*** Offical SPAC 2023 Thread ***

[Bowa34]

Originally Posted by madpiker

excited for SPAC.

cancelled Forest Hills/Hartford, so SPAC is up next!

No hartford??

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by Zags85

Our Osteria Danny reservation has been made since about February and I know my wife is most excited for that one. Also trying Taverna Novo, Sweet Mimi's, Druthers, and Cantina. Guessing we will end up with some late night pizza again too.

Osteria Danny & Sweet Mimi's are 1a and 1b in my book

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by Bowa34

No hartford??

nah. Decided to cut the trip. In the middle of job interviews and whatnot, just not the most responsible thing to make it.

rest of the crew will be there in full force. I think they'll be in the premier lot this year.

we decided to GTFO of the super 8.

[Bowa34]

Originally Posted by madpiker

nah. Decided to cut the trip. In the middle of job interviews and whatnot, just not the most responsible thing to make it.

rest of the crew will be there in full force. I think they'll be in the premier lot this year.

we decided to GTFO of the super 8.

Smart choice!

[madpiker]

Have 4 N1 lower balcony tickets together to trade. Looking for Gorge N3 pit.

not for sale.

[ccarey23]

Still in need of 2-4 Fridays

[docdmb40]

Looking for 1 N1 balcony if there are any floating around. Last minute is fine.

[Jeff31b]

.... Cancel Camden run? Add SPAC?

[eggsrsweet]

I have really good N2 lowers secured. I'm on the fence about N1 though. Do I just settle for lawn or stress myself out trying to get seats inside that aren't going to break the bank?

I had such an awful experience on the lawn in 2019. Before the show started N2, we had a great spot and a great group of people around us. And then right as the show started, about 10-15 people just rushed in from behind and stuffed in all around us. And they were fucking awful and rude.

[CrushB610]

You should really try your best to get tix inside... compared to sitting in the lawn and not enjoying the show at all, which will ultimately be what happens if you do lawn.

If you end up doing lawn I think your best spot is to go to the very back of the lawn and just watch the screens. You don't want to be in the thick of it, trying to see the actual stage.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by eggsrsweet

I have really good N2 lowers secured. I'm on the fence about N1 though. Do I just settle for lawn or stress myself out trying to get seats inside that aren't going to break the bank?

I had such an awful experience on the lawn in 2019. Before the show started N2, we had a great spot and a great group of people around us. And then right as the show started, about 10-15 people just rushed in from behind and stuffed in all around us. And they were fucking awful and rude.

You still have over a month to go. Tickets will pop up. Otherwise you can grab a cheap lawn day of.

[birdsfan09]

Are cheap lawns available day of show usually? Making my first trip to SPAC and have WH pits N2 but nothing for N1 yet. Figured I'd do lawn even though I've read it's far from ideal.

[Floyd47]

Heading to Saratoga Springs in a couple weeks (not DMB weekend). Anyone have recommendations of brunch / lunch and dinner places? Or any other suggestions of things to do?

[Bowa34]

Originally Posted by Floyd47

Heading to Saratoga Springs in a couple weeks (not DMB weekend). Anyone have recommendations of brunch / lunch and dinner places? Or any other suggestions of things to do?

Go to Osteria Danny for dinner and thank me later.

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by Floyd47

Heading to Saratoga Springs in a couple weeks (not DMB weekend). Anyone have recommendations of brunch / lunch and dinner places? Or any other suggestions of things to do?

Hamlet and Ghost, Boca Bistro, Max Londons

(Osteria Danny)

Kru Coffee isn’t downtown but has great coffee and quick breakfast sandwiches. We usually stop there before we head our Sunday.

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by Floyd47

Heading to Saratoga Springs in a couple weeks (not DMB weekend). Anyone have recommendations of brunch / lunch and dinner places? Or any other suggestions of things to do?

