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I hope this doesn't come too soon after tonight's happy hour @ Natalino's, but recent discussion in the Violet Hour thread has made me very eager to make the trip to Wicker Park and try out VH's spring menu. I haven't been there since it was very, very cold outside.

Anybody care to join me? All are welcome--VH enthusiasts as well as any folks who might want to visit for the first time.

Sharon

I've reached a milestone: This is the first time I'll be attending two LTH events in the same week. I'll be there, with bells on, to order from their fantastic drink menu.

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Local Beet

Want.

I will be there, though on the late side - probably more like 6:30. Please save me a highback.

Any idea if they are BYOT friendly?

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my food shots

depends whether or not you want to mix your tonic with cranberry juice.

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is making all his reservations under the name Steve Plotnicki from now on.

I also hope to be there!

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Leek
SAVING ONE DOG MAY NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT IT CHANGES THE WORLD FOR THAT ONE DOG.
American Brittany Rescue always needs foster homes. Please think about helping that one dog.
http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org

It's no Rumanian skirt steak, but it fits better in my schedule. Put me down.

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Think Yiddish, Dress British - Advice of Evil Ronnie to me.

The Local Beet's very big list of 2013 Farmer's Markets

Add me to the list. In addition to their drinks, do they have food menu?

Jyoti

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Jyoti
A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
Ruhlman

They do. I recommend the duck meatballs. I've always enjoyed the fried pickles also.

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Joe G.

"Whatever may be wrong with the world, at least it has some good things to eat." -- Cowboy Jack Clement

I have been dying for another Dark -n- Stormy. Count me in!

I would like to join you. I'll be leaving Evanston at about 6:00, so I will be late: hopefully Happy Hour will last over an hour.

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Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik

We should be able to make it (yeah, I love Monday night outings).

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FIG Catering, For Intimate Gatherings
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Our blog
molly@FIGcatering.com

I'll try to make it.

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Chicago Craft Beer Week!

Have you ever been to one that didn't?

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Local Beet

A fantastic potential crowd. I look forward to skoaling all of you. Can we fit in a figure eight of highbacks around two of the little tables, or take over the southeast corner by the curtains? I think this might be more fun in a lounge setup than at one of the long tables in the dining room, which are less mingling-friendly.

I completely agree. I've only ever sat in the highbacks. I will be there close to 6 to find us space. I'm glad so many people can come out!

I am hopeful that I will be able to attend. I'm not sure when I will be able to get off of work; it's not unheard of to be able to get out by 6:30 on a Monday.

So call me an iffy 1; I may bring a co-worker along as well.

Can I be vaguer?

Giovanna

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"Enjoy every sandwich."

-Warren Zevon

I have been following the thread on this place with much interest, so I'm going to try and make it. I have to see if my schedule will allow. Put me down as a maybe.

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-- Nora --
"Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want." ~Gael Greene

OK, here's a list of people, only so I have a rough idea of how much seating to look for. This isn't to lock anyone in--all are still welcome to post here or just show up on Monday.

Me
aschie30
Santander
leek
Vital Information
jygach
Cinny's Mom
GAF
figmolly & figjustin
nr706
Giovanna +1?
GreenFish?

Total = 14

I desperately hope my client cancels an afternoon meeting so I can get out of this God-foresaken town (Atlanta) early tomorrow and join you guys for Happy Hour. Apologies to fans of this "city".

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...defended from strong temptations to social ambition by a still stronger taste for tripe and onions." Screwtape in The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

Fuckerberg on Food

Like kennyz - I desperately hope my late afternoon meeting ends early enough for me to make the trek into the city. I have my fingers and toes crossed.

Jyoti

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Jyoti
A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
Ruhlman

I think that I will be closer to 7ish - so we can be a second shift.

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Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik

I'll be downtown this afternoon and will try to stop by (probably on the early side).

OK, so here's a question: I can really only have one drink and reasonably expect to find my way home (walking!). But, I'm torn. Help my decision-making - Negroni or Dark 'n' Stormy?

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Leek
SAVING ONE DOG MAY NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT IT CHANGES THE WORLD FOR THAT ONE DOG.
American Brittany Rescue always needs foster homes. Please think about helping that one dog.
http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org

Can we drink "family style"? Order a lot of different drinks and share (either separate glasses or not)? Turn the Violet hour into a Chinese restaurant.

Gary

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Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik

Brilliant! I'm in. I have the one drink problem, too.

We're definitely up for sharing...that's part of the benefit of going with the group.

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FIG Catering, For Intimate Gatherings
Our website
Our blog
molly@FIGcatering.com

Oh yay!

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Leek
SAVING ONE DOG MAY NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT IT CHANGES THE WORLD FOR THAT ONE DOG.
American Brittany Rescue always needs foster homes. Please think about helping that one dog.
http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org

Alas, I will not be getting to O'hare until 7:45, so I'll have to make my own Dark n Stormy tonight.

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...defended from strong temptations to social ambition by a still stronger taste for tripe and onions." Screwtape in The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis

Fuckerberg on Food

I am so glad I don't have to make difficult drink choices this evening - thanks all for being willing to share your drinks!

Jyoti

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Jyoti
A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
Ruhlman