Going to Gulfstream for the Donn

[GoIrish]

I'm taking the money I would have been wagering on Gulfstream, but can't thanks to the Mid-Atlantic/Tracknet fiaso, and getting on a plane. My buddy has a condo in Ft. Lauderdale and said, come on down. The only bumout is Hialeah will be closed.

Any advice for first time at Gulfstream? Any must visit restaurants? What about the track itself? Anything I have to see, do, eat or drink while there?

This is going to be a good year for me. I'm going to Saratoga for the first time since 1987 in late-August. It's always been: "I'll go next year." Well, this is the year.

[Sightseek]

The chinese restaurant and Texas de Brazil are both very good. The buffet in the Ten Palms is about average.

[NTamm1215]

The Chinese restaurant at the track is pretty good. Of course, when you sit there it almost brings you to tears because they built this this above average restaurant (for the inside of a racetrack) and you can tell there was no regard for racing at all. There are like ten tables from which you can see the races.

NT

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The Chinese restaurant at the track is pretty good. Of course, when you sit there it almost brings you to tears because they built this this above average restaurant (for the inside of a racetrack) and you can tell there was no regard for racing at all. There are like ten tables from which you can see the races.

NT

Yeah but if you go after the card is over at Gulfstream you can still wager on the west coast tracks at the windows they keep open!

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Yeah but if you go after the card is over at Gulfstream you can still wager on the west coast tracks at the windows they keep open!

Yes, my dear, but don't you realize Uncle Frank has given Gulfstream attendees yet another exciting post-race option?

From the website: "MI-VI, The Evolution of Nightlife.....coming soon"

You might get a few minutes with the Gulfstream glitterati sure to be out in full force.

NT

[Sightseek]

A little tip on parking too - If you're there early enough, if you head towards valet parking, there is a parking garage with full security next to the Crate & Barrel that is free to park in and closer to the track than the self-parking lots.

[tector]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The Chinese restaurant at the track is pretty good. Of course, when you sit there it almost brings you to tears because they built this this above average restaurant (for the inside of a racetrack) and you can tell there was no regard for racing at all. There are like ten tables from which you can see the races.

NT

Christine Lee's is pretty good American Chinese--it has been around for ages, but just moved to GP in the past couple of years. When GP is not running it is only open for dinner BUT they open for lunch for the triple crown races and BC (or they have in the past couple of years). THEN is a great place to hang out.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by tector

Christine Lee's is pretty good American Chinese--it has been around for ages, but just moved to GP in the past couple of years. When GP is not running it is only open for dinner BUT they open for lunch for the triple crown races and BC (or they have in the past couple of years). THEN is a great place to hang out.

Oh sure, as a simulcasting spot you can tell it'd be outstanding. It's a disappointment for the live product.

NT

[tector]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Oh sure, as a simulcasting spot you can tell it'd be outstanding. It's a disappointment for the live product.

NT

If it was open generally during the GP simulcast period, I'd never go to CRC.

I'd weigh 600 pounds, too.