Columbus Thread V (All City/Arena Questions, Ticket Exchange, Meetups, etc in here)

[sjosty26]

Looking for one or two tickets to 2/28 v NJ.

 

[Derby]

Hi, me and some friends are doing a road trip from NYC through Columbus, Detroit and Buffalo this weekend. Can someone give me some pointers about the arena and the area nearby? What's good to get to eat/drink in the arena, what's the best value item, do they serve Tims coffee and donuts (better yet is there a Tims by the arena), do they have programs available, is the team store selling all star game souvineers like pucks or programs and does the team have tables set up where I can get pocket skeds (have friends who collect)? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

Good food on the concourse level is the Cubano sandwich at the grill outside sec 117. I wish they lose the kettle chips, tho, and go back to fries. They sometimes run out of Cubanos. Get yours early in the game if you have a hankering to try one.

 

[BJFan1]

Hi, me and some friends are doing a road trip from NYC through Columbus, Detroit and Buffalo this weekend. Can someone give me some pointers about the arena and the area nearby? What's good to get to eat/drink in the arena, what's the best value item, do they serve Tims coffee and donuts (better yet is there a Tims by the arena), do they have programs available, is the team store selling all star game souvineers like pucks or programs and does the team have tables set up where I can get pocket skeds (have friends who collect)? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

To tag on to other answers already given... pocket schedules are available at just about every concession and in the team store. When I was there last week there was some All Star stuff still (don't recall seeing programs though). As far as food goes, if you've never had Skyline, head up to 208 and grab some Skyline Chili Cheese Fries.

 

[pete goegan]

...if you've never had Skyline, head up to 208 and grab some Skyline Chili Cheese Fries.

I'm sure that will be an experience you'll never forget, whether for good or ill depends on who you ask.

 

[sabremike]

Nationwide is easily the best arena I've ever been in. Perfect sightlines, seats are close to the ice, wide concourses, great concessions and reasonable prices. Makes Barclays or Prudential Center look like a toilet. Also liked the fans, good atmosphere where people are knowledgeble and into the game. Also loved the cannon and Stinger, everyone's most beloved green bug! Definitely want to make a return trip. Also our hotel was near a Giant Eagle so I got a bunch of cans of Skyline (that stuff is the best!).

 

[pete goegan]

Nationwide is easily the best arena I've ever been in. Perfect sightlines, seats are close to the ice, wide concourses, great concessions and reasonable prices. Makes Barclays or Prudential Center look like a toilet. Also liked the fans, good atmosphere where people are knowledgeble and into the game. Also loved the cannon and Stinger, everyone's most beloved green bug! Definitely want to make a return trip. Also our hotel was near a Giant Eagle so I got a bunch of cans of Skyline (that stuff is the best!).

Glad you enjoyed the visit!

 

[Karate Johnson*]

I don't know if this the right place to ask, if Not direct me to that place...

But

I'm taking my son to the game tomorrow, he's almost 3, is there anything around the arena, or in the arena for young kids like that? Like a "Jackets Kidz Zone" or a "Stingers Goal Extavaganza" or a "Nationwide CBJ Activity Club" type thing?

Thanks bros!

 

[DarkandStormy]

There's a new tenant going in the old FBWB/343 Front location. http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus...st-resort-looking-at-arena-district-spot.html

“It’s like a frat party,†he said, “or kindergarten.â€

 

[1857 Howitzer]

I don't know if this the right place to ask, if Not direct me to that place...

But

I'm taking my son to the game tomorrow, he's almost 3, is there anything around the arena, or in the arena for young kids like that? Like a "Jackets Kidz Zone" or a "Stingers Goal Extavaganza" or a "Nationwide CBJ Activity Club" type thing?

Thanks bros!

There is Stringers Clubhouse outside of 112-113 and some other kids games outside of 106, but they might be a little to old for a 3 year old. Really not a lot for kids that age. Eating is my daughters favorite thing to do at the arena.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

There is Stringers Clubhouse outside of 112-113 and some other kids games outside of 106, but they might be a little to old for a 3 year old. Really not a lot for kids that age. Eating is my daughters favorite thing to do at the arena.

Thanks.

I'll check it out.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

What time can you get in the arena

 

[Jaxs]

Pretty sure it is one hour before game time.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Pretty sure it is one hour before game time.

Correct

 

[SuperGenius]

There's a new tenant going in the old FBWB/343 Front location. http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus...st-resort-looking-at-arena-district-spot.html

This is great. Dick's is a blast. Probably not something you'd do a lot, but still fun. Nothing quite like the semi-hot waitress calling a friend a "*****" for his choice of wing sauce

I'm still somewhat shocked that BW3 or Rooster's hasn't found a home in the Arena District.

 

[JacketsDavid]

This is great. Dick's is a blast. Probably not something you'd do a lot, but still fun. Nothing quite like the semi-hot waitress calling a friend a "*****" for his choice of wing sauce

I'm still somewhat shocked that BW3 or Rooster's hasn't found a home in the Arena District.

Problem with BWs or Roosters is you have to have a concept that can survive on lunch and happy hour, then staff up for games/events. On non game/event nights you can't get people to pay $5 to park to eat wings and drink beer.

heck look at Chipotle down there they close at 2pm on days there is not a game just because they know no one is around.

Now if they could ever strike a deal to get $1 parking (like the theater) you may have something - but someone pays for that parking (the theater itself in higher rent).

Dick's will be interesting I was at the one in Panama City last year and it was fun. You have to have a sense of humor so many won't get it. But I honestly miss the old FBWB, so I hope it does well.

 

[MAHJ71]

Problem with BWs or Roosters is you have to have a concept that can survive on lunch and happy hour, then staff up for games/events. On non game/event nights you can't get people to pay $5 to park to eat wings and drink beer.

heck look at Chipotle down there they close at 2pm on days there is not a game just because they know no one is around.

Now if they could ever strike a deal to get $1 parking (like the theater) you may have something - but someone pays for that parking (the theater itself in higher rent).

Dick's will be interesting I was at the one in Panama City last year and it was fun. You have to have a sense of humor so many won't get it. But I honestly miss the old FBWB, so I hope it does well.

Valid points.

Need more apartments there

 

[dnmccoy]

That article was from 2014, is that for sure happening?

 

[DarkandStormy]

That article was from 2014, is that for sure happening?

Sorry...building permits were issued last Wednesday.

See if this works: http://columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/C...ommission/Meetings/2015/2015 2 19 Agenda.pdf

 

[Fro]

pretty good synopsis here

http://www.columbusalive.com/conten...e-to-columbus-from-people-who-live-there.html

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

pretty good synopsis here

http://www.columbusalive.com/conten...e-to-columbus-from-people-who-live-there.html

Very happy to see Ray Ray's in there. Esquire did a write-up about how good their ribs were. Trashed the city though.

http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a32120/ray-rays-hog-pit/

 

[Viqsi]

pretty good synopsis here

http://www.columbusalive.com/conten...e-to-columbus-from-people-who-live-there.html

All those suggestions and they skipped Schmidt's Sausage Haus. I am disappoint.

 

[wandk128]

Have 2 to sell for tonight. $20 takes the pair. Immediate email delivery

 

[S1N4TR4]

I have two tickets for tomorrow's game, Saturday matinee.

Lower bowl. under the mezzanine.
40 dollars for the pair.

 

[Columbus Mike]

With all the negativity on here lately I'd just like to say that I got a letter from the CBJ yesterday reminding me that my Chill-Section tickets will be going up about 25% next year.

 

[dnmccoy]

Yeah, the spousal unit and I have decided we are not renewing our season tickets