dirtsandwich

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If you're an adult, and you're from Alabama, and you don't know where to buy shotgun shells, then you probably shouldn't be buying any.

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I know this board says to bypass Milan but we had a great three nights there. World premiere of The Name of the Rose at La Scala. Got to break out my white dinner jacket. Standing table at intermission with snacks and beverages waiting should be an option everywhere. Plus saw a quintet there that morning for a show in the lobby with an absolutely incredible clarinet player.

Private tour of the Last Supper and the cattle call tour of the Duomo. Plus a very good Milanese meal and fun night on the canals in Navigli neighborhood.

I’m not making a pitch for it over Rome, Tuscany, Venice (never been) or the Amalfi Coast but a nice way to spend a long weekend in the lead up to a busy week or Lake Como.

Perfectly fine. I usually stay there for work. Have stayed at 4-5 places there if you have specific questions. Rooms are cheaper because it’s a little walk to anything of interest to tourists, unless you have something at the convention center.

Replay on SECN right now.

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Are there any good hamburger joints or diners in Mobile?

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Blind Mule used to have a good burger but it’s been a while.

I booked this place in 12 South. I defer to the board but I think that area might make sense. Germantown could be another option. Had to cancel and think it’s too small for you but here is the link:

https://www.airbnb.com/l/iurnpmeW

Broadway matinee on Sat? Dim sum in Chinatown before or after.

The American Indian museum is in the financial district and free.

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge?

Curling class at the Olympic rink. It was cool if you’ve never done that.

I also really enjoyed an organ recital in the Tabernacle. Highly recommend.

We also did a minor league baseball game.

Also toured an outdoor statue garden that was really weird. But cool: https://gilgalgarden.org/

Edited title to add trip notes beyond restaurant requests in original post.

Looking for specific restaurant or music venue reccs for upcoming trip. Overall itinerary set and major sites/tours booked. I will try to post a few pics or trip summary.

Particular beach spot in Barcelona?

Flamenco show or live music reccs? Yes, it’s touristy but we are tourists. Also, have symphony tickets already.

Restaurant reccs in Milan or on the lake? Something convenient to La Scala?

Anything unique or out of the way that I might not have considered that is a must do?

bigD - Thanks for running these posts every week. I don’t post a lot in them but I do like to check in and appreciate that they are well done and up to date.