August 9th, 2008 By Justin Williams
Can Someone Please Fix Sir Beef’s Equipment?
If you have driven by Sir Beef over the past few weeks, you have noticed that the parking lot is bare. I drove by this morning to see a sign letting customers know that their “equipment broke” and has yet to be repaired.
Sir Beef is an Evansville staple that I hope does not go the way of Burger Farm. Hopefully the equipment issue can be remedied soon as I need my fill of beef, fries, cheesecakes and incredibly dirty, sticky tables. Yum.
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Jenna
August 09, 2008 @ 08:35AM
Sir beef is absolutely awful, ugh
gmwong
August 09, 2008 @ 06:17PM
ARE YOU SERIOUS! Sir Beef is a gift from god.
I have tools, Meet me there and we’ll start fixing.
Justin Williams
August 09, 2008 @ 06:46PM
Sir Beef is awesome. Where else can you get a Roast Beef sandwich and then make a run at a salad bar?
Ryan
August 09, 2008 @ 08:23PM
I’ve always wanted to stop there, but never have. So it’s worth the trip?
Jenna
August 09, 2008 @ 08:59PM
absolutely terrible, tastes and looks horrendous, just awful, I took 2 bites, spit the second bite out, and threw the entire meal out the window. Ew.
Justin Williams
August 09, 2008 @ 10:46PM
Of course it is worth the trip. Far superior to Arbys.
Jenna
August 10, 2008 @ 09:26AM
I’m pretty convinced you put this on just because you knew it’d bug me :)
Brandie
August 10, 2008 @ 03:35PM
Are you kidding? Arby’s is so much better! I agree with Jenna all the way. Absolutely inedible food at Sir Beef!
Jenna
August 10, 2008 @ 09:59PM
Um, THANK YOU! Finally, someone who agrees with me about the awfulness of Sir Beef. I vote Arby’s hands down, any day over the other place.
gmwong
August 11, 2008 @ 08:51AM
Arbys is not American.
Sir Beef is American.
you must not love America.
cody
August 11, 2008 @ 08:58AM
i love sir beef!
Justin Williams
August 11, 2008 @ 09:20AM
gmwong’s latest comment has reminded me once again I need to implement a comment rating system. That, sir, was very good.
Jenna
August 11, 2008 @ 09:31AM
hrm….I do love China an awful lot…..:)
I think I’ll go get Arby’s for lunch, I’m a bad American! :):)
gmwong
August 11, 2008 @ 07:33PM
I love China too, MY PARENTS WERE BORN THERE!
I still love Sir Beef. Dare I say, If that’s wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
Lets get deeper:
Sir Beef - an Amazing name. It implies royalty. Majestic roast beef dressed in armor and riding a noble steed, fighting for it’s loyal patrons who are terrorized by the roast beef monopoly that is Arbys. The food is the essence of civility. Cheaply priced, wholesome goodness, that spreads joy and goodness throughout the land.
Arbys - Not really a name at all. Could stem from “Arbor”. Two things come to mind: Arbor Mist - which is crappy, crappy cheap wine, and Arbor Day, which reminds me of Trees. If you like eating bark, then enjoy your Arbys. It’s overpriced, overrated, and horribly boring. Arbys does not lend anything to the comedic senses. It’s all business, and no fun. And I like fun food.
In my book its Arbys - 0, Sir Beef - 95. I’d give them 100, but they can’t seem to get back in the saddle as far as their broken equipment goes.
I hope this inspires you to embrace Sir Beef as your roast beef savior, and shed the mind-numbing-cardboard-tasting-bad-excuse-for-a-sandwich Arbys.
Jenna
August 12, 2008 @ 12:19AM
sorrrrryyyyyy, I just can’t do Sir Beef. Seriously, one bite made me almost puke, I had to spit it out it tasted so awful. I went there to give it a 2nd shot, my hopes were really high bc I had heard a lot of people talking about it being good. I was expecting to come out a changed woman. Alas. One bite, and I was disgusted. I’ll take all the Arby’s, and you can have all the Sir Beef. Hrmmmm Arby’s only reminds me of roast beef…..not trees…..Sir Beef reminds me of poo or something. Yuky.
At least we can agree on our love of China though. That’s at least something going for us! Wo ai zhong guo! Ni ne?
gmwong
August 12, 2008 @ 06:20AM
Thats what the Chinese say to their motherland, are you Chinese? If not, the Chinese may not like that!
I am not Chinese for the record. I speak very little China-speak too.
