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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
(Post 17177505)
Said Westin does have a very fine restaurant...
And as those who know also know, if any comestible substance is desired between BBQ forays with the group, Specs will take care of that need in spades. :D |
Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
(Post 17177505)
Said Westin does have a very fine restaurant.
They also have restaurant.com certificates available for Urban. :) I've had several times where I've stopped by to eat (and get SPG points!) without a stay... definitely worth eating at and a pretty good wine list to boot! |
Franklin vs Snow's.
It was early on a Saturday morning and I was on my way from Dallas to have breakfast at Snow's BBQ in Lexington, Texas. Back in 2008 it was named the best BBQ in Texas by Texas Monthly Magazine, based primarily on the quality of their brisket. I've eaten this brisket plenty of times in the past, but just how would it measure up to my current favorite, Franklin Barbecue in Austin? The only way to know would be to try them side-by-side. I purchased some extra brisket to go from Snow's and made my way to Austin... http://fcg-bbq.blogspot.com/2011/09/...snows-bbq.html |
Originally Posted by swag
(Post 17174075)
What, you think I'm gonna miss out on Franklin's???
Seriously, though, I'm certainly hoping to make it down Thursday morning, but that'll depend on whatever my current work project is, a complete unknown at this point. I suspect a lot of folks with uncertain plans at this point may be booking the hotel for the whole Do, knowing it's always easier to drop a night than to add one.
Originally Posted by dan1431
(Post 17176132)
This was exactly my thinking as well.
Dan Not that any of you wouldn't do this anyway, but it is sometimes an element that gets left out of the equation, so I just wanted to mention it since we only have a limitied number of Starwood properties we can burn bridges with. ;) |
Originally Posted by Pa Kettle
(Post 17182869)
I understand the thinking behind this with the group block ending at the end of February, but I encourage anyone with the same strategy to be as respectful as possible of giving the hotel an opportunity to re-sell any room nights that get canceled as a result.
Not that any of you wouldn't do this anyway, but it is sometimes an element that gets left out of the equation, so I just wanted to mention it since we only have a limitied number of Starwood properties we can burn bridges with. ;) Given that, we would ask that everyone please be mindful of what we've been given and to not book rooms for dates that you're not planning on actually using. This helps the hotel manage their inventory more effectively, furthering the good will we've built thus far. Again, no one is specifically doing this that we're aware of and we're not singling anyone out or anything like that; this is just a general request from your event organizers. :) |
aloft booked! Thanks to our hosts for organizing a great rate and adding more rooms to the block.
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Originally Posted by itsaboutthejourney
(Post 17188335)
aloft booked! Thanks to our hosts for organizing a great rate and adding more rooms to the block.
Best regards, William R. Sanders Social Media Specialist Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide [email protected] |
For anyone interested in the Westin Domain -- there is a pre-paid rate of $139/nt offered for that w/end (not the Thursday nt)!^
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I did Franklin and the Salt Lick in the same week, all I have to say is, YUM.. I have wanted to make it to the Salt Lick ever since Rachel Ray was there 4 years ago. It is differently a place to go to.
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 17203042)
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I must be doing something wrong--trying to book Aloft and coming up with not available message. Perhaps somebody will PM me and let me know how to get the booking done. Otherwise there is still the Westin!!
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Originally Posted by ac777
(Post 17233701)
I must be doing something wrong--trying to book Aloft and coming up with not available message. Perhaps somebody will PM me and let me know how to get the booking done. Otherwise there is still the Westin!!
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Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 17235987)
What dates?
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Originally Posted by ac777
(Post 17238246)
April 18-22 of course--have to do the whole DO!!
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well... poo. Looks like I'm out.
It's the younger child's Spring Break and it looks like we are taking a family trip to visit the older child who just got orders to a training squadron in JAX |
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