2008 Philadelphia Regional!

[Freddy Schurr]

All news and information concerning the 2008 Philadelphia Regional should be discuss here.

Can't wait to see what happens at Drexel!

[JohnBoucher]

Freddy,
Thanks for pointing me here.

Where have teams stayed in the past? It appears most hotels are not really close. I'm looking ideally for walking distance to the venue. If not how is the public transportation?

So when in Philly you eat the cheese steak. I need to know where to go.
So Far...
Pat's Geno's John's

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by SirCharles982

Good eats = Pat's Cheese Steaks down in South Philly. (none of this Geno's crap..lol)

Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-1547

It's a sign... we are going to this one John... lol

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

It's a sign... we are going to this one John... lol

Don't, Geno's is right next door. And Geno's tastes SOOOOO much better. Pat's is still good, but Geno's is AMAZING.

[Kims Robot]

Any results on hotels? We are looking at places to stay and find the close ones arent cheap or recommended... but we dont want to be too far from the venue...

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Kims Robot

Any results on hotels? We are looking at places to stay and find the close ones arent cheap or recommended... but we dont want to be too far from the venue...

The closest hotel is the Sheraton University City Hotel. It's only a few block from the event, easily within walking distance. The Hilton Inn at Penn is the second closest, only a couple blocks south of the Sheraton. Those are the only two hotels actually inside of University City that I know of though.

[Ashley Weed]

If you choose to stay in Center City, or outside of University City and want to use public transportation; I recommend only using regional rail (which is available downtown). With students, I would not recommend the subway, I don't even take the subway.

Good eats:

Hard Rock Cafe (Center City)

Any Steven Starr Restaurant ($$)

Rita's

Pat's and Geno's will be a debate for eternity - they are both amazing cheesesteaks. (South Philly)

Reading Terminal Market - any food you could possibly want (Center City)

Cereality (University City)

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

The closest hotel is the Sheraton University City Hotel. It's only a few block from the event, easily within walking distance. The Hilton Inn at Penn is the second closest, only a couple blocks south of the Sheraton. Those are the only two hotels actually inside of University City that I know of though.

Both good hotels but not cheap. We've stayed in both over the last few years of going to the Philly regional. Also the Sheraton Rittenhouse is outrageously nice and expensive. We usally booked out of convenient location bec ause with 4 to a room prices weren't that bad.

Rage stayed in Jersey on the cheap in 2006 I think but I don't know where. They might be able to help with what they did.

[Rich Kressly]

Forget Pat's and Geno's ... they are good ... but you are also close to the very underrated Abner's http://www.abnerscheesesteaks.com/aboutus.html

I recommend a "Cheese Steak Wit" and crisscut fries

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Ashley Weed

Good eats:
Hard Rock Cafe (Center City)

Nice...

Originally Posted by Ashley Weed

Good eats:
Cereality (University City)

Ooh, that looks Trendy & interesting.
That's going on the "places to-visit" list as well.
http://www.cereality.com/main.php

[Barry Bonzack]

I might be able to make it this year, maybe. No promises. I enjoyed RR so much I want to see a Philly Regional!

[Scott Carpman]

Originally Posted by Rich Kressly

Forget Pat's and Geno's ... they are good ... but you are also close to the very underrated Abner's http://www.abnerscheesesteaks.com/aboutus.html

I recommend a "Cheese Steak Wit" and crisscut fries

Abner's has it's merits, but if you really want an underrated (and awesome)steak you gotta have Chickies and Petes down on Broad+Packer. You'll need the subway to get there, but its only about 15 mins from Drexel.

The food in the Drexel cafeterias can also hit the spot if you don't want to walk too far.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Scott Carpman

Abner's has it's merits, but if you really want an underrated (and awesome)steak you gotta have Chickies and Petes down on Broad+Packer. You'll need the subway to get there, but its only about 15 mins from Drexel.

The food in the Drexel cafeterias can also hit the spot if you don't want to walk too far.

As a Drexel student, I can tell you that it's nothing special. But all you can eat and a semi-wide variety helps. One of a the few places that you won't really have to worry about finding everyone on the team something they like.

[Ashley Weed]

Originally Posted by Scott Carpman

Abner's has it's merits, but if you really want an underrated (and awesome)steak you gotta have Chickies and Petes down on Broad+Packer. You'll need the subway to get there, but its only about 15 mins from Drexel.

The food in the Drexel cafeterias can also hit the spot if you don't want to walk too far.

make sure you get some Crab Fries while at Chickies and Petes!

Dave and Busters is downtown too - always a blast for all ages.

I don't think Drexel Cafe's will be open, as they are on break at that time.

[Sgraff_SRHS06]

Since when did D&B decide to open to all ages?? (This is a serious question.) If I could volunteer, I would, but since classes will eat up my college experience then, it's out of the cards. But let's throw in the mandatory hooters trip for any team that wants to do it. Let's face it, we robonerds need a little "hoot me up" on our games.