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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...

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...

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...

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....

What time of year?...

In the conversation of a National Championship, would agree about Gonzaga. However, do think they deserve some love for the nine-consecutive Sweet 16s, which is T-3rd longest ever. Not an easy thing to do, especially when you consider next best is Houston with five. No other program has a multi-year...

I've been to Begoni Bistro 12+ times and always have a good meal. Have also enjoyed Capital. China Live isn't "traditional," but they do really well with spice....

To note, there are four regions to Cape Cod, which you can find on a quick Images search. Personally, I'd go Lower or Outer. Provincetown aside, Outer is not as densely-populated + has much better beaches, in my opinion. My dad has a spot in Truro that is perfect for a quiet, peaceful "retreat," but...

[quote]Any other good bars? Maybe craft beer focused?[/quote] Go to Tiny Tapp or Corridor before the Cubs game for craft beer. Corridor has completely fallen off since losing multiple brewers to Maplewood and MoRE, but they do have solid food. Otherwise, check out the standard heavyweight brew...

I went for Iowa/NW last year. I didn't sit there but seemed like LF bleachers were ones to avoid, for sure. Field is an E/W orientation because they need to back one EZ to the Cubs dugout - LF looked a bit odd with a whole lot of green between the stands and playing surface....