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JTysver
08-09-2016, 08:10 AM
Anyone know where in Chicago the 2017 National will be held?
HOF Yankees
08-09-2016, 08:13 AM
its always held in Rosemont, Illinois at the Donald E. Convention Center, right by the airport
timzcardz
08-09-2016, 10:26 AM
like he ^ said.
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Steve D
08-09-2016, 05:32 PM
Yep, you fly into O'Hare, hop on the hotel shuttle for the hotel you're staying at, and ride it about one mile (straight across the freeway), and you're there!
The hotels are all next to/right across the street from the D.E. Stephens Convention Center.
It literally could not be easier :D
Steve
4815162342
08-09-2016, 08:11 PM
Yep, you fly into O'Hare, hop on the hotel shuttle for the hotel you're staying at, and ride it about one mile (straight across the freeway), and you're there!
The hotels are all next to/right across the street from the D.E. Stephens Convention Center.
It literally could not be easier :D
Steve
+ a million
buymycards
08-10-2016, 06:10 AM
I can't wait to get back to Chicago and attend the National. (I guess I will have to wait!) Most of the hotels offer free shuttles back and forth every 30 minutes, lots of good restaurants nearby. Just like AC, I wouldn't spend much time outside walking around after dark, but during daylight hours you can walk around without a problem.
I am waiting for the NSCC to announce their partner hotels so I can get mine booked right away. Several hotels offer decent discounts for the National.
Rick
4815162342
08-10-2016, 09:49 AM
The number one reason why Chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
kmac32
08-10-2016, 11:25 AM
The number one reason why Chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
Totally agree with this comment
deeg23
08-10-2016, 01:18 PM
the number one reason why chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
+10000000
Donscards
08-10-2016, 01:29 PM
The number one reason why Chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
Where is that place
4815162342
08-10-2016, 02:33 PM
Where is that place
Giordano's - they're all over Chicago.
Republicaninmass
08-10-2016, 03:04 PM
Worst pizza of my life in Chicago. Who wants all the bread?
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bozzio37
08-10-2016, 05:51 PM
Dare I say Gino's East may be even better - and there's one on W. Devon in Rosemont, a stone's throw from the Donald E. You're welcome. ;)
ullmandds
08-10-2016, 08:35 PM
Worst pizza of my life in Chicago. Who wants all the bread?
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i agree...give me thin crust ny style any day of the week!
jburl
08-10-2016, 08:43 PM
i agree...give me thin crust ny style any day of the week!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/2141f5284d5c8456c07650a831e62571.jpg
ullmandds
08-10-2016, 08:45 PM
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/2141f5284d5c8456c07650a831e62571.jpg
just my preference...all that bread and cheese makes me ill!
Tom S.
08-10-2016, 08:58 PM
The number one reason why Chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
Don't forget about these either...
http://chicago.seriouseats.com/assets_c/2013/12/20131210-276548-best-italian-beefs-new-nottoli-italian-foods-italian-beef-thumb-625xauto-371168.jpg
1880nonsports
08-10-2016, 09:09 PM
that pizza looked really gross and that mystery meat thing not much better.....
ullmandds
08-10-2016, 09:20 PM
that pizza looked really gross and that mystery meat thing not much better.....
that mystery meat is scary!!!!!
whitehse
08-10-2016, 09:54 PM
That's an Italian beef with gardinara which, if you add motzarella and hold the gardinara and have the bread soaking wet, that might be the best sandwich ever.
And I am a huge fan of thick or thin pizza....just depends on my mood.
its always held in Rosemont, Illinois at the Donald E. Convention Center, right by the airport
Being held the same week as the BB HOF inductions, so hof baseball guests might be a tad scarce.
shernan30
08-11-2016, 04:35 AM
Can't wait to be there next year!!
pokerplyr80
08-11-2016, 11:36 AM
that pizza looked really gross and that mystery meat thing not much better.....
If you've never tried it I strongly recommend giving it a shot. Chicago deep dish is the best pizza I've ever had. There are plenty of great places in Chicago but you can't go wrong with Giordano's.
They also make a great thin crust pizza.
slidekellyslide
08-11-2016, 12:13 PM
They made it wrong. Who puts the sauce on top of the cheese?
Den*nis O*Brien
08-11-2016, 03:29 PM
They made it wrong. Who puts the sauce on top of the cheese?
