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Originally Posted by Catman
OK, going off topic... some more on the end of Bergoff's...
Traveling through ORD for my birthday trip... I stopped for a brachworth sandwich with sauerkraut at the Bergoff's at T-1 (by C gates) and got to talking to one of the employees over there about the original one closing. She said that the parents decided to call it a day because none of their children wanted to take over the restaurant (the emminet domain issue could have hastened a decision.) I told her about Flyertalkers planning a lunch and possible other events there and she said "There will be a LOT of similar events... and people flying in for one last meal." She also confirmed that the Bergoff's at ORD WILL STAY OPEN. It's run by another relative (I think she said a niece of the original owners) who has a catering business and is making good money off this airport location. I think this is run separately from the other Bergoff businesses. She is correct. There was a decent line out into the terminal for take out, the tables were packed as well as the bar serving Bergoff house beers (the winterfest ale has a very nutty taste, stronger than Sam Adams' Winterfest.) I know I can't make your lunch but I really should try to find a cheap fare and make a fast run to Chicago. Bergoffs has special memories for me... I was there only once with a dear Flyertalk friend and had a very wonderful and delicious dinner there (I think it was my first trip to Chicago... and I thank this Flyertalker - and you know who you are ;) - for making this trip and this dinner special.) I'm still confused, however. There was a story in the Saturday New York Times, that mentioned son Peter, who is responsible for the day to day operations of the restaurant, and how melancholy he is over the closing. It would seem that he is perfectly capable and willing to operate the restaurant. He said the restaurant is closing because that is what his parents want. |
I'm in.
Looking forward to meeting y'all. buzzer |
Looks like I may be in.
Should be fun! |
Originally Posted by g_leyser
You excluded me :mad: :(
Are you trying to tell me something? ;) List is all corrected now. |
Originally Posted by UAVirgin
Unfortunately it does not look like my schedule will allow me to join the 'Chicago FT gang' for either lunch or dinner at the Berghoff.
Originally Posted by cawhite
If anyone's interested in hitting the standup for lunch before the end of February (although from the Trib, it sounds like the standup might reopen with the bar <fingers crossed> ), let me know as I'll likely be there a few times before then.
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OK. I am 100% in. As is Lady FliesALot, who when she found out would not allow herself to miss it.
How am I going to explain you guys??? |
Originally Posted by SirFlysALot
OK. I am 100% in. As is Lady FliesALot, who when she found out would not allow herself to miss it.
How am I going to explain you guys??? |
How will we find one another? Meeting in the bar? Or is there a reservation under "Flyertalk" or something? Looking forward to it.
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Ugh - just got an e-mail about a vendor dinner for tomorrow night, so after all that, I have to bail out :(
Sorry to miss it :td: |
Originally Posted by g_leyser
Ugh - just got an e-mail about a vendor dinner for tomorrow night, so after all that, I have to bail out :(
Sorry to miss it :td:
Originally Posted by toomanybooks
How will we find one another? Meeting in the bar? Or is there a reservation under "Flyertalk" or something? Looking forward to it.
See everyone tomorrow. ^ ^ ^ |
Count me as a maybe
I need to see if I can clear up my work tomorrow. |
Originally Posted by indo79
Count me as a maybe
I need to see if I can clear up my work tomorrow. |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
After 100 years the Berghoff restaurant is closing :(
Who would like to go for one last meal before they close in Feb '06? Dinner on Monday Jan 9 @ 6:30pm Lunch TBD Attending dinner: Willie +2 ILuvParis bseller FightingIlliniUAL toomanybooks cawhite Schurr Mr & Mrs Gargoyle ElmhustNick buzzer SirFlysAlot & lady SirFlysAlot Maybe: ORDinary Gold indo79 If there is still room, I'd love to be included. If not I'll see you Friday in Sin. Let me know. wwbgd...boris |
Folks,
I'd love to attend, but I have a meeting for a committee I'm on tonight that I feel compelled to attend. I'm quitting the committee after tonight, though, so maybe I'll finally get to meet the Chicago area FTers someday soon! Have some creamed spinach for me. |
If I get out of my meeting early enough, I will try to make an appearance. I know, big whoop.
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