Jenna
August 12, 2008 @ 10:20AM
no, not Chinese, Euro background, but I do love China!! I only know enough Chinese to get by (shop, transportation, ordering, basic convos)…..I was there for 6-wks last fall, does that count??? hehe
gmwong
August 13, 2008 @ 06:56AM
Thats more than I know! I just got suckered into living with the chinese.
markio
August 13, 2008 @ 12:20PM
Sir Beef is awesome. Some people just don’t have good taste buds. Probably the same ones that think Hacienda has good Mexican food. Please. I would kill a man for some Sir Beef cheese cake, and if you ever buy me some cheesecake from there, you had better bring 2. One just ticks me off because when I finish it off I have to have another.
Jenna
August 13, 2008 @ 04:56PM
I hate Sir Beef and hate Hacienda…..I have a Mexican food obsession, and hate hate hate Hacienda, I try to get as real as I can in this town…like La Cabana which is quite authentic…..however Sir Beef just flat out tastes bad! There’s just no way around it.
gmwong
August 14, 2008 @ 06:37AM
I just happen to hate you then :)
Brandie
August 15, 2008 @ 06:28AM
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/aug/15/sir-beef-future-uncertain/
uh oh
markio
August 15, 2008 @ 12:03PM
We all have our opinions, yours just happens to be wrong. ;) The loaded potatoes and fried mushrooms are awesome. And I loves me some beef, bacon, and cheese sandwich. Mmmmmm. Everyone I talk to that has been to Sir Beef loves it, so I guess you are the only one. What is that saying? Hmmmmm….
Jenna
August 15, 2008 @ 12:51PM
I actually don’t know anyone who likes it except for Justin, and he only thinks its okay, pretty much he exaggerates it because he knows how much I hate it. None of my family or friends like it. I think your opinion is obviously the wrong one :)
Jenna: right
Markio: clearly wrong
Brandie
August 15, 2008 @ 01:41PM
Again, I vote with Jenna! My husband and everyone in our families (both his and mine) hate that place! It’s also pretty dirty in there! I had a BLT there once and the bacon was so old and burned that I had to throw it out! I also got a Roast Beef and the meat was very dry and tasteless. I don’t see the allure at all. Sorry guys!
Christina
August 20, 2008 @ 12:13PM
First off, I just want to say that La Cabana is very dirty and they were almost shut down not too long ago for uncleanliness. Second, everyone has a right to their own opinion. Sir Beef is much better on so many levels.
Sir Beef is much less processed and tastes like what roast beef really should taste like. Arby’s however, tastes like hooker piss (coming from my husband). He happens to be the one who started the writing on the sign… (he is very proud of himself for that). Have you ever noticed how Arby’s Roast Beef shines? That is all the artificial ‘crap’ they have to inject in it to make it remotely palatable. Roast beef is nothing but pure goodness!!! So, if you want to eat a fake, imitation, crap excuse for a sandwich continue to eat your Arby’s and the rest of us will enjoy our delicious Sir Beef!
Matt
August 20, 2008 @ 12:21PM
Before I moved to Evansville almost 2 years ago I was addicted to Arby’s. I mean literally, ADDICTED, ate there at least once a week if not more. I moved down here and had quite an eye opening experience one midsummers afternoon. I had my first King Beef with cheddar, the very thought makes my mouth water. And after just one bite I found a new addiction. I am proud to say I have been Arbys-Free ever since that fateful day. I miss my Sir Beef and so they need to fix their damn equipment or resolve every other issue they are having because, like a crack addict, I need my Sir Beef Smack!!!!
Kevin
September 06, 2008 @ 07:31AM
Sir Beef is Awesome. Please someone buy and run this retaurant. We make special trips to Eville just for the best roast beef. Arby’s is crap.
Glenn
October 08, 2008 @ 02:32PM
I am quite possibly the biggest fan of Sir Beef ever. They have the best roast beef, hands down. They slice it right there in front of you. Why doesn’t arby’s do that?? I’ll tell you why, its processed manufactured “roast beef”, if you can call what arby’s serves food. I love Sir Beef so much that when I heard the place closed down, that I am doing what I can to buy it and run the way it has always been. I feel that no one should be deprived of such wonderful food!! So be patient Sir Beef aficiandos I’m doing what I can to bring this place back to it’s former glory. Cleaned up and revamped, of course.
Gmwong
October 08, 2008 @ 03:07PM
I would give my left… uhh.. kidney for Sir Beef!
Jenna
October 08, 2008 @ 04:38PM
gross gross gross
gmwong
October 08, 2008 @ 08:07PM
Sir beef - a noble kindhearted beef sandwich who gives tax breaks.
Arby’s - a fake sack of preservatives who caused the downfall of the economy.
Who would you rather have, It’s Evansville?
