Thanks for the insight! We will hit up JT Schmid's, it is always so good to see how well Pens (and Steelers, though I am not a fan) fans travel, or have relocated, or whatever... If you see a dorkish looking dad wearing a Orpik Winter Classic sweater, with son sporting home #87 colors, give a shout and a pint is on me. I'm going to need a beer or two at a minimum as the kid talked me into Knott's Berry Friday morning/afternoon. You are lucky to live here. Did usual LA tourist stuff today, Universal and Griffith Park/Observatory, and we're staying at a sweet AirBnB in Long Beach. Cali is pretty amazing, the ladies are just spectacular, but can't figure out how to afford it! Yes, that means both California, and the ladies...I'll be at both as well
The Honda Center has a few options surrounding the arena, but it's got a more suburban vibe than city vibe there (not a ton of walkable stuff, but the stuff close to the arena will be filled to the brim with Pens fans). Of course you're all of 2.5 miles from Disneyland and across the street from the baseball stadium, so there's plenty of options, but everything is very spread out and surrounded by parking lots the size of downtown Pittsburgh. I've honestly spent less time around the Staples Center so I don't have any specific recommendations for a 13 year-old now that the ESPN Zone is gone, but L.A. Live is filled to the brim with food and entertainment options.
Enjoy your trip. My pre-game routine involves grabbing a burger & beer at breweries near the venues. The JT Schmid's across from the Honda Center has become an annual ritual for me, in part because it gets overrun by Penguins fans every time. It's nothing special, but it's right across the street and that many fans of the opposition team in one venue makes for an interesting environment.
Got a parking pass already, but open to anything. My son presents as much more adult than does his father, in any case... Are you going to either game, Pixies? Would enjoy a debate as to Kim D's best bass lines in person..
Bummed to hear it, but all for a worthy cause. I'll look forward to the Deal debate in the future. 'Hey' is an interesting call, I'm more old school, 'Here comes your man', maybe, but I dunno, need to think more. Got a great Breeders story for you sometime.
Bummed to hear it. I'll look forward to the Deal debate in the future. 'Hey' is an interesting call, I'm more old school, 'Here comes your man', maybe, but I dunno. Got a great Breeders story for you sometime.
