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Chus

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:23 am

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The Millrose in South Barrington.

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jimmypasta

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:29 am

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:42 am

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We don't go to any "supper clubs," but I'm always on the lookout for good, old school Greek diners.

Larry's in Plainfield and "Plainfield Delight" are both very good. The best Greek diners force you to have soup and also bring enough random bread to feed a family for a year.

There is a good one in Arlington Hts we used to go to, too... right down the road from the One Arlington North building off 53.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:46 am

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leashyourkids wrote:

Yanni's....closed about 5 years ago.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:47 am

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jimmypasta wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

Yanni's....closed about 5 years ago.

Well, fuck me runnin', James...

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Tall Midget

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:51 am

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Sabatino's on Irving Park and Marie's Pizza on Lawrence are two of my favorite "Old School" or "Time Warp" spots in the city.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:51 am

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Not sure if Jorr meant Petey's on 95th street?

Yes. Awesome neon. Weird old building. The best relish tray I ever had and that includes Wisconsin. On Sunday it even includes little meatballs.

Yep. About time SW side/E. Park gets some love. There is a second one on 159th and Lagrange. Not sure if as good.

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DannyB

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:02 am

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Ki's continues to be what Rayme's was--it's just W. of 53 on North Ave--is good and fits the bill. Gale Street Inn is the first restaurant I can consciously remember eating at. I think I was 3.

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JORR

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:03 am

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Seacrest wrote:

JORR, have you ever been to a supper club in WI called Johnny Manhattan's?

My wife is trying to drag me there and I need a recommendation from someone I know.

No, but it looks cool:

http://www.johnnymanhattans.com/

We must have someone who has been there.

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JORR

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:04 am

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Tall Midget wrote:

Sabatino's on Irving Park and Marie's Pizza on Lawrence are two of my favorite "Old School" or "Time Warp" spots in the city.

That would be another criterion for an old school place- tableside prep.

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Chus

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:10 am

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DannyB wrote:

Ki's continues to be what Rayme's was--it's just W. of 53 on North Ave--is good and fits the bill. Gale Street Inn is the first restaurant I can consciously remember eating at. I think I was 3.

Good call on Ki's.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:11 am

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Q's in Hillside

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:47 am

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Great thread

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GoldenJet

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:00 am

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GoldenJet

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:03 am

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doug - evergreen park wrote:

There is a place by me called Dover Straits that is like that. Seafood joint, live bands, dance floor...and the salad boat!

Wife and I went there and brought the median age down from 62 to 61.75.

Haven't been there in forever...it's definitely an OLD crowd.

Nite 'N Gale in Highwood has been around forever. Ditka used to hang there as I recall.

Italian Village in the city is a classic.

Ray Radigan's...a famous supper club up near Kenosha on Sheridan Rd...did close down a year or two ago. Ray's granddaughter Mary Radigan wanted to spice up the menu a little but couldn't find agreement from the old timers...so she shut it down.

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Frank Coztansa

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:11 am

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Its been closed for several years, but as a yute my family and I would frequent Dunlap's in Palos on holidays.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:12 am

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GoldenJet wrote:

doug - evergreen park wrote:

There is a place by me called Dover Straits that is like that. Seafood joint, live bands, dance floor...and the salad boat!

Wife and I went there and brought the median age down from 62 to 61.75.

All great places. I didn't know Ray Radigan's had closed. Another one bites the dust. There was also that great place down near Waukegan Harbor that has been closed for awhile now. I can't remember its name.

In the same vein as the Anvil Club that denis mentioned, there was the Forge Club on Milwaukee Avenue. My former father-in-law was a member and we went there all the time when we worked together and had an office in Libertyville.

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Hussra

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:13 am

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Golden Steer on Roosevelt on the edge of Forest Park is like entering a portal back in time, but not in a good way.

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Chus

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:13 am

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denisdman wrote:

There's a place in downtown East Dundee called the Anvil Club. I went once as you have to be a member.

If you're interested, I could get you in.

Sounds like a gay bar.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:17 am

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Chus wrote:

denisdman wrote:

There's a place in downtown East Dundee called the Anvil Club. I went once as you have to be a member.

If you're interested, I could get you in.

Sounds like a gay bar.

We work hard, we play hard.

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JORR

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:19 am

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Hussra wrote:

Golden Steer on Roosevelt on the edge of Forest Park is like entering a portal back in time, but not in a good way.

I just ate there on Saturday. I thought it was great. Yeah, you don't get a char on the steak like you would on a million degree broiler at Chicago Cut, but so what? That isn't the point. I will say the house Cabernet left a lot to be desired. I'll stick with Black and soda next time.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:22 am

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

Hussra wrote:

Golden Steer on Roosevelt on the edge of Forest Park is like entering a portal back in time, but not in a good way.

So you went with Nas?

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:24 am

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Generally not a supper club guy, but we used to
hit this place up when I lived in Rockford. My drum teacher from back in the day had a jazz trio that played there.

Butterfly Club - Beloit WI
http://www.butterflyclub.us

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:28 am

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JORR

Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:33 am

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badrogue17 wrote:

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

Hussra wrote:

Golden Steer on Roosevelt on the edge of Forest Park is like entering a portal back in time, but not in a good way.

So you went with Nas?

You've just given me inspiration for a new comic book. Nas is Black and IMU is his youthful ward, Soda. They roam Chicago smoking cigars, drinking whisky, and defending the honor of Jose Quintana.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:34 am

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Speaking of Cabernet, JOrr, have you tried the new Robert Mondavi Private Selection? It is Cabernet that aged in Bourbon barrels. I like it, very smooth.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:39 am

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Frank Coztansa wrote:

Speaking of Cabernet, JOrr, have you tried the new Robert Mondavi Private Selection? It is Cabernet that aged in Bourbon barrels. I like it, very smooth.

I had a glass of it somewhere not long ago. Nice. I'm a big Mondavi fan, Napa pioneer. Their higher end wines hold up very well, and even the cheap stuff like Woodbridge is drinkable.

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SteveSarley

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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:44 am

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Frank Coztansa wrote:

Speaking of Cabernet, JOrr, have you tried the new Robert Mondavi Private Selection? It is Cabernet that aged in Bourbon barrels. I like it, very smooth.

A perfect pairing with a Denver omelet!

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Great fish fry.

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Post subject: Re: "Old School" Dining

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:47 am

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SteveSarley wrote:

Frank Coztansa wrote:

Speaking of Cabernet, JOrr, have you tried the new Robert Mondavi Private Selection? It is Cabernet that aged in Bourbon barrels. I like it, very smooth.

A perfect pairing with a Denver omelet!

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