Evanston Lunch Group Wed 9/17 - Curt's - NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Evanston Lunch Group Wed 9/17 - Curt's - NOTE NEW LOCATION!
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Evanston Lunch Group Wed 9/17 - Curt's - NOTE NEW LOCATION!
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Post #1 - August 22nd, 2014, 5:45 pmPatch Café is in the space that was formerly Deta's, which was a GNR, and ELG favorite. Patch carries over some of Deta's best (especially Burek).the inter webs wrote:PATCH CAFE` is born from the fusion of IDOS Bistro and Deta`s Cafe' (famous for her burek) Now together they are able to offer a MIX of the two worlds, with their own unique blend of Pastries, Mediterranean Dishes, Quiches, Baked Goods and traditional American inspired dishes . It is a wonderful place where you can come and relax in front of a delicious meal or a cup of coffee, tea or even Turkish coffee.
Patch Café
7555 N Ridge Blvd (1/2 block south of Howard, on Ridge)
Chicago, IL 60686
Wednesday, Sept 17
12:30 pm
Join us!Last edited by nr706 on September 10th, 2014, 2:24 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Post #2 - August 23rd, 2014, 12:11 amThey don't appear to have a website but they do have a Facebook page.
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Post #3 - August 23rd, 2014, 9:42 amPastries, sweet breads, and cookies from the owner are sold at the Evanston Farmer's Market (not under the name of Patch Cafe; I don't recall the name). They are quite good.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
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Post #4 - August 24th, 2014, 5:14 pmI'll be there!
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Post #5 - August 28th, 2014, 6:25 pmB2B+1 will be there
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Post #6 - August 29th, 2014, 1:38 pmI will try to make it, but that whole week is bad for me, workwise. I'll post a definite answer once I get the September schedule, which won't be until after Labor Day.... Hope to see you all then."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #7 - September 3rd, 2014, 1:58 pmnr706 wrote:Patch Café
7555 N Ridge Blvd (1/2 block south of Ridge)
Chicago, IL 60686
For those unfamiliar with the location, Tom meant to write "(1/2 block south of Howard)"....Gypsy Boy
"I am not a glutton--I am an explorer of food." (Erma Bombeck)
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Post #8 - September 3rd, 2014, 1:59 pmGypsy Boy wrote:nr706 wrote:Patch Café
7555 N Ridge Blvd (1/2 block south of Ridge)
Chicago, IL 60686
For those unfamiliar with the location, Tom meant to write "(1/2 block south of Howard)"....
My bad. (Do people still say that?) Fixed above. Thanks for catching it.
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Post #9 - September 4th, 2014, 7:13 amPatch Cafe is closed. I stopped by late last week, saw no furniture and checked with the hair salon next door. They confirmed that it had been closed for more than a month and they did not think it would reopen.
Nr706, I emailed you that day but apparently my email was not received. I am not set up for messaging so I decided to post here.
We need a new location for our lunch this month.
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Post #10 - September 4th, 2014, 10:12 amI'll look into it, and get back.
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Post #11 - September 10th, 2014, 2:24 pmWith the closing of Patch, I’ve explored a number of other options (zero is a number, right? - although the actual number is greater than zero) for the Evanston Lunch Group’s September get-together.
I’ve made an executive decision (subject to derision) that the Evanston Lunch Group™ will convene on the same date - Wednesday Sept 17, 12:30 pm, at Curt’s Cafe, 2922 Central St. Evanston (formerly the home of Casteel Coffee). It’s a place that, as far as I know, hasn’t gotten a single mention on LTH (someone, please prove me wrong). The menu is not particularly ambitious (think soups/salads/sandwiches). But Curt’s (which stands for Cultivating Unique Restaurant Training) has as its mission teaching at-risk kids what they need to do to have and hold a job, and what it takes to make a living in the restaurant and hospitality industries. I think that’s worth supporting.
Moetchandon and I tried it out today, and while the food wasn’t exceptional, it was fine.
Please re-confirm, or at least let me know if that location doesn’t work for you; I want to let them know what size crowd to expect.
http://curtscafe.org
Curt’s Café
2922 Central
Evanston, ILLast edited by nr706 on September 11th, 2014, 3:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Post #12 - September 10th, 2014, 2:37 pmI have been curious about Curt's and will be very glad at attend. Thanks for coming up with an interesting place for us to try, Tom!
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Post #13 - September 10th, 2014, 6:49 pmI will be there.
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Post #14 - September 12th, 2014, 12:49 pmI managed to clear my work schedule for that day, so I plan to join you. Thanks, Tom!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #15 - September 16th, 2014, 5:28 pmBump! Any more people interested?
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Post #16 - September 16th, 2014, 9:59 pmConfirming I will be there with +1.
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Post #17 - September 17th, 2014, 1:35 pmOur ELG lunch today was pleasant. The cafe has a very relaxed and comfortable feel. Their mission is certainly a fine one, and the food is fine as well, if no gourmet treat. The chicken "chili" soup was quite good--it was more of a chicken, white bean, and cumin soup--and my roast beef sandwich on marble rye was decent. We liked the artichoke spinach dip, served with pita triangles. I didn't taste the salads, but they won some praise. If you are in the neighborhood, it's a nice place to stop in, get a little breakfast or lunch, and use their free wi-fi. And you would be helping at-risk kids.
