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Post by scoots on Oct 12, 2023 10:02:23 GMT -6
Vegas trip is less than a month away and has a decidedly smaller group attending than I was expecting, which is kind of good. My buddy made reservations at Best Friend and Esther's Kitchen.
I've never seen a show in Vegas and would like to do that at some point.
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Oct 12, 2023 10:21:45 GMT -6
U2
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Post by scoots on Oct 12, 2023 10:24:44 GMT -6
Buy my ticket.
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Post by scoots on Oct 12, 2023 10:27:15 GMT -6
The nurse who was giving me my flu shot yesterday thought she could just walk up to the venue and grab a U2 ticket when she's there this weekend.
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Post by scoots on Oct 13, 2023 6:19:54 GMT -6
In a fun development, it is now considerably cheaper for us to fly into Lexington rather than Louisville or Cincinnati when we're going back to see family/friends. United just added a direct option that is actually at a reasonable time. Lexington has a tiny airport and is basically across the street from Keeneland, so much preferred to either Louisville (entire airport smells like Quiznos) or Cincy (Ohio).
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Post by fivehole on Oct 23, 2023 20:32:43 GMT -6
Anybody have suggestions for Madrid is November? We'll have 3 generations from my 10yo to my near 80yo parents so touristy stuff and food recs would be awesome.
Trying to find show listings too so the Mrs. and I can sneak away one night but all I've been able to find so far is an EitS show and Mrs. Five_Hole wasn't excited about that.
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Post by teekoh on Oct 23, 2023 20:52:22 GMT -6
Yeah, tomorrow I’ll send you what we did when we were there in November a few years ago.
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Post by rango420 on Oct 23, 2023 20:54:07 GMT -6
In a fun development, it is now considerably cheaper for us to fly into Lexington rather than Louisville or Cincinnati when we're going back to see family/friends. United just added a direct option that is actually at a reasonable time. Lexington has a tiny airport and is basically across the street from Keeneland, so much preferred to either Louisville (entire airport smells like Quiznos) or Cincy (Ohio). If you got any Lexington recommendations pass them along will be there soonish |
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Post by scoots on Oct 24, 2023 7:35:52 GMT -6
The Distillery District is newish and is a pretty great collection of food/beer spots. If you have a chance to get out of town for a bit, Woodford Reserve is the best actual distillery nearby. Keeneland is worth a visit even if they won't be hosting races. There's a stretch in the Chevy Chase neighborhood that has Bourbon and Toulouse (one of my favorite divey food spots), Chevy Chase Inn (cheap beer at a bar owned by the same dudes) and a Graeter's right across the street for some ice cream.
In terms of breweries, West Sixth, Ethereal, Mirror Twin and Blue Stallion are good choices. Country Boy has some dudes that work there who are hardcore MAGA, which sucks because the beer is decent.
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Post by krentist on Oct 24, 2023 7:38:43 GMT -6
Country Boy has some dudes that work there who are hardcore MAGA, which sucks because the beer is decent. Gotta check this spot out. |
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Post by scoots on Oct 24, 2023 7:46:06 GMT -6
That stretch around West Sixth used to be a pretty crappy neighborhood but they've done a nice job of turning it around without booting the folks who lived there originally.
OH and for breakfast - go to Minton's.
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Post by rango420 on Oct 24, 2023 8:08:48 GMT -6
I made a Res for Carsons Food & Drink for NYE because it was available without a set menu and seemed to be in a solid proximity to the arena. I assume solid?
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Post by scoots on Oct 24, 2023 8:14:16 GMT -6
Yeah that's a good spot. Honestly probably the best option within walking distance of Rupp.
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Post by alady on Oct 24, 2023 10:22:02 GMT -6
What's good in Grand Rapids? Specifically looking for coffee and a late lunch/ early dinner, both downtown.
Oh also delicious baked goods, always.
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Post by thebosma on Oct 24, 2023 10:42:10 GMT -6
Yesterdogs
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Post by kb on Oct 24, 2023 11:36:14 GMT -6
daughter's passport is arriving today, much earlier than projected, so we can flee the country at a moment's notice!
