> > > I *heart* Dr. Pepper. And that makes complete sense for you, being in Dallas. That's where I learned to *heart* it. It's kind of a culture shock to go from Ohio, where DP is a novelty, to Texas, where all the restaurants have Dr. Pepper in their fountains.
> >
> > No kidding! I've had such a hard time finding restaurants that serve it outside of Texas. Though I can still find it in a local store...usually. The only exception was when I visited Newport, Rhode Island last summer. I couldn't find Dr. Pepper anywhere in that town.
> >
> > Kel"wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?"ly
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> I think Conroe (or Lufkin?) is the only place where you can get *real* Dr Pepper -- made with pure cane sugar. Oh, it's superb.
>
> -Faux "A Texan living in New Jersey" Pas

That sounds yummy. Mr. Pibb is an acceptable substitute in a pinch.