Friday Night, May 2 -- What's Happening? - Page 3 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Voltron · #31 (**permalink**) 04-28-2008, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by pmillett

Worth a try... though it's not "soccer, rugby, horse racing or golf"...

Pete

Probably don't have the best chicken wings either.

But we could start a fight in the bar over what's on the TV. That's always fun!

p_o · #32 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 01:19 AM

I would not mind finding a good seafood/rawbar because good ones are non-existent in Chicago. But, these are best (in my opinion) at sunset, and I will be in after that - maybe Saturday afternoon. Thus, I could be persuaded to do just about anything especially if it involves a good bar fight over sports on televsion.

crappyjones123 · #33 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 01:47 AM

sushi takara has excellent sushi but it might be a little too inland from embassy suites. however if you are up for a 25-30 minute ride, im sure you will enjoy it.

some friendly advice - do NOT order teriyaki chicken. it is on the menu but it is the only item that they announce out loud when you request for it..."sir, did you mark teriyaki chicken on here?" and then everyone in the restaurant proceeds to give you the dirtiest look they can muster. having said that, their teriyaki chicken is rather yummy so you should give it a try.

linkey - Sushi Takara: SouthFlorida.com

ive never been in a "bar" (been to clubs but never just a bar except for a pool hall but thats not really a bar) or a "fight." wouldnt mind being in either or a combination thereof.

also, i wonder if any bars will have hockey on any of their tv's...not really that big of a sport down here but who knows. one might be surprised.

tyrion · #34 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by pmillett

There's a playoff game between the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks on Friday (assuming the Sharks don't get eliminated in the first 4 games). I'd love to find a place to watch - it's televised on Versus. It's a late one - start time is 10:00PM Eastern

Anybody interested? Any sportsbar places nearby that might be coerced into showing the game? I'd promise to buy mass quantities of beer and chicken wings...

Pete

Pete, there is an Original Steakhouse & Sports Theater in the shopping center next door to the hotel. They have a big bar and lots of big screens.

Originally Posted by p_o

I would not mind finding a good seafood/rawbar because good ones are non-existent in Chicago. But, these are best (in my opinion) at sunset, and I will be in after that - maybe Saturday afternoon. Thus, I could be persuaded to do just about anything especially if it involves a good bar fight over sports on televsion.

This is another easy one. Across the street and to the right of the hotel is the Southport Shopping Center. There is a place called the Southport Raw Bar. I haven't been there in years but I used to go at least once a week when my office was downtown.

HighLife · #35 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 04:59 AM

Ohh man the original steak house has these Burbon pork chops that are friggin awesome. Im down for dinner there maybe on friday. Maybe some Kikos Tyrion =)

ingwe · #36 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by crappyjones123

sushi takara has excellent sushi but it might be a little too inland from embassy suites. however if you are up for a 25-30 minute ride, im sure you will enjoy it.

some friendly advice - do NOT order teriyaki chicken. it is on the menu but it is the only item that they announce out loud when you request for it..."sir, did you mark teriyaki chicken on here?" and then everyone in the restaurant proceeds to give you the dirtiest look they can muster. having said that, their teriyaki chicken is rather yummy so you should give it a try.

snip

that's pretty damn funny!

philodox · #37 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 07:48 PM

I'm hoping to get a little settled in and have that cold beer Mike has promised me before I embark on any adventures, but I do get in at 1:30pm, so I'm sure I can meet up with everyone for dinner.

If anyone has taken the reigns to organize this, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my mobile number.

HighLife · #38 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 07:53 PM

ya we should all swap numbers to keep in touch with people. You cant miss me though, ill be the only 6ft Asian guy =)

ingwe · #39 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by HighLife

ya we should all swap numbers to keep in touch with people. You cant miss me though, ill be the only 6ft Asian guy =)

Best wear a red carnation...just to be sure.

lan · #40 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by HighLife

Let me know whats going on...if not i know alot of local spots we can hit. Maybe go downtown and look at the honeys

This is a good idea.

I'd like to see the sights. There's no beaches or sun or trees up here in New Yawk

agile_one · #41 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by lan

This is a good idea. I'd like to see the sights. There's no beaches or sun or trees up here in New Yawk

lan ... what day/time do you get in. More importantly, what photo gear are you bringing ... us Canon guys need to know.

Don't worry about parties and sights ... you are with the Florida posse ... we will take care of you.

lan · #42 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by agile_one

lan ... what day/time do you get in. More importantly, what photo gear are you bringing ... us Canon guys need to know.

Don't worry about parties and sights ... you are with the Florida posse ... we will take care of you.

I'm getting in Friday afternoon at the same time as Edwood. I've forgotten when that was though

Well I was primarily going to film video so I'm bringing my camcorder rig with a light and a mic. I figured most people would have nice DSLRs. If I'm bringing a camera it will be my Nikon P3 or D300.

Probably not what you're expecting right?

How many Canon fellas are there? you, HighLife, and?

HighLife · #43 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 07:18 AM

actually all of my stuff is Tyrion's now pretty much.

Im going to downgrade to buy a new laptop..

I think im going to pick up one those 590IS.

Iron_Dreamer · #44 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 07:19 AM

Since I don't have much volume in headphone gear these days, I will have pretty much my full complement of photo gear, Gene, D200, SB800, 10-20, 35f2, 180F2.8 (I think the 18-200 wiil be staying home).

Edwood · #45 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by lan

I'm getting in Friday afternoon at the same time as Edwood. I've forgotten when that was though

Iron_Dreamer and I are on the same flight. Our flight got changed a little.

American Airlines
02 MAY 08 - FRIDAY Arrival FT LAUDERDALE 2:35 PM TERMINAL 3

Well I was primarily going to film video so I'm bringing my camcorder rig with a light and a mic. I figured most people would have nice DSLRs. If I'm bringing a camera it will be my Nikon P3 or D300. Probably not what you're expecting right? How many Canon fellas are there? you, HighLife, and?

I'll be bringing my HD Video rig as well, so I'll be "B" Camera. Mostly shooting room shots for montage stuff.
My Nikon D80 is staying at home, no way I can carry that much stuff.

-Ed