Coming to Phoenix

[NewChief]

I've got to come to Phoenix in a couple of weeks for a conference. We're staying at the downtown Hyatt Regency. Any suggestions for eating and drinking nearby?

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by NewChief

You'd love the dude I'm traveling with. Former lineman for Florida. Freaking gigantic still.

Nice! Should be really awesome weather here in a few weeks. End of October is just beautiful temps and sun. Enjoy!

[eDave]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I've got to come to Phoenix in a couple of weeks for a conference. We're staying at the downtown Hyatt Regency. Any suggestions for eating and drinking nearby?

You will be close to Chase Field and US Airways Center. Ton's of places around there. Hard Rock is pretty Latino so you may or may not want that.

Alice Cooper's bar is down there. The T.G.I. Friday's is in Chase Field and overlooks the field. Might have to call ahead for outside seating. It's cool for being TGI Fridays

Burger King just north of you.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by eDave

You will be close to Chase Field and US Airways Center. Ton's of places around there. Hard Rock is pretty Latino so you may or may not want that.

Alice Cooper's bar is down there. The T.G.I. Friday's is in Chase Field and overlooks the field. Might have to call ahead for outside seating. It's cool for being TGI Fridays

Burger King just north of you.

Thanks man. I want to eat/drink at places that I can't find elsewhere to TGIF and Hard Rock are out.

[Straight, No Chaser]

You might be able to walk to this place; cannot be missed. Phoenicians queue up for this daily:

http://www.pizzeriabianco.com

[eDave]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Thanks man. I want to eat/drink at places that I can't find elsewhere to TGIF and Hard Rock are out.

I hang here often: http://copperblueslive.com/. Good enough food. Stage above bar with live entertainment. Indoor, outdoor seating. Go outdoors.

Standup Live (http://standuplive.com/) right next to it in a pretty cool area of downtown. Cool bowling too but an expensive game. Expensive as ****.

When in Rome: http://www.carolinasmex.com/. This should be on everyone's bucket list.

majerles.com‎, Dan Majerles joint, might peak your interest. One block down from you.

If want to venture out of down town, head south on the 10 just a bit to here: www.rustlersrooste.com. Meat. And nice city/valley views.

You've got the Compass Room right there at the Hyatt. Pricey. A nightcap at the lounge is nice.

Do NOT listen to anyone who recommends Macayo's. Tell me you understand. LOL

Head up my way and we can hang here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-baking-company-scottsdale.

Don't know if you have Tilted Kilts out there. That's by the arena as well. I go for the staff...

Suns/Trailblazers on the 30th at US West Arena

Might be a Coyotes game but that is waaaaay the **** out of your way.

[Direckshun]

I'd recommend you look up my "I'm going to Phoenix" thread back in July, but nobody gave me any ****ing advice in that thread.

[Marty Mac Ver 2.0]

Burger King was shut down by Maricopa County Health Dept.

Carolina's for Mexican (12th Street and Mohave --- about 10 min or less from your hotel via cab....it's not glamorous but its pretty good).

Corporate HQ/Training Center for the Tilted Kilt is 5 minute walk from your hotel

Tons of great restaurants in the Washington Square area, which is a 5-min walk.

http://www.downtownphoenix.com/restaurants

If you want to venture out:

Roaring Fork for grilled stuff...(Scottsdale, about 25-min ride from your hotel depending on traffic).

Hula's Modern Tiki: Restaurant in Central Phoenix (hulasmoderntiki.com probably 5-10 min trip from your hotel).

[NewChief]

Question: I was in Scottsdale for Cards vs Chiefs when Trent played. We went to some huge BBQ place out in the desert. Sat at picnic tables they had a big stage with a band. Rattlesnakes in cages inside the place. Always wanted to know what that places was (though we won't be going). It was a really pretty place to chow on some food, though kind of touristy.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by Marty Mac Ver 2.0

Burger King was shut down by Maricopa County Health Dept.

Carolina's for Mexican (12th Street and Mohave --- about 10 min or less from your hotel via cab....it's not glamorous but its pretty good).

Corporate HQ/Training Center for the Tilted Kilt is 5 minute walk from your hotel

Tons of great restaurants in the Washington Square area, which is a 5-min walk.

http://www.downtownphoenix.com/restaurants

If you want to venture out:

Roaring Fork for grilled stuff...(Scottsdale, about 25-min ride from your hotel depending on traffic).

Hula's Modern Tiki: Restaurant in Central Phoenix (hulasmoderntiki.com probably 5-10 min trip from your hotel).

Hula's! Thank you. I couldn't remember the name. Best Edamame ever. Full disclosure: It's a popular homosexual hangout. I go with my fiance... :'] And still get looked over. No big. Just don't dress like a Village People.

I 2nd Roaring Fork. I live one block away. Get to Scottsdale and choices abound.

[Marty Mac Ver 2.0]

Hula's is for homos? Guess I will stop ordering pink drinks with umbrellas

[eDave]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Question: I was in Scottsdale for Cards vs Chiefs when Trent played. We went to some huge BBQ place out in the desert. Sat at picnic tables they had a big stage with a band. Rattlesnakes in cages inside the place. Always wanted to know what that places was (though we won't be going). It was a really pretty place to chow on some food, though kind of touristy.

Might be Greaswood Flats. Open fires too?

In Northern Scottsdale: http://www.pppatio.com/. Wear a tie in there and they will cut it off an pin it to the wall. There are THOUSANDS of cut off ties hanging in there. Outdoor meat grilling, picnic tables to eat. Live gunfights. Kinda cool. Actually, this is probably where you were before if it was touristy. Greasewood is pretty hard core country folk.

[vailpass]

Rhythm Room if you want some good blues/soul music and dancing.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by eDave

Might be Greaswood Flats. Open fires too?

In Northern Scottsdale: http://www.pppatio.com/. Wear a tie in there and they will cut it off an pin it to the wall. There are THOUSANDS of cut off ties hanging in there. Outdoor meat grilling, picnic tables to eat. Live gunfights. Kinda cool

Yeah. I think that was it. Maybe it was ties, not rattlesnakes. I just remember the views were gorgeous as we sat out and etched the sun go down then hung through the night drinking in the beautiful weather. I was living in Colorado at the time, and it was absolutely freezing back there. So it was awesome to be able to experience that weather.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by Marty Mac Ver 2.0

Hula's is for homos? Guess I will stop ordering pink drinks with umbrellas

Yea. Actually the whole downtown residency's are moving in that direction. I looked to rent down there and it was clear as day.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Yeah. I think that was it. Maybe it was ties, not rattlesnakes. I just remember the views were gorgeous as we sat out and etched the sun go down then hung through the night drinking in the beautiful weather. I was living in Colorado at the time, and it was absolutely freezing back there. So it was awesome to be able to experience that weather.

Not that long ago, that used to be a 1/2 hour trip out of town. Now it's part of town. Was so much better before. The stars man. The star's.