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Title: De Paul pregaming
Post by: chicagowarrior on January 09, 2025, 09:29:41 PM
https://www.reggieslive.com/busrides/depaul-bb-vs-marquette-7/ (https://www.reggieslive.com/busrides/depaul-bb-vs-marquette-7/)

Need a place to pregame before the Wintrust?  Heavy pours @Reggies and 99cent wings -- free bus ride to and from the game.  Mr. Blotto after

22nd (Cermak) and State

Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Newsdreams on January 09, 2025, 09:45:57 PM
I'll be at my house doing bong hits starting at noon.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: chicagowarrior on January 09, 2025, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 09, 2025, 09:45:57 PMI'll be at my house doing bong hits starting at noon.

Options...options
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: We R Final Four on January 09, 2025, 10:22:48 PM
Pizanos for Blue and Gold Pre game.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Shaka Shart on January 09, 2025, 11:27:35 PM
Pouring one (hundred) out for Muggsy on lower Wacker. I gate checked him and the airlines lost track of him.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 10, 2025, 08:39:44 AM
Flo and Santos if you like tavern style pizza. My favorite in the city. Try the Italian Beef pizza, well done.

And Reggie's is great, agree there. Saucy wings though so I get them naked with the sauce on the side
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Jay Bee on January 10, 2025, 08:50:11 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 10, 2025, 08:39:44 AMFlo and Santos if you like tavern style pizza. My favorite in the city. Try the Italian Beef pizza, well done.

I'm wavering between this sounding disgusting or delicious.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: swoopem on January 10, 2025, 09:04:40 AM
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 10, 2025, 08:50:11 AMI'm wavering between this sounding disgusting or delicious.

It's delicious
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: wadesworld on January 10, 2025, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: swoopem on January 10, 2025, 09:04:40 AMIt's delicious

I assume it's normal pizza with some Italian beef and peppers?  Would rather just have sausage instead of the beef, but I'd give it a shot.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 10, 2025, 11:16:43 AM
Quote from: chicagowarrior on January 09, 2025, 09:29:41 PMhttps://www.reggieslive.com/busrides/depaul-bb-vs-marquette-7/ (https://www.reggieslive.com/busrides/depaul-bb-vs-marquette-7/)

Need a place to pregame before the Wintrust?  Heavy pours @Reggies and 99cent wings -- free bus ride to and from the game.  Mr. Blotto after

22nd (Cermak) and State



Man, Mr Blotto on top of all of it? I'm always team Reggie's pregame, but what a combo.

If you're looking to make a nice night of it, I also like having dinner at Bistro Monadnock then taking bus down to the stadium. Super easy. If my wife is in office, this is an option we utilize.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: swoopem on January 10, 2025, 11:43:25 AM
Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2025, 10:26:42 AMI assume it's normal pizza with some Italian beef and peppers?  Would rather just have sausage instead of the beef, but I'd give it a shot.

Yeah I think so. I honestly can't remember the exact toppings but I remember it being really good. A buddy of mine gets it from a place on the southside (Milano's) and it's been a few years since I've had it. It's deep dish also
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Shaka Shart on January 10, 2025, 11:54:47 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 10, 2025, 08:39:44 AMFlo and Santos if you like tavern style pizza. My favorite in the city. Try the Italian Beef pizza, well done.

And Reggie's is great, agree there. Saucy wings though so I get them naked with the sauce on the side

Flo and Santos is the truth
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 10, 2025, 01:50:57 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2025, 10:26:42 AMI assume it's normal pizza with some Italian beef and peppers?  Would rather just have sausage instead of the beef, but I'd give it a shot.
Beef and giardiniera and cheese. Somehow it's not soggy.

You're not wrong though. Their 'Grace's favorite' (sausage and peppers) is a banger too.

I order their pizzas 'well done' so that the cheese is a little burned and the crust is crackery-er.

Here's the Italian beef pizza, but not well done - https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/comments/98bib5/italian_beef_pizza_flo_and_santos_chicago_illinois/
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2025, 02:35:59 PM
I don't know how you guys are planning a pregame for a 6pm game but I love it.

I'm on paternity leave so if anyone wants to post up at Reggie's from noon on with me and the baby we're in. She hits the bottle hard and probably won't  be able to walk out of there or make a coherent sentence.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 10, 2025, 02:53:51 PM
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2025, 02:35:59 PMI don't know how you guys are planning a pregame for a 6pm game but I love it.

I'm on paternity leave so if anyone wants to post up at Reggie's from noon on with me and the baby we're in. She hits the bottle hard and probably won't  be able to walk out of there or make a coherent sentence.

You've trained her well.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 10, 2025, 03:29:19 PM
Still some good tix left for those on the fence. Let's pack the place!
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: barfolomew on January 10, 2025, 03:42:04 PM
Me and the fam will be there, but prolly not pregaming as they want to hit dinner in Chinatown before.
Who's got a rec they want to share?
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: chicagowarrior on January 10, 2025, 04:10:59 PM
Quote from: barfolomew on January 10, 2025, 03:42:04 PMMe and the fam will be there, but prolly not pregaming as they want to hit dinner in Chinatown before.
Who's got a rec they want to share?

