Kizyr Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Nature's Table turned out to be a great option for pickup since people tended to not go there compared to other places in the area. They also tended never to be open. The hours 'claim' to be open 'til 10:00 or 10:30, but they always closed down by like 5:00. I only ate there once the entire con and it was just for coffee and gelato. ...which is all I really wanted anyway. KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadoss Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 One of these days, I'm going to budget properly so I can enjoy some of these places a little more next time. Oh, well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFrost Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have to say thanks for this guide. Helped me find good food, Nando's saved my stomach on Thursday (had crappy hotel food earlier, never again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hey everyone! So with MAGFest XI just a few days away, I decided to rewrite and update the first post. Some info is similar, but since (a) there are some new places open, and ( we've had a bit more experience at the National Harbor, it may be worth checking out. Please comment on anything I may have missed, and feel free to pass the information around. I tried to note every place in the area, including everything noted on MAGFest's schedule. Just 3 more days! KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Great job A small addition: The place called Ketchup is slightly expensive, but they have the most amazing fries (and a multitude of different ketchup types). If money is no issue, I guess it's worth a visit ..I should make a checklist to make sure I drop by all the places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 also, if you have specific fitness goals, a decent amount of the restaurants are really accommodating if you order the right stuff, I did some maths with online menus and figured this stuff out: Obviously MAG itself is very different that a regular schedule, so eating what you can, when you can is ideal. Here is a list of choices with good macro ratios, though they may be a little low on carbs to sustain for a whole day. Generally since meals come infrequently at mag, you'd want to double up on some of these or grab one to go for a few hours later. Aim for around 600 calories so you dont get sleepy, but still have a lot of energy. Stuff listed has calories, protein, and carb numbers when i could find it. Baja Fresh Chicken Salad 310 46 18 Nando Peri Peri Basted Chicken Breast 177 30 1 Pinapple slice 30 0 8 corn 90 3 17 pita 165 6 35 freshii easymode, just be smart nature's table assume 25g protein per sandwich mediterranean chicken : 350 shanghai chicken : 450 rice bowls: 650 roast beef sandwich: 420 turkey: 300 ham and swiss: 450 ultimate: 500 (45g Protein) potbelly turkey breast, wheat, swiss, lettuce, pickle, tomato, mustard 468 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 OA, you do know that since they have DDR and Pump, that we nerds don't need to count calories, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 OA, you do know that since they have DDR and Pump, that we nerds don't need to count calories, right? will you do some dance games with me? im better at DDR, but i think pump is cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modus Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 we can finally get a live performance of this .. or some sort of approximation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I wholeheartedly endorse Rosa Mexicano for anyone looking for a good mexican meal - pricey but great! McCormick & Schmicks is also pricey, but I remember having a good filet mignon at one in Baltimore...for about $50 though. Elevation Burger was pretty popular, but solid stuff. Nando's Peri-Peri is some good stuff, I'll probably be hitting it up at some point. Shops like Potbelly's and Subway are your standard chain sandwich shops. Baja Fresh is like other burrito places, and one of the closest restaurants. Ketchup was a bit pricey for what it was IMO. Not the worst option, but some people have had mixed experiences from what I've heard. Can't speak to the other options, haven't been there. There's a Ben & Jerry's by the harbor too near the Potbelly's from what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 will you do some dance games with me? im better at DDR, but i think pump is cooler. Fuck yeah dude, now that I am not fat I will be able bust grooves with a 98% Success Rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for the extra feedback. I updated the description under Ketchup a bit. And I'm down for any DDR, but I'm kind of lousy at Pump it Up. KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diodes Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 will you do some dance games with me? im better at DDR, but i think pump is cooler. I'm in! Anyone wanna do pump routines? .D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Just tried ChiDogO and wasn't too impressed by the Chicago dog. Their Italian beef sandwich might be better though (UPDATE: It is). That statue is awesome by the way. Edited January 8, 2013 by Dhsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFrost Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Nando's is awesome! hit it up before they run out of chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Nando Peri PeriYou have Nando's over in the USA?If I ever have to visit I'll be a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Ok, I just updated the first post for MAGFest XII / 2014, now that we're just a week away! One of the things that has me most excited is that the Godiva Store has been replaced with SPAGnVOLA Chocolatier. SPAGnVOLA is one of my favorite chocolate-makers (second only to Lindt), and their quality is fantastic -- way above Godiva. Assuming it's the same as other SPAGnVOLA stores, they'll have hot chocolate, gelato, and coffee at about normal prices (and like bonbons/truffles for crazy prices). Oh, I also had the chance to try Fiorella (when Larry decided to come into town), and Harrington's -- so both of those descriptions are now updated. I actually liked Harrington's well enough. Anyway, see you all at MAG! KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 [20:20] <Bahamut> how does Harrington's sound to people?[20:20] <DragonAvenger> is that the irish pub place? [20:20] <Bahamut> yep [20:20] <DragonAvenger> im down with that [20:21] <Bahamut> Kaiser said it's ok/not bad [20:21] <Bahamut> (he tried it out) [20:21] <DragonAvenger> yeah, we tried it [20:21] <DragonAvenger> was like [20:21] <DragonAvenger> not amazing, but good [20:21] <Bahamut> oh, you should put a review in the MAGFest food review thread then [20:21] <DragonAvenger> tooooo lazy [20:21] <DragonAvenger> I'm slightly less lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I'll add some comments on Fiorella, having been there twice now - they're great about sitting large groups without requiring a reservation, and their service was excellent both times I've been there. Their portions are also pretty large... I was a fan of them both times I've been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Baja Fresh is Cal-Mex, not Tex-Mex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'd meant to get to this earlier, but I've finally updated the guide for MAG XIII / 2015. Unfortunately, the news isn't that good. There's a distinct trend of pushing out cheaper places to eat (even good cheaper places) in favor of more expensive places or... uh... empty retail space. Here's the gist of it. Here are a few of the good places that are gone: - Nature's Table - Baja Fresh - Freshii And here are some of the places that are added: - Redstone - Crab Cake Cafe In all, six places are gone, three places are new. At the very least, be thankful that Nando's, SPAGnVOLA, and Elevation Burger are still around. Especially Nando's. ...see you all this weekend!!! KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entropicdecay Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'm really excited to get on the Nando's train. I'm gonna miss Baja Fresh--it was at least cheap and fast. I brought snacks this year but I gotta have a hot meal every now and again. I'm still incredibly butthurt about developing an allergy to shellfish so I will not be partaking in crabcakes or oysters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It is once again time for us, European folks, to take over OCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Redstone has good food, is a touch more upscale, and has the reputation of being the go-to place to pick up rich cougars who are on the rebound from their first or second divorce. Try the rotisserie chicken, it's amazing! Note: I have not been to the National Harbor one, just the Minnesota ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Here's a fun guide my cousin made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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