Sell me on your city for a short solo trip

[gooniesneversaydie]

www.thrillist.com/news/nation/best-cities-to-catch-rare-pokemon-in-pokemon-go

localpov.com/best-of/50-best-places-play-pokemon-go-us/

[05heel]

Aug 11, 2016 17:05:44 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:36:48 GMT -5 05heel said:

I'm in the best foodie city in North Carolina!

I've only been to North Carolina once in my life for a wedding (near Duke).

I don't remember much, but, man, that was a good weekend of eating.

exactly! I'm in Durham. Best food around for miles. :-)

[thedutchgirl]

Your first trip to Minneapolis really should be in the summer or early fall because of how gorgeous it is here at that time. We shall wait. Not patiently. But we will wait. Moe

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Aug 11, 2016 16:21:13 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:16:12 GMT -5 @wandering said:

Philadelphia has so many great restaurants and is easy to get around and good for solo. I do a lot of things solo here.

Aug 11, 2016 16:16:22 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

How about Philly? Our friend runs Vernick and its so so good. Voted #1 restaurant in Philly and has won numerous other honors.

I haven't been to Philadelphia in quite awhile, and there are indeed a lot of tasty things to eat there.

Plus, ya know, there's me sooo

[lilafowler]

I can't stop laughing at picturing you amongst bikers. Lol

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:06:07 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

I can't stop laughing at picturing you amongst bikers. Lol

I love that you are still thinking of this.

[jennysmitten]

Aug 11, 2016 16:22:09 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:18:37 GMT -5 copperboom said:

Kansas City has fantastic restaurants and excellent Pokemon hunting

I've never been! And I don't know anybody there!

Thank you for volunteering to be my potential tour guide. LOL.

I want in on this. It is my ultimate goal to eat my way through the city. I'm gonna die before it ever happens.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 17:49:08 GMT -5 gooniesneversaydie said:

www.thrillist.com/news/nation/best-cities-to-catch-rare-pokemon-in-pokemon-go

localpov.com/best-of/50-best-places-play-pokemon-go-us/

I went through that entire slideshow only to discover #1 is right here. LOL.

Santa Monica Pier truly is epic. I caught several new types in just 45 minutes.

I hope to go back at night some time.

[noradog]

Aug 11, 2016 17:03:58 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

This is going to sound INSANE but Bentonville, Arkansas. World-class art museum, fantastic restaurants, cute town square probably teeming with Pokemon.

I'm going to be there over Labor Day weekend, and I'm stupidly excited. My H, his brother and their dad are going to the LA Tech/Arkansas game, so his mother, my SIL, his aunt, and I are going to a cheese making class, and then we'll all go to museums on some other days. 

[miso]

I don't want to work ever again.

I just want to have a nanny who cares for my child while I go around the country GTG-ing.

[copperboom]

Aug 11, 2016 17:00:50 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:42:35 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

I'm not suggesting Chicago since I can read, but H and I were eating outside downtown and I promised DS I'd look for Pokemon and I caught two just sitting at my table.

I stopped playing after a minute, but there's Pokemon EVERYWHERE here! I totally thought of you.

Hahahaha. I'm so excited for our short trip soon.

It will be just me and the husband attempting to rekindle love and having a spectacular celebration of our mediocre marriage!

That probably sounds a bit terrible, but I'm actually genuinely excited because he got us reservations at my dream restaurant.

If this means you are going to Alinea, I expect pictures and a full review.

[W.T.Faulkner]

Aug 11, 2016 17:36:32 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:35:18 GMT -5 Eagles said:

John's is a two minute drive from my house.

I feel like I need a lovely spring trip to Philly.

Yes.  Yes you do. 

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:19:56 GMT -5 copperboom said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:00:50 GMT -5 miso said:

Hahahaha. I'm so excited for our short trip soon.

It will be just me and the husband attempting to rekindle love and having a spectacular celebration of our mediocre marriage!

