abf005 wrote:
No, I wont be doing the bar until LATER. I'm getting too old to be drinking that early ya lush!! LOL

Should be a lot of fun, even its its just small crowd.

I probably wont go out after, just before, any of the burrito spots byob?

should be a blast, looking forward to seeing you, Ronnie, REB & RAB, and Panther and his wife again.

abf005 wrote:Hows this??

One thing that I learned from the taco crawl that the passion for the salsa was almost as strong for the meat.

The categories were Taste, Char (being the subject of the crawl), Freshness and Value.

I was just winging it. Afterwards I thru the results into a spreadsheet and averaged and Voila! A winner.

Things are looking good for Saturday. We have a tradition of making birthdays a weekend event (Birthday Festival Weekend) and I have been able to move most of the activities to Friday or Sunday.

Standing at 95% right now which as good as a 'Will Attend'.

jimswside wrote:Really looking forward to what should be one of my favorite events this summer. I will be heading down early to perhapas stop @ Hot Dougs, but definitely stopping @ LTH member Danny's bar Toons for a few boilermakers before I head to meet up with others. Toons opens @ 11:00


Toon's
3857 N. Southport
Chicago

This is looking pretty good too! My grandfather was a big fan of boilermakers. ... of which he introduced to me at an early age but that would be a story for the bar.

>Jim - Arrival time at Toons?

Panther in the Den wrote:This is looking pretty good too! My grandfather was a big fan of boilermakers. ... of which he introduced to me at an early age but that would be a story for the bar.

>Jim - Arrival time at Toons?

when they open @ 11:00.

I may try to hit Hot Dougs 1st, if the line isnt too long & I can get in the neighborhood no later than 10:00.

I guess I have changed my mind, the scorecard method looks interesting, and thorough. A good way to perhaps get a concensus.

I would be glad to fill one out if they are provided.

jimswside wrote:I guess I have changed my mind, the scorecard method looks interesting, and thorough. A good way to perhaps get a concensus.

I would be glad to fill one out if they are provided.

So there is method to my madness??

I be sure to print out enough to pass out for anyone that wants one.

if you go to Toons see if Danny has some good BBQ going that day..its the real deal..

Head's Red BBQ wrote:if you go to Toons see if Danny has some good BBQ going that day..its the real deal..

I am kind of bbq'd out right now(planned it that way with the 3 day smoke-out this past weekend). Im kind of glad for a week off(typically I would be already planning what I would be smoking this upcoming weekend).

I have checked out Danny's smoker, and tasted some smoked turkey I think he put in a gumbo the last time I was there. He knows what he is doing thats for sure. It will be purely liquid visit unless I cant get a snack before heading in.

jimswside wrote:I am kind of bbq'd out right now.

Wow. I didn't think it was possible.

Ronna

REB wrote:Wow. I didn't think it was possible.

Ronna

funny...

I have been going at the bbq pretty hard since about March, a break for some grilled steak burritos is needed.

I think I'm going to have to drop out. Foot/leg problems are pretty bad this week and even if the rest of you were truly crawling I don't think I could hop fast enough to keep up. I'll watch for the posting of the results, and I'll have to check out the spots on my own some other time.

I REALLY looking forward to this weekend! Sorry to hear you won't join us Katie.

As of today the guest list stands at:

Attendee list: (12)
Burt +1
jimswside
seebee
RAB +1, REB
geno55 +1
tarte tatin
GAF
Panther in the Den +1

Tentative: (0)

Map & details:

1) Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra Caliente (Was Caniceria Leon)
1400 N Ashland
773-772-9804
Arrive: 1:00 PM - Depart 1:50 PM

2) Carniceria Guanajuato
3140 N California Ave
(773) 267-7739
Arrive: 2:05 PM - Depart 2:50 PM

3) Taqueria El Asadero
2213 W Montrose Ave
(773) 583-5563
Arrive: 3:05 PM - Depart 3:50 PM

4) Palapita
4263 N Milwaukee Ave
(773) 427-4438?
Arrive: 4:05PM - Depart 4:50 PM

5) Las Asadas
2072 N Western Ave
(773) 278-9120
Arrive: 5:05 PM - Depart 5:50 PM

6) La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland Ave
(773) 278-2130?
Arrive: 6:05 PM - Depart ??



