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check out the spectrum. those living in the area can tell you more about it, but for now, my take, is that it is an outdoor mall with plenty of ph friendly bars and resturants. also while your in the area, check out newport beach.diverg wrote:So what are some other good choice to eat out in the Irvine area besides Las Brisas? I just want to have some choices besides Las Brisas for Friday night although it's still in the lead.
Spectrum has Dave & Buster's, Fox Sports Grill, Yardhouse, Cheesecake Factory, and several other restaurants. Click on Link Below, then on Directory and finally Restaurant Guide.mason wrote:check out the spectrum. those living in the area can tell you more about it, but for now, my take, is that it is an outdoor mall with plenty of ph friendly bars and resturants. also while your in the area, check out newport beach.diverg wrote:So what are some other good choice to eat out in the Irvine area besides Las Brisas? I just want to have some choices besides Las Brisas for Friday night although it's still in the lead.
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Seeing that you are coming from TX, be sure to try places you can't find in your area. Yard House at the spectrum is cool, and has plenty of beer options if you are a beer drinker (100+ on tap). Las Brisas is nice and has a great view, but the food isn't all that great. Las Brisas is nice to go to early and grab a spot on the patio and have some drinks and guacamole. For Mexican food in Laguna I'd go down the street to Javiers. There is also a Javiers at the spectrum, but it isn't as nice of a setting as the one in laguna.diverg wrote:So what are some other good choice to eat out in the Irvine area besides Las Brisas? I just want to have some choices besides Las Brisas for Friday night although it's still in the lead.
As long as the car is out by 9am when the water park opens, you should be fine.*************cheetogyrl wrote:I booked at room at the La Quinta which is really close. I've been getting some buzz that there's going to be a pre-concert party there starting at 11am with an "insider" giving the word when the parking lot opens.
The La Quinta has had several events at it (Migration being 1). I've stayed there several times. Tia Juana's Mexican Bar is there along with Knollwood's which is good for breakfast in the morning. The only bad thing is that it's right next to the train tracks.If you drink more, you'll never hear 'em....
So if you back your vehicle in and set up everything in front you should be ok right?? Hey it never hurts to try.htru02 wrote:So is this really going to be enforced:
"Per direction of the Irvine Police Department, all aisles must be kept clear.
No tents, no bars, no piles of sand, or anything else that you can think of will be allowed to be set up behind or adjacent to your vehicle."
We are planning on setting up our mobile entertainment center, and if they are going to not allow it, we would need to adjust our plans a bit.
That's pretty much how it was the last time we were at Irvine (2 1/2 yrs ago... the last time Jimmy played there). We sandwiched things in between our cars and actually did manage to park next to each other which was clutch.bbqmonster wrote:So if you back your vehicle in and set up everything in front you should be ok right?? Hey it never hurts to try.htru02 wrote:So is this really going to be enforced:
"Per direction of the Irvine Police Department, all aisles must be kept clear.
No tents, no bars, no piles of sand, or anything else that you can think of will be allowed to be set up behind or adjacent to your vehicle."
We are planning on setting up our mobile entertainment center, and if they are going to not allow it, we would need to adjust our plans a bit.
BBQMonster
2finsup wrote:That's pretty much how it was the last time we were at Irvine (2 1/2 yrs ago... the last time Jimmy played there). We sandwiched things in between our cars and actually did manage to park next to each other which was clutch.bbqmonster wrote:So if you back your vehicle in and set up everything in front you should be ok right?? Hey it never hurts to try.htru02 wrote:So is this really going to be enforced:
"Per direction of the Irvine Police Department, all aisles must be kept clear.
No tents, no bars, no piles of sand, or anything else that you can think of will be allowed to be set up behind or adjacent to your vehicle."
We are planning on setting up our mobile entertainment center, and if they are going to not allow it, we would need to adjust our plans a bit.
BBQMonster
In our experiences at both Irvine and SD, there's been a lot of "talk" beforehand from the powers that be and then things are a bit more relaxed once you're actually there. It's just an attempt to tone it down somewhat. Irvine has historically been pretty "out of control" (all a matter of perception, though). It's usually a REALLY active tailgate scene. Wish JB was doing SD this fall!!!!
daddymention wrote:2finsup wrote:That's pretty much how it was the last time we were at Irvine (2 1/2 yrs ago... the last time Jimmy played there). We sandwiched things in between our cars and actually did manage to park next to each other which was clutch.bbqmonster wrote:So if you back your vehicle in and set up everything in front you should be ok right?? Hey it never hurts to try.htru02 wrote:So is this really going to be enforced:
"Per direction of the Irvine Police Department, all aisles must be kept clear.