That probably sounds a bit terrible, but I'm actually genuinely excited because he got us reservations at my dream restaurant.

If this means you are going to Alinea, I expect pictures and a full review.

Yup yup.

I may have to break the real camera out of retirement.

[gooniesneversaydie]

Aug 11, 2016 18:16:36 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:49:08 GMT -5 gooniesneversaydie said:

www.thrillist.com/news/nation/best-cities-to-catch-rare-pokemon-in-pokemon-go

localpov.com/best-of/50-best-places-play-pokemon-go-us/

I went through that entire slideshow only to discover #1 is right here. LOL.

Santa Monica Pier truly is epic. I caught several new types in just 45 minutes.

I hope to go back at night some time.

If you need more Magikarp for a Gyarados, Houston is on that first list, is in the South and has excellent food.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:26:04 GMT -5 gooniesneversaydie said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:16:36 GMT -5 miso said:

I went through that entire slideshow only to discover #1 is right here. LOL.

Santa Monica Pier truly is epic. I caught several new types in just 45 minutes.

I hope to go back at night some time.

If you need more Magikarp for a Gyarados, Houston is on that first list, is in the South and has excellent food.

Who *doesn't* need more Magikarp for Gyarados?!

I have a whopping 83 candies. LOL.

I do have one at CP 139, though, which, in theory, would evolve fairly nicely!

[knx9211]

Did anyone say Pittsburgh yet? Cause PITTSBURGH! amazing food and also meeee!

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:29:56 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Did anyone say Pittsburgh yet? Cause PITTSBURGH! amazing food and also meeee!

I won't lie. YOUUUUUUUUU are the main reason I would visit Pittsburgh. (heart)

[broadsheet]

Aug 11, 2016 18:18:31 GMT -5 noradog said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:03:58 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

This is going to sound INSANE but Bentonville, Arkansas. World-class art museum, fantastic restaurants, cute town square probably teeming with Pokemon.

I'm going to be there over Labor Day weekend, and I'm stupidly excited. My H, his brother and their dad are going to the LA Tech/Arkansas game, so his mother, my SIL, his aunt, and I are going to a cheese making class, and then we'll all go to museums on some other days. 

Eat at the Hive and Tusk and Trotter!

[DotAndBuzz]

Columbus, Ohio

Great foodie scene, specifically - Northstar Cafe, North Market, Jeni's Ice cream is from here, most anywhere in the Short North District, Grandview, or German Village

Great art scene: www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-columbus-ohio-art-travel-0327-20160314-story.html

Really cool zoo (could spend 2 days there, seriously!) - is connected to a water park if you go in the summer. Can rent cabanas so you have somewhere to chill.

Beautiful parks: Franklin Park Conservatory, Whetstone Park of Roses

Scioto Mile - gorgeous riverwalk with fountains, restaurants, parks, etc.

Columbus Clippers - AAA baseball team (give it a chance) with a beautiful stadium right downtown in the new Arena district

Easy to navigate, traffic isn't crazy, prices are relatively cheap

[Eagles]

Aug 11, 2016 18:29:56 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Did anyone say Pittsburgh yet? Cause PITTSBURGH! amazing food and also meeee!

I want you to come to Philly.

[FloFTW]

A trifecta of Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh.

[Gato]

Portland is a city! A small city, but if you love food, and I know you do, it's an amazing city.

Evidence:
25 Best Small Cities to Spend a Weekend (Portland is #1)
36 Hours in Portland Maine
Forget Montauk: Why Maine Should Be Your Modern Retreat
2016 James Beard Award Semifinalists Include Nine Chefs from Maine

[noradog]

Aug 11, 2016 18:32:56 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:18:31 GMT -5 noradog said:

I'm going to be there over Labor Day weekend, and I'm stupidly excited. My H, his brother and their dad are going to the LA Tech/Arkansas game, so his mother, my SIL, his aunt, and I are going to a cheese making class, and then we'll all go to museums on some other days. 

Eat at the Hive and Tusk and Trotter!

