Sweet Willie

Hey all, we've had Lithuanian dinners before, the last being at Grand Duke's in Summit http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...gust-17-a.html

Grand Duke's has opened a sister restaurant called Old Vilnius in Daren. the_happiness_store has been jonsen to go and so have I. Come join us for dinner!

What is Lithuanian Cuisine? Lithuanian cuisine features the products suited to the cool and moist northern climate of Lithuania: barley, potatoes, rye, beets, greens, berries, and mushrooms are locally grown, and dairy products are one of its specialities. Since it shares its climate and agricultural practices with Eastern Europe, Lithuanian cuisine has much in common with Eastern European (Polish, Ukrainian), and shares some similarities to Scandinavian cuisine also, Hungarian, Romanian, and Georgian cuisines as well as Ashkenazi Cuisine.

All are welcome, c'mon out for dinner.

Time: 6:30pm

Venue:
Old Vilnius Cafe
2601 75th Street
Darien, IL 60561
http://oldvilniuscafe.com


Attending:
the_happiness_store
ElmhurstNick
Ashasan2005
Willie

Maybe:
arollins

No Can Do:
cyclogenesis
CRNA
Plainsman
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Plainsman

Please count me in. I vote for 7 PM (due to traffic).

Sweet Willie

very goodI do see a 7pm start as well, perhaps I was overly optimistic as to a 6:30pm start. I guess if others get there early, they can always indulge in a beer or three.

EDITED TO ADD: start time has been made 6:30pm

arollins

this could be a possibility.

cyclogenesis

Damn! Literally in my back yard! I am on travel to Pasco, Wa that day...

Sweet Willie

bummer​​​​very good, hope your schedule allows

CRNA

Damn, I leave the day before for my graduation round-the-world trip. 12 cities, 10 countries, 4 continents! I am excited! I earned em, now it's time to burn em'! I'm sure I will share the details at the DO in July.

Sweet Willie

sorry you'll miss this Do but seems like you have a nice alternative lined up

365RoadWarrior

I haven't been to Lithuania in a few years, so this seems interesting. And, since I'm flying into ORD the day before, possible.

It looks like the public transport links from the Loop are pretty complicated. (Google Maps says two buses, two hours) Would an "L" to Midway and Uber from there be sensible?

Wait, not I'm confused on dates. June 13th or July 25th?

Sweet Willie

very good, hope your schedule allowsfrom downtown Chicago, the best means of transportation would be to take a Metra train to say Westmont stop, I could pick you up from there, line map is: https://www.metrarail.com/maps-sched...ain-lines/BNSF
There are two Chicago area Dos coming up, this one is on June 13 in the west suburb of Darien, the other Do is on July 25 in the ORD area: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...july-25-a.html
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365RoadWarrior

Thanks, Sweet Willie. I got lost in the links. It's the July 25th DO that I will be around for.

the_happiness_store

Definitely looking forward to being there.

Sweet Willie

looking forward to hearing about Africa!

ElmhurstNick

Not sure how I missed this. It is a mile from my place although I have never been there. I will plan on getting home early enough to attend.

ElmhurstNick

Metra express from Union Station to Downers Grove Main St and Uber from there if nobody can pick you up.