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Originally Posted by u2fan
(Post 20502505)
A decade ?? Way too long.
This place is carry-out only: we would have to think of a place to eat. One possibility might be 'halfacre'. They do not serve food and encourage you to bring yours in. Halfacre is in Lincoln Square - about a 5 minute drive. http://halfacrebeer.com/ All are invited! |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 20510394)
good suggestion, now a reality: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...pril-16-a.html
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Originally Posted by carsnoceans
(Post 20537583)
Weekday?? Bummer :(
Two reasons why weekday nights are far preferable (having done a lot of these) 1) Group is never static, if I have to increase/decrease reservation size is it a pain in the arse if on a weekend. There have been times where I've had to plan last minute audible as restaurants have told me they can't accomodate a change due to it being their super busy times. 2) because weekdays are generally not restaurants busy time, better service, better attention and ZERO issues changing size of reservation. That said there are some Do's/events that are planned for weekends, (like in CommunityBuzz I'm planning a Russian Dinner on a Friday, prob in June). |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 20538631)
curious, are you burbs so geographically tough or you travel during week?
Two reasons why weekday nights are far preferable (having done a lot of these) 1) Group is never static, if I have to increase/decrease reservation size is it a pain in the arse if on a weekend. There have been times where I've had to plan last minute audible as restaurants have told me they can't accomodate a change due to it being their super busy times. 2) because weekdays are generally not restaurants busy time, better service, better attention and ZERO issues changing size of reservation. That said there are some Do's/events that are planned for weekends, (like in CommunityBuzz I'm planning a Russian Dinner on a Friday, prob in June). 1) Updated location ;) and, yes I travel during the week. So double whammy! 2) I understand the issue with weekends. If, I can manage would love to be there. If you are doing the Russian Tea House, the NY one beats Chicago. No contest there. |
There are weekend do's here in Chicago, so stay tuned to CommunityBuzz, maybe I'll get together another progressive Argyle Vietnamese dinner do going, the previous one was a lot of fun and if the group doesn't get too big, we can get in/out of various Argyle restaurants on a weekend to sample the best dish(es) each has to offer.
Originally Posted by carsnoceans
(Post 20539066)
If you are doing the Russian Tea House, the NY one beats Chicago. No contest there.
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Originally Posted by carsnoceans
(Post 20539066)
If you are doing the Russian Tea House, the NY one beats Chicago. No contest there. As far as Russian food goes, I wonder if the really good ones are in Brighton Beach? I make it to NY about once a month, but never seem to leave Manhattan - maybe next time. |
Originally Posted by u2fan
(Post 20550231)
As far as Russian food goes, I wonder if the really good ones are in Brighton Beach? I make it to NY about once a month, but never seem to leave Manhattan - maybe next time.
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datapoint to add re: Harold's
Chicken was very good, worth the wait. BUT, they were out of chicken livers, biscuits, potato salad:td: creamed corn nuggets were crap, stay clear of those. |
I'm a fan of Harold's FC. i got their delivery one time. I waited outside the building and kept waiting expecting to see a car or bike pull up until the delivery guy walked up to the building. it was a looong walk for him.
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Hey SW, how was the Harold's turnout? Good gathering?
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Originally Posted by carsnoceans
(Post 20652990)
Hey SW, how was the Harold's turnout? Good gathering?
Next current dinner on the books is a Russian Dinner: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...une-7-7pm.html But I’m looking to get a couple dinners going before that, a middle eastern meal in Bridgeview and an Eritrean (close to Ethiopian) meal around 6600 N Clark. I say the following in my best TV announcer voice: Stay tuned to the CommunityBuzz forum for these and other Flyertalk events: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz-380/ :D -- - |
Harold's Chicken originated on the South Side of Chicago in the 50s. First location I was told was over a tavern where the meals were sent down from 2nd floor. My personal memories are 47th street between Kimbark and Kenwood, across from the Ken Theater around 1959. Harold was in the kitchen and chicken was fantastic. Advertised with white finned Cadillac with Chicken head on roof. It was franchised out to about 60 or 80 locations in Chicago area with varied success. The bags gave list of addresses. They opened downtown, added new items like shrimp but it was not the same. A few franchises made it outside the city. 2 years ago, they tried Las Vegas where I now live, but the magic was gone and it quickly closed as the former Chicagoans who lined the door when it opened, were disappointed. 73rd and Halsted was the last location I visited that held the magic and where I go on trips home.
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Originally Posted by mystfaith1
(Post 20932647)
Harold's Chicken originated on the South Side of Chicago in the 50s. First location I was told was over a tavern where the meals were sent down from 2nd floor. My personal memories are 47th street between Kimbark and Kenwood, across from the Ken Theater around 1959. Harold was in the kitchen and chicken was fantastic. Advertised with white finned Cadillac with Chicken head on roof. It was franchised out to about 60 or 80 locations in Chicago area with varied success. The bags gave list of addresses. They opened downtown, added new items like shrimp but it was not the same. A few franchises made it outside the city. 2 years ago, they tried Las Vegas where I now live, but the magic was gone and it quickly closed as the former Chicagoans who lined the door when it opened, were disappointed. 73rd and Halsted was the last location I visited that held the magic and where I go on trips home.
http://www.chicagogrid.com/features/...en-drop-shack/ |
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