A girl can dream.  My IL'S are staunchly chili's, Olive Garden, and Cracker Barrel people.  It's a trial, my H and I really push them out of their comfort zones when they visit. I was pleasantly shocked when my MIL suggested the cheese making class. 

ETA: Just read menus. OMG, I'm going to try to be sneakily persuasive. Which one should I set my sights on?

[DotAndBuzz]

Aug 11, 2016 17:53:52 GMT -5 05heel said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:05:44 GMT -5 miso said:

I've only been to North Carolina once in my life for a wedding (near Duke).

I don't remember much, but, man, that was a good weekend of eating.

exactly! I'm in XXXX. Best food around for miles. :-)

Ok, so you'll understand this.

I drove for 12 FUCKING HOURS in one day on my way to vacation, and my goal stopping place for the night was that city, because I used to live there, right by Nantucket Grill near the mall, and it was the best food ever.  I mean, their Seafood Ravioli alone was worth the drive, and their cake.  Right?  THE CAKE.

So I drive the entire day, looking forward to Nantucket Grill, and I pull up and it's closed.  CLOSED.  Because of a power outage in their building.  I nearly sat down and cried.  I went to their other location, and it wasn't the same. 

That's all I've got.

Carry on.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:44:22 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:00:50 GMT -5 miso said:

Hahahaha. I'm so excited for our short trip soon.

It will be just me and the husband attempting to rekindle love and having a spectacular celebration of our mediocre marriage!

That probably sounds a bit terrible, but I'm actually genuinely excited because he got us reservations at my dream restaurant.

Nice! I hope it's good for you guys.

Our "romantic" dinner made me want to jump in the damn river

Oh, no! Where did you go? What happened?

[05heel]

Aug 11, 2016 18:45:19 GMT -5 DotAndBuzz said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:53:52 GMT -5 05heel said:

exactly! I'm in XXXX. Best food around for miles. :-)

Ok, so you'll understand this.

I drove for 12 FUCKING HOURS in one day on my way to vacation, and my goal stopping place for the night was that city, because I used to live there, right by Nantucket Grill near the mall, and it was the best food ever.  I mean, their Seafood Ravioli alone was worth the drive, and their cake.  Right?  THE CAKE.

So I drive the entire day, looking forward to Nantucket Grill, and I pull up and it's closed.  CLOSED.  Because of a power outage in their building.  I nearly sat down and cried.  I went to their other location, and it wasn't the same. 

That's all I've got.

Carry on.

this is the saddest story ever. Dude. That place is really good though. If I could keep my ass out of there and Dulce, I'd be a lot better off.

[gooniesneversaydie]

Aug 11, 2016 18:28:34 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:26:04 GMT -5 gooniesneversaydie said:

If you need more Magikarp for a Gyarados, Houston is on that first list, is in the South and has excellent food.

Who *doesn't* need more Magikarp for Gyarados?!

I have a whopping 83 candies. LOL.

I do have one at CP 139, though, which, in theory, would evolve fairly nicely!

Endless chips and salsa. Margaritas. Poke hunting. Now THAT is a trifecta!

[spedrunner]

I would say new Orleans (commanders palace, bike rides, food, drinks!)

A yoga retreat in the Bahamas on a private island that I found, if you are into beach and yoga?

[knx9211]

Aug 11, 2016 18:40:34 GMT -5 Eagles said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:29:56 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Did anyone say Pittsburgh yet? Cause PITTSBURGH! amazing food and also meeee!

I want you to come to Philly.

Ok I'll do it!! DH and I have to cancel our San Diego trip for our FET this month, so I think we'll take a few weekends away instead. Philly should be on that list!

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:50:49 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:48:39 GMT -5 miso said:

Oh, no! Where did you go? What happened?

Some small Italian place we walked past. We were at a trade show for H's business and just walked until we found something.

The food was good, H is just a douche.

Honestly, I'll be so happy to be at Alinea that I don't think anything else will matter!

Sad to hear your husband ruined the evening.