Jewish X-mas Eve in Chinatown - 6th annual
Jewish X-mas Eve in Chinatown - 6th annual
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Jewish X-mas Eve in Chinatown - 6th annual
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Post #1 - December 14th, 2010, 7:25 pmHi -
Looks like we'll be doing this for another year. Restaurant will be Double Li.
If you plan to attend, please post (or PM) name and number of attendees.
Dec 24th
6 pm
Restaurant Double Li
228 West Cermak Road
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7818
CAP WILL BE 30 due to restaurant size.
Attendees 25
Leek +1
Thaiobsessed +1
Cathy2
JoelF +4
Bruthsmirnoff
Brotine +2
Tarte tatin
Mhays +3
BR
dansch
Indianbadger
RAB + REB
Siun
Frequently asked questions about the Jewish X-Mas Eve dinner, cribbed from 2008's FAQ (which was cribbed from 2007, etc etc)
Why is it labeled "Jewish"?
Because many Jews in the US traditionally go out for Chinese food on Christmas.
It's not kosher, is it? It's just not Chinese for Christmas in my book unless there's lots of tasty trayf
No, it's not Kosher, but not to worry -- it's per-table ordering, and anyone who wants dishes sans meat and shellfish can order as they wish.
So, why is this dinner on Christmas Eve?
The year that we started this, Chanukah and Christmas were synchronized so Michael, who founded it was spending Christmas night celebrating Chanukah with his family. He moved the Chinese food dinner a night earlier that year and we've all come to like the idea. And now it is tradition, and we must do it.
Do I have to be Jewish to attend?
No, but you should be comfortable sitting next to someone who is Jewish. (Frankly, that's good advice for any LTHForum event) Full disclosure: I [Leek] was brought up Jewish, but while I still have strong family and cultural ties, I have no more religious leanings than, say, my dogs.
How is ordering handled?
We usually break up into ad-hoc tables of 10-12. Each table is responsible for its own ordering and its own bill.
Are children welcome?
Of course.
What about parking?
Street parking is often available and many Chinatown restaurants provide a $2 coupon for the Chinatown lot at Archer and Wentworth.Last edited by leek on December 24th, 2010, 1:26 pm, edited 10 times in total.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
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Post #2 - December 14th, 2010, 8:47 pmYay, we're in town this year. I'm in plus one.
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Post #3 - December 14th, 2010, 11:20 pmMe, too!Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #4 - December 15th, 2010, 9:01 amI'm not sure we'll be there, but hold space for 5 for now.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #5 - December 15th, 2010, 9:30 amThis event always sounds like a lot of fun. I'll be sitting in DeKalb in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve myself. I'm Christian, but I usually skip the Christmas Eve services to make room for the once a year/Christmas Eve worshipers.
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Post #6 - December 15th, 2010, 2:36 pmI'll be there. I would love to go to Double Li.
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Post #7 - December 15th, 2010, 3:33 pmIn for at least 2; 4 if our kids can join us -- and Double Li would be great if they have the space.
>>Brent"Yankee bean soup, cole slaw and tuna surprise."
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Post #8 - December 15th, 2010, 3:44 pmPlease add my name as a tentative."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 #9 - December 15th, 2010, 5:42 pmOK, so I THINK I have a reservation at Double Li. Well, I do have a reservation. I just hope it's for Christmas eve.
I said 25-30 people, if we end up more than 30 then I'll see what they can do.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
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Post #10 - December 15th, 2010, 7:03 pmHayses are tentatively in for 3; will have more information very soon.
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Post #11 - December 15th, 2010, 7:51 pmI'm in for 1.
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Post #12 - December 17th, 2010, 8:59 amI'm not a big Christmas fan myself, I sure do love Jewish Christmas Eve. Count me in.
-Dan
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Post #13 - December 17th, 2010, 11:14 amPlease include me too.
Thanks
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Post #14 - December 17th, 2010, 11:56 amPlease add 1 to the Hays group (making us a total of 4.)
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Post #15 - December 17th, 2010, 12:46 pmJust an observation. There seems to be a very low percentage of actual Jews attending the Jewish X-mas Eve dinner this year.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #16 - December 17th, 2010, 1:38 pmstevez wrote:Just an observation. There seems to be a very low percentage of actual Jews attending the Jewish X-mas Eve dinner this year.
If 12 is a low percentage.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #17 - December 17th, 2010, 2:13 pmPlease move me from tentative to fer-sure (as anything in this life gets....)
Looking forward to it!"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 #18 - December 17th, 2010, 6:50 pmI don't think we can come, but please hold space for 13: me, Ronna, Dolinsky, and our minyan.
No, scratch that. Make it just me and Ronna. We've decided not to bring our own jews or local food media this year.
--RichI don't know what you think about dinner, but there must be a relation between the breakfast and the happiness. --Cemal Süreyya
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Post #19 - December 18th, 2010, 2:07 pmIt's now Brotine +2 -- so there's one open seat.
>>Brent"Yankee bean soup, cole slaw and tuna surprise."
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Post #20 - December 18th, 2010, 9:26 pmPlease note - cap will be 30 people due to restaurant size. Petite Gourmande is confirming details with the restaurant for us - THANK YOU!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
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Post #21 - December 21st, 2010, 4:05 pmBumping - anyone else?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
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Post #22 - December 23rd, 2010, 11:14 amRoom for one more? if so, count me in.
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Post #23 - December 24th, 2010, 11:37 amSiun wrote:Room for one more? if so, count me in.
You're name is on the list of attendees.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #24 - December 24th, 2010, 12:45 pmThanks Cathy - got a note from Leek ... and really looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Post #25 - December 24th, 2010, 4:04 pmI'll have a tray of cookies as I have on previous JXEiCsWhat is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #26 - December 24th, 2010, 10:16 pmWhat a lovely evening! Thanks Leek and Petite for organizing, Joel for great cookies and everyone for the warm welcome - and superb ordering!
Who needs sugarplumbs when there's black pepper garlic beef!
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Post #27 - December 25th, 2010, 7:46 amGood times, good food, good company, good cookies!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
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Post #28 - December 26th, 2010, 7:00 pmleek wrote:Good times, good food, good company, good cookies!
Pictures?Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
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Post #29 - December 27th, 2010, 7:26 pmThank you again Leek for organizing. Company was great. Food not as good as previous visits to Double Li but I still enjoyed the meal. A great way to spend Christmas Eve!
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