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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #75 on: January 18, 2009, 04:07:02 PM »
Is the Fenconparty going to be in someone's room again? Because last time, the room overfloweth. The rooms here are twice as big, but the con is 823times as big.

OK, had a staff meeting for FenCon yesterday.  Apparently ConDFW is at a new hotel, with better rooms.  The FenCon room party is supposed to happen in a suite this time - there should be plenty of room for everyone and their beer. ;D
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #76 on: January 18, 2009, 06:08:29 PM »
Since you've become the designated tour guide for the Con is there any IHOPs in the area?
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #77 on: January 18, 2009, 06:15:40 PM »
Beats me.  I've never been to that hotel, and I'm not real certain exactly where it is yet.  There are IHOPs in DFW, though.  All over.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #78 on: January 18, 2009, 10:15:43 PM »
Since you've become the designated tour guide for the Con is there any IHOPs in the area?

There is an IHOP in Addison on Beltline Rd.  From the hotel, go north on Midway to Beltline: IHOP for the FenCon:
3910 Belt Line Road
ADDISON, TX 75001-4305
Phone: 972-241 9299
Fax: 972-241 9299

There is an IHOP in Richardson near the ConDFW hotel (Northwest about 2 or 3miles) at:
1010 S. Central Expressway (Hwy 75)
RICHARDSON, TX 75080-7303
Phone: 972 231 8622
Fax: 972 994 9564

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #79 on: January 19, 2009, 12:31:30 AM »
Thanks for the info. I figured the basic schedule would be posted on the DFWcon web site. I guess you have to attend or buy a pass in advance to get the schedule.

That's just due to last minute changes, and not to anything about money ;)

Keller's...go during the day, if you're new to town. Neighborhood's a little rough for tourists, at night ;)

I'll post other recommended restaurants as we get closer. Celebration comes to mind.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #80 on: January 19, 2009, 01:39:13 AM »
That's just due to last minute changes, and not to anything about money ;)

Keller's...go during the day, if you're new to town. Neighborhood's a little rough for tourists, at night ;)

I'll post other recommended restaurants as we get closer. Celebration comes to mind.



Thanks Mickey Finn. Don't forget Dave & Buster's which is an adult Chuck E. Cheese with Bar, Restaurant, and large pool and gaming and arcade area.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #81 on: January 19, 2009, 01:40:16 AM »
...and food that doesn't taste like wet cardboard.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #82 on: January 19, 2009, 02:28:57 AM »
...and food that doesn't taste like wet cardboard.

True, D&B food is similar to TGI Fridays rather than Chucky's in price and quality. Decent but not great.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #83 on: January 19, 2009, 02:40:45 PM »
There is a great vegetarian Indian buffet at Beltline and Coit by the Whole Foods. However I just woke up and can't remember what it's called. There's also a Jason's Deli there in that same shopping center which is my absolute favorite place to go for a quick cheap lunch. Baked potato topped with bbq, cheese and sour cream? yes please! and at Beltline and the tollway there's Freebird Burrito which should not be missed if you've never eaten there before.

Those of you for whom this is your first convention saying "the main thing is just to meet the authors" ha ha ha! You are in for a heck of a weekend my friends. There is SO much fun to be had and friends waiting to be made. Generally I don't like to leave the hotel during a con (like little kids don't like to go to sleep --for fear they'll miss something), but I may be forced to run home and walk and feed my dog a couple of times during this one. :(

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #84 on: January 19, 2009, 05:40:50 PM »
JASON'S DELI!!  OMG!  Haven't had Jason's Deli since we left Phoenix *swoons*
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #85 on: January 19, 2009, 05:46:18 PM »
Oooh, I love Jason's Deli!  And they have such a wide variety of food, everyone can find something they want. 

I tend to go for the French Onion soup and the 1/8 Muffelata. 

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #86 on: January 20, 2009, 05:38:14 PM »
You should try the Corner Bakery. ;) And I'll find out the name of the place by the old restaraunt that was south american fusion that had breakfasts to DIE for. Off 75, in Richardson.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #87 on: January 20, 2009, 05:50:39 PM »
You should try the Corner Bakery. ;) And I'll find out the name of the place by the old restaraunt that was south american fusion that had breakfasts to DIE for. Off 75, in Richardson.

Ok that sounds good.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #88 on: January 20, 2009, 06:40:07 PM »
Speaking of bakeries, I just happened to do a quick google on this one chain that at least used to be AWESOME - La Madeleine. Discovered in in New Orleans about 15 years ago and fell in love - the breads are top-notch. And when I googled it, I saw there are locations in Houston, Dallas and DC, among others:

http://www.lamadeleine.com/Location.aspx?CityID=7

Highly worth a try if they're anywhere close to as good as they used to be (haven't been to one in over 10 years).
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #89 on: January 20, 2009, 07:47:22 PM »
They're...so-so.
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