Loop Lunch Group #11, Hong Kong Cafe 12:00PM 3/18
Loop Lunch Group #11, Hong Kong Cafe 12:00PM 3/18
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Loop Lunch Group #11, Hong Kong Cafe 12:00PM 3/18
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Post #1 - March 7th, 2011, 1:56 pmThe next get together of the Loop Lunch Group will be at the Chicago Hong Kong Cafe. I have been working with the owner (with an assist from petite_gourmande) to put together a family style meal. I'll post more details as they become available. This event is capped at 12 people.
Attendees:
1. turkob
2. boudreaulicious
3. jesteinf
4. REB
5. RAB
6. mbh
7. surbano
8. petite_gourmande
9. vinny
10. leek
11. siun
12. foodiecoma
waitlist:
Chicago Hong Kong Cafe
5 South Wabash Ave
3rd Floor, Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60603
http://www.chicagohkcafe.com/Last edited by turkob on March 18th, 2011, 8:03 am, edited 11 times in total.
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Post #2 - March 7th, 2011, 2:25 pmcount me in--looking forward to finally trying this place!!"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #3 - March 7th, 2011, 2:31 pmI can do this one. Put me down please.
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Post #4 - March 7th, 2011, 3:18 pmREB + RAB, please. Thanks for organizing.
Ronna
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Post #5 - March 7th, 2011, 3:33 pmI'm in, looking forward to this.For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
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Post #6 - March 7th, 2011, 3:52 pmSounds like fun, count me in.
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Post #7 - March 7th, 2011, 4:20 pmGrrr, I'm still fasting. Keep me posted if the date changes.Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #8 - March 8th, 2011, 12:07 amPlease add me to the list.“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #9 - March 10th, 2011, 1:58 pmSounds fabulous! I'd like to take part.
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Post #10 - March 11th, 2011, 8:09 pmHere's the menu petite_gourmande put together with the owner of the restaurant. This is subject to change pending final head count.
Daily Soup (either Hot & Sour or Egg Drop Soup)
Fried Dumplings
Walnut Shrimp
Sweet & Sour Pork (Hong Kong Style)
Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
Fried Tofu with vegetables
Szechwan string beans with pork
Beef Chow Fun
Pepper steak with pan fried noodle
Sesame Ball (desert)
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Post #11 - March 12th, 2011, 9:33 amPlease add me to the list if there is space. Thanks!Leek
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Post #12 - March 13th, 2011, 12:39 amMe too - if there's space ... I may need to dash out a touch early for a conference call but should be able to delay that ...
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Post #13 - March 13th, 2011, 10:40 amI'm in! Thanks for the invite and for setting this up. The menu looks feastly.
--Asha
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Post #14 - March 13th, 2011, 12:15 pmwelcome aboard foodiecoma
we're at 12 people now, but i'll be keeping a wait list in case there are cancellations
see everyone friday
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Post #15 - March 13th, 2011, 12:41 pmTake lots of pictures. Sorry I can't join this time.
I was looking forward to hitting this place with LTHers. Oh well, sounds like that will wait for another time.Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #16 - March 15th, 2011, 10:25 pmturkob wrote:Here's the menu petite_gourmande put together with the owner of the restaurant. This is subject to change pending final head count.
Daily Soup (either Hot & Sour or Egg Drop Soup)
Fried Dumplings
Walnut Shrimp
Sweet & Sour Pork (Hong Kong Style)
Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
Fried Tofu with vegetables
Szechwan string beans with pork
Beef Chow Fun
Pepper steak with pan fried noodle
Sesame Ball (desert)
After feedback from Boudreaulicious, I tood the liberty of switching things up a bit and swapped out some things for my favorite dishes:
cocottes of pork with dried mushroom steamed over rice
cocottes of beef with savory cilantro steamed over rice
Steamed free-ranged chicken with ginger and onion sauce
Crisped scallops over fried rice
Daily soup
Walnut Shrimp
Sweet & Sour Pork (Hong Kong Style)
Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
Fried Tofu with baby bok choy sprouts
Szechwan string beans
Sesame Ball (dessert)
It may seem like a lot of rice, but it will be just enough to offset the other meat and veggie dishes. 8 dishes with a cup of soup each and mini sesame balls for dessert. Should be just right for 12.
