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Yes, people routinely travel thousands of miles to visit a hot dog stand.

Might as well send him to the Chowder Pot. At least there, they are likely to get better seafood than they are used to in Missouri.

If they are staying in downtown Hartford, just use Yelp. If they are staying in EH/Glastonbury and want a nice dinner. Max Fish would be my choice. They also have one of the better steaks in the area. Not really a post game option though.
 
Waquoit said:
Just to make sure, the game is in East Hartford not Storrs. I like Artisinal Burger Co. in Manchester for a good burger and beer selection. It's easy on/easy off I-84, Exit 62.
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Thanks, I am well aware. Having attended a large Midwestern university, I enjoy visiting campuses, even ones without viable stadiums !

GO TIGERS !
 
MizzouTiger said:
Thanks, I am well aware. Having attended a large Midwestern university, I enjoy visiting campuses, even ones without viable stadiums !

GO TIGERS !
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If you are going to Campus... you need to check this out!
 
MilliniumPrince said:
Someone just recommended this place to me last week. Said it is one of the best Jewish Deli's in the state. Two endorsements in less than 7 days....I take that as a sign!! Not that I need a sign to eat.....
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I grew up in Manchester and used to go there all the time as a kid. Was always a top notch Deli, if you like that kind of thing.
 
MizzouTiger said:
Thanks, I am well aware. Having attended a large Midwestern university, I enjoy visiting campuses, even ones without viable stadiums !

GO TIGERS !
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Have to confess in my three years at KU, I only visited Columbia once...to take the bar exam.
 
Visiting campus - Part 1 of 3:

Parking: There is a garage right opposite Gampel. It is an easy walk across the street. The parking garage is also right next to the Bookstore, which typically runs game day discounts. Just in case you want to switch sides before the game. ;)

In front of the Gampel you will find a statue of the the UConn mascot Jonathan the Husky. Be sure to rub Jonathan's nose for luck.
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Right next to Gampel you can take a look at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center. The Burton Family Football Complex and Shenkman Training Center buildings are across the street. They house the football facilities. All three are outstanding facilities.

There is a sports museum in the Alumni building, that is worth a look from an adult's perspective but boring for kids.

Consider heading down to Mirror and Swan Lakes. I think Swan lake has a swing there. It's a nice picture.
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Part 2 of 3...

Be sure to make time to stop by the Dairy Bar. It is made fresh and probably the best ice cream that you've ever had.
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While you down in that area of campus, you can check out the horses, sheep and cows as well. I think milking is done in the afternoon. Horsebarn Hill is right behind the barns and has the best view of campus.

The Student Union has good energy and is worth a walk through. It is short walk from Gampel.
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Part 3 of 3:
There is a food court in the Student Union but I second the recommendation for Willington Pizza, which is on the way back to the highway. (Or you could do it on the way in.) Connecticut pizza is very good.

Alternatively, you could head to the other side of campus where there is a development with some college chain type restaurants. Geno Auriemma has a restaurant there that is pretty good Italian but not really pre-game food.

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Hope that helped. The campus is very pretty this time of year. I'm sure that you will enjoy it.
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CL82 said:
Part 3 of 3:
There is a food court in the Student Union but I second the recommendation for Willington Pizza, which is on the way back to the highway. (Or you could do it on the way in.) Connecticut pizza is very good.

Alternatively, you could head to the other side of campus where there is a development with some college chain type restaurants. Geno Auriemma has a restaurant there that is pretty good Italian but not really pre-game food.

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Hope that helped. The campus is very pretty this time of year. I'm sure that you will enjoy it.
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Don't confuse the poor guy that Willington Pizza is Connecticut pizza it might be Connecticut Pizza but is not apizza. It's a completely different style of pie but good

Go to pepes in Manchester across from Buckland hills if you want to try a true apizza ( New Haven style pizza)
 
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methodology said:
Don't confuse the poor guy that Willington Pizza is Connecticut pizza it might be Connecticut Pizza but is not appiza. It's a completely different style of pie but good

Go to pepes in Manchester across from Buckland hills if you want to try a true appiza ( New Haven style pizza)
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After having left CT a long time ago I can say with some certainty that any non-chain place in CT tops the vast majority of what passes for pizza in the rest of the country.
 
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Pepes in Manchester is trash compared to the original Pepes. Manchester is slightly better than one of the Ray's in Manhattan. The original in New Haven is far superior.
 
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SubbaBub said:
Yes, people routinely travel thousands of miles to visit a hot dog stand.

Might as well send him to the Chowder Pot. At least there, they are likely to get better seafood than they are used to in Missouri.

If they are staying in downtown Hartford, just use Yelp. If they are staying in EH/Glastonbury and want a nice dinner. Max Fish would be my choice. They also have one of the better steaks in the area. Not really a post game option though.
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Right, people traveling thousands of miles and you send them to Max Fish for ... drum roll, please ... a steak. I have been to Max Fish twice in the last month. You go there for the oysters on the half shell and the fish. Full stop.

Oh, and they make a great Moscow Mule.
 
Apizza is strictly a New Haven thing. Most of what we eat here is either BY style or "Greek style, halfway between NY and Sicilian in terms of rise. It is also closest in style, if not quality, to your national chains.

Don't care for apizza myself, but if you do it, go to Modern Apizza in New Haven unless you really really really want to try the Pepe's white clam.
 
