whiskeybent wrote:
I'm not sure what Mancow brings to the table - unless he's running a Mr. Beef somewhere that I'm not aware of.

I guess we should watch the show.

As someone who spent several years traveling for business on a schedule less exotic but just as strenuous as Mr. Bourdain's, I'm betting it's a matter of just fitting in time with friends whenever you can. It may have had nothing to do with what Mancow brings to a food show, but rather just some time for Tony to hang with a friend. I actually find that rather appealing -- that a decision was based on friendship rather than purely utilitarian criteria.

whiskeybent wrote:I'm not sure what Mancow brings to the table...

Could it be that he has cow in his name?

Re: Comcast & The Travel Channel:

I didn't say that Comcast doesn't carry it at all, but in most parts of the City of Chicago, it's not carried; in fact, of the eight regions listed in Chicagoland, The Travel Channel is available in only three, with the footnote that in Region 32 (wherever that may be!), it is "...not available in all areas." It was not available when I lived in North Center, and it's not available in Rogers Park, either - and interestingly, of the bazillion channels available on Comcast, it is literally the only one unavailable in my region (40).

sundevilpeg wrote:Re: Comcast & The Travel Channel:

I didn't say that Comcast doesn't carry it at all, but in most parts of the City of Chicago, it's not carried; in fact, of the eight regions listed in Chicagoland, The Travel Channel is available in only three, with the footnote that in Region 32 (wherever that may be!), it is "...not available in all areas." It was not available when I lived in North Center, and it's not available in Rogers Park, either - and interestingly, of the bazillion channels available on Comcast, it is literally the only one unavailable in my region (40).

Worst-case scenario, you can buy individual episodes on iTunes for $1.99.

Better case, you could find a friend whose cable has Travel Channel access, bring some Burt's Fresh Pepper Pizza, and watch it there.

Logan Square has it.

mhill95149 wrote:What's up with Burt's apron?
Was it chosen with the show host in mind?

It was once a major company in that immediate area, who has long gone out of business. I'm sure he simply pulled it off the rack and didn't even think of it beyond protection for his clothes.

FYI - AB Dick made mimeograph and other types of printing machines.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:FYI - AB Dick made mimeograph and other types of printing machines.

Not just made, but invented the mimeograph machine. In Burt's case, a cutting edge piece of technology.

eatchicago wrote:

sundevilpeg wrote:Re: Comcast & The Travel Channel:

I didn't say that Comcast doesn't carry it at all, but in most parts of the City of Chicago, it's not carried; in fact, of the eight regions listed in Chicagoland, The Travel Channel is available in only three, with the footnote that in Region 32 (wherever that may be!), it is "...not available in all areas." It was not available when I lived in North Center, and it's not available in Rogers Park, either - and interestingly, of the bazillion channels available on Comcast, it is literally the only one unavailable in my region (40).

Worst-case scenario, you can buy individual episodes on iTunes for $1.99.

I live in Andersonville and have Comcast. I do not get the Travel Channel. I've been downloading the seasons from iTunes. I'm still on season 2.

G Wiv wrote:

Josephine wrote: You sending Burt the post card from Connecticut was super nice and made his day.

Thanks, Gary. I'm quite touched. But that makes me even more homesick!

Still, I'm enjoying the recent pics of Burt's Place and, I have to say, it's about time Burt's Pizza made the LTH Logo Gallery.

Vicarious gluttony is better than no gluttony at all.

G Wiv wrote:Burt in his element

I don't suppose he has a hair net for that thing growing on his face?

He also appears to be wearing a Dick Tracy t-shirt under his AB Dick apron. Is there some kind of not so subtle subtext here or just a weird coincidence?

Anyone know when the Chicago episode will be airing?

bkim wrote:I don't suppose he has a hair net for that thing growing on his face?

Yes, absolutely, of course he does.

bkim wrote:He also appears to be wearing a Dick Tracy t-shirt under his AB Dick apron. Is there some kind of not so subtle subtext here or just a weird coincidence?

I'd say coincidence, but with Burt you just never know.

Every time I see that picture, I think of four words:



You shall not pass!

Re: AB Dick - Their headquarters was on Touhy or Howard, I believe, just east of Leigh. So employees may have stopped at Pequod's for lunch or dinner and given Burt the apron. Why does someone ask him where he go it?

Re: No Reservations in Chicago - I would assume that someone will let the Forum folks know when the show will air.

Best,
GP Bob

GP Bob,

Since LTH'r Louisa Chu was the fixer for the Chicago episode. Not only will we know, I could easily imagine there may be a screening party.