These are some of my favorite dishes here, hope you enjoy them, too.“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #17 - March 16th, 2011, 5:58 amthanks p_g, looking forward to a great meal!
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Post #18 - March 16th, 2011, 12:35 pmNot to be gauche, but how much cash should I plan on bringing?
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Post #19 - March 16th, 2011, 12:49 pmThey never gave me a price. Maybe petite_gourmande knows. I'd guess 40 dollars would be a safe amount to bring, it certainly won't be more than that.
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Post #20 - March 16th, 2011, 1:04 pmI am checking with Florence now, but I don't think it will be that high. I am aiming for no more than $20 tops including tax and generous tips.
She will let us know by COB today.“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #21 - March 16th, 2011, 2:12 pmI'll be locked up at Cook Country jail that day, but if I break out early (unlikely), I'll head over there."Don't you ever underestimate the power of a female." Bootsy Collins
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Post #22 - March 16th, 2011, 5:30 pmDavid Hammond wrote:I'll be locked up at Cook Country jail that day, but if I break out early (unlikely), I'll head over there.
You've got this detective thing all wrong, you're supposed to catch the bad guy and put him/her in jail. You're not supposed to be in jail. Please do join us if you can.turkob wrote:They never gave me a price. Maybe petite_gourmande knows. I'd guess 40 dollars would be a safe amount to bring, it certainly won't be more than that.
I checked with Florence, and it will be around $20 or less, not more. Unless we order lots of extra things.“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #23 - March 16th, 2011, 6:36 pmGood work P_G and good ordering!! And Mr. Hammond, locked up at Cook Country indeed
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"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #24 - March 16th, 2011, 6:43 pmDavid Hammond wrote:I'll be locked up at Cook Country jail that day, but if I break out early (unlikely), I'll head over there.
MmmDonuts will not let you out. I will not do your bond hearing either
Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
Horto In Urbs- Falling in love with Urban Vegetable Gardening
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Post #25 - March 16th, 2011, 7:00 pmpairs4life wrote:David Hammond wrote:I'll be locked up at Cook Country jail that day, but if I break out early (unlikely), I'll head over there.
MmmDonuts will not let you out. I will not do your bond hearing either
Really should have your contact info handy at ALL times, never know when a bond hearing could come up.boudreaulicious wrote:Good work P_G and good ordering!! And Mr. Hammond, locked up at Cook Country indeed !!
By the way, Florence suggested we switch out the steamed chicken for the crispy chicken (cha zi gai), she needs to start preparation today to make sure that the skin is crispy and the meat tasty. Keeping my fingers crossed, cause if prepared well, this is one of my favorite.
Hammond, will you be in stripes or orange?“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #26 - March 16th, 2011, 7:19 pmcripsy skin, crispy skin, crispy skin
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Post #27 - March 16th, 2011, 7:38 pmturkob wrote:cripsy skin, crispy skin, crispy skin
Yes, let's send crispy karma over yonder. Melt in your mouth crispness.“Nothing is more agreeable to look at than a gourmande in full battle dress.”
Jean-Antheleme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)
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Post #28 - March 16th, 2011, 10:09 pmpetite_gourmande wrote:crispy karma over yonder
LTH poetry..."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #29 - March 17th, 2011, 10:13 pmIs that $40 for the Hammond bail fund or for lunch?
Looking forward to this - what a great menu!
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Post #30 - March 18th, 2011, 3:12 amI'm going to have to bow out, sorry. Work has been bananas this week and today is looking to be any better. Hopefully someone can fill my spot.
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