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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:53 am 
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A couple weeks ago, a group of us sampled some of the West African Restaurants in Uptown. Our favorite on the trip was a small restaurant called Grace that stole the show with bright flavors, spicy gravies, and the best fufus.

Laikom and I would like to return with a big group so we can really get to know the menu. Dinner is planned for Wednesday August 29 at 7:00PM. We've pre-ordered a couple of dishes that are available by pre-order only, so it should be quite a feast. It's BYOB and cash only.

Let me know if you'd like to join us. Eating with hands is highly encouraged.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:17 am 
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Would've liked to join you but this conflicts with the Barn Pitmaster dinner. Enjoy!

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:18 am 
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Would've liked to join you but this conflicts with the Barn Pitmaster dinner. Enjoy!

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:12 am 
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I'll talk to laikom and see if we can move it.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:28 am 
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I'm open the 29th and would be very interested in attending.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:05 am 
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We talked it over and Wednesday works better for us. Seems we have a knack for competing with Gary's events.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:28 am 
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REB + RAB.

Thanks for organizing,
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:42 am 
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turkob wrote:
We talked it over and Wednesday works better for us. Seems we have a knack for competing with Gary's events.
Which is unfortunate as they are typically interesting and something I'd like to attend, e.g. Grace's African.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:49 am 
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G Wiv wrote:
turkob wrote:
We talked it over and Wednesday works better for us. Seems we have a knack for competing with Gary's events.
Which is unfortunate as they are typically interesting and something I'd like to attend, e.g. Grace's African.


We should just hit them all in one day! the-places-everyone-missed-becuase-they-competed-with-a-barn&company-event-a-thon


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:50 am 
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Also like to note, the Barn dinner isn't on the LTH google calendar.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:07 pm 
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Sorry you can't make it Gary. Definitely check the place out, my first two visits there have been awesome.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:44 am 
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Couple more seats available if anyone else is interested in joining us.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:40 am 
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I'd like to join you.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:49 am 
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I'm interested in attending. A traffic alert for those driving to Grace's African is that the Cubs are at home playing a night game on 8/29.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:37 am 
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Sounds great. See you guys tomorrow.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:33 am 
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I'm getting really excited and hungry for Grace!

A friendly reminder, it's BYOB and CASH only. I'll bring a big bottle or two to share.


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laikom wrote:
I'm getting really excited and hungry for Grace!

A friendly reminder, it's BYOB and CASH only. I'll bring a big bottle or two to share.



Got slammed at work and decided to skip lunch so I'll be bringing my appetite. Have any beer recs?


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AlekH wrote:
laikom wrote:
I'm getting really excited and hungry for Grace!

A friendly reminder, it's BYOB and CASH only. I'll bring a big bottle or two to share.



Got slammed at work and decided to skip lunch so I'll be bringing my appetite. Have any beer recs?


It's spicy and oily, of course if you know me, I like to cut through that with a sour beer. I'd also recommend anything crisp, dry, light or refreshing. IPA would be good.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:00 pm 
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I suppose I should stop calling it Grace's, since the name of the restaurant is Grace African Restaurant. I don't even know if there is someone named Grace there.

See everyone tonight.


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I think it's a midwest thing (or maybe everywhere thing) to add the 's to any business. Where i grew up in indiana, none of the grocery stores had the 's in the name but everyone called them Marsh's, Kroger's etc.


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