What to do at SOE Fan Faire...

[SenorPhrog]

With the SOE Fan Faire around the corner people are already making exciting plans for Las Vegas.  Unless you are Coyote you'll probably want to see more than the hotel bar, so what is there to do? What can you expect?  I tracked down some veteran travelers and dug up all sorts of handy information about where the events will take place. 

"If you've never been to Vegas it's important to understand the environment you'll be in. While there are climate controlled casinos every 5 feet, just remember the city is in the desert. The monthly average temperature for August is 104 degrees, and don't let anyone try and pass off that "dry heat" line either, that is just hot. This means very light summer clothes, or "new clothes" if you are from Canada. " 

Don't be unprepared, read on... What to do at SOE Fan Faire

[Taea]

You forgot to mention the In-N-Out right by th Rio; the mecca of all things Burger for us poor deprived East Coasters.

Now, where do they serve the Horchata?

[SenorPhrog]

Yes I will be partaking of the In-n-Out so I can find out what the crap is so good about their burgers.

[ke'la]

Radar-X wrote:

Yes I will be partaking of the In-n-Out so I can find out what the crap is so good about their burgers.

Oh, just about everything... especally the fact that 90% of the "Menu" is not on the menu.

The In-n-Out "offical" menu is this

Double-Double

Cheese Burger

Hambuger

Fries

Soda

Milkshake

The just part of the Secret Menu

3x3, 4x4, Animal Style, Double Meat, Protein Style, Grilled Cheese.

[Owlchick]

Radar-X wrote:

Yes I will be partaking of the In-n-Out so I can find out what the crap is so good about their burgers.

You want a double double animal style, with the fries well done, and a chocolate shake. 

I'll go with you to make sure you get the order correct. 

[Lornick]

Why does it feel like I stepped into the NGD forum? =p

[Grimwell]

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

[Josgar]

Owlchick_SOE wrote:

Radar-X wrote:

Yes I will be partaking of the In-n-Out so I can find out what the crap is so good about their burgers.

You want a double double animal style, with the fries well done, and a chocolate shake. 

I'll go with you to make sure you get the order correct.   

I watched about their marketing skills in my marketing class this year...

[Minelarie]

Animal Style = Grilled onions & grilled spicy mustard.

The Horchata is served across Tropicana at a little place called Tacos Mexico, while the place doesn't look like much it has some really great authentic Mexican food.

I currently live in Vegas so have a little advantage on the local happenings.

[ke'la]

Owlchick_SOE wrote:

Radar-X wrote:

Yes I will be partaking of the In-n-Out so I can find out what the crap is so good about their burgers.

You want a double double animal style, with the fries well done, and a chocolate shake. 

I'll go with you to make sure you get the order correct. 

Owlchick accually I think he should get a 4x4 Animal style if he wants the True In-n-Out experiance

[ke'la]

Grimwell wrote:

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

You are in the SD office right Grim? and noone has explained to you the elegance of the In-n-Out secret menu, shame on them.

[Loolee]

Grimwell wrote:

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

Please, don't explain.  I'd rather leave it up to my imagination. I'll be in my bunk.

[Inuyas]

Grimwell wrote:

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

Well, I did leave a post here but it seem's one of the mods removed it or you did lol who cares

[Gash]

dont forget to get your fries animal style! And i prefer a 3x3 to a double double (three patties and cheeses as opposed to just two) did you know you can get as many patties/cheese as you want? i know a guy who actually got a 20x20. they stacked it sideways in a tray, lol. of course he couldnt finish it but it was still awesome. man this thread has made me hungry...

[ke'la]

as long as it is made with Hamburger Patties, and the Vegitables they have on hand, they will pritty much make your burger anyway you want it.

BTW, you can't Fries cut on-site just befor cooking.

[SenorPhrog]

Minelarie wrote:

Animal Style = Grilled onions & grilled spicy mustard.

The Horchata is served across Tropicana at a little place called Tacos Mexico, while the place doesn't look like much it has some really great authentic Mexican food.

I currently live in Vegas so have a little advantage on the local happenings.

Ahhhh I'm liking the sound of Animal Style...at least the spicy mustard part.

There will be no Horchata unless dares/bets are being made.  Foul....FOUL stuff.  If Coyote can't drink it, something is seriously wrong with it. 

[xOnaton1]

Grimwell wrote:

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

Grimwell! Unless you're a vegetarian (like me) I don't think you can claim to have arrived in Southern California unless you've been to In-N-Out. Everything you want to know about the "Secret Menu": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IN-N-O...2Secret.22_menu Othesus - Dirge - Lucan DLere Vaspar - Fury - Lucan DLere

[Wiqd]

I can um, throw a party at my house during the Fan Faire weekend Something else to do *shrugs*

[Grimwell]

I tried In-N-Out the last time I lived out here. I ate at the restaurant in Fullerton just East of the 57 FWY. I was not impressed. That was 1996. Perhaps they had a bad day? I'll have to investigate again...

[Ama]

Grimwell wrote:

I tried In-N-Out the last time I lived out here. I ate at the restaurant in Fullerton just East of the 57 FWY. I was not impressed. That was 1996. Perhaps they had a bad day? I'll have to investigate again...

I have to say if your ever near GDC Grimwell you should look around Market street for a giant hotel.  In back of the hotel is a great Tai resturaunt I went to.  Had the best chicken noodle soup I ever had with huge chunks of chicken in it.  If I found me a place like that around where I live I would be broke.

