tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post2050884568043465005..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Beantown BoundAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-23657550411395482912008-09-16T10:32:00.000-04:002008-09-16T10:32:00.000-04:00oohh...I second Locke-Ober...JFK's Lobster Stew is...oohh...I second Locke-Ober...JFK's Lobster Stew is to die for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-71382738952784527422008-09-16T10:28:00.000-04:002008-09-16T10:28:00.000-04:00Long time reader, never comment. Good to see you ...Long time reader, never comment. Good to see you come to Boston! Suffolk has cleaned up quite a bit; I was able to bring several non-racing people to the track this year and every one of them left with positive impressions. They do seem to be *gasp* trying. If you do eat in the North End, go to Lo Conte's on Salem St...not a tourist trap, it's an approved "neighborhood" joint, and really good Italian-American food. The chicken and broccoli has crack in it, I swear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-86617168459014378502008-09-16T10:27:00.000-04:002008-09-16T10:27:00.000-04:00I was the dishwasher in the Suffolk Downs Clubhous...I was the dishwasher in the Suffolk Downs Clubhouse DR during the '67 season while a student at B.U. I took the subway from downtown and upon arrival was greeted by at least two floating crap games en route from the subway station into the seedy plant. Ah, yes, it reinforced my choice of a summer time career where I would be exposed to such wonderful pastimes!<BR/><BR/> When each race went off, all of the kitchen and DR help would run up to the DR entrance so they could see how their bets were faring in that pre-replay era. When the waiters would bring the buckets of dirty dishes to my station, they would tell me of any tips they had received from the owners and trainers in the DR. Anyway, it was lots of fun, and a real education for the country lad. We used to go to the flats there and then harness racing in the fall. <BR/><BR/>Alan,do yourself a favor and have the Head Chef book a table at Locke-Ober Cafe on Winter Place downtown. Boston's most revered Yankee dining institution, a fine slice of Olde Bostoniana, a "proper" Reubens nude in the former Men's Bar, food, wine etc are all A-1, all making for an unforgettable evening. Anyway, have an enjoyable trip and good luck on Mass Cap Day at "Suffix", as they say in the local patois!<BR/>/s/greenmtn punterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-22986233066221728682008-09-16T08:42:00.000-04:002008-09-16T08:42:00.000-04:00will always have a soft spot for suffolk from hang...will always have a soft spot for suffolk from hanging out there during my college days in the 80s. <BR/>went back once about 5 years ago.<BR/>my wife's verdict, "this dump makes aqueduct look like keeneland"<BR/>hopefully fields has at least painted the place.<BR/>cheers, chrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91166539196040047682008-09-15T22:55:00.000-04:002008-09-15T22:55:00.000-04:00>>I remember those Yankees - Sox games in th...>>I remember those Yankees - Sox games in the 70's<BR/><BR/>Many of fights.It's a lot nicer now.>><BR/><BR/><BR/>Actually, one of things that I remember about that series - and we were at the third and 4th games - was how good natured the Red Sox fans were. We were greeted warmly for the most part, and there was a real "it's just a game" type attitude. Or, at least where we were sitting/standing. <BR/><BR/>I also recall Game 7 of the 1982 NBA conference finals. The Celtics were going to lose, and the crowd <A HREF="http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/06/the_back_beat_b.html" REL="nofollow">chanted "Beat L.A!</A>" to the Sixers. So I've always thought warmly of Boston fans (though I've admittedly never sat in the upper regions for a Rangers game there), and I'm therefore willing to forgive a little BO.Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-18180158499714781442008-09-15T16:30:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:30:00.000-04:00There's BO all over Suffolk, although at least you...There's BO all over Suffolk, although at least you get a few decent folks on Masscap day.<BR/><BR/>If dining at the North End, don't under any circumstances drive. Take the T directly from Suffolk to Aquarium and walk over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-9637548339120747222008-09-15T16:06:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:06:00.000-04:00I remember those Yankees - Sox games in the 70'sMa...I remember those Yankees - Sox games in the 70's<BR/><BR/>Many of fights.It's a lot nicer now.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Alan,It looks like you'll be sitting with swells on the third floor.<BR/><BR/>When you enter the clubhouse(first floor)go strait through and take a left.<BR/>Sit down in those green seats and try watching the simulcast races.<BR/><BR/>Let me know how many people are standing in your way(blocking the T.V's).Plus there is some pretty bad B.O coming from here.<BR/><BR/>I only mention this because It's really the only place you can watch the races from.<BR/><BR/>2nd floor is hot in the summer (no A.C)and in the winter the heat is pretty low.<BR/><BR/>Third floor is not open to the public except for special events.<BR/><BR/>If you stay in Boston don't bother with a car.It's a walking city.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you'll end up in the North End for dinner.<BR/><BR/>Also,try Inman Square in the peoples republic.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.<BR/><BR/>JFKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-13737506759025696932008-09-15T14:39:00.000-04:002008-09-15T14:39:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm envious! Last year's MassCap was a terrifi...Oh, I'm envious! Last year's MassCap was a terrific day. I would so much rather be in Boston this weekend watching Commentator than talking marketing in Vegas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com