food while you're playing poker

Hello there, I'm just curious as to what kinds of snacks and food and stuff people like to eat while they're playing poker. Personally, I love Cheetos. I found kind of a cute article on the subject: Poker Party Food and Drink Ideas - Associated Content

At the casino, I have never eaten. That was because I was playing at the $40 tables and usually only play a couple hours. The Bicycle Casino (Los Angeles) does have a players club card whereby they scan you at the table. I hear that if they scan you three times you get a free meal but I'm not there long enough.

I sat down at the Bicycle Club's $100 tables last weekend and found
out that we get free food without having to wait for three scans!

No more $40 tables for me

playing online i tend to eat whatever my ravishing and vivacious trophy wife Candy (yes, that is her real name) puts in front of me.
playing in a brickandmortarcasino i tend to keep it light...fruit and veggies, non-sugary drinks (water mainly), raw nuts (love them almonds), and absolutely no booze. in my decrepitude anything heavier will likely make me sleepy and either tick off or overjoy my competition.

sunflower seeds. preferably ranch or dill flavored.

Cookies, Vinegar and Salt Chips, and Beer

In live games, usually someone will bring cookies, and I always bring vinegar and salt chips.

But I've found that last few times I've played that the correct beer consumption rate has greatly enhanced my game. I give the credit for my last tournament win to Milwaukee's best.

i have seen and heard pros talk about eatung healthy things that create good energy....they say if you eat healthy and feel good you'll play well!

I tend to not eat anything while playing live in casinos. Eating a sandwich or chips with your hands and then touching those dirty chips that are being touched by everyone ... yuk. :icon_puke

Of course, this means that sometimes I go 8-14 hours without a meal.

At home, aside from regular noshing, I have seen how important it is to keep the food and drink coming if you ever go deep into a multi-table tournament. You don't want to be making big decisions while your stomach is growling. :frown:

juntamox said:

Personally, I love Cheetos.

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Hope that's online, otherwise, I'd think the cards would be marked orange...

As I spend half my life in front of the computer, I eat a lot of my meals there... also snacks like Pepperami, or yogurts, or Wheat Crunchies/Doritos... also various beers, or even red wine occasionally...

I cant get enough funyuns(not sure if thats the spelling) and swiss cheese crackers on toasted wheat from the lance company!

at the casino normally nothing unless it's very light.

online i will eat anything from chips to a steak.

i was only thinking about live but when i am playing online ill eat whenever i am hungry it is pretty easy and doesnt really efffect anything it possibly helps so your not worried about hunger..

KingCurtis said:

i have seen and heard pros talk about eatung healthy things that create good energy....they say if you eat healthy and feel good you'll play well!

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Phil laak(sp?) likes to have a bowl of fruit with milk

I eat anything I can get my hands on whilst I'm playing poker.
Right now I'm eating cheese + pickle + ham sandwiches, followed by 2 packs of crisps & a pack of jaffa cakes, 2 mars bars and some fruit pastels.

yeah i think the pro that comes to mind with food is negaenu he is always brining his moms home cooking to the wsop events lol

4aces07 said:

I eat anything I can get my hands on whilst I'm playing poker.
Right now I'm eating cheese + pickle + ham sandwiches, followed by 2 packs of crisps & a pack of jaffa cakes, 2 mars bars and some fruit pastels.

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lol, sounds good.
Ive just eaten a microwave kebab, 2 scotch eggs, and a bag of bombay mix, washed down with an energy drink, and a Jack daniels neat to follow.
And I've just busted out early in 2 mtts, so maybe my poker diet is wrong???

i personally don't eat at live tables but at this one tourney i watched this guy order a burger and fries, then a beer, then a piece of cake.