Jimmy V. Classic lets John Calipari return to Northeast, gives Arkansas Razorbacks spotlight on natioanl stage
NEW YORK -- There's a slight drizzle and a cool breeze drifting through New York City's Madison Square Park.
Dallas may have more Razorbacks fans than the state of Arkansas itself as native residents looking for work at solid wages and former Texans who flood Fayetteville for college returning home make up a large percentage of one of the largest media markets in America. Reunion Arena, known as Barnhill South during the 80's and 90's, was once a yearly stop where Hogs fans packed out the old home of the Dallas Mavericks for the Southwest Conference Tournament.
It's definitely a different New York from then. Sure, the hotels are still tiny for the cost and Times Square is still a tourist trap looking to suck hundreds of dollars from the bank accounts of outsiders by marking up everything from restaurant water to M&Ms, but there are noticeable differences from even a few years ago.
There's also the addition of Max Brenner's Chocolate by the Bald Man two stops south of MSG at Union Square. Opened in 2006, this restaurant is known for its copper pipes flowing with chocolate over patrons' heads to the back where it is served up in a wide array of decadent sweets. Those who need even more options to cut down on the budget can head back up to the south side of Madison Square Park where multi-story Popeye's, Taco Bell, and McDonald's restaurants provide glass overlooks of entrance into the park. It's a great place to dog watch while trying to guess what breed of pooch is being escorted back home after a day of play. The variety is deep, so brush up on your breeds before trying this one.
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