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Post by rango420 on May 23, 2017 14:35:38 GMT -6
Ate like an asshole in portland all weekend A+
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Post by alady on May 23, 2017 15:09:27 GMT -6
Went through Midway yesterday afternoon - restaurants near A gates have received a bulk of the updates so far. Biggest news is that Harry Caray's will close by end of week and will be replaced by The Go Go White Sox Bar and Grill.  I went through Sunday night and it looked like everything was done...the new options seem to be a total upgrade. Except there are two Home Run Pizzas now and no one needs that. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 18:01:51 GMT -6
Home Run Inn is kind of a depressing choice, but good to hear the other spots are upgrades! The menu at the new White Sox bar looks leaps and bounds better than Harry Caray's.
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Post by alady on May 23, 2017 18:13:51 GMT -6
It all looked weirdly upscale for Midway. But good on em.
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Post by fiveiron83321 on May 23, 2017 20:57:08 GMT -6
booked a last minute flight to Denver for next weekend
anything cool going on then Scoots?
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 7:29:54 GMT -6
I'll keep an eye out and let you know!
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Post by irvred on May 24, 2017 8:25:21 GMT -6
Just a broad announcement to all Chicago boarders:
I will be in town all day Friday, June 16th, eating and drinking my way across the city leading up to the Nick Cave show. I know it's technically a weekday so I'm sure a lot of you have work, but I'd love to hang out with whoever is free.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 9:27:12 GMT -6
booked a last minute flight to Denver for next weekend anything cool going on then Scoots? Not in Denver, but Oskar Blues Burning Can is happening up in Lyons: www.burningcan.com/lyonsPretty sure they offer shuttles from Denver. It's a cool event. |
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Post by mookie on May 24, 2017 9:28:16 GMT -6
Are we talking elk bugling level of cool?
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 9:28:59 GMT -6
That's peak Colorado cool right there. Nothing tops eating elk burgers while watching elk try to mate.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 9:29:48 GMT -6
Burning Can has a band called Rubblebucket, though. So maybe it's a toss up.
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Post by Xamnam on May 24, 2017 9:32:12 GMT -6
Burning Can has a band called Rubblebucket, though. So maybe it's a toss up. My father is very fond of that band, if that helps, Irv. |
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Post by teekoh on May 24, 2017 9:35:00 GMT -6
Rubblebucket is actually a good band. One can only wonder how great they could be without the awfulest name.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 9:49:36 GMT -6
Burning Can also has GOAT YOGA.
Sold.
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Post by fiveiron83321 on May 24, 2017 23:33:07 GMT -6
Burning Can also has GOAT YOGA. Sold. this might just be the selling point event seems neat though, ill definitely keep it in mind. |
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Post by Kamera on May 25, 2017 6:54:18 GMT -6
The new GotG ride at DL
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Post by rango420 on May 25, 2017 14:32:03 GMT -6
just booked a trip to Portland on 6/8 - 6/11, headed back to Chicago for a wedding 6/15 - 6/18 Fwiw I ate v good and the things i'd very much recommend are the $45 tasting menu at toro bravo which is one of the best meals and best values ive ever had (12 courses including prime rib, a large portion of grilled calamari, 2 oz of caviar and a bunch more ish and there was only one miss), "the bronx bomber" at Lardo east (like philly cheesesteak with thick hard salami as well it was insane and also heartburn for 3 days), Nong's Khao Man Gai (get the large) and the Biz Markie breakfast sandwich at Gluttony. The Kati Roll at Bollywood Theater was good but definitely seemed like a place for group dining not solo, Fried Eggs I'm in Love was too bad of a name to appreciate the pretty good but expensive b-fast sandwich. Shalom Ya'll was good Israeli focused middle eastern food but probably not worth going out of the way for. underwhelmed by bunk sandwiches but not bad I went to a bunch of shows at night and had a bad edible experience during the day one of my three days so I didnt go to many breweries but Breakside does alot of great moderately experimental brewery only beers at their three brewpubs and i thought 10 barrel while not outstanding was pretty tasty. Definitely do the full trail thru Washington Park from the rose garden/japanese garden to Pittock Mansion 4 or so mile very moderate hike that also takes you thru the Vietnam memorial and a few great views of the city |
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Post by rango420 on May 25, 2017 14:33:14 GMT -6
Burning Can has a band called Rubblebucket, though. So maybe it's a toss up. Can almost confirm you will have a great time at this show |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 16:21:25 GMT -6
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the name.
