dvar1

re: Chicago for Notre Dame Game

Posted by dvar1 on 12/16/25 at 10:10 am to Chucktown_Badger

Circling back here to give anyone that may be thinking about making this trip in the future. The drive from Chicago to ND is not bad at all. Game started at 7:00pm EST and we were back to the hotel in Chicago before 11:00pm CST. Honestly, I'd do it again if LSU ever plays up there. Incredible campus, easy neighborhood parking, barely any traffic and a couple of great bars. You could stay in South Bend the noght before or after, but seemed like the surrounding town wasnt much. Found it much or enjoyable not wasting time with that and just renting a car for the day so I could wake back up in Chicago.

re: Definitive Chicago Thread / Guide

Posted by dvar1 on 9/18/25 at 4:12 pm to hoopsgalore

What’s everyone’s favorite Italian in the city? Level of dining doesn’t matter, just some good ole Italian

re: Chicago for Notre Dame Game

Posted by dvar1 on 9/16/25 at 10:56 am to Chucktown_Badger

Driving to South Bend not Soldier Field but I appreciate it lol

re: Chicago for Notre Dame Game

Posted by dvar1 on 9/16/25 at 9:06 am to hoopsgalore

Man, that’s great! Anything on there that you would say is “must do” for first timers on limited time? Also, is driving to game dumb or the right call?

re: Chicago for Notre Dame Game

Posted by dvar1 on 9/15/25 at 9:35 pm to TheWalrus

This is correct. I’m just looking to fill time as a first timer. Was gonna take the train down to South Bend Saturday, but with our flight out being early morning, we’re just renting a car for the day. Saturday is a full day, but just looking for Chicago recs for Thursday and Friday.

Chicago for Notre Dame Game

Posted by dvar1 on 9/15/25 at 1:30 pm

Hey guys, I am holding off on booking some things because I was looking for a little advice, maybe from some Chicago natives.

Short version is, I am going to Chicago for the ND v Army game in early November, and I am looking for suggestions on how to fill our time. Landing around lunchtime Thursday, free all day Friday, then renting a car for the day to get to South Bend and back. Flying out Sunday morning, so only need Thursday and Friday plans. Any suggestions on bars/sites/restaurants/events/hotels welcome.

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Northshore Crabs

Posted by dvar1 on 7/16/25 at 10:53 am

Where is your go-to place to buy live crabs right now? Ran into some issues last few times I used my regular guy.

Where to watch in Nola

Posted by dvar1 on 3/15/25 at 11:28 am

I’m gonna be in New Orleans tonight, any suggestions on bars or restaurants that will definitely have the game on?

Tiger Rant

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re: Boston Restaurant Recs

Posted by dvar1 on 10/14/24 at 3:01 pm to Tmar1no

I'm a Bova stan, personally. I hate to cheat when I'm in town, but I guess I can have two desserts.

re: Boston Restaurant Recs

Posted by dvar1 on 10/14/24 at 11:00 am to AbitaFan08

Abita has been super helpful on multiple trips. I'm gonn ashoot for Mooncusser. If not, were you saying you highly reccommend Grotto or Fox and Knife?

re: Travel gift for a valued employee

Posted by dvar1 on 10/14/24 at 10:58 am to Nole Man

35L. If you get carried away, theyll make you check the bigger one.

re: Boston Restaurant Recs

Posted by dvar1 on 10/11/24 at 1:56 pm to AbitaFan08

Park Plaza

re: Halloween in Boston

Posted by dvar1 on 10/11/24 at 1:56 pm to AbitaFan08

They play the night I get in but I scored some tickets to BU v Michigan Friday night!

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Halloween in Boston

Posted by dvar1 on 10/11/24 at 9:32 am

I'm headed to Boston the week of Halloween. I've already been in contact with Abita who gave me a lot of really great suggestions. Not going to Salem. I'm posting anyways, because I've been to Boston a good bit, but I want to do some things I've never done. Maybe some stuff less touristy. I'm open to any and all of everyones favorite suggestions. Anything I can reach by public transportation and walking. I also posted about restaurant suggestions in the F&B board if anyone has anything for that! TIA

Boston Restaurant Recs

Posted by dvar1 on 10/11/24 at 9:27 am

Let me start by saying I've been to Boston many times, but I am looking to take the wife somewhere different on a date night while we are in town next month. It doesn't have to be fancy (though I'm not opposed). I just would like to try some place I've never had. Anything that can be reached by public transport and a little walking. All suggestions welcomed!

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re: Zion National Park - Springdale, UT

Posted by dvar1 on 6/6/24 at 12:19 pm to dualed

I've done this trip twice in last 5 years. Shoot me an email with what youre looking for or what you have planned, and I will help out.

varnado34@yahoo.com

re: SouthWest Trip

Posted by dvar1 on 3/17/24 at 10:00 pm to baldona

I’ve actually done it once before. Left Sedona at about 6:30am and drove the 2 hours to GC. We’re really not gonna do any hikes or anything there, just going to drive the rim and stop at all the lookouts and whatnot. Probably leave by about 3 or so. Another 2.5 hours to Page. Not spending a ton of time there either. Waking up and doing a morning tour of AC then moving on. Basically more of site seeing stops. Not as bad as it sounds driving I promise. Was nervous the first go round but it went smoothly.

re: SouthWest Trip

Posted by dvar1 on 3/12/24 at 3:18 pm to idontyield

All awesome suggestions. Just bumping if anyone has anymore advise!

re: Boston Subway

Posted by dvar1 on 2/26/24 at 11:23 am to GeauxTigahs92

The T may be the most effe3cient public transport I've been on. You can buy a week pass for like $25 too.

SouthWest Trip

Posted by dvar1 on 2/26/24 at 10:13 am

I'm going back to the SW in a month, and know the area pretty well. I am just looking for maybe some not so well known or popular ideas. Maybe some restaurants or cool stops/short day trips.

Flying into PHX and driving straight to Sedona for 3 nights.

Driving up to GC then staying in Page 1 night

1 night in Bryce

2 nights in Zion

2 nights in Vegas

Any ideas are appreciated!