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There are several direct EC trains that go between Milan <> Zurich each day. I've done it a couple times. Super easy and only a few hours of your time....
I get annoyed by some of the older contingent of Wisconsin's fan base that feels younger fans should appreciate and be content where the program is. Just because your old arse lived through the 1970s and 1980s, doesn't mean we should settle. Wisconsin was on the cusp of breaking through four times ...

re: FBD - Brewers Fest Weekend!

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/19/24 at 3:40 pm
3BD is Edward [img]https://i.imgur.com/2853DtM.jpeg[/img]...

re: FBD - Brewers Fest Weekend!

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/19/24 at 2:03 pm
2BD [img]https://i.imgur.com/GTAyysB.jpeg[/img]...

FBD - Brewers Fest Weekend!

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/19/24 at 1:07 pm
Back at home base (went to HS in VT). Beautiful weather in BTV. FBD [img]https://i.imgur.com/mXgMlJQ.jpeg[/img]...
[quote]When I visited Chicago I stayed in the Pilsen and took the L into downtown every day.[/quote] Pilsen is an awesome, awesome neighborhood :cheers: Punch House and The Alderman are great cocktail bars and Pilsen Yards is one of the best day drinking patios in the city. Chicago has the seco...
[quote]Pendry has some bikes available so would like to hop on some bikes and explore some neighborhoods from the hotel if you have any suggestions.[/quote] Awesome! Highly-recommend riding Lakefront Trail to some of the north side neighborhoods lining the lake, (i.e. Lincoln Park, Lake View, Up...
[quote]Hoopsgalore I just booked the Pendry for a quick anniversary celebratory weekend in sept. Is it close enough to the river / river north?[/quote] Absolutely. You're only a block from Upper Wacker, which gives you incredibly easy access to the Riverwalk and bridges that go across to Mag Mil...
[quote]But, I will say, that when I was there a couple weeks ago we did talk to multiple locals that said it was very unfortunate how the Loop was affected and how everything shuts down early now to be safe. I never felt like the Loop was much of an after hours place anyway so IDK how much it has tr...

re: San Diego trip

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/12/24 at 9:43 am
If you need restaurants, someone just asked in a thread on F&DB: [link=(https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/food-and-drink/san-diego/114065152/)]https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/food-and-drink/san-diego/114065152/[/link] San Diego is fine, especially if you do Coronado, Balboa / Zoo, North Par...

re: Best Town to stay in Cape Cod?

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/11/24 at 10:32 pm
[quote]That would be great if you could email it to me at lsugrldej8@gmail.com I’ll look into it to see if it’s in our price range. Can you give me some info on fun places to go or things to do?[/quote] I got you - will text my dad in the AM to make sure I have the right link. As for things...
[quote]If your into good food Monteverde and Rose Mary are both very good.[/quote] Agreed, though I will add Monteverde dinner service is one of the more difficult reservations in Chicago. It's one a lot of people stay awake for when they release at midnight the month in advance. Definitely easie...

re: Best Town to stay in Cape Cod?

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/11/24 at 4:24 pm
[quote]Because we are looking at booking soon to try to get the best deal.[/quote] Random FYI, but my dad does rent his Truro home during the summer months (winter, too, technically but no one goes during that time :lol:). It's not available every week, because we all use it, but I'm happy to ge...

re: Best Town to stay in Cape Cod?

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/11/24 at 10:02 am
I posted this to another thread a few months ago: [i]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 [b]much[/b] better beaches. My dad has a summer spot in Truro that i...
[quote] Some have termed it a pizza pot pie.[/quote] That's how they term it on the menu. Honestly, I like it for what it is - savory and full of flavor; worth splitting with someone, for sure. Wife and I crave it every so often and split one after walking Lakefront Trail. If I were to guide...

re: San Diego

Posted by hoopsgalore on 7/11/24 at 8:43 am
Callie is a great option if you're looking to spend a little. Dining room is truly open-concept and the kitchen creates a fantastic aroma throughout the restaurant. It's put together without toeing into pretentious. Usually find myself there for work dinners when traveling to SD. Tribute makes...
I've lived here 11 years and don't think I've ever been within two miles of a shot. You have to remember, Chicago is one of the most-segregated cities in the country. Be aware, as you would in any other big city, but chances are a tourist won't be coming within a few (several?) miles of neighborhood...
[quote]Ohare always deserves a mention in this category.[/quote] Eh, most of ORD's delays are weather-related and we received far, far below our average snowfall last year, which resulted better than the national average in delayed flights. Considering the number of flights, a near 80% on-time de...
[quote]Moody Tongue does ala carte in the bar. We wanted that instead of the tasting menu.[/quote] Got it - I read "bar area" as neighborhood with bars. My bad. Yes, Moody Tongue has a couple Michelin stars with their dining room but they definitely get some criticism. Their brewmaster has had so...
[quote]No Greek. Any recommendations for next time?[/quote] Greek Islands or 9 Muses in Greektown....