When I saw the AB Dick apron, I immediately said it looks like a gift from some old customers. Yep. We then got into a discussion about companies not keeping up with technology and fading fast.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:When I saw the AB Dick apron, I immediately said it looks like a gift from some old customers. Yep. We then got into a discussion about companies not keeping up with technology and fading fast.

Now that's ironic. Not saying I want Burt to start using a cell phone or a computer, or even a fax machine; just saying it's ironic.

HI,

I realized the irony as I was writing it, though it was the direction of the conversation in reference to AB Dick.

Regards,

Yes, A B Dick was on Touhy. And I wouldn't be surprised if Burt enjoyed the "aroma" that came off some of their mimeographed pages.

For those youngsters who never heard the term "Mimeograph", check out the Wikipedia entry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph

It's interesting to note that Edison invented the process and A.B. Dick licensed his patents in the late 19th century. With me being a native Chicagoan, who worked for a contract research firm that did some research for A.B. Dick & Co. in the early 1960s, I was surprised to see that the technology was that old. Of course, xerography (i.e. photocopying) came along about that time and relegated mimeography to the status of buggy whips.

My curiosity got the best of me and it seems that the company is still in business after 124 years! They're still located in Niles but on Caldwell and make printing equipment now. See http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/ABDick-Company-Company-History.html

The retail tobacconist, Iwan Reis & Co., has been located in Chicago since 1857 and is the oldest continuing retail establishment in the city. The Chicago Tribune started publishing 10 years before Iwan Reis was established.

Except for Berghoff's, are there any Chicago restaurants that have been around for more than 50 years? The Cape Cod Room at the Drake Hotel has been around since the early 1930s. I think my in-laws spent their honeymoon at the hotel in 1935. They would take us there when they lived in Chicago. I can't think of any Chicago restaurant with the longevity track records that The Berghoff and Cape Cod Room have.

Maybe someone could start a new thread. Any suggestions?

Best,
Grandpa Bob

Grandpa Bob wrote:
Except for Berghoff's, are there any Chicago restaurants that have been around for more than 50 years? The Cape Cod Room at the Drake Hotel has been around since the early 1930s. I think my in-laws spent their honeymoon at the hotel in 1935. They would take us there when they lived in Chicago. I can't think of any Chicago restaurant with the longevity track records that The Berghoff and Cape Cod Room have.

The place that instantly comes to my mind is The Pump Room. I believe its been around since 38.

Hi,

According to this post, Italian Village has been around since 1927.

According to this post, Daley's has been around since 1892. I know Rene G has done research to satisfy this issue for himself, though I am not 100% certain of his conclusions. Hopefully he will chime in to elaborate.

Regards,

Won Kow in Chinatown dates back to the 1920s, I believe, and is the last surviving restaurant to have been in John Drury's Dining in Chicago (with the closing of the Berghoff and Phil Smidt's).

Grandpa Bob wrote:My curiosity got the best of me and it seems that the company is still in business after 124 years! They're still located in Niles but on Caldwell and make printing equipment now.

I think they made printing equipment all along. When my dad was in the hotel business, he had a small AB Dick printing press, which I learned to operate at approx age 12 (early to mid-60s). At that time, it was already old. He used it to print menus and such.

Cathy2 wrote:Since LTH'r Louisa Chu was the fixer for the Chicago episode. Not only will we know, I could easily imagine there may be a screening party.

Yes and yes. No firm air date yet. Will post as soon as I know.

Does anyone know when the Chicago show will air? What's on the line up for the new season that starts soon??

The Chicago episode will premiere Monday, February 2nd, 9 p.m. CT, on the Travel Channel!

Will someone be setting up an event to view it with Burt?

Maybe we should think about an alternate location, considering how tiny Burt's is (does he even have a TV, and if so, is it digital?) I know I'd love to see it with other LTHers, but I know that would fill up fast.

BTW, I still have the DVD of Louisa's Iron Chef episode, which I've been saving for just such an event. I'd be happy to offer it for a double-header. I wonder if Burt would do a zucchini pizza...

HI,

The day of Burt's episode premier is his usual day off. He does not have a television at the restaurant, though some mighty fine radios.

The issue of location applies to Wiener and Still Champion's episode coming up, because he certainly does not have digital television either.

When Cantu's Iron Chef episide premiered, we went to a Romanian restaurant. Unfortunately, though the sound didn't work very well.

Regards,

I heard Burt picked up a monster flat-screen on sale - tricked out with satellite, the works.

Yes, would love to get together for a viewing party. Let's start thinking about this after tonight's hangovers wear off? HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!