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1. Sünner Brauerei
51103 Köln
Germany
+49 221 987990
Categories:
Breweries,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Kalk
Staying at a local hotel, I didn't expect much as the girl at the counter suggested "Chinese food over here, a Greece place or a local Köln brewery" with promises of local Köln beers and local Köln food.
Sünner Brauerei is a large brewery which…More »
2. Samuel Adams Brewery
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 368-5080
I loved how throughout the tour, they continued to refer to it as a "research facility"...and the fact is, it is, brewing unique beers on site that you may not find in your local market.
Essentially a free tour (you're asked for a voluntary $2…More »
3. Trader Joe's
Went in looking for some bottled water to bring into the Convention Center, and Trader Joes sold me for $0.49, a bottle of spring water similar to what the Convention Center sells for $2.75.
Walking around this Trader Joes, this store offers a similar…More »
4. Whiskey's Food & Spirits
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-5551
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
Visiting Boston, I found myself eating some Texas BBQ - really!
Upon arriving, I found myself being carded at the door. It wasn't hard to find a table on a Thursday night but I could definitely picture this place getting crowded on a Friday or…More »
5. Thornton's
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-6336
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Diners,
Coffee & Tea
Small, busy restaurant just around the block from the Hynes Convention Center. They seem to have a lot of business from the local hotels and apartment residents. Breakfast is served all day...there were a good amount of choices on the menu, even…More »
6. Staples
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 262-0310
Categories:
Office Equipment,
Printing Services
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
Staples?, really? They should call this place mini-Staples or Staples Jr. or something because this is not Staples...they are located directly across the street from the Hynes Convention Center, but have very limited inventory due to their small…More »
7. Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Consistent...
Yes! A consistentcy that you would hope to expect in a chain restaurant...this Uno tasted the same as the one I had been to in Orlando and the one that I had been to in Chicago. Sometimes you need a deep dish pizza so I'm glad that…More »
8. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Great venue for a tradeshow/conference!, I was really impressed with how smooth the week has gone.
Location is ideal as it is walking distance from several hotels, as well as great restaurants, pubs and more...
The convention center was in great…More »
9. Canton, China Restaurant
It can be tough being Chinese in Köln...
Problem #1: Steamed rice withdrawls...Headaches, Loss of appetite, Insomnia, Paleness, Dilated pupils, Tremor of the hands...it's all meat and pommes frites in this town...chicken and potato, steak and potato,…More »
10. Latino Loco
After a week of saying "ich spreche kein deutsch", I walk in with my friend and the bartender asks "¿Hablas español?" I was floored...it looked like a few years of high school Spanish would finally come in handy. The staff here clearly isn't…More »
11. Best Western Hotel
I chose this hotel based on price, availability and of course location, during one of Köln's busiest conventions, Photokina. Right of the River, this hotel is walking distance to the U-Bahn (free during the fair) or about a 8€ journey via taxi, so…More »
12. Tropicana Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 462-8767
Over the last 10 years, I have come to Las Vegas an average of 8 times a year. I've stayed at Ballys, MGM, Mandolay Bay, Flamingo, Stratosphere & more...This was my first time staying at the Tropicana.
Checking in was a unique experience. There was…More »
13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter
I was in San Antonio, working a show at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. While most of my colleagues stayed at the Marriot or the Grand Hyatt, next door, I chose to stay at the Holiday Inn Express as it was much more budget friendly. While…More »
14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel Birmingham N.E.C.
When hotels list their amenities, like...
- Alarm Clock
- Hair dryer
- High-speed Internet access
- Housekeeping
...I feel like there should be a special section for dumb people like me, with a reminder about the many differences between the Holiday Inn…More »
15. Days Inn
Salt Lake City from what I've seen so far is beautiful...clear skies, beautiful mountains and a lake that is so salty that even I can't drown in it. The people seem friendly and it's way easier to find alcohol than I had imagined. That being said,…More »
16. La Belle Patate
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
Canada
(604) 569-1215
Categories:
Fast Food,
Poutineries
Neighbourhood: West End
I was referred to La Belle Patate as one of the best places for poutine in the area, but on top of that I was told they had a superior beer selection. Great!!, as poutine paired with a few beers would make for a perfect night.
While I was…More »
17. The Burrard
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
Canada
(604) 681-2331
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Affordable, sure, but I wouldn't call The Burrard "cheap". Firstly, when I was in Vancouver, the rate was well over $150 a night. Secondly, the amenities are far better than what you world expect from a "cheap" hotel. At check in, you give them…More »
18. Arlington Convention Center
I'm from out of town, coming into Arlington for a convention. The venue is nice and is well complimented by the Sheraton across the parking lot. However, if you're planning a convention here, you've really got to keep in mind the time of year…More »
19. Hawthorn Suites Hotel-Arlington
Only a mile from Six Flags, Rangers Ballpark, Cowboys Stadium, the Arlington Convention Center and more...it's a pretty good hotel with a very modest price (even during big games).
As the name says, the most rooms are suites with doors separating the…More »
20. Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Disclaimer: I'm from Los Angeles...and you will never meet anyone braggin' about "good old Cali BBQ"...
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The good news is, I was in town for a convention with a couple of locals. When they said "Do you want to grab some BBQ for…More »
21. Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
In town for an event at the Convention Center, I needed a hotel...Was Four Points the most affordable option? No...but it looked extremely convenient. When I arrived, it was even better than I thought...the Convention Center is literally across the…More »
22. Total Wine and More
We have Total Wine & More in California too and I hear the commercials all the time on the radio. Silly commercials brag of their huge selection of...
* 8,000 Wines
* 3,000 Spirits
* 2,500 Beers
Sounds like another alcohol warehouse superstore (i.e.…More »
23. Helix, a Kimpton Hotel
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 462-9001
Categories:
Hotels,
Bed & Breakfast
Neighbourhood: Logan Circle
Like the name says...Helix, a Kimpton Hotel...if you've stayed in a Kimpton hotel before, that's all you need to know. A chain of fun boutique hotels, when I hear Kimpton, I immediately picture the leopard print bathrobes, bright colors everywhere,…More »
24. California Tortilla
Hangin' in VA/DC, I've seen a wealth of "mexican" and "Tex-Mex" spots. I don't know if these other spots are any good, but California Tortilla, what the hell are you trying to do here??? A buffalo wing burrito? A gyro burrito? Really??
Not scared…More »
25. Burrito Gallery
Can you trust a burrito in a state that doesn't border Mexico? Can you trust a burrito from a place that sells Yellow Curry Chicken Burritos?, A place that sells teriyaki tofu tacos?, Hummus??
To my surprise, the answer is Yes. Firstly because, the…More »
26. Prime F Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 630-4000
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Walking into the Convention Center, I can't tell you how many times my friend asked..."Who names their kid Prime?" "Really?, Prime the 3rd?" "Was he a Decepticon or something?"
I was working a small tradeshow at the Convention Center and that's…More »
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