RSTuthill said:
Right, people traveling thousands of miles and you send them to Max Fish for ... drum roll, please ... a steak. I have been to Max Fish twice in the last month. You go there for the oysters on the half shell and the fish. Full stop.

Oh, and they make a great Moscow Mule.
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Not a fan of seafood. Obviously they have fish, I added the part about the steak because most people wouldn't think a fish place had good steak. This one does.
 
SubbaBub said:
Not a fan of seafood. Obviously they have fish, I added the part about the steak because most people wouldn't think a fish place had good steak. This one does.
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Just having a bit of fun with you. The idea that a mid westerner, where they have the best steaks in the world ... just hit my funny bone. Apologies.
 
I see this thread has come back to life! Thanks to everyone who chimed in.

My dad and I got to Hartford around noon. Just ate lunch at City Steam and checked in at the Residence Inn. Now it is nap time. Tonight, Max Downtown for dinner.

Thanks to the poster who pointed out that the shuttle has been discontinued. Maybe we’ll take an Uber to he game.

We plan on driving to Storrs to look around in the morning.

We will go to the Dairy Bar, but I have to take exception with the poster who said it would be the best ice cream we’ve ever eaten. That distinction rests with Buck’s Ice Cream, made on the campus of the University of Missouri.

MIZ
 
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HuskyHawk said:
Have to confess in my three years at KU, I only visited Columbia once...to take the bar exam.
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Other than maybe a quick post-bar bar stop, you sure didn't miss much if you bee lined it straight out of Columbia!
 
Da_Aisijimo_Gou said:
Other than maybe a quick post-bar bar stop, you sure didn't miss much if you bee lined it straight out of Columbia!
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When you visit the people that burned your college's town to the ground, you don't really linger. Quickly back to KC it was.
 
Jumbo Pinkel said:
We will go to the Dairy Bar, but I have to take exception with the poster who said it would be the best ice cream we’ve ever eaten. That distinction rests with Buck’s Ice Cream, made on the campus of the University of Missouri.
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Try it first. Just saying.

Be sure to post after the game. It's always interesting to hear visitors' impressions of the Rent and campus.
 
Jumbo Pinkel said:
I see this thread has come back to life! Thanks to everyone who chimed in.

My dad and I got to Hartford around noon. Just ate lunch at City Steam and checked in at the Residence Inn. Now it is nap time. Tonight, Max Downtown for dinner.
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You are only a block from the XL Center. If you want to save some money, it's $1. hot dogs at the hockey game tonight.
 
Waquoit said:
You are only a block from the XL Center. If you want to save some money, it's $1. hot dogs at the hockey game tonight.
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Sadly, it will be the Wolfpack (NY Rangers' minor league team) playing not UConn. The Huskies are playing at Miami of Ohio tonight.
 
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Jumbo Pinkel said:
I see this thread has come back to life! Thanks to everyone who chimed in.

My dad and I got to Hartford around noon. Just ate lunch at City Steam and checked in at the Residence Inn. Now it is nap time. Tonight, Max Downtown for dinner.

Thanks to the poster who pointed out that the shuttle has been discontinued. Maybe we’ll take an Uber to he game.

We plan on driving to Storrs to look around in the morning.

We will go to the Dairy Bar, but I have to take exception with the poster who said it would be the best ice cream we’ve ever eaten. That distinction rests with Buck’s Ice Cream, made on the campus of the University of Missouri.

MIZ
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have to say it. Born in STL and grew up going to Mizzou games. Dad is a Mizzou alumnus. I remember sitting at the counter and getting burgers and Booches and going to Harpos 2 years back for the first time. Love me some Shakespeares pizza and remember going to The Heidelberg with my grandparents after games when I was a kid. I had a mural of Carlos Posey on my wall in STL when I was 6. Fond fond memories of Mizzou football growing up.

With that being said, I hope you have a terrible experience tomorrow :D Go HUSKIES!
 
MizzouTiger said:
Some great information here so I'll continue this thread.

1) Where should I eat lunch in Storrs on my drive over from Boston?
2) You can't throw footballs at the tailgate?
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Augie and Ray's is great for having lunch. It's on Main Street in East Hartford near the stadium...
 
Jumbo Pinkel said:
I see this thread has come back to life! Thanks to everyone who chimed in.

My dad and I got to Hartford around noon. Just ate lunch at City Steam and checked in at the Residence Inn. Now it is nap time. Tonight, Max Downtown for dinner.

Thanks to the poster who pointed out that the shuttle has been discontinued. Maybe we’ll take an Uber to he game.

We plan on driving to Storrs to look around in the morning.

We will go to the Dairy Bar, but I have to take exception with the poster who said it would be the best ice cream we’ve ever eaten. That distinction rests with Buck’s Ice Cream, made on the campus of the University of Missouri.

MIZ
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Sorry, but according to some, the Dairy Bar is just behind PennState Creamery in rank...
 
HuskyDogArt said:
Sorry, but according to some, the Dairy Bar is just behind PennState Creamery in rank...
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Having been to both, the Dairy Bar is step or two ahead PSU. In fact I'd put UDel's ice cream ahead of Penn State, although all three are very good.
 
Waquoit said:
It's funny how whenever anyone says they are coming from the north for a game, a bunch of people want to send them to New Haven. Or worse, Glastonbury.
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Waquoit said:
You are only a block from the XL Center. If you want to save some money, it's $1. hot dogs at the hockey game tonight.
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He said he’s going to Max and you send him to the XL for $1 hot dogs? And criticize others for sending him to Glastonbury? :eek::D;)
 
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