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hoopsgalore
| Favorite team: | Wisconsin  |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
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| Number of Posts: | 8645 |
| Registered on: | 11/8/2013 |
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re: What to do in Minnesota? Based in twin cities area.
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/8/24 at 6:50 pm
[quote]I may catch a MLB game.[/quote]
Unfortunately, Twins are gone first week of June. Sucks, because I was planning for that week, too. Ended up switching a couple weeks later and going to catch a Thursday day game with some buddies.
However, still an easy drive over to Minneapolis. Can wal...
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re: What to do in Minnesota? Based in twin cities area.
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/8/24 at 6:45 pm
[quote]The minor league team in St. Paul’s has an awesome downtown stadium.[/quote]
Saints games are a lot of fun, for sure. Lowertown is a nice pocket of St. Paul, too - Barrel Theory makes fantastic IPAs. Aside from that, St. Paul can get sleepy at times. Definitely a neighborhood-driven part o...
re: Phone use Internationally
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/8/24 at 5:34 am
In the past, I've opted for an international plan through Verizon, which you can pay by the day or flat $100 for 30 days. When I'm international for 10+ days, paying $100 makes more sense.
However, I've used Airalo the last few international trips. It is an eSIM store that allows you access digit...
re: How long does it take to drive from Naperville to o'hare on friday at 5pm?
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/8/24 at 5:29 am
To note, all of our interstates are referred to by names. You'll most likely catch traffic on the Tri-State (294), but consider yourself extremely fortunate that you'll skip the Eisenhower (290) and Kennedy (90). Those will be an absolute mess. All said, I wouldn't worry about missing your flight un...
re: Hotels in Milwaukee
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/6/24 at 8:40 am
[quote]The Hilton garden inn in Milwaukee is probably the nicest HGI I’ve ever seen. The hotel is in the original northwestern mutual office building and has some incredible architecture. It’s a very nice option believe it or not and great value.[/quote]
Will also confirm Hilton Garden Inn. Very ...
re: Hotels in Milwaukee
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/4/24 at 8:59 am
[quote]Avoid the north side[/quote]
Not entirely true. Upper East, Downer Woods, and Riverwest are all fantastic neighborhoods. ...
re: Hotels in Milwaukee
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/4/24 at 8:53 am
[quote]We always stay at the Kinn Guesthouse in Bay View[/quote]
Bay View is the best neighborhood in MKE, for sure. My every time route is Burnhearts -> The Newport -> Mothership, with a sausage The Vanguard to kick it off. ...
re: FBD - Hump Day
Posted by hoopsgalore on 5/1/24 at 6:22 pm
FBD and 2BD at a couple of North Park and Green Cheek locations. Quick trip for work.
Nashville on Friday, if anyone has any good brewery recommendations outside of Bearded Iris and Southern Grist. Something with a good, sprawling patio.
FBD
[img]https://i.imgur.com/zLCC03y.jpeg[/img]
2BD...
re: Why the hell would anyone want to go to the NFL draft?
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/28/24 at 9:23 am
I would never travel for the draft, but did go when it came to Chicago several years back. Honestly, was surprisingly fun. There were plenty of bars, games, and each team had a tent of sorts for viewing and hanging out. Not sure the set-up in Detroit, or how it's changed for fans, but was fun when i...
re: Friday night NBA Thread
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/26/24 at 11:34 pm
[quote]Lifelong Wolves fan here...literally have never met another one.[/quote]
Are you not from Minnesota? I've been going to the Target Center since I was a kid and know plenty of diehards :lol: Early 2000s were a lot of fun - what we're seeing now is special, for sure....
re: Going to the Astros Game Series in Mexico City
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/24/24 at 10:45 am
Roma Norte is a great neighborhood. Grab tacos at Carinito, which plays between SE Asian and Mexican flavors. There is also an "enclave" of taco stands near the border of Condesa, which are basically open 24 hours. My favorite is Taqueria Los Amigos. Had some good cocktails at Handshake (50 Best...
re: Going to the Astros Game Series in Mexico City
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/24/24 at 10:30 am
[quote]RIP[/quote]
I feel safer in CDMX than I do most American cities, especially if OP is staying in Roma Norte....
re: Chicago for Cubs' game
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/23/24 at 8:03 pm
Tickets are (generally/relatively) always pricier along third base, but also depends a bit on playoff contention. Don't think you need to push yourself right this moment, but periodically check and buy when you're comfortable. It's not terribly easy to predict where prices will go this early for a S...
re: Tulum Mexico trip for family of 5
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/23/24 at 4:07 pm
[quote]My experience in Tulum is that it is not targeted towards families or kids.[/quote]
Was trying to figure out how to answer OP but this is pretty accurate. We "lived" there for a couple months last year and, honestly, spent way more time in Centro than we did at the beach clubs / restaurant...
re: Place to Stay in Portland (Oregon)
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/23/24 at 12:44 pm
I'm in Portland a few times each year for work and always opt for Hampton Inn in Pearl District. A lot of bars, breweries and restaurants within walking distance and then hotel is modern, clean and very spacious.
ETA: Totally moot if you go Airbnb route but I've started opting for hotels wherever...
re: Eating out vs in since Covid
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/21/24 at 1:41 pm
[quote]and have noticed others doing the same. Are you seeing the same?[/quote]
Absolutely not. In Chicago, it's a nightmare trying to get a dinner reservation the week of....
re: Minneapolis info
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/14/24 at 6:25 am
Only assuming age because one will be in graduate school, but North Loop is a great neighborhood for young professionals. A lot of apartment / condo rental options + loaded with restaurants, breweries, and cocktail bars. It's a well-put together neighborhood that doesn't really toe into pretentious....
re: Restaurant recommendations for downtown Milwaukee?
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/12/24 at 4:01 pm
[quote]The Wicked Hop[/quote]
Fantastic bloody, as there is at countless places in MKE. I usually stop in on my way to/from Amtrak. Sobelmans gets the praise, as it should, but Wicked Hop and Pete's Pub are up there.
Also, MKE is low-key one of the best bar cities in the country. Great bars/t...
re: Best three day weekend to anywhere in US, three full days
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/11/24 at 1:40 pm
What time of year?...
re: What airline do you prefer?
Posted by hoopsgalore on 4/9/24 at 9:48 pm
I can count on one hand, and it's not five, the number of delays I've had at ORD, and I've lived here for a decade. Luck of the draw, I guess....
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