....and if you stuff it with spinich...ooolala!! It may be an acquired taste but..look what it did for Popeye! If National visitors want to do it right (in my humble opinion) they could travel about 15 min. south on River Road (Rt.45) to Irving Park Road and turn left (East) to 5927 West Irving Park Rd. to a very old Giordano's location in an old Italian neighborhood. A very good place to catch the acquired taste. I would also like suggest to visitors to try Super Dawg on Milwaukee Ave. for the Dog of the midwest ( Hint..Don't ask for ketchup) no slight intended to Nathans for the east coast crowd.
ls7plus
08-11-2016, 03:39 PM
Net 54 dinner, Leon? The one in Chicago in 2015 was terrific--thanks for giving so much back to the hobby!
Best always,
Larry
conor912
08-11-2016, 03:50 PM
Think of it as savory pie and eat it with a fork and knife.You need to make the mental disconnect. Once I did that, I was able to enjoy both for what they are, because no, it's not pizza.
quinnsryche
08-12-2016, 06:05 AM
Anyone hear rumors that after the 2018 National in Cleveland it will make a permanent yearly move to Chicago in 2019? I heard that from my dad yesterday.
skelly
08-12-2016, 08:09 AM
What was the general thought about Atlantic City? Were dealers and those who attended happy? There was so much discussion before hand, but was it a success as far as attendance, customers spending money? Was it competitive with the Cleveland / Chicago Nationals?
basesareempty
08-12-2016, 10:10 AM
Anyone hear rumors that after the 2018 National in Cleveland it will make a permanent yearly move to Chicago in 2019? I heard that from my dad yesterday.
While a central location, I think that would be an awful move for many people. Very short sighted thinking on their part if this is the case.
Jewish-collector
08-12-2016, 11:47 AM
I heard it will rotate every year between Chicago and Cleveland.
bbcardzman
08-12-2016, 12:10 PM
How about bringing it back to St. Louis?
It hasn't been here since '95
ullmandds
08-12-2016, 03:20 PM
How about bringing it back to St. Louis?
It hasn't been here since '95
i roadtripped to that one from maryland...I sold my t206 o'hara st louis for $350 to a guy who had 2 of those e95 cut out type cards...and they were $300-350 too.
jiw98
08-14-2016, 06:08 PM
The number one reason why Chicago is the best:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/5a26776db5ee0cd2f77151a69a355a52.jpg
I prefer Lou Malnati's Pizzeria myself.
Rich Klein
08-14-2016, 07:12 PM
Net 54 dinner, Leon? The one in Chicago in 2015 was terrific--thanks for giving so much back to the hobby!
Best always,
Larry
Hopefully Leon says I remember this discussion correctly but he mentioned at my show yesterday as long as he gets the corporate sponsorship for the dinner, he is looking forward to having the Net 54 dinner in 2017 in Chicago.
Leon, if I misspoke or misunderstood what you said please delete this message :)
Rich
kcohen
08-15-2016, 02:14 PM
just my preference...all that bread and cheese makes me ill!
Gentlemen gentlemen. As with politics, no food fights allowed on the forum. Where is a moderator or peasant/forum owner? Just like cops, never around when you need one.
Tentatively, I want to do a Net54baseball Dinner again for 2017 in Chicago. They have usually been a lot of fun. If we have one I will definitely miss Mike Berkus speaking as he had done for the last 5-7? years running. RIP Mike. I like Chicago as a venue and of course would love to see one back in Dallas (or even Houston)...
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ls7plus
08-15-2016, 02:36 PM
Tentatively, I want to do a Net54baseball Dinner again for 2017 in Chicago. They have usually been a lot of fun. If we have one I will definitely miss Mike Berkus speaking as he had done for the last 5-7? years running. RIP Mike. I like Chicago as a venue and of course would love to see one back in Dallas (or even Houston)...
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+1. Mike was terrific with his stories of early times in the hobby at the 2015 dinner. He will always and definitely be missed!
Regards,
Larry
ls7plus
08-15-2016, 02:37 PM
How about bringing it back to St. Louis?
It hasn't been here since '95
I made that one too, Pete, and remember it as a very good one.
Best wishes,
Larry
1952boyntoncollector
08-15-2016, 02:45 PM
Don't forget about these either...
http://chicago.seriouseats.com/assets_c/2013/12/20131210-276548-best-italian-beefs-new-nottoli-italian-foods-italian-beef-thumb-625xauto-371168.jpg
dang my cholesteral just went over 600
1952boyntoncollector
08-15-2016, 02:48 PM
If you've never tried it I strongly recommend giving it a shot. Chicago deep dish is the best pizza I've ever had. There are plenty of great places in Chicago but you can't go wrong with Giordano's.
They also make a great thin crust pizza.
The little 2 floor strip plaza chinatown thats a train stop has the best chineese food i ever had. Many great restaurants that have all the ethnic variations. I heard san francisco is the best ever but i would feel safe calling chicago's version as a number 2 as far as the united states i concerned