The Kings of Pastry, Oct. 1-7, 2010

Maybe you've seen this trailer making the rounds. It sounds like a fascinating film, and I wondered whether it was screening anywhere in Chicago.

Sure enough, it's here for the first week of October. However, the Siskel website doesn't yet have it listed.

It's on my calendar... would folks like to make an evening of it? I don't know the area... is there someplace we could repair to for drinks/nibbles before or afterwards?

I'd be interested if my schedule allows.

I'd be interested too. The only places I know of for nibbles are Miller's Pub, Exchequer, Eleventh City Diner and Elephant & Castle (which I've never been to). I'm sure there are plenty more but the first three are our standbys.

same here-depending which night you pick, i'd be interested in both movie and food. justjoan

We're pretty flexible as to the date. I'm thinking a weeknight would have fewer attendees, and be less likely to be sold out, but I don't know if that's a problem at the Siskel Center. Do either of you have a preference?

Well, it's 84 minutes and The Film Center rarely shows movies after 8 on weekdays, so I think any time from 6:30pm on would work for most folks.

why dont we wait till the schedule is posted? then we can decide when we go, and whether we eat and watch, or watch and then eat. justjoan

The schedule is posted:
Friday, October 1st at 5:00pm and 7:30pm
Saturday, October 2nd at 3:15pm and 7:45pm
Sunday, October 3rd at 3:00pm and 4:45pm
Monday thru Thursday, October 4th–7th at 6:15pm and 8:00pm

Directors Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker, producer Flora Lazar, and chef Jacquy Pfeiffer will be present for audience discussion at the 5:00pm show on Friday. Lazar and Pfeiffer will be present at the 8:00pm show on Thursday.

So far I can make Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 8 for sure and either time on the weekends. As for chow, I'm up for anything, especially since I read the "Never Been To..." thread and was shamed.

8pm Thursday works for us.

So does 8pm Thursday, Oct. 7, work for everyone?

We could probably meet up with folks around 6pm for drinks/dinner, preferably in walking distance. How about Catch 35? (There are a few deals listed on Open Table: http://www.opentable.com/catch-35) If that's too pricey, or everybody hates seafood, please make another suggestion!

i'd like to go on thursday, but i'd prefer some place cheaper than catch 35. how about miller's pub - it seems so quintessentially chicago and there is a good range of prices. justjoan

Miller's Pub sounds like a fine idea.

Is 6pm too early?

Bought our tickets, here's the link if others want to do the same.

i'm in for oct.7, but i prefer to buy the ticket the night of, in case something, like work, interferes. but i've got it on my calendar. justjoan

Me too, I'm coming and buying my ticket at the door to avoid paying fees. 6pm for dinner works great for me! Mamagotcha, I don't think we've met. Will you be wearing a funny hat of sorts so I can find you if you get there first?

I can't make it that day - parent teacher conferences. Have fun.

6pm dinner at Miller's Pub, then. Do you think we need to make reservations, or can we just show up as a group? How many of us are there going to be? Just me, Bill, PieLady and JustJoan? (Marmish... so sorry you can't make it!)

Not sure about the funny hat... I'm a big gal who tends to wear tie-dye dresses. I'll try to remember to wear one that night, OK? Here's a shot of me and Bill (my sweetie) at the picnic:



I think I met you at the big holiday dinner last year, but you were a little busy...

See you soon!

Katje

If it's just the four of us (or even up to six) I don't think we'd need reservations. What do you think, Joan?
It turns out I'll be about 15 minutes late. To avoid delays, would anyone mind ordering for me and I'll be there at 6:15?

Sure, we can order for you. Do you know what you'd like us to order? Do you have text messaging on your cell phone... that way we can ask if you want the special, whatever it is that day.

Or we could just have a drink and wait for you, which I don't think would be a problem.

I'm sure I have text messaging but I don't know how to use it! Thanks for ordering for me...below are three options in case they're out of something.

Roast Prime Rib of Beef Open-Faced Sandwich (without bread, please)
Filet Mignon on Garlic Toast
Leg of Lamb on French Bread

and i'll just have water with it.

If you'd rather have a drink first, that's okay with me too. Can't wait!

Here's my cell number, in case you need to bail on dinner (so we don't order a dinner that nobody eats): 816-456-9014.

See you all in a few weeks!

mamagotcha: please consider taking your phone number off this global website, and PM or email to pielady. just use the icons below one of her posts. i'll copy it for myself. no need to give it out to the world, forever. i'll PM you and jenny mine, too. if i make it downtown a little early, i can pick up tickets for me and pielady, if she sends me her cell and i check with her while i'm at the box office. jj

Pie Lady wrote:I'm sure I have text messaging but I don't know how to use it!

I did it! I did it! But I can't figure out how to make a smiley face...

Thank you for your kind concern, Joan. I'm not at all worried about my cell number being in the public eye, though... I've always been pretty free with it, and never had anything worse than a wrong number. We got a lot more phone-related harassment from having a landline then with a cell.

See you soon! And congrats on mastering your phone, Pie Lady!

I'd love to see this, but this particular week is quite busy for me. I may show up to the Thursday showing, but won't be able to make dinner.

Anyone else planning to check out this new documentary? Some friends of mine who have already seen it said it's quite good.

It opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center this Friday (October 1) and runs for a week, I believe.

http://kingsofpastry.com/

An e-mail from the French Pastry School:

This Thursday, September 30, 2010 starting at 8:00 am (local time across the nation), Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago will be appearing on ABC's Good Morning America. Chef Jacquy will talk about his experience with the making of the documentary film, Kings of Pastry, the story of his pursuit for the highly coveted blue, white, and red collar worn by the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, or Best Craftsmen of France. Chef Jacquy will also be demonstrating a recipe for their cooking segment at 8:45 am, with live shots at 8:00am, 8:21am, 8:30am, 8:40am, and 8:45am.

Wherever you are in the United States, tune in to ABC starting at 8:00 am (your local time) this Thursday, September 30th to see Chef Jacquy on Good Morning America!

tgoddess wrote:Anyone else planning to check out this new documentary? Some friends of mine who have already seen it said it's quite good.

It opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center this Friday (October 1) and runs for a week, I believe.

http://kingsofpastry.com/

Want to join us on the 7th?

i'm very sorry that i will have to cancel out of tonight's festivities. i have a work commitment i must attend to. this is what happens to me, often, when i try to plan ahead. justjoan

It looks like I'll be there on time after all. I'll haul ass and see you guys around 6. Are there 3 of us now?