Dallas Hotels for Opening Day
by WyoRanger on Mar 9, 2009 2:53 PM CDT
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Now I'm traveling by myself since the Girl is gone and I'm taking a HS buddy and he lives in DFW. Here's what I envision: show up Sat, Sun maybe sit by an outdoor pool then walk around to a restaurant and some bars, Mon game and then hit another good restaurant, Tues home to Wyoming.
I'm thinking I'd like to stay downtown since I presume you can wander around from place to place to find a cool bar to sitdown in. I've got it down to the Hyatt, Indigo, Lawrence, Adolphus, Marriott and Magnolia (most expensive option). The alternative is fly in Sun, leave Tues and stay at the Ritz Carleton since it's actually a reasonable rate for two nights and I'm thinking of treating myself (for a decent price).
Do people have any suggestions regarding my list of hotels or other hotels that will fit my plans?
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The Ritz is cool if you don’t mind the price. The Joule downtown is where Pacman got into the drunken fight which led to his suspension this last fall; their pool is way way bad ass – it hangs out partway over Main Street with a glass bottom and the deck looks cool.
Wandering bar to bar is a bit more tricky. There are a couple of areas with many bars in a small space, but not really downtown. McKinney (near Boll Street) and West Village area both have many bars close together, but not sure if there are any hotels there.
Several bar options in Uptown
Hotel Za Za and the Crescent are within walking distance. You would also be right next to Rangers Dallas office if you needed to stop and grab a cap or shirt or something.
by Anonymous New Guy on Mar 9, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's how the travel cites categorize the various areas in Dallas
Expedia: Addison – Galleria; Downtown; Market Center; Oak Lawn – Uptown; Park Central.
Travelocity: Downtown; Galleria; Garland; park Central; S. Dallas.
Not sure how to find West Village. I’m just looking for somewhere that’s busy at night and I can walk around.
I think you would enjoy Uptown more than downtown.
Downtown Dallas isn’t as active as other major cities. Uptown is much cleaner and there are quite a few restaurants and bars you can walk to. It is kinda like douche bag central, so just be prepared for that. Honestly, it’s not really my type of place, but other people seem to like it. I’m sure it would be a different story if I were single…the scenery is usually pretty nice.
by Anonymous New Guy on Mar 9, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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Dallas isn’t any more “douche bag central” than any other city, and less so than many others. See: the entire west coast and northeast for the gold standard of douchiness.
I meant for Dallas
Addison is a close second.
by Anonymous New Guy on Mar 10, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Looked at Za Za and it looks great
Also, from what I’ve seen in this post, there’s plenty nearby so this seems to be the location.
Anyone know anything about the Warwick Melrose hotel, W Dallas or the Hyatt Summerfield? Just wondering about their location/things to do.
Also looked at the Rosewood Mansion, Stoneleigh and Rosewood Crescent but they all look really stuffy.
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Melrose is cool, I’m not aware of many bars withing walking distance, but it’s a good area close to a lot of good eats.
W Dallas is in Victory park where the AA Center (Stars & Mavericks) play. Higher priced eating and bars, but there are a few there despite the lack of tenants in Victory Park.
Stonleigh is right across from the Stonleigh P, a bar which I would like but for their bartenders are assholes to an extreme degree.
Crescent is close enough to the ZaZa where I’d probably rather stay at the ZaZa.
My Uncle is a part owner
of the Stoneleigh P.
I believe it was one of the first bars in Dallas to have liquor by the drink back in the 70s.
I also think Ann Richards and George Bush snorted coke there, once upon a time.
Get off my lawn.
Warwick Melrose is the decision
Place looks cool, is historic, and my trip is $500.00 cheaper (compared to Za Za) which buys a lot of taxi rides (plus there’s car service within 3 miles).
Yeah, I like the Melrose
Their lobby bar, the Library, isn’t bad, either.
Within 3 miles, I’m sure, are many of my favorite bars (I’ve linked to): Gingerman, Idle Rich and Blackfriar. I also love love love The Loon and The Old Monk. I recommend going to The Loon late – like midnight, because two of those drinks will knock you on your ass pretty easy.
