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Holiday Bowl Event Schedule

Saturday, December 27:          Official Party Headquarters - Whiskey Girl
Bar opens at 4:00PM on weekdays, 11:00AM on weekends
Whiskey Girl - 600 Fifth Avenue, at Market (in the Gaslamp District)

Whiskey Girl offers something for everyone.  Weekday happy hour specials include 1/2 price appetizers and great drink specials.  Watch other bowl games, NFL and NCAA basketball on one of 4 big screen TV’s and 21 flat screen TV’s, and enjoy additional drink specials during the games .  Whiskey Girl also features a Karaoke bar on the lower level, an outside heated patio, and live nightly entertainment.  There is a cover charge on Friday & Saturday nights ($5.00 after 9PM and $10.00 after 10PM), and this is typical of most bars in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Sunday, December 28:             POSSE Hospitality Area (open to all OSU Fans)
1:00pm – 6:00pm  
Manchester Grand Hyatt (Manchester Foyer, located on the 2nd floor Harbor Tower)

Hospitality is open for food, fun, fellowship and prize drawings for all fans, alumni and supporters.  Light snacks and a cash bar will be available.  Booths are in the hotel lobby representing the POSSE, International Tours, and ticket will call.  Adjacent to these booths is an area offering Holiday Bowl co-branded merchandise. 

Sunday, December 28:             Official Party Headquarters - Whiskey Girl
Bar opens at 4:00PM on weekdays, 11:00AM on weekends
Whiskey Girl - 600 Fifth Avenue, at Market (in the Gaslamp District)

Monday, December 29:           Official OSU Fan Pep Rally
1:30pm – 2:30pm  
Embarcadaro Park South - Marina Waterfront, Downtown San Diego
(1/2 mile Southeast of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, directly West of the San Diego Convention Center)

Admission is free at this beautiful waterfront park for all OSU fans and there are many restaurants, attractions, and shopping nearby for the whole family.  Expect special guest speakers along with performances by the OSU Marching Band, The Spirit Squad and Pistol Pete.

Important Notes:  Parking is very limited, and is open to the general public.  We strongly suggest that you walk or take the trolley to the pep rally.  Please do not bring any outside food or beverages to the park. 

Monday, December 29:           POSSE Hospitality Area (open to all OSU Fans)
3:00pm – 6:00pm  
Manchester Grand Hyatt (Manchester Foyer, located on the 2nd floor Harbor Tower)

Monday, December 29:           Official Party Headquarters - Whiskey Girl
Bar opens at 4:00PM on weekdays, 11:00AM on weekends
Whiskey Girl - 600 Fifth Avenue, at Market (in the Gaslamp District)

Tuesday, December 30:           OSU Road Rally
2:10PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt (NW entrance of hotel, corner of Kettner Blvd. and Harbor Drive)

The Road Rally tradition continues in beautiful San Diego! Qualcomm Stadium is not conducive to welcome the team off the bus at the stadium. Therefore, the Road Rally will be held NW entrance of the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The OSU Marching Band and spirit squad will lead the rally beginning at 2:10 pm. All fans are encouraged to join us as we send the OSU Cowboy football team and coaches off to victory.

Tuesday, December 30:           2008 Holiday Bowl
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Oregon Ducks
5:00PM
Qualcomm Stadium (Home of the San Diego Chargers)

Getting Around San Diego

Use the San Diego Trolley (www.sdmts.com) for your transportation needs in and around San Diego.  The Seaport Village Station is the trolley stop across the street from the back entrance of team hotel, and it provides quick, convenient and inexpensive service to local restaurants, shopping, and activities.   Click here for the trolley station map:  http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp

The Trolley will also run special service to numerous Holiday Bowl events, as well as the game.  Please refer to the website’s holiday event schedule: http://www.sdmts.com/Bus/detours/HolidayEvents2008.asp

Recommended Restaurants Within One Mile of Manchester Grand Hyatt

SEAFOOD
Sally’s on the Water
Location:                               Manchester Grand
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 5:30PM - 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:30PM - 11:00PM
Website:                                http://sallyssandiego.com/

Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Location:                               565 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Nightly
Website:                                http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/bluepoint/

Fish Market
Location:                               750 N. Harbor Drive
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 4:00PM - 9:30PM; Friday, Saturday, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Website:                                http://www.thefishmarket.com

Ocean Room
Location:                               630 5th Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Friday & Saturday 4:00PM – 11:00PM; Sunday 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Website:                                http://www.oceanroomsandiego.com

Oceanaire Seafood Room
Location:                               400 J Street
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.theoceanaire.com

Osetra Watergrill
Location:                               904 Fifth Avenue
Website:                                http://www.osetrafishhouse.com

 

STEAKHOUSES
Cowboy Star
Location:                               640 10th Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:00PM - 10:30PM
Website:                                http://www.thecowboystar.com

Donovan’s Steak & Chop House
Location:                               570 K Street
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Nightly
Website:                                http://www.donovanssteakhouse.com/

Fleming’s Prime Steak & Wine Bar
Location:                               380 K Street
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/

Lou & Mickey’s
Location:                               224 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.louandmickeys.com/

