Jan 18, 2015, 9:56 am
Last edit by: DLroads
Details on Mon Feb 23rd Dinner Do & other activities
Dinner will be a very good tacqueria, which is known for grilling their skirt steaks over charcoal rather than on a flat top grill, MUCH more flavor !!!
**Every indication I could find on the web is that this is a CASH ONLY place. Just FYI - goodeats21
Taqueria 5 De Mayo (is a BYOB restaurant (bring your own booze))
2415 W. Montrose Ave,
Chicago, IL 60618
Time: TBD but likely 6:30pm or 7
Attending:
Chrissxb (+1)
polkacat
the_happiness_store
ElmhurstNick
Plainsman
ILuvParis
goodeats21
Willie
Maybe:
EtoileFilante
FindAWay
OnScholarship +1
Will not make it:
DLroads (under the weather and grounded)
AFTER DINNER ACTIVITY:
Come join us for some great jazz at the legendary Green Mill
http://greenmilljazz.com/
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Dinner will be a very good tacqueria, which is known for grilling their skirt steaks over charcoal rather than on a flat top grill, MUCH more flavor !!!
**Every indication I could find on the web is that this is a CASH ONLY place. Just FYI - goodeats21
Taqueria 5 De Mayo (is a BYOB restaurant (bring your own booze))
2415 W. Montrose Ave,
Chicago, IL 60618
Time: TBD but likely 6:30pm or 7
Attending:
Chrissxb (+1)
polkacat
the_happiness_store
ElmhurstNick
Plainsman
ILuvParis
goodeats21
Willie
Maybe:
EtoileFilante
FindAWay
OnScholarship +1
Will not make it:
DLroads (under the weather and grounded)
AFTER DINNER ACTIVITY:
Come join us for some great jazz at the legendary Green Mill
http://greenmilljazz.com/
--
Chicago: dinner/drinks/meet with an former cbuzz!-moderator? Feb 22-Feb24
Dec 28, 2014, 7:26 am
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Chicago: dinner/drinks/meet with an former cbuzz!-moderator? Feb 22-Feb24
Maybe someone remembers me from Flyertalk ... I will be in Chicago area from Feb 22-Feb24, if anyone wants to meet for dinner and/or drinks, just contact me - or post in this thread.
I'd be glad to meet some old FT friends
(even if I haven't been very actice last two years)
I'd be glad to meet some old FT friends
(even if I haven't been very actice last two years)
Dec 28, 2014, 7:54 am
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holy cow, coming to my corner of the globe. I'm in, see you then.
Jan 7, 2015, 11:23 am
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Knowing Chris, he'll probably want to dine at one of these or drink one of these! 
I'd love to, if it's not the 22nd.
I'd love to, if it's not the 22nd.
Jan 7, 2015, 11:31 am
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agreed, I'm driving back on the 22nd after a snowmobile/skiing trip to N Wis.
23rd is looking like the best date.
Jan 7, 2015, 11:33 am
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Jan 7, 2015, 11:34 am
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from article "most expensive restaurants in chicago" >
#10 everest
#6 tru
both of those are part of http://www.leye.com/restaurants
with point program http://www.leye.com/frequent-diner-club
minimum 7% cashback, or awards
(former L20 was also expensive, replacement "Intro" currently $65-$95)
Jan 9, 2015, 9:39 am
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Knowing Chris, he'll probably want to dine at one of these or drink one of these!
I'd love to, if it's not the 22nd.
I'd love to, if it's not the 22nd.
this: http://www.10best.com/destinations/i...ts/best-value/
Jan 9, 2015, 10:19 am
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I'd love to eat at these places, but my actual budget more tends to be
this: http://www.10best.com/destinations/i...ts/best-value/
this: http://www.10best.com/destinations/i...ts/best-value/
Jan 9, 2015, 10:21 am
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Jan 9, 2015, 11:35 am
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I'd love to eat at these places, but my actual budget more tends to be
this: http://www.10best.com/destinations/i...ts/best-value/
this: http://www.10best.com/destinations/i...ts/best-value/