Burt's Place is re-opening!

Here it is folks, the message you’ve all been waiting for with an extra surprise to boot.

Burt is reopening on Wednesday, April 2, 2008!

The extra surprise is that I convinced him to do a semi-private gathering for LTH members on Tuesday, April 1st! A handful of LTHers PMed me, asking about this possibility and I thought it would be a good way for Burt to get back into the swing of things before we open to the public.

I wasn't sure if this should go in the Events Forum or here in Eating Out. If the mods want to move it, fine by me.

Here are the details:

The store will be open from 5pm until 10pm.

Rather than doing “seatings”; dictating when you must come in, we will be open for you to come in whenever it is most convenient for you. However, so as to insure that we are not overwhelmed with any large groups all at once, and to insure that the most people can get in on this while waiting the least amount of time for a table, we are asking that you please post here with the number of people who will be attending and what time you would like to come in. Please do not walk in without posting here first.

If it becomes necessary, I will make slight adjustments to the schedule to make sure that we don’t overload the chef. After all this is a 70 year old guy who is just getting back from triple bypass surgery. Let’s not kill him the first night he reopens! As we get closer to the April 1st date, I will post a schedule so everyone can see when they're coming in.

You don’t need to place an order here on the thread, but you will be encouraged to call your order in ahead of time on the day of the get-together. You can start calling as early as 3pm on the 1st.

We will be sticking strictly to pizzas, salads, garlic bread, and the usual appetizers; no grill work or pastas will be available. Everything will be at regular menu prices. If you’re going for the full cycle (pizzas, appetizers, etc.) please let Burt know everything when you call, and allow for time to eat your apps before the pizza comes out. For example, if you want to eat pizza at 6:30, you should plan on being there at about 6:10.

That’s it. I hope I’m handling this correctly. If the mods feel there should be any changes or if anyone has any suggestions as to how to make this work more smoothly, I’m wide open.

See you all on April 1st,

Buddy

P.S. I will be posting this same message over at Roadfood.com. While there will be some interested parties, I do not anticipate any serious conflict or competition for tables or oven space.

B.

Steve Z. + 3 @ 7:00 P.M.

Hi,

I plan to attend. I can come at any time fits your plans.

Regards,

me + 1 please - whatever time works

Me + 1 any time that works.

Edited to say why don't we join the late crowd too around 8:30?

Me + Husband. The earliest we can arrive is 7:15pm and I'd prefer not have a time later than 8:15pm (but we'll be flexible on that if necessary.) Can't wait!

=R= + 2, please. We'd prefer to come on the early side, anytime after 5:30, because it is a school night and we'll have the boyo with us.

Thanks very much for organizing this!

=R=

1 please - after 6:00

Thanks.

Jyoti

Buddy,

Terrific news that Burt is back in action and really nice of you to organize this and think of all of us.

Cookie and I would like to come at 6pm.

Thank you.

Best,
Michael

Judy plus Mr. Judy @ 6 PM

Thanks!

All my wife has been talking about lately is being able to get back to Burt's, so this news has really made her day!

It looks like several people are intending to get there early, so we'll plan on arriving a bit later, around 7:30. If you need us to push that back at all to accommodate demand, just let us know and we'll be happy to do so. It will just be the two of us.

Great news!

me+1 We'll start the late crowd. 8:30 or 9p?

Hi,

I forgot, I have a program in Highland Park finishing around 8:30. I will be there for the late crowd between 8:30 and 9. I will call with my order as I depart. I will probably bring 1-3 friends ... I just have to alert them!

Regards,

Hooray for Burt and Sharon! We are all glad to hear that Burt feels so well. Thanks, Buddy, for posting this news. I will smell the pizza all the way from Connecticut!

Buddy:

That's really great news. Thanks for sharing it, and bests to all the "first-nighters".

Mrs. Griz and I will be on vacation on April Fool's day, and as such, will be forced to reacqaint with Burt's great pies at a somewhat later date.

Here's to Burt and his bride!

Yay!

Edit! Worknight!

Make it 4 for 7pm.

Maybe more. Stay tuned...

I'm in for 2 right at 5 pm. Can't wait!

My family will be there are on the the 3rd (4 people) - early seating - first timers. Can't wait! (Try to get some habs for the pizzas, if possible...)

Snark wrote:(Try to get some habs for the pizzas, if possible...)

Snark,

Burt's is generally BYOH, but he'll be happy to put them on a pizza for you.

I'm sorry, Buddy, I need to withdraw my 5 pm/2 people slot. We do plan on coming in the next day though!

Saint Pizza and I and our boys would like to come. Early would be better for us but since we're making our interest known so late in the game we're prepared to be flexible. We've never tried Burt's but have been wanting to get there for some time! So that's 2 adults, 2 children and a baby for as early a time as possible without overloading Burt. Thanks!

If we can be accommodated, Mr. X and I would like to come in later, around 8. Thanks!

JimTheBeerGuy wrote:Saint Pizza and I and our boys would like to come. Early would be better for us but since we're making our interest known so late in the game we're prepared to be flexible. We've never tried Burt's but have been wanting to get there for some time! So that's 2 adults, 2 children and a baby for as early a time as possible without overloading Burt. Thanks!

Don't worry about a "late" entry. If anyone else is interested, don't be shy. I'll put together a schedule that will try to accomodate all.

So far, if my counting is right we've got 40+/- people spread out over the course of the evening. No problem. And as long as everyone is a little bit flexible on the time, except where otherwise noted, we can probably squeeze in a few more. As we get closer to the date I will post a rundown of who is coming in when.

Thanks again to all! BTW, Burt and Sharon are doing a bit of R&R with a roadtrip to visit the grandkids. He should be well rested and ready for action by the time April 1st rolls around.

Buddy

germuska + 2 @ 6:30, please and thanks!

Just found out my dad's going to be in town that night. Can I add one more (making it 3 total)? Cheers!

Here's the rundown I've got so far. If anybody wants to make a change in time or add to their party, or if I am in error on anyone's entry, please feel free to let me know now.

Edited to reflect changes requested by our guests:

tapler, 2 people @ 5:00
jim the beer guy, 5 people @ 5:00
ronnie suburban, 3 people @ 5:30
eatchicago, 2 people @ 6:00
Judy, 2 people @ 6:00
germuska, 3 people @ 6:30
gastro gnome, 2 people @ 6:30
happy stomach, 2 people @ 7:00
panther in the den, 4 people @ 7:00
steve z., 4 people @ 7:00
jtk, 2 people @ 7:30
LynnB, 2 people @ 7:30
The GP, 2 people @ 8:00
nr706, 2 people @ 8:00
figmolly, 3 people @ 8:30
Erik, 3 people @ 8:30

So far we have a total of 40 people spread out over the course of the evening. We could probably handle another group at 5:30, 6:30, and 8:30pm.

Condolences to the folks who had to cancel; we'll miss you.

More details to come as we get closer to the date.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Thanks,

Buddy

I'm so sorry, but it looks like work-related events will keep me from attending the much more appealing food-related event.

Jyoti

Hi,

I got an invitation to something I could not turn down. Unfortunately it means I am unavailable for dinner on Tuesday.

All the best,

What's the best time for a last minute 2 top? 6:30? 8:30?

I apologize for cancelling on the day of but my good friend was in a car accident last night with her husband. She is generally fine but banged up and has asked me to run errands and take care of some things for her while she rests up tonight. We will make it up by coming out twice in the next few weeks. Thank you for understanding.