Morton’s the Steakhouse
Location:                               285 J Street
Dinner Hours:                       Monday - Saturday, 5:30PM – 11:00PM; Sunday, 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Website:                                http://www.mortons.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Location:                               1355 N. Harbor Drive
Dinner Hours:                       Monday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, 5:30PM – 10:00PM;
Saturday, 4:30PM – 10:30PM; Sunday, 4:30PM - 10:00PM
Website:                                http://www.ruthschris.com

The Palm Restaurant
Location:                               615 J Street
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 4:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday - Saturday, 4:00PM – 10:00PM
Website:                                http://www.thepalm.com

 

ITALIAN
Aqua Al Due
Location:                               322 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.acquaal2.com

Chianti Restaurant
Location:                               644 Fifth Avenue
Hours:                                    11:00AM – 11:30PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.chiantirestaurantsd.com/

De Medici
Location:                               815 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday - Thursday, 5:00PM – 11:00PM; Friday, Saturday, 5:00PM - 12:00AM
Website:                                http://www.demedici.signonsandiego.com/

Salvatore’s Cucina Italiana
Location:                               750 Front Street
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Monday - Thursday
Website:                                http://www.salvatoresdowntown.com

 

MEXICAN
Candelas
Location:                               416 Third Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM – 11:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.candelas-sd.com

Chianti
Location:                               644 Fifth Avenue
Hours:                                    11:00AM – 11:30PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.chiantirestaurantsd.com/

La Fiesta
Location:                               628 Fifth Avenue
Hours:                                    11:00AM – 12:00AM Daily
Website:                                http://www.lafiestasd.com/

 

 

AMERICAN/CONTINENTAL
Lael’s
Location:                               Manchester Grand
Dinner Hours:                       5:30PM – 10:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://manchestergrand.hyatt.com/

Bertrand at Mr. A’s
Location:                               2550 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Monday – Friday, 5:30PM; Saturday, Sunday 5:00PM
Website:                                http://www.bertrandatmisteras.com/restaurant.htm

Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Location:                               802 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Monday – Friday, 5:30PM – 12:00AM; Saturday, Sunday 10:0AM – 12:00AM
Website:                                http://www.croces.com/croces.shtml

Dakota’s Grill and Spirits
Location:                               901 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/dakotagrill/

Dobson’s
Location:                               956 Broadway Circle
Dinner Hours:                       Monday – Wednesday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM;
Thursday – Saturday, 5:00PM – 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.dobsonsrestaurant.com/home

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Location:                               770 Fourth Avenue
Hours:                                    Monday – Thursday, 11:30AM – 10:00PM; Friday, 11:30AM – 11:00PM
Saturday, 12:00PM – 11:00PM; Sunday, 12:00PM – 10:00PM
Website:                                http://www.sammyspizza.com/

 

FRENCH
Currant
Location:                               140 W. Broadway
Dinner Hours:                       5:30PM – 10:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.currantrestaurant.com/

 

ASIAN
Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge
Location:                               801 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/mistertiki/

Red Pearl Kitchen
Location:                               440 J Street
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM – 2:00AM Daily
Website:                                http://www.redpearlkitchen.com/

Taka
Location:                               555 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday – Thursday, 5:30PM – 9:30PM; Friday, Saturday 5:30PM – 10:30PM
Website:                                http://www.takasushi.com/

 

Lotus Thai
Location:                               905 Market Street
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday – Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:0PM; Friday, Saturday 5:00PM – 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.lotusthaisd.com/

 

WORLD CUISINES
EXY (Greek)
Location:                               789 Sixth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Tuesday - Saturday
Website:                                http://www.exysandiego.com/index.html

Bandar (Persian)
Location:                               825 Fourth Avenue
Hours:                                    Sunday – Thursday, 11:30AM – 10:30PM; Friday, Saturday, 11:30AM – 11:30PM
Website:                                http://www.bandarrestaurant.com/#

Buster’s Beach House (Tropical Island-inspired)
Location:                               807 West Harbor Drive
Hours:                                    Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 9:00PM; Friday, 8:00AM – 10:00PM;
Saturday, 7:00AM – 10:00PM; Sunday, 7:00AM – 9:00PM
Website:                                http://www.bustersbeachhouse.com/

Café Sevilla (Tapas)
Location:                               555 Fourth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday – Thursday, 5:00PM – 11:00PM; Friday, Saturday 5:00PM – 12:00AM
Website:                                http://www.cafesevilla.com/

Chopahn (Afghan)
Location:                               750 Sixth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM – 10:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.chopahnrestaurant.com/

Dussini (Mediterranean)
Location:                               275 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Sunday – Thursday, 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Friday, Saturday 5:00PM – 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.dussini.com/

Indigo Grill (Mexican/Native American)
Location:                               1536 India Street
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/indigogrill/

Modus (Organic European)
Location:                               2202 Fourth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       Tuesday – Sunday, 5:00PM – 1:30AM
Website:                                http://www.modusbar.com/

Masala (Indian)
Location:                               314 Fifth Avenue
Dinner Hours:                       5:00PM – 10:30PM Daily
Website:                                http://www.masalarestaurant.com/masala.html

Rei Do Gado (Brazilian Steakhouse)
Location:                               939 Fourth Avenue
Hours:                                    Sunday – Thursday, 11:00AM -10:00PM; Friday, Saturday 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Website:                                http://www.reidogado.net/