The Loon
And you might see Dirk there.
by Anonymous New Guy on Mar 10, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I’ve seen Dirk, Nash and Finley up there back in the day…haven’t seen Dirk up there in awhile. I’d usually run into him like on a Monday or something. Owen Wilson also loves The Loon; seen him up there a few times.
…..I go there a lot.
Thanks guys
If anyone sees someone sitting by themself in an old, sweatstained Rangers hat, give me a shout. I’ll buy you a drink. I’ll likely be wearing a University of Wyoming sweatshirt during the game (depending on the weather) and my seats are near the 3B dugout.
The only one I know about is the Stoneleigh
That’s where we put up our out-of-towners at my office. It’s an old building…I think at one point it was the tallest building in Dallas. I’ve heard mixed reviews from the folks that stay there.
There’s a bar right across the street, but not much else. You probably could walk to the bars in Uptown from there, but it would be a pretty good hike.
The W hotel might be cool. I’ve never been, but it’s in Victory Park. Victory Park is pretty cool.
by Anonymous New Guy on Mar 10, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Stay in Fort Worth
Stay in downtown Fort Worth, there is much more to do there than in downtown Dallas. The Renaissance hotel is nice.
by ranger jim on Mar 9, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Downtown Fort Worth.
Where fun goes to die.
by SaltyGoesYard on Mar 9, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
There may be more to do in Downtown Ft. Worth than Downtown Dallas...
…but Ft. Worth is inferior in every capacity.
Stay in Dallas – just maybe don’t go out in Downtown Dallas. Go to Uptown or something for some drinks. Uptown and McKinney & Boll street are both within 2 miles from downtown.
I love it when you bring out the music/Dallas snob
it’s amusing.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
I didn't believe you until you promised me
now I’m convinced.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
It's a great feeling to be able to look down on residents of other cities
I can’t believe i’ve been missing this my whole life. I feel much more Chris Chris now.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
I never said anything about Ft. Worthies being inferior. I’ve just been saying that Ft. Worth is not good in comparison to Dallas and Ft. Worthies are dicks to Dallasites for no good reason. But you sir are a shining example of a reasonable Ft. Worthie.*
*The final sentence can be considered to be sarcastic.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
"but Ft. Worth is inferior in every capacity."
-Future Pants-
See, blanket statements like that are what engender such reactions. Even this comment wouldn’t come across so obnoxious if you said WHY that is. Instead, you just tell everyone to take your word for it. That it just is.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 10, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
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Saying Ft. Worth is inferior does not mean the residents of Ft. Worth are terrible. I just think they are dicks for no reason to Dallasites. That doesn’t mean they are dicks in general – just dicks to us.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
it’s all so clear now
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That is how we feel about Dallasites
If it rains most would drown.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Agreed.
No offense to people from Ft. Worth, but if given the choice, I’ll pick Dallas 99% of the time.
The 1% is there’s a really, really good show at Billy Bob’s.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
Sorry
Sundance Square in downtown Ft. Worth is way better than anything downtown Dallas has to offer hands down.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Agree to disagree.
I’d rather spend time in Uptown or Lower Greenville or Deep Ellum (well, maybe notsomuch Deep Ellum) than Sundance Square, though I do like FtW on the whole.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
Lower Greenville is cool but the rest meh...
Downtown Ft. Worth is much cleaner than downtown Dallas and has free parking on the weekends and after 5pm during the week day. Not to mention the people are much nicer. The only good thing about downtown Dallas is the West End on OU/UT weekend. Oh and the book depository and Dely Plaza.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Why are you making such an out of whack comparison?
What does downtown Dallas have to do with anything? You are cherrypicking the best Ft. Worth has to offer and comparing it to a relatively poor area of Dallas. (And even then, Sundance Square isn’t that much better than downtown Dallas).
We are talking about the downtown area are we not?
