Here we are just a mere 2 days from the start of the event. We are now over 510 players and still counting. Which of course means, get there early to get some space in the skittles area.
I have a reputation as a foodie when I travel for chess tournaments. My co-organizer Tim often likes to tease and remind me of that. In fact, several years ago at a National scholastic event, I was blasted by the then USCF events manager for being too much of a food tourist. Now of course she failed to acknowlege that she was as tired of the cafeteria style fare at the tournament venue as I was, and tagged along on my searches for good food. So I have come to enjoy that description of me.
So where do we go to eat in Rockford? I was actually hoping someone would give me some recommendations. After looking around, I do have a short list of places I want to try. One of the more surprising things to me about what is available in the area, is that there is a fair amount of different ethnic places. Places I am considering hitting are the Stockholm Inn for Swedish breakfasts, and smorgasbord. Rockford has a sizeable Swedish population, and this place is rather well known. Also, Der Rathskeller for German, and the Mead Longwood market for Deli food. If anyone has suggestions, please send them on to me, I will be looking forward to it.
Glenn
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