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Post by teekoh on Oct 24, 2023 12:13:29 GMT -6
What's good in Grand Rapids? Specifically looking for coffee and a late lunch/ early dinner, both downtown. Oh also delicious baked goods, always. There’s a food hall with lots of good stuff in it. |
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Post by scoots on Oct 25, 2023 20:34:59 GMT -6
Incredibly excited to go to this place in Philly. Might be a late breakfast when I'm zombie-like after getting off the plane. johnsroastpork.com/menu-2/ |
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Post by sthubbins on Oct 26, 2023 9:27:22 GMT -6
it's good
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Post by scoots on Nov 15, 2023 14:08:00 GMT -6
Any recommendations on where to stay in Philadelphia would be appreciated. Never been and looking for a central spot with good food/stuff to do in the vicinity, and I have no idea what I'm looking at when I'm checking Airbnb for available places. This trip is booked. Taking the red eye on a Thursday night and getting in early Friday morning - will be there through the weekend for the marathon. I ended up booking a spot near-ish the convention center. Not a whole lot of options available that are walkable to the marathon course, but I'm happy with the spot I ended up with. Anyway, all recommendations appreciated. I'm putting together my travel map and already have some historical/museum spots picked out. airportman if you're free at all the weekend of the 17th let me know. Bump. Race/trip is this weekend. Any recommendations are appreciated. My insane map is looking pretty damn good, though. |
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Post by mookie on Nov 15, 2023 14:17:34 GMT -6
This trip is booked. Taking the red eye on a Thursday night and getting in early Friday morning - will be there through the weekend for the marathon. I ended up booking a spot near-ish the convention center. Not a whole lot of options available that are walkable to the marathon course, but I'm happy with the spot I ended up with. Anyway, all recommendations appreciated. I'm putting together my travel map and already have some historical/museum spots picked out. airportman if you're free at all the weekend of the 17th let me know. Bump. Race/trip is this weekend. Any recommendations are appreciated. My insane map is looking pretty damn good, though. Looks like you aren't too far from where I stayed, pretty good area. There was a ton of stuff near that Rittenhouse Square, really loved the Federal Donuts near there, highly recommend that. Best bar I went to I think was Bourbon & Branch, my cousin took me to 3 or 4 bars that night, that one had the best whiskey selection. |
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Post by kb on Nov 15, 2023 14:28:09 GMT -6
Bump. Race/trip is this weekend. Any recommendations are appreciated. My insane map is looking pretty damn good, though. Looks like you aren't too far from where I stayed, pretty good area. There was a ton of stuff near that Rittenhouse Square, really loved the Federal Donuts near there, highly recommend that. Best bar I went to I think was Bourbon & Branch, my cousin took me to 3 or 4 bars that night, that one had the best whiskey selection. that guy already has a public plaza named after him? |
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Post by venom on Nov 16, 2023 13:39:56 GMT -6
any suggestions for lisbon? we're visiting some family in setúbal and have a free day to explore lisbon. but i don't know much about it other than some historical landmarks and a specific tram line.
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Post by doso on Dec 2, 2023 16:04:56 GMT -6
Any non-seafood-forward suggestions for dining in Las Vegas (besides Bouchon for brunch)?
We'll go out for dinner once or twice on our short trip to see U2 later next week. Last time we were there, we went to a couple of spots that were overpriced/lackluster including Giada's restaurant (which was both overpriced and lackluster).
Hoping to squeeze in one nice dinner and probably something more casual if I get lucky and snag some reasonably-priced secondary market tickets for the NBA in-season tournament west semi-final on Thursday night.
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Post by ten15 on Dec 2, 2023 16:47:01 GMT -6
We go to Las Vegas quite a bit, but I’m realizing we eat a lot of seafood when we are there. Since mrs ten15 works for Lettuce Entertain You, I will Stan for a couple of their spots: Mon Ami Gabi (French bistro) in the Paris hotel, or RPM Italian (they also have steak and seafood) in the Caesars Palace shops. It’s pricey, but Prime at Bellagio is a very good steakhouse. We’ve enjoyed Scarpetta’s at Cosmopolitan, but it has been awhile. Avoid any of the Gordon Ramsay outlets, unless you go to the Pub in Caesars - but that is better for lunch. |
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Post by clouddead on Dec 2, 2023 17:10:00 GMT -6
I ate at a Gordon Ramsey place when we did Vegas for my bachelor party. Was high as fuck and remember nothing about it. Gordon Ramsey was there tho. Highly recommended.
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Post by mookie on Dec 2, 2023 17:25:51 GMT -6
Bellagio buffet
Five stars
Can't miss
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Post by teekoh on Dec 2, 2023 18:30:11 GMT -6
Really enjoyed Bobby Flay’s place at Caesar’s.
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Post by c1916 on Dec 2, 2023 21:11:33 GMT -6
Our single "go every time" in Vegas is Craftsteak in MGM.
The best, though, was Guy Savoy.
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Post by doso on Dec 2, 2023 21:18:07 GMT -6
We go to Las Vegas quite a bit, but I’m realizing we eat a lot of seafood when we are there. I noticed this when I searched the thread before posting my request for recos. ;-) I’m down with seafood, but Mrs. Doso does not fuck with anything from the ocean. Or the lake/river, for that matter. |
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