2023 Nationals Thread - All Other Things

[n00dlejester]

Hello fellow bowling sadists! This year's tournament is already underway, with a 3200+ out the gate.

I'm going to make two threads (for the 9 of us still on these boards) to keep a sort of timeline for the tournament. This thread will be for all things non-bowling related – travel tips, local food or drink suggestions, local businesses to visit, casino reports, gambling woes, etc. etc.

Safe travels and good luck to everybody making the schlep out to Reno!

[NOTE: the other thread is all things bowling related https://www.ballreviews.com/usbc-tournament/2023-nationals-thread-all-things-bowling/ ]

[milorafferty]

I'm close enough to Reno to make the trip multiple times a year for tournaments. A great place to stay is Whitney Peak. It's not a casino, but it's a close to everything.

Just an FYI or those who have been before, Harrah's is no more.

Also, the Sands is now called J Resort and has been remodeled.

[n00dlejester]

I'm close enough to Reno to make the trip multiple times a year for tournaments. A great place to stay is Whitney Peak. It's not a casino, but it's a close to everything.

Just an FYI or those who have been before, Harrah's is no more.

Also, the Sands is now called J Resort and has been remodeled.

Oh nice, that's good to know. I might check into Whitney Peak.

Since you're a regular to Reno, any FOOD recommendations?

[milorafferty]

I'm close enough to Reno to make the trip multiple times a year for tournaments. A great place to stay is Whitney Peak. It's not a casino, but it's a close to everything.

Just an FYI or those who have been before, Harrah's is no more.

Also, the Sands is now called J Resort and has been remodeled.

Oh nice, that's good to know. I might check into Whitney Peak.

Since you're a regular to Reno, any FOOD recommendations?

The best restaurant in town is the Steak House @ Western Village, but it's in east Sparks (McCarran Blvd @ I-80)

If you are okay eating at a casino, Roxy is a good steakhouse in El Dorado. For Italian, La Strada @ El Dorado is first rate.

Brew Brothers in Silver Legacy is good for burgers and beer.

If you want something other than a casino, walk south on Virgina across the river to the riverwalk. There are tons of very good to great restaurants. My favorite of them is Wild River Grill, but there are many, many more.


Edit: One I forgot, for a GREAT breakfast, Peg's Glorified Ham and Eggs. South of the river a maybe three blocks on S. Sierra street. (Sierra runs parallel to Virgina) It's walkable on a nice day.

[n00dlejester]

milo - aka The Wealth of Information! Thank you so much

[max revs]

Thanks Milo for all the food places that help me out for sure come june when I head out.  U by chance play any golf around there?

[milorafferty]

Yea used to a lot

[milorafferty]

I live in Reno a few years. Wild creek I played a lot, love that course. Northgate tend to be very tough if there is any wind. Sierra sage in Stead can be brutal if you can't hit the fairways

[milorafferty]

Reno cc is supposed to be very good but never played it

[n00dlejester]

I did a bit of hunting around for local restaurants to try, I found a ramen joint I might scope out. Anybody know any good spots within walking distance of the stadium? And I'm looking for spots away from the casinos.

[milorafferty]

There is a decent Vietnamese restaurant on East 2nd street. It's one block south of the stadium at the corner of University and E 2nd. I think the name is Pho 777 Or something close to that.

Ramen4Real is about one block north of J Resort (Previously The Sands). It's really good, but not sure I would walk there at night. It's on West 5th street about 5 blocks west of S. Virgina. If you prefer Taiwanese style ramen, then right beside (Literally, same strip center) is 101 Taiwanese. It's one of the "sizzling broth" style noodle restaurants.

There is a Vietnamese restaurant closer to S. Virgina on the same street, Golden something, Maybe Golden Flower. I don't recommend it though. Also the same issue of do you want to walk it at night.

[n00dlejester]

There is a decent Vietnamese restaurant on East 2nd street. It's one block south of the stadium at the corner of University and E 2nd. I think the name is Pho 777 Or something close to that.

Ramen4Real is about one block north of J Resort (Previously The Sands). It's really good, but not sure I would walk there at night. It's on West 5th street about 5 blocks west of S. Virgina. If you prefer Taiwanese style ramen, then right beside (Literally, same strip center) is 101 Taiwanese. It's one of the "sizzling broth" style noodle restaurants.

There is a Vietnamese restaurant closer to S. Virgina on the same street, Golden something, Maybe Golden Flower. I don't recommend it though. Also the same issue of do you want to walk it at night.

Duly noted regarding the walk there. I'll make them lunch spots, then. Or perhaps an early dinner. Thank you again!

[themagician]

Was just out there a couple weekends ago, few thoughts.

La Strada in El Dorada was really good, priced were reasonable and would eat there again. Roxy and Brew Brothers were both let downs, food was okay, but goodness, service was horrendous, your mileage may vary, but wouldn’t be in a hurry to go back.

Away from the Row visited Lead Dog brewery, definitely walkable from the row and even closer to the stadium, very solid brewery if that’s your thing. Cal Neva’s Top Deck restaurant is cheap, and solid, nothing amazing but for an inexpensive breakfast it’s worth checking out.

Also on recommendation by BU, hit up Lucky Beaver that’s out by Atlantis, bit of a dive, but you won’t beat the food for the money and it’s actually got great hours which can’t be said by many places in the Row.

[n00dlejester]

Was just out there a couple weekends ago, few thoughts.

La Strada in El Dorada was really good, priced were reasonable and would eat there again. Roxy and Brew Brothers were both let downs, food was okay, but goodness, service was horrendous, your mileage may vary, but wouldn’t be in a hurry to go back.

Away from the Row visited Lead Dog brewery, definitely walkable from the row and even closer to the stadium, very solid brewery if that’s your thing. Cal Neva’s Top Deck restaurant is cheap, and solid, nothing amazing but for an inexpensive breakfast it’s worth checking out.

Also on recommendation by BU, hit up Lucky Beaver that’s out by Atlantis, bit of a dive, but you won’t beat the food for the money and it’s actually got great hours which can’t be said by many places in the Row.

Good stuff!! Time to start a list - thx again themagician

[mrwizerd]

The cost to rent a locker went up to $10.  As far as I know that is a change from last year.