CHICAGO - Vietnamese Dinner Do - Mon Dec 18, 2023
 

Hey all, turns out holmedown is coming through Chicago again, Pre-Covid we used to have an annual dinner during this time. So time to start it back up!!

Lots of delicious dishes, we'll all serve them family style so everyone gets a chance to sample lots of different choices.

Michelin Guide's review: "It’s a charming irony that an establishment whose name translates as “Vietnamese Restaurant” manages to stand out in a neighborhood that's packed to the brim with competing options. As soon as you enter, there’s a sense of easy hospitality—akin to that of being welcomed to a relative’s dining table—which is matched rather perfectly by their careful, homespun cooking.
Though this menu is voluminous, standbys like spring rolls and pho are a cut above, and those nostalgic for a taste of home food (or eager to try something new) will find themselves especially rewarded. Less common dishes, like the ca kho to (caramelized catfish cooked in a clay pot) and goi vit (duck salad with herbs, peanuts, and fried shallots), have no shortage of devotees."

Date: Mon Dec 18

Time: TBD but likely 6:30pm

Venue:
​​​​​​Nhà Hàng Vietnam Restaurant
1032 W Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 6064

Please post your interest to this thread so I can keep track of attendees. ALL are welcome.

Interested:

holmedown
P La Rue
ckpeter
FriendlySkies +1
u2fan
United747
boxo
pudgym29
Ashasan2005
Willie

Interested! (Assuming I can motivate to go eastward from my home office, LOL!)

Interested!

Interested!

thought was Monday 18th Dec ? not there in November !

see updated date, I made a mistake at first post and 2nd attempt this morning

I will have to pass on this one. I have to go into the office on Mondays and it not advisable to try to get into the city at that time. Hope everyone has a good time.

Sorry to miss out on this one. Will be out of the country that week.

Please put me down for Maybe. Can probably make this if I am not traveling.

Very interested! I am off on the 18th, so it should be doable.

ETA: I may have a +1 if my girlfriend isn't working (and I don't think she's been to ORD yet).

A friend in the area also wants to come, please add me with a +1. :D

I would certainly be interested if I'm in Chicago that day - but I won't know that for a few more weeks. Can I put myself down as a maybe?

I think I've been to that place before and liked it.

Please count me as a maybe.

Looks like an awesome choice - definitely interested

I put in for a day off for this. If approved, Bear Down!

Confirmed and with a +1! Just booked our tickets.

terrific, I added +1

Attendee list is updated, with this many attendees we'll all get to try a number of items !!

Green light for this one also..

Definitely interested - I’m actually in town that day!

What the heck, airlines? Why are there no flights home after 6:55PM? Dang it! I used to be able to make these!

🛫:D Sleeping In Airports :D🛫

not for me, I've got to lie flat in a bed even if only for a few hours to operate high functional. I did look at the site and perhaps it was my quick skimming but I didn't notice a section for hotels/sleeping pods at the airport (not outside security).

I will be in town. Please consider me confirmed.

Yes. Please. An event that won't get sidetracked due to a utility corporation's appointment. :tu:

I am going to stop by Christkindlmarket at Wrigleyville (or Daley Plaza) in the afternoon. Anyone want to join? Weather permitting tho.

https://www.christkindlmarket.com/wrigleyville/

I’ll check with my girlfriend, but I’d be interested.

The 18th is coming up !! Seeing as I'll be nearby, I'm going to the restaurant tomorrow to discuss our reservation. Looking forward !

I'm in. Should be back in town. I haven't done a do in a while...

Just logistics, or are you going to grab a snack while you’re there? :-)

hahaha, normally a snack but tomorrow I already have lunch planned and a dinner with a food group, so truly just logistics !!

Maybe I'll go to the Vietnamese restaurant on Friday......

NOT to suggest a competing event, but UA is selling an event at the Daley Plaza Christkindlmarket: https://exclusives.mileageplus.com/L...wntown-Chicago. Starts at 5, so clearly possible to do both. ;)

I spent all but 113 of my UA miles, so not possible for me, but FriendlySkies , feel free to ditch me for the UA event!

Tis the season to be overbooked! Unfortunately I'm not able to make this one due to other commitments. Next one!

Wish I could make it but not to be. Today I was told I have to use up vacation time by year-end that I thought I had to use by next May, so am taking a bunch of vacation days the next 2 weeks. So thought maybe I could make this after all - until I looked at the schedule. I'm working so another employee can attend the company holiday party. I'd rather have off & attend this dinner. But the other employee is looking forward to the holiday party, so not going to ask her to switch w/ me. Have fun everyone! Post pictures!

Cheers.

Sorry, but I will not be able to make it.

I will also be missing this one. Hope to see you guys at the next one.

I am definite, flying DCA ORD today.

My +1 is not feeling well, and is therefore dropping out. But, I am still planning to attend.

Thank you for all the updates, see you all later this evening

I'm actually having a quick laser procedure done on my eye later this afternoon, the Dr assured me that all would be fine and I would just walk out (no bandages, drops, anesthesia, etc)

Hope it goes well! We’re about to board MCI-ORD and look forward to seeing everybody this evening!