Philadelphia Union Journey & Tasting Tour: Montreal and NYC

Whereas location has continually been a sizzling matter amongst Philadelphia Union followers for the reason that group’s inception, it’s no debate that dwelling video games at Subaru Park have rather a lot to supply any fan a memorable recreation day expertise.

However those that have traveled to observe their group compete in different cities can definitely attest to the number of adventures that comes with these journeys throughout the nation. MLS stadiums and cities have grown immensely over the previous decade and supply distinctive experiences for anybody prepared to make the journey. You could choose one venue over one other, fall in love with a brand new metropolis’s choices or vow to by no means return due to some unrelated meals poisoning incident… (sorry I’m projecting).

Level is you’ll by no means know till you go for your self. The matches on the sector are intense sufficient to warrant balancing out a visit with some sightseeing, new eating experiences and time to disconnect from the hustle of on a regular basis life. You owe it to your self to take a bit of journey whereas attending to assist the Union in particular person. Apart from, don’t you deserve a trip? You’re employed arduous and we admire it.

That’s why we’re providing you with a couple of nice locations to take a look at for each Union highway recreation this season together with the easiest way to get there. Our large Union neighborhood has come collectively to supply insights from previous journeys and advocate some wonderful eating places and breweries so that you can take pleasure in. And naturally as your extremely famend “Seltzer King,” I’ve now formally tried spiked seltzers from each metropolis on Philly’s schedule and shall be providing you with the deal on what manufacturers ought to completely be in your tasting tour. No must thank me it’s all in a day’s work.

Let the March tour start!

CANADA-CITYSCAPES-LIFESTYLE

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Now I do know you’re pondering it’s a bit final minute to discover a flight to Montreal. Let me prevent a while: don’t trouble. This week is without doubt one of the costliest instances to fly into the biggest metropolis in Canada’s Quebec province. $600-$750 per particular person not together with baggage? Except you’ve received an excellent bank card rewards program and love panic packing your life into one suitcase, the jury’s out on flying. That stated, a manageable 7-hour drive that avoids New York Metropolis is definitely nicely inside the playing cards. You recognize what meaning… highway journey, child. Save on that gasoline fund, discover a fellow DOOPer who’s feeling adventurous and go get some poutine on the recommendation of Lew Kirsch, who beneficial fairly a couple of spots to see:

“Crescent Avenue is their model of South Avenue. Tons of bars and eating places to decide on. Bagels are prime tier, strive some smoked meats at Schwartz and poutine from wherever will fulfill. Chez Tousignant and Sir Winston Churchill Pub are two nice choices… Mount Royal Park is a good looking spot to take pleasure in out of doors actions simply 20 minutes south of Saputo Stadium. Outdated Montreal gives that outdated European fashion with quite a few viewpoints alongside the St. Lawrence River. Journey by way of the metro is the best way to go and make the most of the bus tour move to get round city.”

As for the spiked seltzer scene, one very robust contender that’s accessible round Montreal is Oshlag Seltzer. Private favourite is their iced chilly Mangue taste pairing Mango and Pineapple however their guava rhubarb is surprisingly refreshing. In case you’re on the lookout for one thing easier that may be present in a bit extra locations, Vizzy is a good mainstream possibility produced by Montreal based mostly firm, Molson. Raspberry Tangerine, Blueberry Pomegranate and Watermelon Strawberry are staples of the few selection packs accessible.

Saputo Stadium is north of the guts of Montreal and is a part of Olympic Park the place you may see quite a few Olympic stadiums and amenities, the Montreal Botanical Backyard and the House For Life Museum. Total, it’s a good looking metropolis that has plenty of new adventures to supply any adventurous traveler. Simply be sure your papers are so as so you may painlessly cross the border.

Tickets are nonetheless accessible on StubHub between $29 & $45 for 4 p.m. kickoff on March fifth.

New York City Aerials

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Ah, a visit to New York Metropolis. Occasions Sq., Central Park, bodega tradition, site visitors; the chances are countless. Do your self an immense favor and take the prepare to the large metropolis. Lower than three hours on Amtrak you’ll be within the metropolis of the defending MLS champions and looking for some meals as rapidly as attainable.

May I like to recommend pizza? 2 Brothers and Joe’s is the proper financial possibility when you get into Occasions Sq.. I gained’t attempt to make an argument for my favourite pizza in NYC as a result of my style buds are hardly attuned to the finer parts that make pizza “wonderful.” Give me sizzling cheese on bread for an affordable value and I’m in heaven. However be sure to get your self as much as the Bronx with a great period of time earlier than kickoff as a result of entering into Yankee Stadium is usually a slog. I might additionally extremely advocate consuming/pregaming earlier than getting inside as a result of concession strains can get messy and overpriced. Dugout is a good spot to snag some low-cost beers in a giant area earlier than kickoff. Bronx Brewery has a wider choice of craft beers for these trying to strive one thing new from the town. However the one place I’ve to advocate to everyone seems to be Sam’s Soul Meals. Only a 15-minute stroll from the stadium, that is some unbelievable low-cost meals you may wolf down and never even fathom asking for seconds.

For individuals who are on the hunt for seltzers like me, NYC has two unbelievable choices. Lunar Seltzer is made with actual fruit from Asia and the Yuzu taste actually captures that honey citrus really feel. These flavors are going to problem your palette a bit, but when it’s in your ballpark, Lunar is a house run (that is the one MLS stadium through which I shall be utilizing baseball puns). Evil Twin has extra conventional flavors, however the mixtures is usually a bit head spinning. Midtown Watermelon, Race Day Pineapple and Peach Lemon Honey have been strong selections whereas Banana Blueberry Caramel and Vanilla Mimosa has the potential to be a favourite for individuals with that acquired style. Make sure you learn if the picks are conventional “Evil Water” seltzer or a pastry seltzer given the distinction in consistency ranges between the 2. Evil Twin additionally has a pink and white wine seltzer for these on the lookout for one thing extra grounded like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

A visit to NYC doesn’t need to be your conventional vacationer entice and will be finished with good planning and time administration. Despite the fact that Yankee Stadium isn’t anyone’s favourite soccer venue, it’s price going if you happen to’ve by no means been, if solely to cheer on the boys in a darker shade of blue.

Tickets can be found from $42 to $56 for 1 p.m. kickoff on March 19.

Keep tuned for April’s journey information to Toronto!

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