As stated above I really like the Lower Greenville area but for you to say downtown Dallas isn’t that far behind Sundance Square is just wrong. Sundance Square is far and away better than downtown Dallas. IMO
We could go on and on about Dallas v. Ft. Worth. It is all a matter of perspective of where you live and what you like.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Stayed in FW last time I was in town for a Rangers game
At the hotel where JFK gave his last speech. I’m just thinking I’d try Dallas.
Yah, unlike Fort Worth, I hear they have electricity and paved roads and people in their sunday-go-to-meetin-clothes when it ain't even sunday and whatnot
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
I liked FW
But from where I was staying (don’t remember the name but I’m sure you all know) there wasn’t much around. I’m not going to have a car (I have no sense of direction and hate driving all over town) so maybe Dallas isn’t the place to be since I just want to walk out of my hotel and hit good bars at will and go to a very good restaurant with a quick taxi ride. I’ve done this in various large cities so I’m wondering how to do it in Dallas.
My comment wasn't directed at you, but rather certain Dallasites who seem to think they live in some cultural mecca and feel the need to bigtime FW, despite the fact that they've never lived outside of Texas
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 9, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
And
Ft. Worthites (Ft. Worthies?) are just as irritating with their unending Napoleon complex and incessant need to bash Dallas residents as stuck up pretentious jerks, when most of them have never set foot inside the city limits.
You must have missed the part where I said I really liked Dallas
I repeat, I really like Dallas.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
it is really your claim
that most people from ft. worth haven’t gone to Dallas?
I don’t really get the whole Ft. Worth v. Dallas thing. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the suburbs and haven’t really lived there in my adult life but it seems like a stupid choice. I do have adult friends that live there now and it just seems like they split their time between Sundance and various areas of Dallas. I don’t think anybody claims one area better than the other – nor has some nationalistic tie to one area.
To even talk about Ft. Worth people as separate from Dallas seems strange.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
They are pretty far apart.
Your friends regularly split time between Ft. Worth in Dallas? Where do they live? I work downtown Dallas and driving to downtown Ft. Worth (courthouse) is a whip; it’s farther than you’d think. When I go out in Ft. Worth, I stay with friends there because it’s a loooong way home.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i've lived in the suburbs for 18 years
i know the relative distances. I grew up in mid cities area so maybe we just have access to both more so than others.
But you’re really telling me that you could pick out the difference between a Ft. Worthie and a Dallasite (can we possibly come up with stupider nicknames?)
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Pick out differences
…by the way they look? Or what? Either way, probably not.
I like Worthies fine, I just wish they didn’t have an unquenchable need to rip Dallasites as pretentious, snobs, etc.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
But that goes the other way also
Dallasites would have you believe that Worthies are backwards country folk. God what stupid ass nicknames. lol
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
lol as do I
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
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I like Worthies fine, I just wish they didn’t have an unquenchable need to rip Dallasites as pretentious, snobs, etc.
That is some fuckin’ ironic shit.
by brettgardner on Mar 10, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
For the record
i grew up in Arlington, I live in Mansfield, and I work in Dallas. I spend a fair amount of time in both cities. The only major difference I see is the uptown area — Ft Worth doesn’t have something quite like that. The TCU area is somewhat similar (and maybe the new 7th street developments), but it’s not quite the same.
I just find it incredibly humorous when people who live and work in Dallas act like it’s a whole ‘nother world than FtW. It’s not just F.P. — I have friends who do it too (and they grew up in Arlington like me and know that it’s not that different). It really just cracks me up.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
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Look, I just don’t think it’s common to split significant time between the two cities other than possibly for work purposes (like myself, at times). Is that really “incredibly humorous?”
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I really do find it funny
that people who live basically the same lives 30 miles apart act like one city is “inferior in every capacity.” To each their own though.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
from now on
i would like to know where your allegiances lie before I respond to your comments.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
ha
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
And I really like Dallas, but this notion that Dallas is so damn cosmopolitan and the Big F is some provincial hicksville is pretty ridiculous, especially when there are dozens of cities who'd look down their nose at Big D, whether justified or not
Get over yourself Dallasites, you’re not even the coolest city in Texas.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 9, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
See, wasn't that last part obnoxious?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
for sure
we all know Houston is the center of the world. Everybody loves Houston. That’s why they make the World Series every year
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Houston
I’ve been there once, and haven’t been in any hurry to go back.