And the proposed scoresheet:

My boy and I are still tentative but it'll probably be a game time decision on Saturday. We'll either be at the first stop, or we won't. If you need to know more definitely than that, please let me know. It's the last Saturday before school starts and we're just back from vacation, so things are a bit chaotic around here

=R=

Hope you can make it Ronnie, updated in full one more time!

As of today the guest list stands at:

Attendee list: (12)
Burt +1
jimswside
seebee
RAB +1, REB
geno55 +1
tarte tatin
GAF
Panther in the Den +1

Tentative: (0)
ronnie_suburban +1

Map & details:

1) Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra Caliente (Was Caniceria Leon)
1400 N Ashland
773-772-9804
Arrive: 1:00 PM - Depart 1:50 PM

2) Carniceria Guanajuato
3140 N California Ave
(773) 267-7739
Arrive: 2:05 PM - Depart 2:50 PM

3) Taqueria El Asadero
2213 W Montrose Ave
(773) 583-5563
Arrive: 3:05 PM - Depart 3:50 PM

4) Palapita
4263 N Milwaukee Ave
(773) 427-4438?
Arrive: 4:05PM - Depart 4:50 PM

5) Las Asadas
2072 N Western Ave
(773) 278-9120
Arrive: 5:05 PM - Depart 5:50 PM

6) La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland Ave
(773) 278-2130?
Arrive: 6:05 PM - Depart ??



And the proposed scoresheet:

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I've been talking to my wife and we both hope to join you for this, but it's a little bit up in the air because she's working on Saturday. She might get out at noon, or she might not get out until hours later if a large number of consults are called.

With any luck we can make it, and in time to make the first stop. If not, I still have Panther's cell number from the steak taco thon, so if it's alright with him I'll call if we're running late (but not so late as to make it pointless) and verify where the crawl is at.

ucjames wrote:I've been talking to my wife and we both hope to join you for this, but it's a little bit up in the air because she's working on Saturday. She might get out at noon, or she might not get out until hours later if a large number of consults are called.

With any luck we can make it, and in time to make the first stop. If not, I still have Panther's cell number from the steak taco thon, so if it's alright with him I'll call if we're running late (but not so late as to make it pointless) and verify where the crawl is at.

No Problemo.

ucjames wrote:I've been talking to my wife and we both hope to join you for this, but it's a little bit up in the air because she's working on Saturday. She might get out at noon, or she might not get out until hours later if a large number of consults are called.

With any luck we can make it, and in time to make the first stop. If not, I still have Panther's cell number from the steak taco thon, so if it's alright with him I'll call if we're running late (but not so late as to make it pointless) and verify where the crawl is at.

I'll add you to the tentative list, and the schedule below should help you locate us. My number is (847)650-7434 if you or anyone needs to locate the group, or has any questions about the crawl.

Hey all,

What is the usual protocol for transportation on one of these events? Neither my girlfriend or I will have a car, so we'll need to ride along with someone. We'll be able to make our way to the first stop and from the last stop, as I live nearby. Is anyone else carpooling? Let me know.

Excited and nervous about this event (especially meeting all of you).

geno55 wrote:Hey all,

What is the usual protocol for transportation on one of these events? Neither my girlfriend or I will have a car, so we'll need to ride along with someone. We'll be able to make our way to the first stop and from the last stop, as I live nearby. Is anyone else carpooling? Let me know.

Excited and nervous about this event (especially meeting all of you).

My Bride and I will have 2 extra spots in the car. AC is not working but it is supposed to be a nice day.

You could meet us at the bar too.

