Bike Night Detour

Goy Gevalt and I found ourselves alone last night, and I decided I was in the mood for a hot date with the guy. So I dolled myself up a little and invited him to ride me…down to Wilkes Barre on the back of his bike. I know it makes him happy, so I figured I could indulge him.

As we were heading out, we saw a large…what do you call a bunch of bikers riding together? A gaggle of bikers? A posse of bikers? Whatever. We saw a bunch of guys on their Yamaha and Kawasaki sport bikes headed to Damon’s in Clarks Summit. No offense to those guys, but that style of bike and the guys who ride them seem like a very different sub-culture from the Harley and Indian riding crowd. I just don’t see the attraction. Anyway, we were just minutes from Damon’s, but no, I had committed to the ride to Wilkes Barre.

It was a lovely evening for a ride, and with my new helmet, I quite enjoyed it. I was surprised to see the big crowd at the Lone Star in Wilkes Barre. It seemed even bigger than the crowd at Damon’s, which is pretty darn big, if you ask me.

We hadn’t had any dinner, so we continued on past the Lone Star to The Chicken Coop. I had originally read about The Chicken Coop because, I believe, it was the destination of a bike ride for some local chapter of bikers. Anyway, if you are going to bike night in Wilkes Barre, either at The Lone Star or Outsiders, I recommend a detour to The Chicken Coop for a bite to eat.

The waitresses are very friendly and the food is great. I recommend the Cajun buffalo wings. They are amazing, and you won’t be disappointed if you are a connoisseur of wings. I wanted a Miller Chill to complement my meal (and to help make the ride home a little more bearable). I am somewhat embarrassed to say, I have come to quite enjoy the Miller Chill since I was introduced to it around Cinco de Mayo this year. Alas, The Chicken Coop didn’t have any Miller Chill but the waitress convinced me to try a Bud Lime. I was about as interested in a Budweiser beer as I am interested in a poke in the eye with a stick. But she was so genuine and such an excellent sales person, I was convinced to try one.

That beer was so freaking good; I can’t believe it. Try one the next time you have the opportunity, and let me know what you think. (If you are a wheat-beer kind of sissy girl, IPA purist, or some other sort of beer snob then don’t bother because I can imagine the kind of cruelties and name calling to which you will subject me.)

Goy Gevalt and I also shared the Manhattan sandwich, but since I’m not as clever at describing epicurean delights as he is, I will leave a description of that scrumptious sandwich to him.

What can I say about the Lone Star’s Bike Night? There were a lot of cool bikes there. I learned that the style of bike that I really like is a Heritage Soft-Tail. There was one lovely girl with bleached blonde hair, denim shorts, and silver stilettos. Goy described her as wearing “Daisy Dukes” and platforms. I guess that is what he wishes she were wearing, because those shorts weren’t nearly short enough to be considered “Daisy Dukes.” She was the most exciting thing I witnessed all night.

One more important thing about Bike Night that the ladies should know, especially those of you who are hesitant to come experience the event with your favorite biker: the rules of beauty are different at Bike Night. You are hot if you wear biker attire and only a little of it; even if you’re not the spring chicken you once were – those guys will LOVE you. And if you’re looking for a man that rides a bike, these events are shopping Meccas of men – not to be missed.

The Chicken Coop
533 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 822-1899