It’s like Dallas, only with even worse traffic and humidity. Not to mention the idiots who harassed me for having long hair (this was about 10 years ago) at an Astros game.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
depends what you like to do
but i would think austin is pretty far up that list
good nightlife – check
people – check
great sports – check
great (local) food – check
good weather – check
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 10, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
oh nice..
well you’ll have a good time.
Are you doing the whole 6th street bit?
What's the Nef tally??
Partly
I’ll be there for SXSW; I know Saturday I’ll be at Maggie Mae’s to see The Hold Steady, among other bands.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Lake Travis too...
and all that has to offer.
I’ve lived in all 3 cities:
Dallas: Great place to live, a bit pretentious at times Close to Ranger stuff which is huge.
Houston: too sprawling, horrendous traffic, hot AND steamy, too many rednecks
Austin: young, hip, fresh. progressive, best weather, hill country, the third coast, everything you need really. It was particulary charming over ten years ago when I went to school there. It’s much more sprawling and traffic ridden these days The word got out and it lost some of that charm but still pretty nice.
What's the Nef tally??
I do also enjoy ...
a few pieces of County Line Barbecue from time to time. The one on 2222 which is nestled in the woods. The beans suck though,.. too ranch style for me.
What's the Nef tally??
What Big Guns said
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Dallas
where Texans go to pretend like they are New Yorkers…
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 9, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
yeh I used to think Dallas was all that...
until I moved to NYC. End of Dallas love affair.
What's the Nef tally??
Hotel
Just stay the W hotel. No one says it is bad, and it is expensive, has great bars and restaurants at the hotel.
by BearkatRangersfan on Mar 9, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions
It's in Victory Park
So there will be some bars and restaurants. The lobby of the W is actually pretty cool – they call it the Living Room. There are a couple of bars and restaurants nearby; it’s not the cheapest of areas, however. Gingerman, Idle Rich, Blackfriar bars are all a $5 cab ride away, though just north on McKinney Ave.
You're my new hero!
Those are my thoughts exactly. I get so tired of people in Dallas who think there is nothing worthwhile west of I-35E.
If the Rangers ever schedule a game in Jackson Hole
can you put me up for a nite or two? Seriously though, are there any minor league games close to your area?
"Evolution happened, now get over it." Michael Shermer
+1
i have always wondered this
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 9, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not in Jackson Hole - I'm in Cheyenne (about a 6 hour drive away)
Jackson Hole isn’t even a real part of Wyoming. Just a bunch of multimillionaire people that moved there from out of state. It’s beautiful, has great restaurants, is very very expensive and has some insufferable people (not all – just some).
The only minor league team is in Casper (Rockies rookie ball). For me I can just drive to Denver in an hour and change and take in a game.
serious questio (no snark)
how far are the bars from there?
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Not far -
If you look at Google Maps, find Hotel Lumen, then there are some good bars at McKinney and Fairmount (Near Lemmon Ave.), there are several at Lemmon and Cole St., lower Greenville is at ~ Greenville and Ross (East side of 75).
Personally, one of my favorite bars in Dallas is walking distance from the Lumen, it’s a back corner of a barbecue joint in Snyder Plaza called Peggy Sue’s – mostly because it’s ultra cheap and I’m friends with the bartender. Not because it’s that cool, because it’s sort of a dump and average age of bar patron is over 50, easy.
ok
technically it’s not far, but it’s a solid mile. I don’t think Dallas people realize that in other big cities, walking distance is real walking distance. And if things aren’t walking distance, you can take a bus or a train.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
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What does this mean:
I don’t think Dallas people realize that in other big cities, walking distance is real walking distance.
What’s “real” walking distance? What’s walking distance to Dallasites? Are we all in better walking shape than other cities?