(I’m Sir Beef and I approve this message)
Jenna
October 08, 2008 @ 08:19PM
I have to suspend my campaign
tfmuch
November 16, 2008 @ 04:36PM
I went by there today and did not know they were closed, will miss them, best roast beef I ever had. I live in KY and don’t get to Evansville often. I first started eating at the one in Owensboro when I was a Teenager. Sure wish there was a Sir Beef around.
gmwong
November 17, 2008 @ 08:55AM
Evansville hasn’t been the same without it….. I’ve been trying to convince people to buy it for me for christmas. Not working out….
Jenna
November 17, 2008 @ 06:43PM
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
gmwong: BLAH
gmwong
November 17, 2008 @ 08:31PM
Jenna: We just need to throw down. Battle royal. Lets settle this the beefy way.
Jenna
November 18, 2008 @ 01:12PM
I would, but I don’t want to make people throw up from Sir Beef
WhadaWhada
December 05, 2008 @ 09:15AM
Goooosh I miss Sir Beef!
SIR BEEF
December 22, 2008 @ 01:05AM
SIR BEEF WILL BE RE-OPENING VERY SOON
Brady
December 22, 2008 @ 01:15PM
but the building has for sale signs on it!! please save my beef, sir!
Jenna
December 22, 2008 @ 03:05PM
Dear Sir Beef,
I still think your food has a vomit inducing taste.
Happy Holidays!
Love,
Jenna
drew c
December 23, 2008 @ 07:51AM
Dear Jenna,
Many of us love Sir Beef. We understand you consistantly remind us you hate it. This we understand. I hope you can understand that no matter how many times you scream at us, we don’t care what you think. Go eat the food you like, and stop preaching to us about how horrible you think food we like is.
Thanks
Sir Beef fan
drew c
December 23, 2008 @ 07:51AM
And a merry Christmas to you and yours!
Justin Williams
December 23, 2008 @ 09:03AM
Yeah, pipe down Walker. Sir Beef rules.
I was down that way last night and the lights were on in the building. I didnt see any cars parked around it, but it’s a start. It was also too dark for me to see if the For Lease banner was taken down or not.
Jenna
December 23, 2008 @ 06:48PM
dear drew—never once screamed at anyone, only stated my opinion just like you stated yours. Many people have also commented many times about their opinion, so I can state mine when I like: I don’t like it. Besides, I oh so totally wasn’t screaming, it was just playful joking sarcasm. Not trying to change your opinion. Love Jenna
gmwong
December 24, 2008 @ 05:12AM
Jenna,
This Christmas season, I had hoped we could share some holiday spirit and an olive branch of new beginnings through roast beef sandwiches. This obviously will not be occurring. Your sarcasm clearly displays that you indeed, hate REAL roast beef. And perhaps the relish bar. Your hatred of the Sir Beef is intolerable. Perhaps you will change your mind if the Beef is reborn. I pray that when mighty Sir Beef rises from the ashes, you and I can enjoy a good beef sandwich!
Jenna
December 24, 2008 @ 01:21PM
hahahahaha oh I have missed you lately gmwong!
dentaldan
December 24, 2008 @ 09:22PM
Jenna, I hope you are as kind as you are pretty.
Please be nice to us who may never get to taste our beloved Sir Beef ever again. I believe it was the last one in the entire universe.
Sure the decor was from the 1500’s but it was real slices of beef piled in between 2 buttery buns with a sprinkle of some kind of brownish secret powder. I’m sorry you couldn’t eat it but I’m sure there’s stuff you like that I would gag on too. Let us lovers suffer in dignity without the extra burden of telling us how you hated it so much. At least you had the option of not going there again. I however will never taste Sir Beef again except in the nuerons of my memories. (no option)
At least feel some sympathy for us, it is almost the feeling of a lost family or friend forever. A huge gaping hole in us never again to be filled. Sorry for the dramatics, but I’m really gonna miss it. Living in Owensboro and wounded.
dentaldan
December 24, 2008 @ 09:46PM
Oh yes, Merry Christmas everyone !!! including Jenna Walker(who is playing the part of Ebenezer Scrooge 2008)…..Sorry Jenna, just kidding. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too… Really!
Jenna
December 25, 2008 @ 08:16PM
dentaldan, I assume you are a dentist? orthodontist? my dad is a dentist, and named Dan, so The first sentence of your first comment I was like “wtf”
yes yes, you can all enjoy your memories
dentaldan
December 26, 2008 @ 07:12AM
Hey Jenna, I know, how weird is that?
I saw that your dad is a dentist, but, his name is Dan?! That’s like parallel universe material. I’m a family dentist, if you want you can go to my website to check it out. I went to your’s, it’s nice. So you’re an IU grad and also looking into the peacecorp? Sounds exciting, and you are so well-traveled…wow ! I’ve been to Hong Kong, but not mainland.
