New Year in Chicago
Any other suggestions anyone?????? 
Dec 28, 2004 | 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
No iPass for my drive to work - I-55 all the way to Chinatown and side streets into downtown from there.
But (OMNI) I'm having an arguement with the toll road authority over my iPass - mine stopped working and I wasted a morning to take it to the offices over at 355/88 and was told that it was a battery problem. Took it to the hardware store and it turns out I have one of the newer units that doesn't have a battery in it!!
So now since I don't have time to get over there again to return the unit before 12/31, I have to shell out $50 at Jewel tonight for a new unit and new account and then return the other one some time and to close that account.
But (OMNI) I'm having an arguement with the toll road authority over my iPass - mine stopped working and I wasted a morning to take it to the offices over at 355/88 and was told that it was a battery problem. Took it to the hardware store and it turns out I have one of the newer units that doesn't have a battery in it!!
So now since I don't have time to get over there again to return the unit before 12/31, I have to shell out $50 at Jewel tonight for a new unit and new account and then return the other one some time and to close that account.
Dec 28, 2004 | 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
Not you! 
You, sweetie (
), are excused from this little event since you have warmer places to be....but the rest of my Chicago buds...If holmedown and I have to figure this out ourselves it will likely be a case of "the inmates have taken over the asylum and broken into the pharmacy" (or something like that)
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Dec 28, 2004 | 9:51 am
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I'm definately available (and single!!! 
). sorry
How does Cafe Spiaggia sound? I also wouldn't mind The Palm, but seeing as how some of you recently dined there, there could be some resistance.
). sorryHow does Cafe Spiaggia sound? I also wouldn't mind The Palm, but seeing as how some of you recently dined there, there could be some resistance.
Dec 28, 2004 | 10:41 am
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Yes, ME... Don't you know by now, it IS all about MEEEEEEE!!!!! Well, as far as I'm concerned, anyway!
As long as it's not Thai/Viet (peanuts in too many dishes), I'm relatively easy. Steak, tapas (1492 is a lot quieter than Iberico, however), whatever. Just tell me when and where to show up.
Dec 28, 2004 | 11:48 am
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Okay, so far for rec's we have (in no particular order)... & reviews for all are on Metromix.com
Cafe Iberico (tapas; a party on the weekends but I"ve not been there during the week to comment on a Thursday night atmosphere)
1492 (also tapas; definitely more quiet than Iberico)
Cafe Spiaggia (nice Italian but not quite as upscale or pricey as Spiaggia)
The Palm (becoming a local FT favorite for upscale steak)
Flat Top Grill (another local FT favorite); all-you-can-eat stir fry where you pick the ingredients & sauces yourself, home of the infamous chocolate storm & horny monkey)
Any other suggestions? Preferences????
Cafe Iberico (tapas; a party on the weekends but I"ve not been there during the week to comment on a Thursday night atmosphere)
1492 (also tapas; definitely more quiet than Iberico)
Cafe Spiaggia (nice Italian but not quite as upscale or pricey as Spiaggia)
The Palm (becoming a local FT favorite for upscale steak)
Flat Top Grill (another local FT favorite); all-you-can-eat stir fry where you pick the ingredients & sauces yourself, home of the infamous chocolate storm & horny monkey)
Any other suggestions? Preferences????
Dec 28, 2004 | 12:06 pm
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Hmmm all good - in no particular order :
Palm - for the Steak
1492 - for the Paella
Flat Top - love the website where they put how many calories in each sauce !
Also - as it is evening do - and nice places - does this mean I have to wear a frock ?????? LOL
Palm - for the Steak
1492 - for the Paella
Flat Top - love the website where they put how many calories in each sauce !
Also - as it is evening do - and nice places - does this mean I have to wear a frock ?????? LOL
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Dec 28, 2004 | 12:20 pm
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Originally Posted by holmedown
Also - as it is evening do - and nice places - does this mean I have to wear a frock ?????? LOL
Dec 28, 2004 | 12:20 pm
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Originally Posted by holmedown
Hmmm all good - in no particular order :
Palm - for the Steak
1492 - for the Paella
Flat Top - love the website where they put how many calories in each sauce !
Also - as it is evening do - and nice places - does this mean I have to wear a frock ?????? LOL
Palm - for the Steak
1492 - for the Paella
Flat Top - love the website where they put how many calories in each sauce !
Also - as it is evening do - and nice places - does this mean I have to wear a frock ?????? LOL
You only need a frock if you wish to wear one.
1492 and Flat Top you'll be fine in jeans or khakis, Palm I'd wear khakis (or something similar). After your last dining experience with us (at least the dessert part), you should've figured out we tend to be a bit casual around here
Dec 30, 2004 | 5:15 pm
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I have arrived .... at last - after taking off from Heathrow a few minutes early - only to be landing there again and hour later with mechanical failure.
Anyway finally took off again and arrived in ORD allbeit 3 hours later than originally planned, but at least in one piece !
Anyway finally took off again and arrived in ORD allbeit 3 hours later than originally planned, but at least in one piece !
Dec 30, 2004 | 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Glad you made it in & safely!
So which dining option have you decided on?
So which dining option have you decided on?
or cab ???? also which Flat Top.But if not either the Palm or 1492 would be great.
I will leave it to your expert opinion ... and also where we can get a reservation which may have some bearing on it !!
Jan 2, 2005 | 7:31 pm
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If we did Flat Top, it would most likely be the one at 1000 W. Washington (they're getting to know us there, yet still allow us in despite bringing our own whipped cream one time ). If you're not familiar with transfers between the red & green lines (subway/el), I'd recommend a cab.
If that narrows it down to the other two, it depends on what everyone is hungry for -- either tapas or steak. Input, anyone????
Reservations should be pretty easy to get for Thursday night, I'll make them once everyone decides where we'd like to go & what time. (I like all three places)
). If you're not familiar with transfers between the red & green lines (subway/el), I'd recommend a cab. If that narrows it down to the other two, it depends on what everyone is hungry for -- either tapas or steak. Input, anyone????
Reservations should be pretty easy to get for Thursday night, I'll make them once everyone decides where we'd like to go & what time. (I like all three places)