Chicago people, dinner the night before the meet???

[helenabear]

I was poking around travelocity a few days ago and low and behold I found airfare from Columbus to Chicago for $68 plus fees so I couldn't pass that up at all. That just means I will be arriving late in the afternoon on the 11th and will be alone on this trip. So since I truly hate eating meals alone, would anyone care to join me for dinner?

I know I usually request Gino's (I'm awful) and that's fine or I am totally up to new suggestions. I am sure I can hitch a ride with someone but the cheapest hotels I found were in the NW 'burbs so I am looking there.

So who's up for dinner?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Sounds good. For the 11th??

 

[MosMom]

We'll be driving through there on the 11th on the way up to Canada. We'll be driving through about breakfast time though. BooHoo.

 

[Patabel]

I might be able to join you....I will be in Chicago ahead of my family for my DD's (KrnB) bridal shower on Saturday. While I have tentative plans for Friday evening...I seriously doubt they will happen. I will know at the end of March. But I will be staying at a hotel only a few miles from Woodfield Mall, so dinner might be doable!

 

[December99]

In the northwest burbs will be hard for us to get there but I wish you guys a great meet!!!!!

And have a safe trip Elaine!

 

[Fire14]

if i make my mind up o come i'd be happy to join you just point me to chicago pizza

 

[Dan Murphy]

That would be nice if both of you can come, Pat and Julie.

 

[Fire14]

ok it's about 80% official i'm coming and brinnging my other half !!! I found a rate I can live with at extended stay america. any good/bad opions on this place?

 

[helenabear]

Patabel that would be so nice to be able to meet you

Very cool Juli!!! Never stayed at that place myself (none of them actually). What part of Chicago will you be at?

 

[Bunchkin]

NW burbs are just a little too far for us this time.


We need to have another SW meet soon!!

 

[Fire14]

I've stayed at one the last time I was in Chicago it was nice. Just not sure about this one It's right next door to Cracker bArrel

 

[cgcw]

With just a little bit of persuading, I'm going to join in for dinner for the 11th (and probably the meet on the 12th too). Thanks, Dan, for the extra push I needed! I'm looking forward to it.

 

[helenabear]

So glad to hear that you will be able to make it Cindy! I look forward to meeting you.

Since I am not from the area, any suggestions on where to eat?

 

[Patabel]

Good question...Cindy, Dan...you know the area. Whacha think?

 

[cgcw]

Well, depending on the size of the group, there is a Sweet Tomatoes not to far from Woodfield. It's more of a buffet place, kind of different but I'm not sure how seating would work for a large group.

In the town I live, there is a place called the Village Tavern...one of our favorites. Along those same lines, and the same owners, is a place called Pilot Pete's. It's right on the little Schaumburg Airport, which is kind of nice to watch planes take off and land (although I don't know how many take off on a Friday night). Also, with it being lent, it might be tough to get into because they offer a fish fry on Friday nights (which is awesome!). I believe they also have a location up in Buffalo Grove.

My DS8 tends to be a picky eater, so when we go out, our choices are kind of limited. So, I'm not much help. Anyone else?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Great you will be coming, Cindy. You'll have a great evening, I know it.

What about Gino's East? Visitors always enjoy that place!!!!!!

 

[helenabear]

You know I totally forgot about it being a Lenten Friday. Ginos would work because it would be easy to find a meatless dinner for me (I don't eat fish).

But I really don't care one way or another

 

[Fire14]

works wonderful for me. can i bring firecracker with me? J/K fire is my siberian husky

 

[Patabel]

Where is Gino's????

 

[Dan Murphy]

Gino's is in Rolling Meadows, Pat, about one mile east of Woodfield.