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Post by fiveiron83321 on May 27, 2017 14:55:52 GMT -6
just booked a trip to Portland on 6/8 - 6/11, headed back to Chicago for a wedding 6/15 - 6/18 Fwiw I ate v good and the things i'd very much recommend are the $45 tasting menu at toro bravo which is one of the best meals and best values ive ever had (12 courses including prime rib, a large portion of grilled calamari, 2 oz of caviar and a bunch more ish and there was only one miss), "the bronx bomber" at Lardo east (like philly cheesesteak with thick hard salami as well it was insane and also heartburn for 3 days), Nong's Khao Man Gai (get the large) and the Biz Markie breakfast sandwich at Gluttony. The Kati Roll at Bollywood Theater was good but definitely seemed like a place for group dining not solo, Fried Eggs I'm in Love was too bad of a name to appreciate the pretty good but expensive b-fast sandwich. Shalom Ya'll was good Israeli focused middle eastern food but probably not worth going out of the way for. underwhelmed by bunk sandwiches but not bad I went to a bunch of shows at night and had a bad edible experience during the day one of my three days so I didnt go to many breweries but Breakside does alot of great moderately experimental brewery only beers at their three brewpubs and i thought 10 barrel while not outstanding was pretty tasty. Definitely do the full trail thru Washington Park from the rose garden/japanese garden to Pittock Mansion 4 or so mile very moderate hike that also takes you thru the Vietnam memorial and a few great views of the city thanks for the recs. i took a brewery trip to PDX last year, so covered a good chunk then. Food recs sound amazing. I'm going for a kickball tournament, so I hopefully have time to check at least one of those places out. |
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Post by teekoh on Jun 2, 2017 21:43:44 GMT -6
Vegas next week! For the gamblers among us, what are your favorite places to gamble? Have any of you played in any small poker tournaments and what are they like? Any favorite sports books? I'm thinking about Caesar's for Game 4 of the Finals since we're going to be eating at Mesa Grill that night.
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Post by dij22 on Jun 3, 2017 8:47:04 GMT -6
I haven't been in a few years, but the sit n go's at the MGM are pretty good. IIRC there is a $60 buy-in earlier in the day and $120 at night.
A lot of horrible players in the $60 one so it's pretty easy to advance far. It'll take a little while too so it's a good way to not spend a shitload of money at the tables.
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Post by venom on Jun 3, 2017 9:10:37 GMT -6
Vegas next week! For the gamblers among us, what are your favorite places to gamble? Have any of you played in any small poker tournaments and what are they like? Any favorite sports books? I'm thinking about Caesar's for Game 4 of the Finals since we're going to be eating at Mesa Grill that night. we are mlife slaves, so we usually bounce between mgm, bellagio and the mirage. and maybe saturday nights at excalibur since it seems the only place with 3-to-2 blackjack tables at night anymore. |
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Post by teekoh on Jun 5, 2017 10:58:48 GMT -6
Thanks! Those are both very helpful. Those sit-n-go's sound like fun. I'll take a look.
I'm sure I'll be playing some blackjack, too, so maybe I'll check out Excalibur.
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Post by zircona1 on Jun 5, 2017 13:29:16 GMT -6
Excalibur has a bit of rustic charm, I checked it out just because it was across the street from New York, New York (I ate lunch at Shake Shack b/c I had never had it before).
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Post by claypoolfan on Jun 5, 2017 13:44:33 GMT -6
I really recommend the daily poker tournaments at the MGM. I try to play in at least one of those each time I'm there. They're not crazy expensive to buy in and the vibe was really laid back in the early day tournaments.
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Post by teekoh on Jun 5, 2017 13:47:36 GMT -6
That really does sound awesome. Do you know many entrants do they allow per tournament?
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Post by claypoolfan on Jun 5, 2017 13:54:46 GMT -6
I think the limit was 150? But I haven't been in any of them that had more than 100 people play I don't think. Top 10% get paid out no matter how many people there are though.
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Post by teekoh on Jun 5, 2017 13:56:17 GMT -6
Sweet. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2017 15:24:04 GMT -6
MGM has a pretty nice sports book, too. I bet on the White Sox and some soccer matches when I was there a couple years ago. Good way to waste some time in air conditioning.
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