Panther in the Den wrote:

geno55 wrote:Hey all,

What is the usual protocol for transportation on one of these events? Neither my girlfriend or I will have a car, so we'll need to ride along with someone. We'll be able to make our way to the first stop and from the last stop, as I live nearby. Is anyone else carpooling? Let me know.

Excited and nervous about this event (especially meeting all of you).

My Bride and I will have 2 extra spots in the car. AC is not working but it is supposed to be a nice day.

You could meet us at the bar too.

Nice! I can tell this is going to be a good group to crawl with!

BTW: in my car, its my son, Jim and I, but Ill have room for 1 more if anyone else wants to ride with us.

I somehow got taken off the list, but i still plan on going. and i'm bringing +2 instead of +1, if that's ok.

Also, this starts and ends very near my house, and i'd be happy to drive as well if we need more drivers.

I've come down with my 2nd cold* of the summer somehow. Been fighting it for two days now, and I thought I'd be fine, but it's gotten worse. I still might show since I have never been to the first four (except for Asadero) and I'm just looking for any excuse to try em, but it ain't looking good. I'm gonna go get on the bike, and then take another sauna to sweat it out. If I show, I'll be at spot number 1 ON TIME. Don't wait up for me.

*It's probably really a flu - a common cold would normally not slow me down one bit.

Can't believe tomorrow is finally here!! I can't wait! I Look forward to seeing everyone. Have a good night and save room for tomorrow, for you WILL be going home feeling full after this event! << (I think we really need a stuffed exploding stomach smiley for this forum)

As of today the guest list stands at:

Attendee list: (14)
Burt +1
jimswside
RAB & REB
geno55 +1
tarte tatin
GAF
Panther in the Den +1
laikom +2

Tentative: (3)
ronnie_suburban +1
seebee

Map & details:

1) Carniceria Y Taqueria Tierra Caliente (Was Caniceria Leon)
1400 N Ashland
773-772-9804
Arrive: 1:00 PM - Depart 1:50 PM

2) Carniceria Guanajuato
3140 N California Ave
(773) 267-7739
Arrive: 2:05 PM - Depart 2:50 PM

3) Taqueria El Asadero
2213 W Montrose Ave
(773) 583-5563
Arrive: 3:05 PM - Depart 3:50 PM

4) Palapita
4263 N Milwaukee Ave
(773) 427-4438?
Arrive: 4:05PM - Depart 4:50 PM

5) Las Asadas
2072 N Western Ave
(773) 278-9120
Arrive: 5:05 PM - Depart 5:50 PM

6) La Pasadita
1140 N Ashland Ave
(773) 278-2130?
Arrive: 6:05 PM - Depart ??



And the proposed scoresheet:

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this event is tomorrow???? I thought it was next month. I dont think I can make it.

jimswside wrote:this event is tomorrow???? I thought it was next month. I dont think I can make it.

Guess that means I now have room for one more in my car! If anyone else with a sense of humor needs a ride, let me know...

I was able to pick up a case of half liter Mexican Cokes (with real sugar!) for $1.25 a bottle. In the El Trunko on ice as we speak.

Just in case we get thirsty inbetween stops.

If it's not too late, please add me to the roster.
I can provide comfortable transport for three others.

Panther in the Den wrote:I was able to pick up a case of half liter Mexican Cokes (with real sugar!) for $1.25 a bottle. In the El Trunko on ice as we speak.

Just in case we get thirsty inbetween stops.

mmmmm.... Mexican Coke... Im back in....

Panther, if I don't see you tomorrow, I have a MAJOR HUNCH that these places are gonna be far better eatin than the last char-gill thon. Can't wait to hear / see the reports.

seebee wrote:Panther, if I don't see you tomorrow, I have a MAJOR HUNCH that these places are gonna be far better eatin than the last char-gill thon. Can't wait to hear / see the reports.

Hope you do feel better as it was a lot of fun having you along on the last one.

I know the average will be a lot higher as all of these places already are known for their good char.