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    Post #1 - May 14th, 2008, 10:58 am
    Post #1 - May 14th, 2008, 10:58 am Post #1 - May 14th, 2008, 10:58 am
    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
  • Post #2 - May 14th, 2008, 11:04 am
    Post #2 - May 14th, 2008, 11:04 am Post #2 - May 14th, 2008, 11:04 am
    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. :wink:
  • Post #3 - May 14th, 2008, 11:43 am
    Post #3 - May 14th, 2008, 11:43 am Post #3 - May 14th, 2008, 11:43 am
    Want.

    I will be there, though on the late side - probably more like 6:30. Please save me a highback.
  • Post #4 - May 14th, 2008, 12:01 pm
    Post #4 - May 14th, 2008, 12:01 pm Post #4 - May 14th, 2008, 12:01 pm
    Any idea if they are BYOT friendly?
  • Post #5 - May 14th, 2008, 12:09 pm
    Post #5 - May 14th, 2008, 12:09 pm Post #5 - May 14th, 2008, 12:09 pm
    mhill95149 wrote:Any idea if they are BYOT friendly?
    depends whether or not you want to mix your tonic with cranberry juice.
    is making all his reservations under the name Steve Plotnicki from now on.
  • Post #6 - May 14th, 2008, 12:52 pm
    Post #6 - May 14th, 2008, 12:52 pm Post #6 - May 14th, 2008, 12:52 pm
    I also hope to be there!
    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
  • Post #7 - May 14th, 2008, 1:40 pm
    Post #7 - May 14th, 2008, 1:40 pm Post #7 - May 14th, 2008, 1:40 pm
    It's no Rumanian skirt steak, but it fits better in my schedule. Put me down.
    Think Yiddish, Dress British - Advice of Evil Ronnie to me.
  • Post #8 - May 14th, 2008, 5:26 pm
    Post #8 - May 14th, 2008, 5:26 pm Post #8 - May 14th, 2008, 5:26 pm
    Add me to the list. In addition to their drinks, do they have food menu?

    Jyoti
    Jyoti
    A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
    Ruhlman
  • Post #9 - May 14th, 2008, 6:44 pm
    Post #9 - May 14th, 2008, 6:44 pm Post #9 - May 14th, 2008, 6:44 pm
    jygach wrote:Add me to the list. In addition to their drinks, do they have food menu?

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

    "Whatever may be wrong with the world, at least it has some good things to eat." -- Cowboy Jack Clement
  • Post #10 - May 15th, 2008, 9:15 am
    Post #10 - May 15th, 2008, 9:15 am Post #10 - May 15th, 2008, 9:15 am
    I have been dying for another Dark -n- Stormy. Count me in!
  • Post #11 - May 15th, 2008, 3:54 pm
    Post #11 - May 15th, 2008, 3:54 pm Post #11 - May 15th, 2008, 3:54 pm
    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.
    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
  • Post #12 - May 15th, 2008, 6:15 pm
    Post #12 - May 15th, 2008, 6:15 pm Post #12 - May 15th, 2008, 6:15 pm
    We should be able to make it (yeah, I love Monday night outings).
    FIG Catering, For Intimate Gatherings
    Our website
    Our blog
    molly@FIGcatering.com
  • Post #13 - May 15th, 2008, 6:21 pm
    Post #13 - May 15th, 2008, 6:21 pm Post #13 - May 15th, 2008, 6:21 pm
    I'll try to make it.
  • Post #14 - May 15th, 2008, 7:23 pm
    Post #14 - May 15th, 2008, 7:23 pm Post #14 - May 15th, 2008, 7:23 pm
    GAF wrote:hopefully Happy Hour will last over an hour.


    Have you ever been to one that didn't? :)
  • Post #15 - May 15th, 2008, 10:23 pm
    Post #15 - May 15th, 2008, 10:23 pm Post #15 - May 15th, 2008, 10:23 pm
    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.
  • Post #16 - May 16th, 2008, 6:10 am
    Post #16 - May 16th, 2008, 6:10 am Post #16 - May 16th, 2008, 6:10 am
    Santander wrote: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!
  • Post #17 - May 16th, 2008, 7:43 am
    Post #17 - May 16th, 2008, 7:43 am Post #17 - May 16th, 2008, 7:43 am
    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
    =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=

    "Enjoy every sandwich."

    -Warren Zevon
  • Post #18 - May 17th, 2008, 5:49 pm
    Post #18 - May 17th, 2008, 5:49 pm Post #18 - May 17th, 2008, 5:49 pm
    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.
    -- Nora --
    "Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want." ~Gael Greene
  • Post #19 - May 17th, 2008, 6:27 pm
    Post #19 - May 17th, 2008, 6:27 pm Post #19 - May 17th, 2008, 6:27 pm
    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
  • Post #20 - May 18th, 2008, 7:05 pm
    Post #20 - May 18th, 2008, 7:05 pm Post #20 - May 18th, 2008, 7:05 pm
    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".
    ...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
  • Post #21 - May 18th, 2008, 7:20 pm
    Post #21 - May 18th, 2008, 7:20 pm Post #21 - May 18th, 2008, 7:20 pm
    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
    Jyoti
    A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
    Ruhlman
  • Post #22 - May 18th, 2008, 7:44 pm
    Post #22 - May 18th, 2008, 7:44 pm Post #22 - May 18th, 2008, 7:44 pm
    I think that I will be closer to 7ish - so we can be a second shift.
    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
  • Post #23 - May 19th, 2008, 9:22 am
    Post #23 - May 19th, 2008, 9:22 am Post #23 - May 19th, 2008, 9:22 am
    I'll be downtown this afternoon and will try to stop by (probably on the early side).
  • Post #24 - May 19th, 2008, 11:45 am
    Post #24 - May 19th, 2008, 11:45 am Post #24 - May 19th, 2008, 11:45 am
    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?
    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
  • Post #25 - May 19th, 2008, 11:53 am
    Post #25 - May 19th, 2008, 11:53 am Post #25 - May 19th, 2008, 11:53 am
    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
    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
  • Post #26 - May 19th, 2008, 12:10 pm
    Post #26 - May 19th, 2008, 12:10 pm Post #26 - May 19th, 2008, 12:10 pm
    GAF wrote: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.


    Brilliant! I'm in. I have the one drink problem, too.
  • Post #27 - May 19th, 2008, 12:29 pm
    Post #27 - May 19th, 2008, 12:29 pm Post #27 - May 19th, 2008, 12:29 pm
    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.


    We're definitely up for sharing...that's part of the benefit of going with the group.
    FIG Catering, For Intimate Gatherings
    Our website
    Our blog
    molly@FIGcatering.com
  • Post #28 - May 19th, 2008, 1:23 pm
    Post #28 - May 19th, 2008, 1:23 pm Post #28 - May 19th, 2008, 1:23 pm
    Oh yay!
    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
  • Post #29 - May 19th, 2008, 1:50 pm
    Post #29 - May 19th, 2008, 1:50 pm Post #29 - May 19th, 2008, 1:50 pm
    Alas, I will not be getting to O'hare until 7:45, so I'll have to make my own Dark n Stormy tonight.
    ...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
  • Post #30 - May 19th, 2008, 2:11 pm
    Post #30 - May 19th, 2008, 2:11 pm Post #30 - May 19th, 2008, 2:11 pm
    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
    Jyoti
    A meal, with bread and wine, shared with friends and family is among the most essential and important of all human rituals.
    Ruhlman

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