Budget is open. Boys weekend. Had to get tix through stubhub, so financial prudence is already out the window. His palate is pretty limited to burgers, Mexican or Italian.
I mean, there are a bunch of good restaurants just a couple of blocks
but it's a straight shot down Broad Street. This is where I would recommend.
Also, across the street practically from En Su Boca, Boulevard Burgers and Fries. I'd pick one of these. They're on your way in from DC and right off the interstate, then an easy drive to the Coliseum.
If I'm getting off at Boulevard for Mexican, I'd just go a bit further down the street to Chicken Fiesta. It's not the most varied menu, but the food is excellent, you get plenty for your money, and instead of sneering hipsters you have very friendly staff.
If I'm getting off at Boulevard for Mexican, I'd just go a bit further down the street to Chicken Fiesta. It's not the most varied menu, but the food is excellent, you get plenty for your money, and instead of sneering hipsters you have very friendly staff.
Chicken Fiesta is awesome and I've been going there for years since they opened their very first one on Midlo Turnpike.
That said, it's in a building that was formerly a dairy queen and has zero atmosphere, and this is a boys night out with his 14 year old son before a Foo Fighters concert.
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How close do you want to be?
Also, be advised that the coliseum is a crumbling dump. Just don't have high expectations for the venue.
Capital Ale House might work, it's a steaks and burgers kind of place, but it's a bit further away, maybe 8 blocks or so.
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Also, across the street practically from En Su Boca, Boulevard Burgers and Fries. I'd pick one of these. They're on your way in from DC and right off the interstate, then an easy drive to the Coliseum.
Anyway, I was assuming that you wanted to eat within walking distance of the show - yes/no?
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Anyway, I was assuming that you wanted to eat within walking distance of the show - yes/no?
If they're coming from DC they can get off 95 at Boulevard and be right there, then a straight shot down Broad to the Coliseum. Five-ten minute drive.
Scott's Addition way more happening and exciting for a Saturday night. Downtown will be dead, but I agree depends on if they want to walk or not.
Secret Sandwich Society is okay. I ate there last time I went to the national.
Another place downtown is Juan Gonzalez, right across from Secret Sandwich Society. Mexican/Asian Fusion.
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Chicken Fiesta is awesome and I've been going there for years since they opened their very first one on Midlo Turnpike.
That said, it's in a building that was formerly a dairy queen and has zero atmosphere, and this is a boys night out with his 14 year old son before a Foo Fighters concert.
A lot more exciting for a 14 year old boy, wouldn't you agree? :)
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Yep, Citizen Burger is great, I love it, and if you're in Cary Town, another option is Burger Bach.
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Rappahannock is great, highly recommend, but may not suit his 14 year old's appetite for burgers and mexican.