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Aug 20^th, 2011, 1:40am

For many of you I know this may seem kinda early, but I need to start making budgeting plans for next years Fanfest because sometime between now and next year, we are probably moving somewhere between New Orleans and Mobile.

I am weighing the advantages of flying vs driving.

I understand from some of y'alls posts, there are ample food options within walking distance from the hotel. What kind of places are we talking?

Is there shuttle service from the airport available? Is it reasonable or is renting a car more viable option.

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KOCRoyal Champion OLD SCHOOL WILL NEVER DIE!!!! Posts: 561 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #1 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 1:44am I say rent a car if your flying in. The airport is like 20 minutes at most from the hotel.
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stingscorpion Champion Posts: 397 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #2 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:00am you have a applebees 3 ninutes from hotel you have a chic-filet 4 minutes you have a ruby tuesday across the streeet mcdonalds up the side st to hotel you have a smoky bones 2 minutes away on left so once you get to hotel your set on food hope this helps eddie
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RocklandSally Champion Posts: 453 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #3 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:19am and there is no free airport shuttle
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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #4 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 10:33am

Quote from stingscorpion on Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:00am:

you have a applebees 3 ninutes from hotel you have a chic-filet 4 minutes you have a ruby tuesday across the streeet mcdonalds up the side st to hotel you have a smoky bones 2 minutes away on left so once you get to hotel your set on food hope this helps eddie

eddie.. 4 minutes to chick filet You walk slow brother!!

Plenty of stuff within walking distance from hotel. Chick f a applebees and smokey bones are the closest
there is a hibachi place boardwalk billies and a mexican sit down on the lake too.

Twin peaks is a must go to as well LOL

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John63 Champion Posts: 764 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #5 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 2:30pm ...lets not forget sushi 101! God I hope that place is still there!
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ChefCarl #1 Contender Posts: 123 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #6 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:25pm Ok, I'll bite. What's twin peaks?
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Pantherfan NWA Classics Moderator Posts: 1596 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #7 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:50pm I believe that it is an adult establishment where young surgically enhanced ladies sway oddly to loud music. But that is only a nasty rumor that I've heard about.
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prowrestlingmall Champion Posts: 430 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #8 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 7:50pm LOVE Boardwalk Billy's!!!!
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zombie73 #1 Contender Posts: 165 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #9 - Aug 20^th, 2011, 9:38pm The mexican place and the italian place in the shops across the lake are great. Boardwalk Billys is good and Smoky Bones is pretty tasty also. TGI Friday's is nearby also. Lots of choices. Can't wait to get back!
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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #10 - Aug 21^st, 2011, 9:37am

Here are some others that rthe hotel:
Chilis
Cheddars
Bikinis
IHOP
TGIFridays
Melting Pot
Zapatas
An Indian and a Thai restaurant
Qdobas

Several more at the Mallard Creek exit on 85

If you go up to exit 49 on I-85 you will find:
Lone Star
Waffle House
Ruby Tuesday
Fridays
Dave and Busters
Mall food court
Mayflower
Red Lobster
Olive Garden
Panera Bread
Dennys
On the Border
Sticky Fingers
Cattlemans Steak House
Sunami Grill
Hooters
Ryans
Five Guys and A Burger
Quaker State Oil and Lube
Several mexican restaurants

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FlaMark Junior Heavyweight Posts: 32 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #11 - Aug 21^st, 2011, 12:05pm Quaker State Oil and Lube Is the food greasy?
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John63 Champion Posts: 764 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #12 - Aug 21^st, 2011, 12:34pm 10w40......LOL
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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #14 - Aug 21^st, 2011, 7:45pm

Quote from ImChefCarl on Aug 20^th, 2011, 1:40am:

For many of you I know this may seem kinda early, but I need to start making budgeting plans for next years Fanfest because sometime between now and next year, we are probably moving somewhere between New Orleans and Mobile.

I am weighing the advantages of flying vs driving.

I understand from some of y'alls posts, there are ample food options within walking distance from the hotel. What kind of places are we talking?

Is there shuttle service from the airport available? Is it reasonable or is renting a car more viable option.

Jesus Christ, Are you seriously concerned where you're gonna eat a year from now???? Grin

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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #15 - Aug 22^nd, 2011, 3:39am

Quote from Red Bander on Aug 21^st, 2011, 7:45pm:

Quote from ImChefCarl on Aug 20^th, 2011, 1:40am:

For many of you I know this may seem kinda early, but I need to start making budgeting plans for next years Fanfest because sometime between now and next year, we are probably moving somewhere between New Orleans and Mobile.

I am weighing the advantages of flying vs driving.

I understand from some of y'alls posts, there are ample food options within walking distance from the hotel. What kind of places are we talking?

Is there shuttle service from the airport available? Is it reasonable or is renting a car more viable option.

Jesus Christ, Are you seriously concerned where you're gonna eat a year from now???? Grin

To be blunt, yes, there are certain eating establishments I don't eat at under any circumstance, others I prefer not to eat, and places I gravitate towards. If I don't drive and/or rent a car, my options are more limited and I like to know generally what they are. I realize some of you might think me a bit strange and think of me a food snob. Reality is, I am a food snob.

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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #16 - Aug 22^nd, 2011, 5:32am

Quote from ImChefCarl on Aug 22^nd, 2011, 3:39am:

Quote from Red Bander on Aug 21^st, 2011, 7:45pm:

Quote from ImChefCarl on Aug 20^th, 2011, 1:40am:

For many of you I know this may seem kinda early, but I need to start making budgeting plans for next years Fanfest because sometime between now and next year, we are probably moving somewhere between New Orleans and Mobile.

I am weighing the advantages of flying vs driving.

I understand from some of y'alls posts, there are ample food options within walking distance from the hotel. What kind of places are we talking?

Is there shuttle service from the airport available? Is it reasonable or is renting a car more viable option.

Jesus Christ, Are you seriously concerned where you're gonna eat a year from now???? Grin

To be blunt, yes, there are certain eating establishments I don't eat at under any circumstance, others I prefer not to eat, and places I gravitate towards. If I don't drive and/or rent a car, my options are more limited and I like to know generally what they are. I realize some of you might think me a bit strange and think of me a food snob. Reality is, I am a food snob.

I'm with ya, brother! I also like to know what's near me when I go away. Taste buds aside, it also helps you budget your money!

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KOCRoyal Champion OLD SCHOOL WILL NEVER DIE!!!! Posts: 561 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #17 - Aug 25^th, 2011, 4:26am Definitely love Boiardwalk Billys and Bikinis....both places are very awesome. Smokey Bones is also a must go to as well.
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Jack_IYH Champion Posts: 614 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #18 - Aug 25^th, 2011, 5:08am Hey Chef, there's plenty of nice places to eat around the Charlotte hotel.
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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #19 - Aug 25^th, 2011, 10:33am

I also only listed the places I have personally gone to, and highly recommend. There are others in the area that are not as good as those. Also, if you can get a reservation there, The Speedway Club at Lowes Motor Speedway is great from what I hear. Also you can take a tour of the track and ride around on the track itself in a van for a very low price.

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ChefCarl #1 Contender Posts: 123 Gender:	Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions Reply #20 - Aug 25^th, 2011, 5:27pm Quote from Jack_IYH on Aug 25^th, 2011, 5:08am: Hey Chef, there's plenty of nice places to eat around the Charlotte hotel. Hey Jack, where we going first?
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Re: 2012 Charlotte Questions
Reply #21 - Aug 26^th, 2011, 10:35pm

There are many many dining options in walking distance from the hotel, so a car isn't necessary (you can get a cab to/from the airport....or even a city bus if you really wanna be frugal!!) BUT if you're into fine dining / steaks / real 'que / real fried chicken et al then some driving will be required to get the best local examples. Of course, at Fanfest everyone tends to hunt in packs as far as grub is concerned, and someone in your 'group' will have a car, or you can all split a cab to get where you need to be going....so it tends to work itself out....

For my money I reckon breakfast is covered, between the Shoney's breakfast buffet down the street, and the hotel's own (pricey but good) breakfast buffet. Although it's all cognisant on your personal comprehension of 'pricey' & 'good'....

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