is pricey but good, the atmosphere is fun and there is usually a mixture of people there. Definitely not all yuppies. Some aging hipsters, biker folk etc.
No windshield washer soap does seem like a glaring oversight, but after a five hour drive from the Bay Area, I'm pretty stoked to pull in there and get some grub and a beer before heading to the hot springs to throw out a bag..
That place could be a lot worse. Heck, I saw a wedding happening there once, them couldn't a been yuptuals...
Flame on..
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Is barbecue a noun or a verb?
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Yes.
I finally tried those fish tacos at the Mobil. Kinda bad, really. Back to the Mono Cone.
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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seems like every time i drive through Bridgeport EVERYTHING is closed. So you either eat in LV (I like Nicely's too) or get hosed and wait to eat in SLT.
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otisdog
Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
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Yup...Mono Cone was already closed, Mobil was overrun, and Nicelys was full of Euro-peons, big line out front. Snuck in the side door...
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Srbphoto
climber
Kennewick wa
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Definitely not all yuppies. Some aging hipsters
quote of the day!!!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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that was exxon, menso,
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Booyah...I ate at that mezican place on 6 in Ely last week......Thumbs down...It took 20 minutes to get a cup of coffee at the McDonalds..Those workers looked like they hadn't slept in weeks...? What's up with the pink house in McGill...? RJ
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Mar 10, 2012 - 12:05am PT
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Just outside of Tonopah? On the eastside?
Defunct cathouse, for reals!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Mar 10, 2012 - 12:05am PT
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oh, BP is cool, but dang that exxon that happened 3300 years ago, hello,
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Mar 10, 2012 - 12:10am PT
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Jaybro...They once served fresh sushi there...RJ
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Mar 10, 2012 - 12:15am PT
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Is that a euphemism?
That's pretty wild, actually!
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Mar 10, 2012 - 12:56am PT
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all goes in the same place
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Mar 10, 2012 - 02:03am PT
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Meh… I’d rather go say hi to Ed at the market and grab a burrito, some fresh guacamole, a quart of whole milk, and some Tasty Bites.
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KF
Trad climber
Sausalito, CA
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Mar 21, 2012 - 01:35pm PT
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It's always a pleasure to stop at the MoMart. If I'm there, it means I have just finished, or am on my way to, an adventure.
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Scrubber
climber
Straight outta Squampton
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Mar 21, 2012 - 02:12pm PT
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Thanks for that great video Micronut. I missed it up until now. Can't wait to get back down there.
K
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Bryon Martin
climber
Ca
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Mar 21, 2012 - 07:53pm PT
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I'm just glad nobody has mentioned the Tiger Bar. If the Mobil's Patchouli-and-Patagonia horde ever takes over that venue, the East Side may as well be the West Side. E Clampus Vitus!
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Don Lauria
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Mar 21, 2012 - 09:38pm PT
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Jim,
You should set these guys straight on just how "fixed" your income is.
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and partner
Trad climber
Leavenworth, WA
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Mar 22, 2012 - 06:31pm PT
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grease , sugar, refined flour, saturated fat GOOD! yummy!
-however, with brain cancer upon us... I prefer natural, etc.,
which this ain't. Mortality brings a different view of things, mate.
odiddave
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Mar 23, 2012 - 01:29am PT
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i love that place soo much me and my girl skipped out of town to have sum lunch...
DUHhh! their closed for the season!
we got back home and had lunch at the beach.
good place during the season :)
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Tobia
Social climber
GA
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Mar 23, 2012 - 08:47am PT
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Seems like I filled up with gas at this place. I don't know if the Mobil was there the last time I was in Lee Vining.
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Ken M
Mountain climber
Los Angeles, Ca
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Mar 23, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/2/prweb9237250.htm
"From 2006 until the recent opening of Toomey’s Carry-Out, Toomey famously delighted Mammoth regulars with his gourmet food served in out-of-the-box settings, such as his original Whoa Nellie Deli, a seasonal pop-up restaurant attached to a gas station that grew into a local landmark. His patrons quickly became loyal followers and friends who returned time and time again for signature dishes including Coconut Mascarpone Pancakes, Lobster Taquitos, and Toomey’s own favorite: the Green Monster Smoothie. "
Toomey has closed the Whoa Nellie Deli to focus his attention full time at Toomey’s Carry-Out
So some got their wish. Back to hot dogs....
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Mar 23, 2012 - 11:05pm PT
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There goes the neighborhood.
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 24, 2012 - 12:15am PT
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Definitely with Russ on this one, Ive been over the Mobil for quite some time. After falling prey to the fad and spending sh#t tons of money in there, their sh#t is overpriced even by LV standards and they treat everyone like a bunch of euro tourists. Whoever is patronizing your place, you should at least fake being nice for crying out loud. TPR, nicelys, and mono mart get my $ these days. Mono mart has the bomb burritos always ready anyhow. Waaay better. Patronize them instead
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Mar 24, 2012 - 12:36am PT
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revisionism is in vogue this month
the Mobil had legitimately good food; I don't recall flinching at the prices either (can't say I'm a dirtbag these days though)
it always beat Mountain House or "Kamandu Curry" or white bread and jerky from the local gas station
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Mar 24, 2012 - 12:55am PT
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TPR is way overpriced compared to Mobil- y'all just like to rep stuff cuz its not the in scene- bunch of hipsters
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 25, 2012 - 01:24pm PT
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Nope, mr oaksterdam, youre wrong....its because they have the best meatloaf sammich, coconut cream pie,and they are personable and nice, not too cool to speak a syllable to you as they take your order and deliver your food.
Nice guess though. Keep trying, you'll figure us out. You know you wanna be half as cool as me. Its all about who appears cooler.
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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Mar 25, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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The Mobil is not in Tuolumne. It is a mile or so outside of Lee Vining.
The rest of Lee Vining is cool too, check it out sometine, OK? Especially the Mono Market. The deli case might surprise you.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Mar 25, 2012 - 04:32pm PT
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Oh come on Hoss...! You are a former employee and secret stock holder in the Mono Market so your opinion is slanted... but they do carry inner tubes for road bikes and their breakfast menu is great....RJ
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Boomer
Trad climber
Reno
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Mar 30, 2012 - 04:10pm PT
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The Mobile; just another gourmet menu with the wafting aroma of gas pumps... Go to the Mono Cone for good eats, owned and operated by native locals!
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Mar 30, 2012 - 05:21pm PT
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^^^served with a side of spite
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KabalaArch
Trad climber
Starlite, California
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Mar 30, 2012 - 07:22pm PT
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You ever been to Ely?
Yes, I have. 1st time, following a storm to Alta; the town was in a valley. 2nd time, I found a short cut on my way home from Moab: just a couple 3 miles N of the I70/I15 tee intersection is a Utah road which leads west to Ely, past Great Basin Nat'l Park, for about 200 miles.
It's a dirt road, all the way. New Ely, consisting of Fast Food/Gas Stations (Eat Here and Get Gas Fast!), is a reflection of "spot zoning," and the new cross roads are some miles from where the Harleys used to terrorize the citizens on their main drag.
It is a bit out of the way, though.
Dennis Domaille, owner of the Mobile, survived a year's worth of ICU and plastic surgery. Is, apparently, okay.
Our local "Chez Panisse" is at "The Restaurant at Convict Lake," 10 min. S of Mammoth, at the foot of Mts Morrision and Laurel. 4. Walk in, wearing whatever you're wearing. Expect to drop at least $75/person.
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Inner City
Trad climber
East Bay
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Mar 30, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
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Love the Convict lake restaurant. Show up late, all dirty from some adventure and get a nice steak and a bottle of wine. Ah...roll down to the tubs throw out a bag..
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Yum, great place to stash on the way back to Canadia!
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Outside
Trad climber
Truckee
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last time I was there it was gross AND expensive, remember it being really good years ago and moderately priced.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Here's a bone to chew on......
The Mobil station and deli has been a huge success and I applaud them for it. It is unfortunate however that from a planning perspective the investment was made there away from the town.
Imagine the additional benefit Lee Vining would have gained if that same facility was right in town. It's called smart growth where improvements are made close to existing infrastructure to the benefit of the developer and the community. Having a walkable connection to other business's, housing and community assets would have been huge for Lee Vining. It is a piece of a sustainable strategy for having growth without sprawl.
I'm only pointing it out for the sake of awareness as it might relate to development within your own communities. I'm certain there's a huge back story to this particular development and lessons learned. I would be very surprised if there weren't advocates for a win/win particularly there in Lee Vining. Bottom line get involved, the planning process is a public one.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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There's no place like the Mono Cone.
There's no place like the Mono Cone.
There's no place like the Mono Cone.
No fish taco either on land or sea
Could tempt me to pay twelve whole bucks to thee,
And for certain-sure not in Lost Lee Vee.
The back-story to the location is probably just simply to do with humongous amounts of tourist cars needing places to park while travelers are dining, or using the shitting facilities, or trying to sit next to Clint Eastwood's table.
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WBraun
climber
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Girly men and women go there.
Real men eat roots and tubers in the Forrest above ......
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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They need a Vee-Soup Anderson's in LVee.
Goobers, not tubers, WB.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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^^^Relax hypocrisy is part of the human condition.
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tornado
climber
lawrence kansas
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did the original chef quit and open another restaurant in Mammoth?
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whitemeat
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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I too agree the mobil is tastey! but there is somewhere better! TPR (tioga pass resort) is of the same or higher quality, cheaper, and WAY closer to the east entrance of the park. it is way before the big grade. check it out, its the bomb and you dont have to be staying there to eat.
1 down side though: they close during the winter!
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Loose Rocks
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Sounds a little more dine in like. Are they welcoming to people who might be a little hygiene challenged.
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