No tents, no bars, no piles of sand, or anything else that you can think of will be allowed to be set up behind or adjacent to your vehicle."
We are planning on setting up our mobile entertainment center, and if they are going to not allow it, we would need to adjust our plans a bit.
I agree completely with Daddymention......
I went to both Jimmy shows last year in Irvine in our bus. There was plenty of set up tents, volcanos, even bands. The aisles were full, once the cars were parked. Irvine PD did push some stuff back, but overall, set-ups were fine.
DM....love the license plate.
We will be there in two vehicles by 2 pm, black escalade with FINS BUS plates (taken from our bus alas, not in attendance and our white convertible with PIRET40 plates. BNer's, stop by of you see us. We went to both Boston shows two weeks ago in our bus and the shows were great!!!
SDPIrate 40 and Heather
BBQMonster
In our experiences at both Irvine and SD, there's been a lot of "talk" beforehand from the powers that be and then things are a bit more relaxed once you're actually there. It's just an attempt to tone it down somewhat. Irvine has historically been pretty "out of control" (all a matter of perception, though). It's usually a REALLY active tailgate scene. Wish JB was doing SD this fall!!!!
One thing I noticed from last time...after you park, don't set up your stuff until the next row of cars are parked. The Irvine police help the lot attendants park the cars. If you start to set up something big, you will be told to take it down. Once the cars are all parked in your area, you're free to do whatever---just make sure you don't block the aisles that have to be there for emergencies.
The Irvine police are nice...just keep things cool...they are mainly looking for underage drinkers. For those of legal age, just pour and drink out of those red or blue solo plastic cups and you'll be fine.
This will be my 21st Buffett show...there have never been any problems...except tailgating used to start at 11am...
I'll see everyone on Saturday starting around 2:30....It'll be me and my son Shane....in my Silver/Black Mini with the SDPR8HD (San Diego Parrothead) plates.
daddymention wrote:2finsup wrote:That's pretty much how it was the last time we were at Irvine (2 1/2 yrs ago... the last time Jimmy played there). We sandwiched things in between our cars and actually did manage to park next to each other which was clutch.bbqmonster wrote:So if you back your vehicle in and set up everything in front you should be ok right?? Hey it never hurts to try.htru02 wrote:So is this really going to be enforced:
"Per direction of the Irvine Police Department, all aisles must be kept clear.
No tents, no bars, no piles of sand, or anything else that you can think of will be allowed to be set up behind or adjacent to your vehicle."
We are planning on setting up our mobile entertainment center, and if they are going to not allow it, we would need to adjust our plans a bit.
I agree completely with Daddymention......
I went to both Jimmy shows last year in Irvine in our bus. There was plenty of set up tents, volcanos, even bands. The aisles were full, once the cars were parked. Irvine PD did push some stuff back, but overall, set-ups were fine.
DM....love the license plate.
We will be there in two vehicles by 2 pm, black escalade with FINS BUS plates (taken from our bus alas, not in attendance and our white convertible with PIRET40 plates. BNer's, stop by of you see us. We went to both Boston shows two weeks ago in our bus and the shows were great!!!
SDPIrate 40 and Heather
BBQMonster
In our experiences at both Irvine and SD, there's been a lot of "talk" beforehand from the powers that be and then things are a bit more relaxed once you're actually there. It's just an attempt to tone it down somewhat. Irvine has historically been pretty "out of control" (all a matter of perception, though). It's usually a REALLY active tailgate scene. Wish JB was doing SD this fall!!!!
One thing I noticed from last time...after you park, don't set up your stuff until the next row of cars are parked. The Irvine police help the lot attendants park the cars. If you start to set up something big, you will be told to take it down. Once the cars are all parked in your area, you're free to do whatever---just make sure you don't block the aisles that have to be there for emergencies.
The Irvine police are nice...just keep things cool...they are mainly looking for underage drinkers. For those of legal age, just pour and drink out of those red or blue solo plastic cups and you'll be fine.
This will be my 21st Buffett show...there have never been any problems...except tailgating used to start at 11am...
I'll see everyone on Saturday starting around 2:30....It'll be me and my son Shane....in my Silver/Black Mini with the SDPR8HD (San Diego Parrothead) plates.
WE stayed overnigh for both shows last year in our bus. No hassle.dakta94m wrote:Does anyone know if you can leave a car at the venue overnight in case too many people twist my arm and it is not wise to drive? Or do you have to pace yourself?