Nobody suggested walking from ZaZa to lower Greenville – that would be more than one mile.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
and then
mckinney and fairmount is 5 miles away
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
5 Miles from What?
Downtown? Or Hotel ZaZa? The walk to McKinney and Fairmount from Hotel ZaZa is less than 5 minutes. Downtown to McKinney and Fairmount is under 2 miles.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
we're talking about hotel lumen
and under 2 miles? that’s walking distance.
my claim isn’t that you walking distance is less than you think it is, it’s that nobody ever walk – you just drunk drive but it’s cool because it’s only a 5 minute drunk drive.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
royal you
your claim is really that 2 miles is walking distance?
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
no car
transit system is awesome. I actually use the bus mostly (just because I don’t live particularly close to a train) but the train works for most people.
And the occasional taxi when you want to get home at 2:30 and don’t feel like waiting for anything.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Where in Chicago you live?
Have many friends, sister and brother in law there. For baseball fans: my sister lives within a 5 minute walk to Wrigley and you can see the marquee from their roof deck. It’s way cool.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
i live just south of wrigleyville in lincoln park
right on the border of lakeview and lincoln park. It’s nice – not great access to a train but close to the lake and the bus is fine.
Probably going to move to a new neighborhood (moving somewhere in july – getting married) but haven’t decided where. Early indications are west to Wicker Park or south to South Loop.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Sweet
I love Chicago (depending on the time of year). Pretty sure I’ll be there for either Pitchfork Festival or Lollapalooza. I’d like to come for the Taste of Chicago, too.
taste
locals seem to hate it. I thought it was pretty good and not so overpriced but not exactly a must see
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Well
In that case maybe I’ll come for the 4th of July. I may be there for the marathon again this year as my sister may be running in it?
pitchfork is shaping up nicely
I had to miss it last summer with prior obligations but this summer I’m definitely going all three days
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
I never claimed 2 miles is walking distance.
I said ZaZa is walking distance to GMan and Idle Rich; I said Peggy Sue’s barbecue is walking distance to Lumen. That’s all I mentioned was walking distance, sorry if that wasn’t clear.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
right
i guess i just find it frustrating.
I’m having a bunch of guests come in to Dallas and I have no idea where to put them such that they will be walking distance from a bar (or any sort of action). And when I ask locals, all they seem to know is stuff that is close but by driving standards. McKinney seems like the best bet.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
Yeah
Dallas is not Chicago or NYC – more spread out and poor public transportation. Cars are pretty much mandated.
Are you saying McKinney the city or McKinney the street in Dallas? (I refer to the street when I say McKinney.)
dont know how good this is in dallas
but in DC its awesome
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Have you eaten at the Old Ebbitt's Grill yet?
Highly recommend.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Mar 10, 2009 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions
i have before, not recently though
but im more of a smaller, hole in the wall kinda guy
my favs in the area:
Ray’s Hell Burger (in Arlington) – awesome burger, not that expensive, a must visit imho
Oohs and Aahs (Soul food @ U Street) – was AMAZING one time and then mediocre another, but overall a little better than worse
2 amys (cleveland park-ish — near the national cathedral) — great pizza, but a far walk from the metro @ cleveland park
dino (cleveland park metr0o — near uptown 1) — good italian, huge wine list if your into that (i dont drink)
alberto’s (dupont circle) – damn good pizza, much better than the more expensive sit-down style place across the st
i used to go out fairly often, but now i just cook a lot more haha
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Mar 10, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you live in the district?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Mar 11, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bars Near Hotel
Someone mentioned hotel ZaZa, which is near some bars that I really love that you could walk to. They are:
Gingerman Dallas
Idle Rich Pup
Blackfriar Pub
And I never really go here, but it’s nearby and seems popular: Uptown Bar & Grill
Oh
And Brett Hull and Mike Modano’s restaurant/bar is now open right there, too: Hully & Mo. The food there is pretty good; not too expensive, plus in the bar in the back they let you smoke cigars inside, which is always a plus.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Gingerman is a cool place
I like both the Dallas and the dirty filthy low down no good Ft Worth location.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 10, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I do like me some Gingerman
Great patio, but the beer is awfully pricey for being a divey type beer joint.
by FuturePants on Mar 10, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
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