The Evergreen is a good spot
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2025, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: barfolomew on January 10, 2025, 03:42:04 PMMe and the fam will be there, but prolly not pregaming as they want to hit dinner in Chinatown before.
Who's got a rec they want to share?

Tapas Valencia if you're not feeling Chinese... or hit up a spot in Pilsen or Bridgeport like pleasant house pub duck inn. If you want Chinatown specific I'm partial to Yao Yao
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 10, 2025, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2025, 04:28:41 PMTapas Valencia if you're not feeling Chinese... or hit up a spot in Pilsen or Bridgeport like pleasant house pub duck inn. If you want Chinatown specific I'm partial to Yao Yao

Hai Sous in Pilsen is also a good one.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 10, 2025, 05:48:33 PM
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 10, 2025, 05:16:32 PMHai Sous in Pilsen is also a good one.

Their happy hour is a steal! Head to Alulu for some great brews and underrated fusion food afterward.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: SonOfWarrior on January 12, 2025, 08:26:35 AM
After reading this I'm going to avoid the Wintrust Arena bathrooms.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: fjm on January 12, 2025, 08:39:42 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 10, 2025, 01:50:57 PMBeef and giardiniera and cheese. Somehow it's not soggy.

You're not wrong though. Their 'Grace's favorite' (sausage and peppers) is a banger too.

I order their pizzas 'well done' so that the cheese is a little burned and the crust is crackery-er.

Here's the Italian beef pizza, but not well done - https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/comments/98bib5/italian_beef_pizza_flo_and_santos_chicago_illinois/

Damn that sounds amazing.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: We R Final Four on January 12, 2025, 09:19:51 AM
Think we will try Flo and Santos.
Sounds great.

I love Mr Blotto. Saw them at Wrigley before the D and Co shows.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: swoopem on January 12, 2025, 09:31:49 AM
Blotto rocks. I've seen them at Wrigley before the Dead n Co shows also. Great time
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: DoctorV on January 14, 2025, 08:05:09 AM
Heading in with the family.

Thinking Avec for pregame meal, I've heard good things.

Anyone doing the pregame reception?
Haven't been to the Chicago one before, pretty much the same as all the others right?
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Shooter McGavin on January 14, 2025, 08:10:26 AM
Quote from: DoctorV on January 14, 2025, 08:05:09 AMHeading in with the family.

Thinking Avec for pregame meal, I've heard good things.

Anyone doing the pregame reception?
Haven't been to the Chicago one before, pretty much the same as all the others right?

I went a couple years ago and Travis and Jerel were doing a Q and A session on a small stage in a large ballroom. Looked like a regular student recruiting event.  Fairly large.  Well attended.  Is this one in a bar?
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 14, 2025, 09:33:44 AM
Quote from: DoctorV on January 14, 2025, 08:05:09 AMHeading in with the family.

Thinking Avec for pregame meal, I've heard good things.



Get the dates
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: We R Final Four on January 14, 2025, 11:22:10 AM
It's tonight.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Galway Eagle on January 14, 2025, 11:29:04 AM
Quote from: We R Final Four on January 14, 2025, 11:22:10 AMIt's tonight.

That's some solid dad joke action right there
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Lighthouse 84 on January 14, 2025, 12:48:44 PM
Quick dinner at Fatpour Tap before the game. 

Hopefully Wintrust is filled with Warrior fans tonight...
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 14, 2025, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse 84 on January 14, 2025, 12:48:44 PMQuick dinner at Fatpour Tap before the game. 

Hopefully Wintrust is filled with Warrior fans tonight...
That place gets packed before games. Have a backup plan.

Unrelated: Someone go try Heffer BBQ and lmk if it's good or not. I love Duneyrr beneath it (wine/beer hybrids, really good) and Heffer is on the 2nd floor.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 14, 2025, 02:58:18 PM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 14, 2025, 01:36:47 PMThat place gets packed before games. Have a backup plan.

Unrelated: Someone go try Heffer BBQ and lmk if it's good or not. I love Duneyrr beneath it (wine/beer hybrids, really good) and Heffer is on the 2nd floor.


Is that the old Motor Row?
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: Skatastrophy on January 14, 2025, 03:07:22 PM
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 14, 2025, 02:58:18 PMIs that the old Motor Row?
Exactly. Duneyrr took over the space during the pandemic, iirc.
Title: Re: De Paul pregaming
Post by: We R Final Four on January 15, 2025, 10:14:07 AM
Went to Flos last night.....it did not disappoint. Relatively easy getting in and out of Wintrust from Milwaukee.  Been there several times and the parking at Marriott could be handled so much better. Not to mention the exists at Wintrust. It shouldn't be more difficult to get 5K out of a building than 17K at Fiserv.
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