Chicago Dinner - March - high end ($$$$)
Feb 3, 2004 | 9:08 pm
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Chicago Dinner - March - high end ($$$$)
OK,
Normally I like getting together at cheap places to find a great meal at a great value.
How about a white tablecloth, cutting-edge restaurant this time?
I’m thinking either:
Trio (Evanston) http://www.trio-restaurant.com/
Or
Moto http://www.motorestaurant.com/
Anyone up for the experience???? I’m thinking March, probably a Thursday night as if it is a small group we could get the chef’s table and if large group it will be easy to accommodate.
Normally I like getting together at cheap places to find a great meal at a great value.
How about a white tablecloth, cutting-edge restaurant this time?
I’m thinking either:
Trio (Evanston) http://www.trio-restaurant.com/
Or
Moto http://www.motorestaurant.com/
Anyone up for the experience???? I’m thinking March, probably a Thursday night as if it is a small group we could get the chef’s table and if large group it will be easy to accommodate.
Feb 3, 2004 | 11:32 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by auh2o:
BTW- I would prefer downtown....
Let's say Tru...or...or...open to suggestions....</font>
BTW- I would prefer downtown....
Let's say Tru...or...or...open to suggestions....</font>
Food and service are definitely top notch.
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Feb 3, 2004 | 11:34 pm
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Post date although I'm running out of month by March cuz of doing the UA 3x promo. I acutally just said to an FTer today - SweetWillie always posts great Dinner Dos...
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Feb 4, 2004 | 8:34 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by auh2o:
and Le Francais is consistantly better.even from the north...</font>
and Le Francais is consistantly better.even from the north...</font>
Feb 4, 2004 | 8:38 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by auh2o:
Let's say Tru...or...or...open to suggestions....</font>
Let's say Tru...or...or...open to suggestions....</font>
Feb 4, 2004 | 9:40 am
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I just went to Avenues at The Peninsula last night. It definitely qualifies as high end (about $150 per person). But it was fabulous. Great seafood. Great service. Four amuse bouches in addition to what we ordered. It was outstanding. And the room is very, very nice with a great view of the Water Tower.
Feb 4, 2004 | 12:26 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by prncess674:
I could definitly make a Friday dinner (thursday are rough due to client obligations).</font>
I could definitly make a Friday dinner (thursday are rough due to client obligations).</font>
I had read about Avenues and it is on my list.
Feb 4, 2004 | 6:47 pm
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I'm good... Avenues sounds like a good idea; definitely not Tru...been there, done that if you know what I mean. (Willie, I tend to agree with you re Le Francais). The Peninsula is great, I hit the spa there frequently and have stayed a couple times.
Feb 4, 2004 | 7:05 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ElmhurstNick:
I should be able to make Friday the 19th or 26th.</font>
I should be able to make Friday the 19th or 26th.</font>
Feb 4, 2004 | 7:07 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by cawhite60156:
Avenues sounds like a good idea; definitely not Tru...been there, done that if you know what I mean.</font>
Avenues sounds like a good idea; definitely not Tru...been there, done that if you know what I mean.</font>
Feb 4, 2004 | 8:41 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ChicagoBound:
I just went to Avenues at The Peninsula last night. It definitely qualifies as high end (about $150 per person). But it was fabulous. Great seafood. Great service. Four amuse bouches in addition to what we ordered. It was outstanding. And the room is very, very nice with a great view of the Water Tower.
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I just went to Avenues at The Peninsula last night. It definitely qualifies as high end (about $150 per person). But it was fabulous. Great seafood. Great service. Four amuse bouches in addition to what we ordered. It was outstanding. And the room is very, very nice with a great view of the Water Tower.
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