[ke'la]

Grimwell wrote:

I tried In-N-Out the last time I lived out here. I ate at the restaurant in Fullerton just East of the 57 FWY. I was not impressed. That was 1996. Perhaps they had a bad day? I'll have to investigate again...

Thier quality control used to be kinda hit and miss from one store to another, but they have fixed that issue, as such they are much like McDonnalds now where you get the same quality burger no matter what store your going to, so It could have been at a bad store at the time.

[ke'la]

Othesus@Lucan DLere wrote:

Grimwell wrote:

...animal style? Someone, please, explain.

Grimwell! Unless you're a vegetarian (like me) I don't think you can claim to have arrived in Southern California unless you've been to In-N-Out. Everything you want to know about the "Secret Menu": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IN-N-O...2Secret.22_menu Othesus - Dirge - Lucan DLere Vaspar - Fury - Lucan DLere

Accually Iven if your A Vegetarian you must eat at an In-N-Out to have arrived in SoCal as they do have a Vegi Meal... the

Grilled Cheese  Two slices of melted cheese, tomato, lettuce and spread on a bun, with no meat. There is also a Grilled Cheese Animal Style (grilled onions are added).

and if your a Vegan you can go without the cheese.

[Zard]

In-N-Out burgers are to West Coasters what White Castle burgers are to East Coasters -- except In-N-Out burgers actually taste good!   

ps. Anyone remember the days of the original In-N-Out Burger bumper sticker that people used to creatively remove the "B" and last "R" (of Burger) to spell something . . . suggestive? 

pps. Someday, In-N-Out Burger (and Trader Joes) will make it as far east as Colorado. Someday.

[Owlchick]

ke'la wrote:

Grimwell wrote:

I tried In-N-Out the last time I lived out here. I ate at the restaurant in Fullerton just East of the 57 FWY. I was not impressed. That was 1996. Perhaps they had a bad day? I'll have to investigate again...

Thier quality control used to be kinda hit and miss from one store to another, but they have fixed that issue, as such they are much like McDonnalds now where you get the same quality burger no matter what store your going to, so It could have been at a bad store at the time.

The best In-N-Out burger I've had so far was from their LAX location (it's not in the airport; it's on Sepulveda...I think that's the road...it's at the end of the runway).  That's kind of far to go for a fix, but if you're in the area, give it a go!

[Wilde_Night]

I had horchata at the airport there.. actually there and LAX.

Take the tram to the Hilton for Star Trek the Experiance.  I recommend the Warp Core Breaches and a friend to help. 

Circus Circus supposidly has some amusement park rides now.  When we were there this past December, we could not find it.

The 4 Queens on Freedmont has the cheapest Black Jack tables.

New York, New York actually has some decent delis and pizza joints inside.. and a Coyote Ugly bar.. and a roller coaster.

Excalibur has a Medieval Times-type show.  Was pretty good, their 24 hour restaurant was convienent.

Treasure Island has their outdoor pirate show at various times during the day.

The MGM Grand has LIONS!  Sooo cool.

IHOP!

Jack in the Box!!

The Taxi drivers sometimes have attitudes. 

The Volcano in front of the Mirage is really cool at night.

And the water show in front of the Bellagio is cool too at night.

Watch out for the [Removed for Content] card guys!  You can be a pain and take some and try to give them back later.  Too funny. 

Mandalay Bay has a neat aquarium attraction.

Head to the Stratosphere for some fun rides like the Big Shot.

The Sahara has a cyber speedway.

Anyway.. lots and lots to do when you aren't causing shenanigans at the Fan Faire.

http://www.vegas.com/attractions/

[Saroc_Luclin]

Hehe makes me wonder what it would've been like if Tim's had been bought up by In-N-Out instead of Wendy's.... Ordering a Double Double with a Double Double. (Would never have happened, but shows how the same term can double up; a double double at Tim's is a coffee with 2 milk and 2 sugar). Anyways, Calthine posted this on the forum boards awhile back that looks like it's a useful set of links: http://forums.station.sony.com/stat..._id=11500005151 I'll be there on the 31st, going to "Love" on Thursday, and otherwise will be exploring on Tuesday and Wednesday. Anyone know of any trips/tours to the Dam that are relatively cheap? (On a Friday or Saturday?) Mom expressed interest in going out there and it would probably be a good trip to make while I'm at the talks at the Faire.

[Wiqd]

Aeviel@Venekor wrote

Take the tram to the Hilton for Star Trek the Experiance.  I recommend the Warp Core Breaches and a friend to help. 

I'm SO down. I drank one of these the other day by myself. SOOOOO good.

[Grimwell]

So for lunch today I had a Double Double Animal Style, fries, coke, and a chocolate shake. The fries were blah, the shake was pedestrian, and the  burger was fine. I won't drive extra miles to eat there, but it's better than the arches.

[Winter]

You... You drank a pedestrian!? :O jk. Heheheh. They need to make a vegetarian option, so I can eat fast food again darnit! LOL.

[Wiqd]

Grimwell wrote:

So for lunch today I had a Double Double Animal Style, fries, coke, and a chocolate shake. The fries were blah, the shake was pedestrian, and the  burger was fine. I won't drive extra miles to eat there, but it's better than the arches.

I love their shakes and the fries are done differently than most other places so it's nice. I've never had one of their larger burgers, but double doubles work for me. Unfortunately I live in a new development here in vegas, so I have Jack in the Box or McDonalds I tend to eat out more often than not at sit down places because of that. Worth the drive.