So, how was your Christmas? Did you get any old Sir Beef coupons in your stocking ?!!! (chuckle)
Jenna
December 26, 2008 @ 01:12PM
@dentaldan: yep, my dad is Dr. Daniel Walker, DDS (while I’m sure you are a great dentist, I have to promote my dad ;) he’s great!)
No Sir Beef coupons—just plenty of Starbucks and Target ones tho. Yep, China, Japan, South Korea….with Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean thrown in for kicks.
dentaldan
December 26, 2008 @ 02:05PM
Hey, I’d promote my dad too if I were you. You know what they always say, “blood is thicker than….uhh…..hmmm….sir beef loving webloggers”. Well I had to think of something approaching a witty remark! (I guess you can judge my wit level.) Remember, be kind. ;/
I’ve visited some spots like Germany, Switzerland, Israel, India, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and Mexico, (mostly when I was around your age though.)
You’re quite the active writer and I was really impressed at you being the food editor for “its evansville”!
Gee, I’m really taken back, you must have to eat a lot of places, I guess you must work out to balance out the calories….yikes. Sounds like an occupational hazard to me.
dentaldan
December 26, 2008 @ 05:34PM
Jenna, I sent a reply from my office this PM but it’s not showing up yet on my computer at home. Maybe it’ll pop up here later.
I read that you are the food editor for this site. Whoa !! I guess that means that if I had a restaurant, and you ate there, and you thought it was as crummy as, say…..Sir Beef,….then I might incur the wrath of your condescending condemnation and criticism of my crappy cuisine. Thus as a culinary construction of concrete, my company could come crashing quickly or at least collapsing completely from the course of your creatively cutting comments…..or at least, that’s my crazy conception currently, of course unless you convey to me conversation to the contrary.
Can you tell I’ve got too much time on my hands due to Christmas vacation? If you are not about having fun with this, you dont have to feel compelled to continue this course. Just complain and it’ll cease.
(Sorry …It’s just that I’m on a roll and I’m having trouble concluding this crap!)
Jenna
December 28, 2008 @ 12:37AM
@dentaldan: I tend to be pretty nice in my reviews about places I ended up not liking. Justin has even accused me of being wishy washy in some. Sir Beef on the other hand ;) duh duh DUH awful.
Score for your travel, sounds awesome, especially, India, Israel, Nepal—3 places I’d love to get to. Now, if only the Israelis and Palestinians could stop the fighting so I could get over in that direction
dentaldan
December 28, 2008 @ 11:03AM
Jenna, I wouldn’t look for that to happen anytime soon, since that goes back to Issac and Ishmael. 2 completely separate world views, like oil and water, lots of hatred as I’m sure you are aware.
I wish I could tell you a funny story or two about when I was in Jerusalem and Germany, Tokyo, etc. (that is if you are interested and/or have time to read them) It’s no big deal if you don’t. Probably aught to switch to another blog catagory or email if you do, since this is really supposed to be about Sir beef….sorry! Got any suggestions? I’m not a major blogger like you. Thanks for putting up with my silly, chattery entry on Fri. PM. I think I was bored.
Jenna
December 28, 2008 @ 01:06PM
maybe you should get a blog! Its more fun than it seems, blogger.com is an easy place to get started with blogging
dentaldan
December 28, 2008 @ 02:53PM
I doubt that I’ll do my own blog because I probably won’t keep it up. And might not have time to do it consistantly. But I do find yours interesting as well as you, in part, because well you are full of opinions as well as unusual experiences. I don’t necessarily agree with all of them but with others I do…I could forsee some world view clashes but, hey, it may sharpen my views to discuss them with you as you may. I can see some interesting subjects to plod through.
So if you want, start a line of blog somewhere inside your weblog catagories and just let me know where to look. My email is dan-mmreynolds@mindspring.com.
How would that be? I’ll wait to hear back either here on this blog or if you want, my email.
As for this line of Blog let me give one more comment on the original focus of it’s creation….”Please, come back Sir Beef, or at least when I get to heaven, let there be a Sir Beef somewhere quietly tucked away on a less traveled back street, door always open, (1500’s decor can stay even if it’s nothing more than for the ambience). And even if Jenna wants to sit right aross the dirty table from me with her own sack of mexican cuisine that she brought with her, but the sole reason she has come is to torment my every bite of it by talking about its vomit inducing quality while I chew and that I should spew it out across the room if I’d like, I wiil still find peace in each swallow, enjoying the dim lighting of the surroundings, my interesting company across the table, and the warmth of knowing the food is literally “out of this world.” Jenna, can we find middleground with that thought ??”