Breakfast:
Sweet Mimi's
Triangle Diner
Uncommon Grounds
Kru
Mrs. Londons

Brunch:
The Merc ***
Max Londons ***
Adelphi Hotel ***

Lunch:
Comfort Kitchen
Whitman Brewery
Druthers
550 Waterfront

Dinner:
Osteria Danny ***
Seneca ***
Mouzon House ***
Rhea ***
15 Church ***
Cantina ***

Drinks:
Henry Street Taproom
Hamlet & Ghost ***
Adelphi Hotel
Lucy's


*** = Reservations accepted and highly recommended since it's track season

[prdstmnky36]

I miss Roma's

[Beauford3641]

So I'm not going to be at SPAC this year. In fact, I've never even been to SPAC. However, I'm 100% planning on making my first trip there next Summer, so I'm absolutely taking notes of all of the recommendations folks are making in here in regards to restaurants, breweries, etc. Have a ball, y'all!

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by Floyd47

Heading to Saratoga Springs in a couple weeks (not DMB weekend). Anyone have recommendations of brunch / lunch and dinner places? Or any other suggestions of things to do?

Goose weekend??

Originally Posted by CrushLive

Breakfast:
Sweet Mimi's
Triangle Diner
Uncommon Grounds
Kru
Mrs. Londons

Brunch:
The Merc ***
Max Londons ***
Adelphi Hotel ***

Lunch:
Comfort Kitchen
Whitman Brewery
Druthers
550 Waterfront

Dinner:
Osteria Danny ***
Seneca ***
Mouzon House ***
Rhea ***
15 Church ***
Cantina ***

Drinks:
Henry Street Taproom
Hamlet & Ghost ***
Adelphi Hotel
Lucy's


*** = Reservations accepted and highly recommended since it's track season

this is too overwhelming, Brad.

[dotpsd]

Originally Posted by Beauford3641

So I'm not going to be at SPAC this year. In fact, I've never even been to SPAC. However, I'm 100% planning on making my first trip there next Summer, so I'm absolutely taking notes of all of the recommendations folks are making in here in regards to restaurants, breweries, etc. Have a ball, y'all!

It's a great place for a weekend trip and an even better place to catch a show!

[Beauford3641]

Originally Posted by dotpsd

It's a great place for a weekend trip and an even better place to catch a show!

It's just one of those trips I've never taken. And the funny thing is, there's no real reason why. And I live about 3 hours away from Saratoga Springs, so there's no reason why I shouldn't have taken that trip ages ago. But summertime tends to get busy for me with work and gigs and live and such. So I've just ever gotten around to going. But I'm absolutely changing that next year. I may do a couple of days up in Lake George beforehand, and then drive down to Saratoga Springs for the shows. Make a good stretch out of it.

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by madpiker

Goose weekend??



this is too overwhelming, Brad.

You're lucky I forgot to put on the list:


Cooperstown Distillling for drinks
Chianti for dinner (if you can't get into Danny)
Cardona's (Roma's) for lunch/subs for the tailgate

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by prdstmnky36

I miss Roma's

They haven't changed their Italian mix sub with the new ownership

[prdstmnky36]

Originally Posted by CrushLive

They haven't changed their Italian mix sub with the new ownership

I tried it once since they sold...my bread didn't seem very fresh, lettuce was wilted, and felt my sub was lacking meat compared to the old days. Perhaps a one off bad experience. I guess I will give them another shot at some point, but I was really disappointed after raving about Roma's for years.

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by prdstmnky36

I tried it once since they sold...my bread didn't seem very fresh, lettuce was wilted, and felt my sub was lacking meat compared to the old days. Perhaps a one off bad experience. I guess I will give them another shot at some point, but I was really disappointed after raving about Roma's for years.

Yeah for sure give it another shot.

[Bowa34]

Originally Posted by CrushLive

You're lucky I forgot to put on the list:


Cooperstown Distillling for drinks
Chianti for dinner (if you can't get into Danny)
Cardona's (Roma's) for lunch/grinders for the tailgate

Fixed that for you

[CrushLive]

Originally Posted by Bowa34

Fixed that for you

Grinder?! Isn't that the app Russo is on?

[Floyd47]

Marc / Cheryl / Brad - thanks for all the recommendations! Going to take a look tonight.

I’ll be there July 2nd - 4th, so I think it’ll be right before track season starts?

[Floyd47]

Originally Posted by madpiker

Goose weekend??



this is too overwhelming, Brad.

Nah, we have a family wedding in NJ on July 8th, so flying up a week early and going to Saratoga Springs and the Finger Lakes for a little vacay.

[chumm41]

Reservations made for Seneca Thursday night 0. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO