Glendale Anyone??

[soonersam]

Who's coming to the AZ?? I live in PHX and would be happy to help with any area questions..I look forward to seeing a ton of soonerfans Jan 1st.

Boomer

[MarylandSooner]

The wife and I will be coming from Maryland. I do not want to miss the butt kicking we are going to give Boise State.

Boomer - Sooner

[mxATVracer10]

I may have the ol' lady talked into going. I was able to get her to go to K.C. in the ice last weekend and she had fun so this one may be a possiblity! Does anyone know what tickets are expecting to go for?

[sooner518]

I may have the ol' lady talked into going. I was able to get her to go to K.C. in the ice last weekend and she had fun so this one may be a possiblity! Does anyone know what tickets are expecting to go for?
face value is 135 from what Ive seen

[MarylandSooner]

As far as I am concerned the place to buy tickets is Ebay. By the way OU is sitting on the East side which is the visitors side of the stadium according to the Fiesta Bowl web page.

[SoCal]

http://www.fiestabowl.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10200&KEY=&ATCLID=702181

[PeoriaSooner]

There are already people in PHX scrambling to sell tix at face value since the matchups were announced. Brokers buy HUGE chunks of tix here and after the matchups were announced, they are figuring on there being demand for only about half of the tix. They are going to dump Fiesta tix and gouge on Nat'l Champ game tix. During tailgating, fans should be able to by upper deck seats for $75 or less and lower level seats for $125 or less.

[OK2LA]

Who's coming to the AZ?? I live in PHX and would be happy to help with any area questions..I look forward to seeing a ton of soonerfans Jan 1st.

Boomer

My dad, my brother, and I will be coming out. I'm looking forward to meeting up with any/all SoonerFans.

I nominate Soonersam for the "Official Fiesta Bowl Ambassador". You will be in charge of setting up the tailgate, pre/post game festivities. You're welcome. :D

[blackbeauty02]

I will be there with my girlfriend and my best friend and his girlfriend. he moved out to scottsdale this last year and we picked up tix from his parents who are donors. I can't wait. I'll get on here before we leave right before new years so that we can possibly meet up with fellow sooners. it's just us four so I'm gonna want to team up to smack talk before the game.

P.S. this is my first away/bowl game of any kind...can't wait

[Frozen Sooner]

I'm there! Just got my ticket and paid for my airfare.

[soonersweetie]

My family and I will be there, me and hubby and our 2 kids. We got our tickets on Sunday. We live in the San Diego area, so it's not too far of a drive. Can't wait to see everyone there :)

Boomer Sooner!!!

[The Maestro]

My dad, my brother, and I will be coming out. I'm looking forward to meeting up with any/all SoonerFans.

I nominate Soonersam for the "Official Fiesta Bowl Ambassador". You will be in charge of setting up the tailgate, pre/post game festivities. You're welcome. :D

Well, I can tell you that soonersam makes a great driver for the mobile tailgate, invented in the parking lot of last year's Holiday Bowl.

Tempe has a big Fiesta Bowl block party on New Year's Eve at Mill Avenue. It is the campus corner of ASU, basically. Third Eye Blind is the headlining musicians at this deal with tons of bands and places to go.

While down there, I don't know if you enjoy reading, but you might like The Library. They have a whole different version of the dewey decimal system, though. You can check things out, but not books.

Recommendation--you don't want to stay in Glendale. Nothing out there but the stadium. Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe are the spots, but rooms are going to be very expensive as this is peak season anyway. If money is no object, Camelback Inn, Hilton at Gainey Ranch or J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge are ideal spots and very tourist-friendly that have local flavor.

Nightlife...Mill Avenue in Tempe or Old Town in Scottsdale.

We definitely need to plan a Sooner get-together one night. What do you think, soonersam? Dos Gringos? Devil's Martini? Let's show our Sooner brethren a damn good time!

[SunDevilSooner]

Hey soonersam...I'm local here (Gilbert)...what ticket broker did you use? I'm not figuring on paying more than face value due to the matchup and the NC game following a week later...

Thanks Amigo...

[Flagstaffsooner]

Bring your long johns if you are comming through Flagstaff.

[The Maestro]

Bring your long johns if you are comming through Flagstaff.

Bring them down to the valley, too! It's freezing! Like 50 degrees or something!

[snp]

Dibs on couch.

[The Maestro]

I live with a guy who recently graduated from OU. We are both big Sooner fans. Any sorority girls planning on coming to the OU game can have free room and board, drinks and escorts around Phoenix the entire time they are here.

It's just how we roll out the welcome wagon in the AZ!

[soonersam]

Well, I can tell you that soonersam makes a great driver for the mobile tailgate, invented in the parking lot of last year's Holiday Bowl.

We definitely need to plan a Sooner get-together one night. What do you think, soonersam? Dos Gringos? Devil's Martini? Let's show our Sooner brethren a damn good time!

Agreed!! The mobile Tailgate "Hummer" style is on tap again and Sooner-night could be early new years house party at my place. I'm a 8 dollar cab ride to Old Town and 9 dollars to Mill. Third Eye Blind is the headliner for Tempe. I'm not sure how many folks from OK will blend in the Martini with OU shirts and hats. So I recomend the block parties and cab'in it eveywhere.
FYI everyone !!! AZ DUI laws are wicked and come with a manatory 24 hours in prison. Not jail, Sherrif Joe's prison at tent city. Some of us on this board have experienced first hand.

http://phoenix.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=phoenix&cdn=citiestowns&tm=5&gps=158_972_925_493&f=00&su=p529.3.152.ip_p554.2.150.ip_p284.2.420.ip_p531. 17.420.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.insightbowl.org/



I looked a flights from Tulsa and OKC and there is nothing cheap. If anyone is thinking of driving, its about 14-15 hours from T- town weather permiting on I-40...

[soonersam]

Dibs on couch.
The sceen name of Ninja and Pirate makes me wonder how good of a house guest you'll make..... Will you cut up the couch or steal it..?? Plus TexasIsOUbitch has already has claimed the couch and the only good pillow..

[OklaPony]

Here's an interesting flight option from MLTvacations.com

Departure City:
Oklahoma City, OK

Destination City:
Las Vegas

Dates:
31-Dec-06 to
4-Jan-07
Number of Passengers:
1
Air: 157.59
Total Price: 157.59

Fly to Vegas on New Year's Eve, drive to Phoenix (about 5-ish hours), beat up on the Broncos, crash at a Phoenix hotel, drive back to Vegas for a couple days R&R. If I wasn't flying out of Dallas already, I'd give this some serious consideration.

[soonersam]

There are already people in PHX scrambling to sell tix at face value since the matchups were announced. Brokers buy HUGE chunks of tix here and after the matchups were announced, they are figuring on there being demand for only about half of the tix. They are going to dump Fiesta tix and gouge on Nat'l Champ game tix. During tailgating, fans should be able to by upper deck seats for $75 or less and lower level seats for $125 or less.
yeah.. with two major bowls in the city in 1 week, i think the locals who get tix will have to choose the NCG over the fiesta and will be dumping the tix cheap.. you probally can get into a suite for a couple hundo

[bluedogok]

I am trying to talk the wife into a trip out there, her Red Raiders play in Tempe at the Insight Bowl a few days before.

[Vette04]

Hey SoonerSam,

My girlfriend are flying in from Maryland and staying at the CamelBack Inn. What's the story on parking for the game? Do I use the brown lot or do you have a better idea.

Randy

[cofCtuba]

5 of us tuba alums are comin out in a suburban. We got our student tickets this morning and we're stayin in Phoenix. We can't wait. go ou

[Sooner_Havok]

In, got my student tix this morning, and can't wait to head out there. This is only my second bowl game ever, the first being the lovely city of Shreveport, so it won't take much for this to be my best bowl trip ever!

[Huskernsooner71]

My Fiancee and I are in. Unless we find some good airfare from either wichita, oklahoma city, or kansas city, we are making the drive 16 hours one way from Wichita, ks.

If anyone wants to help out with finding some airfare, feel free. The cheapest I have found was 366$ including taxes out of kansas city.

[Sooner_Havok]

Damn, That is cheaper than I could find from OKC

[The Maestro]

Hey SoonerSam,

My girlfriend are flying in from Maryland and staying at the CamelBack Inn. What's the story on parking for the game? Do I use the brown lot or do you have a better idea.

Randy

I'm not soonersam, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express. The stadium is basically built out in the middle of nowhere. It's a big space station with nothing but parking all around. Shouldn't be a problem.

If anyone is a hunter/fisher/fan of Bass Pro Shop, bring your money for Cabella. A giant outdoorsy type store right next to the stadium.

As for you staying at Camelback Inn, EXCELLENT choice! Very Arizonish right behind Camelback Mountain. Lots to do in and around that area.

[Jason White's Third Knee]

I'm in. What a blast.

[yoseph]

does anyone no what hotel the team will be staying?.............last year we had a great time in san diego at the San Diego sheraton hotel and marina............if anyone has info please let me know.

[soonersam]

Hey SoonerSam,

My girlfriend are flying in from Maryland and staying at the CamelBack Inn. What's the story on parking for the game? Do I use the brown lot or do you have a better idea.

Randy
Parking is free and there is pleanty of it, that was one of the perks the city of glendale threw in when they were bidding on getting it built in thier city. Not sure where the brown lot is??

[soonersam]

does anyone no what hotel the team will be staying?.............last year we had a great time in san diego at the San Diego sheraton hotel and marina............if anyone has info please let me know.
fairfield princess resort in north scottsdale... scottsdale road just north of frank loyd wright Blvd

[The Maestro]

fairfield princess resort in north scottsdale... scottsdale road just north of frank loyd wright Blvd

WOW! I work about a 7 iron from there! With a little cut.

A link to where they are staying.

http://www.best-arizona-resorts.com/princess/index.html

[soonersam]

In, got my student tix this morning, and can't wait to head out there. This is only my second bowl game ever, the first being the lovely city of Shreveport, so it won't take much for this to be my best bowl trip ever!
The AZ soonerfans promise to show ya's a good time. That is if you enjoy boozin and seein some of the most beautiful (aka fake) women around. They call it Snottsdale for a reason. There's drive thru Plastic Surgey Clinics on every corner.

[soonersam]

WOW! I work about a 7 iron from there! With a little cut.
really?? what you doin these days?? call me soon with the latest in your world..

[humblesooner]

Parking is free and there is pleanty of it, that was one of the perks the city of glendale threw in when they were bidding on getting it built in thier city. Not sure where the brown lot is??

Sam - There are parking passes being sold on the ticket broker web-sites. Do you think these are just for preferred parking? Are you sure we will be able to park for free?

[soonersam]

Sam - There are parking passes being sold on the ticket broker web-sites. Do you think these are just for preferred parking? Are you sure we will be able to park for free?
thats surprising. there might be perfered parking or pay parking for bowl games. I know that Cardinal and Cayote games have free parking...

[The Maestro]

You can pay for parking and get about 100 yards closer. It's all pretty much the same around the stadium. Your call.

[recemp]

OK, you all scared me enough that I'm not renting a car for a DUI. I'm staying at the Embassy Suites in Scottsdale. How much for a cab to Tempe on New Year's (and will they bring me back?) Should I just find out where Old Town is a find a Sooner bar there?

I'm looking to eat at the Pink Taco and visit Alice Cooper's bar in Phoenix. Does Steve Stone still have that restaurant open down there?

[The Maestro]

OK, you all scared me enough that I'm not renting a car for a DUI. I'm staying at the Embassy Suites in Scottsdale. How much for a cab to Tempe on New Year's (and will they bring me back?) Should I just find out where Old Town is a find a Sooner bar there?

I'm looking to eat at the Pink Taco and visit Alice Cooper's bar in Phoenix. Does Steve Stone still have that restaurant open down there?

Embassy Suites is real close to Pink Taco. Good food, too.

Cooperstown is right downtown next to Chase Field. A cab ride to and from Tempe is probably $25 or so each way.

No clue about Steve Stone restaurant.

And be very scared of DUI's here. They will not mess around. Scottsdale and Tempe are the places they will be patrolling like madmen.

[recemp]

And parking at the stadium is free????
(Hmmm...If we make up cardboard signs that say $10 on them, we'll be able to pay for the trip...)
I'll save the $25 cab ride and find out what's going on in Old Town.
Anybody have any ideas?
One of my better New Year's Eve's was at Universal Studios with a bunch of Wazzu fans before the Rose Bowlwas one of my better ones.

[soonersam]

I guessing you'll find other sooner fans staying at or around your hotel that you could bum a ride out of. if not stay in touch and I'll hook you up with a ride. I live min's from old town..

[soonersam]

Parking isnt free for fiesta bowl

http://www.glendalesgotgame.com/parkingmaps.html
parking opens 9:30 am and looks like its 30 bones. Since this is the first time a bowl games is being played out there I dont know if there will be parking cheaper close by..

[stoopified]

Who's coming to the AZ?? I live in PHX and would be happy to help with any area questions..I look forward to seeing a ton of soonerfans Jan 1st.

BoomerWhen will our room be availible?
Do you all provide full B&B service and a direct shuttle to and from the game?:D I would love to be there but my wife is pregnant and OUr son isn't potty-trained yet.My wife thinks she needs me to help her out.Can you believe that?In the good ole days she would just take care of the four kids while carrying the fifth and there would be no complaining! I guess I'm just whipped.

[soonersam]

I would love to be there but my wife is pregnant and OUr son isn't potty-trained yet.My wife thinks she needs me to help her out.Can you believe that?In the good ole days she would just take care of the four kids while carrying the fifth and there would be no complaining!.

Pregnent women always get in the way of our goodtime having. She should be trying to prove her non-reliance on you by encouraging you to go. Maybe even with another women to prove how much she trust you...

[Harry Beanbag]

And be very scared of DUI's here. They will not mess around. Scottsdale and Tempe are the places they will be patrolling like madmen.


That's no joke. There will be DUI checkpoints everywhere that weekend.

[soonersam]

That's no joke. There will be DUI checkpoints everywhere that weekend.
total cost for a az DUI can run 3 to 10 grand. Dont ask how I know this..

[The Maestro]

total cost for a az DUI can run 3 to 10 grand. Dont ask how I know this..

I heard it is $1,300 in Avondale. But it's a long and confusing drive.

Refer to the same person as soonersam as far as how we know this.

[MarylandSooner]

Airline Tickets from BWI to Phoenix - $203

Hotel - $29

Car Rental - $22

Game Tickets - $135 plus Handling

Sooner Victory - Priceless

[Soonermagik]

My uncle lives in Phoenix and has offered free room and board. On top of that, he's getting me free tickets from his work. I will be there for sure!!! So, is everyone meeting up somewhere??? BTW, what's the cheapest place to look for flights from OKC to Phoenix?

[soonersam]

My uncle lives in Phoenix and has offered free room and board. On top of that, he's getting me free tickets from his work. I will be there for sure!!! So, is everyone meeting up somewhere??? BTW, what's the cheapest place to look for flights from OKC to Phoenix?
Cheap ones are gone. Might want to check flights out of dallas or greyhound.

[Larry&Leisa]

Tickets... Charter flight...4* Resort...

1st Bowl game ever...Sooner Victory..Best New Years ever!

[WestAustinSooner]

I got a room at a golf resort in Phoenix at the Legacy. They have a golf course on-site and the Raven Course is across the street. They said the stadium in Glendale was an all freeway ride 25 minutes away. Have you Phoenicians heard of it? How far a cab ride from there to Old Town and Mill Ave.?

[opksooner]

Dayum! Do I have to do everything?

It's called "Google" (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Phoenix,+AZ)

[Harry Beanbag]

I got a room at a golf resort in Phoenix at the Legacy. They have a golf course on-site and the Raven Course is across the street. They said the stadium in Glendale was an all freeway ride 25 minutes away. Have you Phoenicians heard of it? How far a cab ride from there to Old Town and Mill Ave.?


The Legacy is 3 or 4 miles from the freeway and another 25 miles or so to the stadium on the west side of Phoenix. You'll also be about 3 or 4 miles from the ghetto, but the resort itself is okay. :)

Mill is probably less than 10 miles and Old Town less than 20. No idea how much cabs are here but it won't be cheap.

[MarylandSooner]

Heads Up!

People are paying $100 dollars on Ebay just to park at the Fiesta Bowl, can a Sooners fan from the area explain this crazy parking thing to me. I am used to paying from $10 to $20 but $100 that just seems nuts to me.

[mhackl]

I'll be watching for those Sooner Flags on I-40. I'm taking six including myself to the AZ.

[The Maestro]

I got a room at a golf resort in Phoenix at the Legacy. They have a golf course on-site and the Raven Course is across the street. They said the stadium in Glendale was an all freeway ride 25 minutes away. Have you Phoenicians heard of it? How far a cab ride from there to Old Town and Mill Ave.?

Did DMack call your house and sell you that? <inside joke for lurker>

Both really nice golf courses and those places are plush. If you plan on golfing you picked two courses that are ideal. You can also try this nice restaurant a few miles from there called Christie's. Bring your $1 bills.

[soonersam]

Did DMack call your house and sell you that? <inside joke for lurker>

Both really nice golf courses and those places are plush. If you plan on golfing you picked two courses that are ideal. You can also try this nice restaurant a few miles from there called Christie's. Bring your $1 bills.
Is D-mack slinging timeshares?

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Is D-mack slinging timeshares?

Yep, in between sleeping with Hurley and hanging out with the rest of the cast from LOST.

[Harry Beanbag]

You can also try this nice restaurant a few miles from there called Christie's. Bring your $1 bills.


:D They have some good prime rib at lunch...and cheap. Or so I've been told.

[soonersam]

nothin better than food at a strip club....

[The Maestro]

nothin better than food at a strip club....

Unless it's fish tacos. Go to Rubio's for those!

And don't come out here dying for an In and Out Burger...overrated.

Trust me...go to Del Taco and order a Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger. Yes, at a taco joint. Kicks In and Out's ***!

[soonersam]

Trust me...go to Del Taco and order a Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger. Yes, at a taco joint. Kicks In and Out's ***!
correction... BDBC greatness is based on the lateness of the time.

[OK2LA]

And don't come out here dying for an In and Out Burger...overrated.

Trust me...go to Del Taco and order a Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger. Yes, at a taco joint. Kicks In and Out's ***!

Oh son. I almost negged your arse for that!

Don't say such things . . . it simply ain't true.

& NO, a taco joint doesn't kick In & Out's arse - I saw the fight - It wasn't even close until Taco Bell jumped in.

[The Maestro]

I make better burgers then In and Out does.

And soonersam is correct.

[Harry Beanbag]

The best thing about Del Taco is the fries.

[OK2LA]

I'd agree with soonersam as well - that is a tasty burger (jules)

but I don't wanna have to come out to the Fiesta Bowl, and look you up just to convince you otherwise!

[soonersam]

The best thing about Del Taco is the fries.
Thier not know for thier clean restrooms...

[bigheadtodd]

Hey Soonersam....which way is best coming from Albuquerque? thanks for the input

[Flagstaffsooner]

Hey Soonersam....which way is best coming from Albuquerque? thanks for the inputWest on I-40 to Flag, South on I-17 to PHX. Not real tough.:D

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

I'm staying at the Marriott Desert Ridge. Anyone else staying in this area?

[The Maestro]

I'm staying at the Marriott Desert Ridge. Anyone else staying in this area?

GREAT place! And you are going to be about 5 minutes from where the team is staying. You can just hop on the 101 on gameday and drive about 20 minutes to the stadium.

[OU GENO]

at Summerfield Suites is this a good location for things to do and the game?

[Flagstaffsooner]

The Motel 6 at 24th St and Van Buren has the best crack whorns in town!

[soonerx7]

And you know this for a fact?

[The Maestro]

at Summerfield Suites is this a good location for things to do and the game?

Are you the OU Geno that used to call in to the Animal and say, "What it is, Steelman?" If so, damn! I used to love listening to your calls!

[OU GENO]

WHAT IT IS! Yes it is me and will be at the game! Maybe we can hook up and show the SWARM what it is in Scottsdale. BOOMER SOONER!

[Flagstaffsooner]

And you know this for a fact?Sure, it's right across the street from the Arizona State Hospital where I used to visit you.;)

[The Maestro]

WHAT IT IS! Yes it is me and will be at the game! Maybe we can hook up and show the SWARM what it is in Scottsdale. BOOMER SOONER!

Excellent! Keep in touch! The SWARM is still around? Wow!

[8timechamps]

I'm bringing my 7 year old for his first OU game, and my 11 year old with me. Probably won't do much late night boozin', but would like to tailgate with the SF.com folks.

[#1-Erin-Higgins-Fan]

I'll have the best seat in the house.....my livingroom! ;)

[OklaPony]

We're staying at the Comfort Inn Phoenix - 5050 North Black Canyon Highway. Looked like a decent location as far as being central to everything. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Phoenix so please tell me we don't need to hire a police escort to get back and forth to the car.

[Flagstaffsooner]

We're staying at the Comfort Inn Phoenix - 5050 North Black Canyon Highway. Looked like a decent location as far as being central to everything. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Phoenix so please tell me we don't need to hire a police escort to get back and forth to the car.You like hookers?:D

[OklaPony]

You like hookers?:D
Is this a trick question? :D

[Flagstaffsooner]

Is this a trick question? :DHeh, you said "trick".;)

[OK2LA]

I'm a one trick pony? :D

fixed it for ya.

(not sure what it means)

[OklaPony]

Heh, you said "trick".;)
Glad you liked it, I'll be here all week. :)

[Flagstaffsooner]

Glad you liked it, I'll be here all week. :)Enjoy my state, it's really nice. If you get a chance get out of PHX and explore. I wish I could get some time off and show everybody around.

[8timechamps]

How certain are "we" that the team is staying at the Princess resort? If they are, and they have rooms, I'll try and stay there. Since this is my 7 year old's first OU game, and the first bowl game for both of my boys, I'd love to be able to see the team at the hotel.

[OklaPony]

Enjoy my state, it's really nice. If you get a chance get out of PHX and explore. I wish I could get some time off and show everybody around.
Unfortunately we won't have time to do much other than go to the game. We're flying in from DFW on the 31st, going to the game on the 1st, then back to DFW the next morning. I've driven through AZ many times and spent a long weekend in Phoenix about 3 years ago in February when the weather was truly crappy here in OK. It was 3 days of sunshine and OklaPony driving around in a convertible soaking it up!

[soonersam]

Seriously, we need to get a soonerfans new years party somewhere. I reco Dos Gringos in scottsdale. Maybe 3 or 4 o'clock than everyone can thier own ways later in the evening... Any suggestions.

I know alot of soonerfans meet at four peaks in N scottsdale for the games, but the beer is spensive and not much close..

Tailgate?
Has anyone got thier parking passes yet? Does it tell you what color parking your in or is it first come?

I'll be in my roomates hummer driving in circles with the maestro yelling for people to keep it classy san diego. At least thats the way it went down last year.

[OK2LA]

It would be REALLY NICE if one of the LOCALS could put something together . . .

*hint* *hint*

[soonersam]

Dec 31st 3 oclock Dos gringos Scottsdale. Its right in the heart of Old town and there's 30 other bars within walking distance. If people want to stay late for the block party they can or people can leave before it get too crazy and late... What does everyone think?? Any other Ideas?? I'll bring the OU flag!!
http://www.dosgringosaz.com/scottsdale_home.html
http://www.dosgringosaz.com/contact_us.html

[Flagstaffsooner]

It would be REALLY NICE if one of the LOCALS could put something together . . .

*hint* *hint*Snowballs and beer up North.;)

[OK2LA]

Snowballs and beer up North.;)

A girl tried to give me a snowball once - I just shook my head "NO" with pursed lips.:eek:

[OK2LA]

Dec 31st 3 oclock Dos gringos Scottsdale. Its right in the heart of Old town and there's 30 other bars within walking distance. If people want to stay late for the block party they can or people can leave before it get too crazy and late... What does everyone think?? Any other Ideas?? I'll bring the OU flag!!
http://www.dosgringosaz.com/scottsdale_home.html
http://www.dosgringosaz.com/contact_us.html

This sounds good to me - we haven't made any plans as of yet - maybe start a seperate thread? We'll be looking for places to go, and I'd like to meet some of the posters if possible!:D

[josh09]

Who's coming to the AZ?? I live in PHX and would be happy to help with any area questions..I look forward to seeing a ton of soonerfans Jan 1st.

Boomer

i JUST got my tickets!

i sure hope this game turns out better than the last bowl i went to. i bet you can guess which one that was, because im not gonna talk about it.

[OK2LA]

I just got off the phone with one of the managers there, and he said that they are having a "block party" during the day on New Year's Eve - I guess there are 4 other bars there, and they have closed the street that day - Baruca Salt (sp) is playing there that night. He told me to try to get some sort of head count, and they might be able to work out a "group discount".

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

Hello Sooners! I threw together a list of places to eat

and things to do in the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe area.


---------------------------------------------------------


Restaurants:

Fine Dining (in no particular order, all nice):

-Maestros Ocean Club (Kierland, Scottsdale - Steak and

Seafood)
-Eddie Matneys - steakhouse (north phoenix, biltmore

area, 24th and camelback)
-Capital Grill - steakhouse
-Ruth's Chris - steakhouse
-City Hall Steak House (next to fashion square)
-Durants - steakhouse
-Houstons - steakhouse (locations in scottsdale and north

phoenix)
-Charthouse - steak and seafood (scottsdale - scottdale

road and mccormick)
-Sanctuary/Elements - restaurant on camelback mountain w/

amazing view
-Roaring Fork - steakhouse (near fashion square)


Italian:

-Arrivederci (scottsdale - scottsdale rd. and

thunderbird)
-Daniels - (44th/camelback)


Pizza:

-NYPD Pizza (Scottsdale - 2 locations)
-Ray's Pizza (Scottsdale - 101 and frank lloyd wright)
-Belfiore - phoenix (greenway rd and cave creek) this

one's not near anything, but its my favorite. their

wings are awesome, too.
-California Pizza Kitchen


Burgers:

Chuckbox - tempe
Roaring Fork - scottsdale
Islands - local chain


Wings:

-vine tavern (scottsdale rd/oak)
-Dirty Drummer (32nd/shea)
-teakwoods (90th/via linda)


Mexican:

-Carolina's (cactus rd and cave creek rd)
-Los Dos Molinos (baseline/central - really spicy)
-Serranos (tempe - guadalupe/rural)


Chinese:

-Pei-wei - scottdale
-PF Changs - scottsdale and tempe
-Gormei House of Hongkong

Tai:

Thailana (old town scottsdale)


Fon due:

Melting Pot (Hayden and McCormick)


Sushi:

-heros (90th/shea)
-zen 32 (camelback/32ed st.)
-raw (mill ave. tempe)
-kona grill (fashion square)
-sting rays
-beni hanas


Deli:

Cheese 'n stuff (central and camelback) polish deli


BBQ:

honey bear bbq (50th st and van buren)


Indian Food (MiddleEastern):

Tandoori Times (indian school and scottdale)


Soulfood:

-Lolo's (central/ buckeye)
-Mrs. Whites (8th st./ Jefferson) Charles Barkley and

DMX have been known to dine here!


Desert:

-Cheesecake factory (24th/camelback area)
-Whole Foods or AJs - upscale grocery stores w/ elaborate

desert/pastry sections
-Gelato Spot - (32nd and Camelback) authentic italian

gelato


Sports Bars:

-goldies (mountain view/via linda - scottdale)
-teakwoods (90th/ via linda)
-fox sports grill - scottsdale - overpriced, trendy, but

there are flat screen tvs in most booths...


Breweries:

-Four Peaks - tempe - my favorite
-Rock Bottom Brewery - shea/101 and desert ridge
-Gordon Biersch - tempe
-streets of ny/uptown brewery - tempe




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Fun things to do:

-AZ on the rocks - Indoor rockclimbing gym (101 and Bell

rd)
-Hike camelback mountain (popular, but a short hike with

a great view) @ echo canyon
-Hike Squaw Peak
-Golf - see "Phoenix Area Golf" thread
-Hot-air balloon rides over the desert - Fun for family

as well as a romantic date - great way to see the sunset)
-Desert Botanical Garden - Native Foliage - Impress the

wife!
-The Phoenix Zoo
-Cracker Jax - family fun park w/ driving range, go

carts, arcade, miniature golf, etc.
-Rawhide - Family Old West theme park - simulated old

west town, live acted-out gun shows... fun for kids.


Shopping:

-Scottsdale Pavillions (outdoor shopping mall - indian

bend and 101)
-Scottdale Fashion Square (most upscale mall - scottsdale

rd and camelback)
-Kierland - upscale outdoor shopping center in scottsdale

- there is an Orvis store here
-Biltmore - upscale outdoor center in north phoenix
-Arizona Mills Mall - tempe
-Chandler Fashion Center
-Desert Ridge outdoor mall


Cosanti:

(http://www.cosanti.com/) Paolo Soleri Bells and

windchimes - the place is on doubletree rd right off of

scottsdale - interesting place to visit, the bells make

awesome gifts


Outdoor Sporting Goods:

-Cabellas - our version of Bass Pro Shop
-REI - Camping, fishing, outdoor wherehouse-style store

(cactus/tatum)
-Scottdale Gun Club - huge gun store and firing range
-Desert Sportsman - Fly-fishing Outfitter/Gun store in

scottsdale (scottdale rd/gold dust)


Gambling:

Casino Arizona - Next to Scottsdale Pavillions (indian

bend & 101)


NYE:

-Mill Ave./Tempe town lake fireworks is the biggest (no

smoking in tempe bars)
-Downtown Scottsdale is probably next (smoking allowed in

scottsdale bars)



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Any locals feel free to add to this - it is by no means

complete, just some ideas and a starting

point...

BOOMER!

[soonersam]

all great suggestions... where do you live Bos???

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

tatum/shea

[soonersam]

tatum/shea
right on.... im at 48th and Indian school.
what do you think about dec 31 at dos ???

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

i'm down...

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

... might try to find something thats not attached to the block party, though...

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

After thinking about it, I like Four Peaks Scottsdale much better. Yes, its more pricey, but the beer is better and it won't be such a DUI trap as the area surrounding old town.

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Dos Gringos is a cool place!

Hey Sam, is Seth making the trip???

[soonersam]

Dos Gringos is a cool place!

Hey Sam, is Seth making the trip???
yes sir!!! I'll have a full house that week. Looks like 6 guys from T town will be coming out..

[BoonesFarmSooner]

yes sir!!! I'll have a full house that week. Looks like 6 guys from T town will be coming out..


Perfect! I'm flying in on the 28th, and out on the 3rd!

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

I didn't mean to sound rude, and I wasn't trying to sway anyone's opinion. It just depends on what you're going for - if you want a huge party and bar-hopping, Dos is awesome. If you're looking to chill and not be in the center of the action, I would pick anything that is not part of the block party.

[soonersam]

I didn't mean to sound rude, and I wasn't trying to sway anyone's opinion. It just depends on what you're going for - if you want a huge party and bar-hopping, Dos is awesome. If you're looking to chill and not be in the center of the action, I would pick anything that is not part of the block party.
Im cab'in it everywhere. Dos gives everyone more options later in the evening. I dont wanna get all banged up and be 20 min from the party area. Whatever everyone perfers.... I'm down with the clown

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

Right on... I'll try to make it out early and have a few beers with you guys before it gets too crazy...

[soonersam]

I just got off the phone with one of the managers there, and he said that they are having a "block party" during the day on New Year's Eve - I guess there are 4 other bars there, and they have closed the street that day - Baruca Salt (sp) is playing there that night. He told me to try to get some sort of head count, and they might be able to work out a "group discount".
If my memory is correct, it doesnt get real busy and packed till after 8ish.

[soonersam]

Perfect! I'm flying in on the 28th, and out on the 3rd!
was D-mac able to secure a free trip as long as you attend a "no obligation breakfast"

[OU GENO]

Soonersam how far is dos from Summerfield Suites?

[BoonesFarmSooner]

was D-mac able to secure a free trip as long as you attend a "no obligation breakfast"


That's not a bad idea! I'd sit through a slideshow or two for some R/T tickets...

[soonerstan56]

Soonersam, would you happen to be from B-ville?

Soonerstan

[bigheadtodd]

From albuquerque should i go south at Holbrook on 377 or go to Flagstaff and go south from there.

[The Maestro]

From albuquerque should i go south at Holbrook on 377 or go to Flagstaff and go south from there.

That's a gorgeous drive back through Payson and actually saves time if the weather cooperates. Great idea for time and view...weather permitting.

Guys, I am taking charge here and organizing an event on either the 30th or 31st. I have a much better spot and some ideas. Checking on some things and will start a new thread shortly.

[OU GENO]

Dos Gringos sounds real good and around so many bars!

[Ram]

hey, ill be in Glendale Fiesta"ing" it up? Anyone want to sum-up these last 6pages, thing to do or places to visit while im in town???

[soonersam]

Soonersam, would you happen to be from B-ville?

Soonerstan
Nope... Tulsa

[soonersam]

From albuquerque should i go south at Holbrook on 377 or go to Flagstaff and go south from there.
All depends on the weather... I17 is kept clear even in bad waether. cuttin thru Payson saves time and is beautiful, but if the weather is bad they close the roads.....

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

Is anyone going to this tailgate party? Starts at noon on gameday, I didn't know if it was worth $20

Tostitos brings you College Football’s Biggest Party
Sooner fans won’t want to miss this!
Complete with entertainment, food and beverage booths, there is not a better place to tailgate prior to kick-off of the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Approximately 25,000 fans have annually made this the “place to be” leading up to the big game. On game day, fans are treated to an action-packed party full of the ultimate tailgating experience, complete with pep rallies, university marching bands, cheerleaders, and Jumbotrons to watch the preceding the bowl games. College Football’s Biggest Party is a high-energy event that celebrates the excitement and atmosphere of pregame build up to one of College Football’s most celebrated events!

[soonersam]

I was just out there yesterday for the cards game and half the stuff isnt even open yet. Jimmys Buffets place isnt open till spring 07, yard house looks close to being done. i dont know? It could be cool but I wouldnt pay 20 bucks for it...

[The Maestro]

Is anyone going to this tailgate party? Starts at noon on gameday, I didn't know if it was worth $20

Tostitos brings you College Football’s Biggest Party
Sooner fans won’t want to miss this!
Complete with entertainment, food and beverage booths, there is not a better place to tailgate prior to kick-off of the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Approximately 25,000 fans have annually made this the “place to be” leading up to the big game. On game day, fans are treated to an action-packed party full of the ultimate tailgating experience, complete with pep rallies, university marching bands, cheerleaders, and Jumbotrons to watch the preceding the bowl games. College Football’s Biggest Party is a high-energy event that celebrates the excitement and atmosphere of pregame build up to one of College Football’s most celebrated events!

I did that kind of thing at the 2001 Orange Bowl and frankly you feel trapped inside their little circus. You'd be much better to find our mobile tailgate and hang with us. Drinks, laughs, music and good times.

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Is anyone going to this tailgate party? Starts at noon on gameday, I didn't know if it was worth $20

Tostitos brings you College Football’s Biggest Party
Sooner fans won’t want to miss this!
Complete with entertainment, food and beverage booths, there is not a better place to tailgate prior to kick-off of the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Approximately 25,000 fans have annually made this the “place to be” leading up to the big game. On game day, fans are treated to an action-packed party full of the ultimate tailgating experience, complete with pep rallies, university marching bands, cheerleaders, and Jumbotrons to watch the preceding the bowl games. College Football’s Biggest Party is a high-energy event that celebrates the excitement and atmosphere of pregame build up to one of College Football’s most celebrated events!


These types of things seem to be a little too politically correct and then paying $8.00 a beer on top of that makes it a pretty easy decision. Plus, I doubt they sell Strawberrry Hill at such a place....

[soonersam]

Plastic Cups full of Jack with a splash of coke..

[soonersam]

Notes to self for this years bowl game:
1) Dont place cell phone in Jack & Coke this year.
2) Stay out late with group so your included in any tire changing activities
3) Dont touch anyones wife
4) Take girlfriends digital camera out of back pocket before sitiing on any hard surface.
5) sit aside funds for possible broken camera
6) BoonesFarmSooner must wear bib and hold plactic bag to ride in my vehical

I'm sure you boys can come up with a few more ....

[BoonesFarmSooner]

UCLA Game and Oregon Game counted as bowl trips from last year, I can't remember which was which...

7) Wear black leather pants so that when large delivery truck TBone's your vehicle, you look tough when getting out of car.

8) Find fat people who are grilling up food at tailgate, they usually mix up the best food.

9) Hang out with Sherri Coale again

10) Don't touch car stereo and stay away from random girl Maestro picks up

11) Don't drink bottles of aged scotch straight, especially the night before road trip

12) Verbally abuse waitress at "Dicks Last Resort" when she badmouths OU again

[soonersam]

10) Don't touch car stereo and stay away from random girl Maestro picks up

Or ride in said vehical to unknown area 3 hours away....

[soonersam]

hey, ill be in Glendale Fiesta"ing" it up? Anyone want to sum-up these last 6pages, thing to do or places to visit while im in town???
in summary.... come out, get drunk, find a nice girl and make babies....

[mrowl]

Is anyone going to this tailgate party? Starts at noon on gameday, I didn't know if it was worth $20

Tostitos brings you College Football’s Biggest Party
Sooner fans won’t want to miss this!
Complete with entertainment, food and beverage booths, there is not a better place to tailgate prior to kick-off of the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Approximately 25,000 fans have annually made this the “place to be” leading up to the big game. On game day, fans are treated to an action-packed party full of the ultimate tailgating experience, complete with pep rallies, university marching bands, cheerleaders, and Jumbotrons to watch the preceding the bowl games. College Football’s Biggest Party is a high-energy event that celebrates the excitement and atmosphere of pregame build up to one of College Football’s most celebrated events!

no, the orange bowl one wasn't worth it.

[The Maestro]

--Don't let soonersam tip the waitress $100. If he does, she quickly begins cheating on her husband.
--Make sure DMack has nothing in his lap...especially if cops pull you over.
--Don't let Boones get sentimental and bring his favorite Texas sportswriter with him to the AZ.

Anybody up for brunch at the Ritz Carlton on Sunday morning? I can go if you have a good wig for me to wear!

[soonersam]

How nice of you to offer. I'd love brunch Sunday. I know a back entrance thru the kitchen if your intrested...

[OU GENO]

are we doing Dos Gringos sunday afternoon!

[OK2LA]

. . . . I know a back entrance thru . . . if your intrested...

What? I didn't catch that last part.

[soonersam]

are we doing Dos Gringos sunday afternoon!
I'll be ther fo Show.....

[soonersam]

What? I didn't catch that last part.
look who's got JOKES!!!

[soonersam]

UCLA Game and Oregon Game counted as bowl trips from last year, I can't remember which was which...

7) Wear black leather pants so that when large delivery truck TBone's your vehicle, you look tough when getting out of car.

8) Find fat people who are grilling up food at tailgate, they usually mix up the best food.

9) Hang out with Sherri Coale again

10) Don't touch car stereo and stay away from random girl Maestro picks up

11) Don't drink bottles of aged scotch straight, especially the night before road trip

12) Verbally abuse waitress at "Dicks Last Resort" when she badmouths OU again
13) before using gift certificate at dinner make sure said gift is intended for our use and isnt from former inlaws who will wonder what happened to it... Only to have dinner disposed of orally every 4 miles between Gila Bend and Maricopa.
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Sorry T-Bone I had to do it.....