Omaha. Somewhere in the Middle of America: The Business Travel Thread

[Omaha 680]

Pueblo, Colorado. I remember those commercials in the 80s/90s for the free consumer guide or something that you had to send away for to a PO Box address in Pueblo, Colorado. Does this ring a bell for anybody?


*ok I just googled this and I'm at risk of losing a whole day of work going down this rabbit hole. Apparently there's a U.S. government bookstore that provides all kinds of free materials and resources based in Pueblo, Colorado?


https://pueblo.gpo.gov/Publications/PuebloPubs.php

It wouldn't surprise me if it was located on the same compound I visited. TTCI is managed and operated by the American Association of Railroads (AAR) but it operates on federal land that I believe was originally set apart by the USDOT/FRA for high speed train tests in the 70s. Other federally funded operations such as SERTC (emergency response training) also take place at the facility. We were told we could take pics of the test tracks but nothing else so I dont have any pics of alleged secret publishing facilities.

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[Bo Diddley]

Pueblo, Colorado. I remember those commercials in the 80s/90s for the free consumer guide or something that you had to send away for to a PO Box address in Pueblo, Colorado. Does this ring a bell for anybody?


*ok I just googled this and I'm at risk of losing a whole day of work going down this rabbit hole. Apparently there's a U.S. government bookstore that provides all kinds of free materials and resources based in Pueblo, Colorado?


https://pueblo.gpo.gov/Publications/PuebloPubs.php

Yeah, I watched enough TV that I heard Pueblo, Colorado referenced many times.

[Commando]

Pueblo, CO for some industry committee work. We visited the TTCI, which is out in the middle of nowhere. They have test tracks where new passenger train vehicles are tested and bridge structures are put through different loading scenarios. That part was interesting. Pueblo itself was not great. They are supposed to have good Mexican food but I struck out at the taco shop I tried. The best food I ate was at Sonic.

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Pueblo, Colorado. I remember those commercials in the 80s/90s for the free consumer guide or something that you had to send away for to a PO Box address in Pueblo, Colorado. Does this ring a bell for anybody?


*ok I just googled this and I'm at risk of losing a whole day of work going down this rabbit hole. Apparently there's a U.S. government bookstore that provides all kinds of free materials and resources based in Pueblo, Colorado?


https://pueblo.gpo.gov/Publications/PuebloPubs.php

[Omaha 680]

Pueblo, CO for some industry committee work. We visited the TTCI, which is out in the middle of nowhere. They have test tracks where new passenger train vehicles are tested and bridge structures are put through different loading scenarios. That part was interesting. Pueblo itself was not great. They are supposed to have good Mexican food but I struck out at the taco shop I tried. The best food I ate was at Sonic.

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[clackamascoug]

I solemnly bear witness that Omaha 680 speaks the everlasting truth about Runzas (and their burgers & fries).

I had a Cobb Salad in Carefree, AZ last week. Not enough Blue Cheese.

[Paperback Writer]

Runza's are the worst thing Nebraska ever invented. Their burgers and fries are actually pretty good but the Runza itself is gross.

I solemnly bear witness that Omaha 680 speaks the everlasting truth about Runzas (and their burgers & fries).

[Omaha 680]

You should sample a Runza while in Omaha. Just to make your trip to Nebraska complete. I am not sure why the locals love those.

Runza's are the worst thing Nebraska ever invented. Their burgers and fries are actually pretty good but the Runza itself is gross.

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[Omaha 680]

I love it when a thread comes full circle. As fortune would have it, I'll be in Omaha next week for about 24 hours. Looking forward to eating my first delicious Omaha steak (which will be a contrast to all of the mediocre Omaha steaks from my in-laws' freezer I've eaten over the years. Don't tell my FIL, though. He's convinced that is some top-notch meat). Can anyone recommend a spot?

The best steak I ever had in Omaha was at 801 Chophouse, but they arent an omaha original (started in Des Moines). A lot of people will say Omaha Prime; they are good but I had a much better experience at 801. Mohagany's out west is supposed to be good but I cant vouch for them. If instead of a prime steakhouse you are more interested in the less posh Omaha italian steakhouse experience, you have Gorat's, Anthony's, and Johnny's which are all pretty good.

If you just want the best piece of meat you can find, I would go with Omaha Prime or 801.

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[Joe Public]

McDonald's?

Gorat's, I'm guessing.

[Flystripper]

You should sample a Runza while in Omaha. Just to make your trip to Nebraska complete. I am not sure why the locals love those.

cabbage burgers with a very unfortunate name

[Pelado]

I sampled a few places in Omaha when I was there for the BYU game... One place, I was told, is Warren Buffet's favorite. Another place was near the stockyards so you know it was fresh (I recall if they served it tartare style). Nether place was that good so I didn't bother remembering their names.

McDonald's?

[Uncle Ted]

You should sample a Runza while in Omaha. Just to make your trip to Nebraska complete. I am not sure why the locals love those.

[Uncle Ted]

I love it when a thread comes full circle. As fortune would have it, I'll be in Omaha next week for about 24 hours. Looking forward to eating my first delicious Omaha steak (which will be a contrast to all of the mediocre Omaha steaks from my in-laws' freezer I've eaten over the years. Don't tell my FIL, though. He's convinced that is some top-notch meat). Can anyone recommend a spot?

I sampled a few places in Omaha when I was there for the BYU game... One place, I was told, is Warren Buffet's favorite. Another place was near the stockyards so you know it was fresh (I recall if they served it tartare style). Nether place was that good so I didn't bother remembering their names.

[Donuthole]

I love it when a thread comes full circle. As fortune would have it, I'll be in Omaha next week for about 24 hours. Looking forward to eating my first delicious Omaha steak (which will be a contrast to all of the mediocre Omaha steaks from my in-laws' freezer I've eaten over the years. Don't tell my FIL, though. He's convinced that is some top-notch meat). Can anyone recommend a spot?

[Omaha 680]

Portland, ME for the next two days followed by the weekend on Long Island (Westbury) and Manhattan next week.

I have NY covered but this is my first time to Portland. Restaurant recommendations would be welcome. I'm not a big lobster guy but I guess I'm supposed to eat it here?

I went to two very good places: Gilbert's Chowder House and Eventide Oyster Co. Gilbert's is very casual, more of a diner feel. We split a huge fried seafood platter which was very good. I also got the clam chowder which was some of the best I have ever had. Eventide seemed more hipster and was definitely more pricey but still very good. Their lobster roll was incredible but also incredibly small; I would have needed 3 to fill me up. Also had the chowder at Eventide and it was amazing. So portland has good seafood, guys. You're welcome.