Hi all,

As we've done at previous GNR Awards Dinners, we plan on having the nominators present the GNR awards to their nominees. So, if you're attending the dinner and your nominee is also attending, it would be great if you'd have few words planned for the award presentation. If you do not want to do this, that's completely fine, too. If that's the case, please just let me know by PM (or here) so we can plan accordingly.

Thanks,

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for the GNRs

Confirmed attendees:
Cathy2
JoelF - 2
turkob - 3
nr706 - 2
mbh - 2
ucjames - 2
Santander
DKoblesky - 2
boudreaulicious
laikom - 2
Independent George - 2
lemoneater - 2
JanD - 2
EvA
Cabbagehead
G Wiv - 2
tarte tatin
leek - 2
BR
jlawrence01
RAB
REB
jessnate - 2
Helen
Gypsy Boy
Hellodali
yellow truffle - 2
edc - 2
mbadlani - 2
aileenbee - 2
mhl - 2
pairs4life - 2
Chef Susan
Siun - 4
dicksond
pigOut - 3
Octarine - 2
Louisa Chu
ronnie_suburban
Anthony Todd - 2
Andrew Huff - 2
J Fuller
*Anteprima - 2
*Aroy Thai
*jhawk1 - 2 (Toons)
*Ream's Elburn Market - 2
*elakin - 2 (Edzo's)
*Zenwich - 2
*LouieA - 2 (Avli)
*Great Sea - 2
*Big & Little's - 4
*Italian Superior Bakery (approx)
*Lincoln's O - 2
*Three Floyds - 2
-94-

Awaiting Payment:
FrankP
Panther in the Den - 2
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Total Spots Reserved: 97

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*GNR recipient

1

David "Under the wire" Hammond

David Hammond wrote:1

David "Under the wire" Hammond

Looks like I missed the cut-off. No worries. If it's okay, I'll try to come by early, say hi, take advantage of the cash bar, and take my leave before dinner (I've eaten at Sun Wah several times in the past quarter, so I'm pretty much maxed out on on their excellent food for the time being).

Thanks to all who participated in the GNR process and planned this event.

David Hammond wrote:Looks like I missed the cut-off.

Cut off was today at 2pm, you were in just under the wire. No worries.

Final Count:

Confirmed attendees:
Cathy2
JoelF - 2
turkob - 3
nr706 - 2
mbh - 2
ucjames - 2
Santander
DKoblesky - 2
boudreaulicious
laikom - 2
Independent George - 2
lemoneater - 2
JanD - 2
EvA
Cabbagehead
G Wiv - 2
tarte tatin
leek - 2
BR
jlawrence01
RAB
REB
jessnate - 2
Helen
Gypsy Boy
Hellodali
yellow truffle - 2
edc - 2
mbadlani - 2
aileenbee - 2
mhl - 2
pairs4life - 2
Chef Susan
Siun - 4
dicksond
pigOut - 3
Octarine - 2
Louisa Chu
David Hammond
ronnie_suburban
Anthony Todd - 2
Andrew Huff - 2
J Fuller
*Anteprima - 3
*Aroy Thai
*jhawk1 - 2 (Toons)
*Ream's Elburn Market - 2
*elakin - 2 (Edzo's)
*Zenwich - 2
*LouieA - 2 (Avli)
*Great Sea - 2
*Big & Little's - 4
*Italian Superior Bakery (approx)
*Lincoln's O - 2
*Three Floyds - 2
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*GNR recipient

I just want to remind everyone that in addition to the cash bar (which will be available throughout the evening), tonight's event is also BYO. So, if there's something special you want to bring, feel free to do so.

=R=
for the GNRs

Photos?

I don't have photos, but I want to thank everyone for a great time and a ridiculous meal. I apologize for having to cut out early, but I really enjoyed meeting you all for the first time. And the poster is awesome.

Poster?
Where can I find one?
I trust you all had a great time and congrats for getting a nice prominent mention in Sunday's Trib.
I (kind of) regret the fact that this is such a fiercely non-commercial site as I'd love to be able to get a t-shirt made up but don't have it in me to take on the project myself. Volunteers?

'Twas a great night. Thanks, to everyone who participated in this year's round of GNR awards and, of course, to everyone who attended Monday night's banquet. Thanks also, to Kelly and the Cheng family, for putting together a phenomenal feast for us.

Here's a photo recap. I apologize in advance for any errors, omissions and lousy, out-of-focus shots . . .


Cathy2 and Gypsy Boy (all captions left to right)



Tee from Aroy Thai



Matt, Anthony Todd from Chicagoist.com, Andrew Huff from GapersBlock.com



Crews from Zenwich and Great Sea



PigOut's crew, Mr. & Mrs. ucjames



mbh, ruby red, Lincoln and Dan from Three Floyds, mbadlani



Andrew Huff from GapersBlock.com



Mrs. and Mr. LouieA from Avli, EvA, who nominated them



Party-goers, including Mrs. and Mr. elakin from Edzo's, nr706, moetchandon, EvA and Cabbagehead



Mr. and Mrs. yellow truffle



Louisa Chu, Helodali and pairs4life



Appetizer Buffet Line



One guest of honor



dicksond welcomes everyone to the event



Kelly Cheng serves up the mystery soup, which seems to be misbehaving



Mr. Cheng and Laura Cheng prepare the cold cut platters for service



Party-goers, including Mr. lemoneater, lemoneater, Gypsy Boy, mhl, Giovanna, dicksond, Mr. pairs4 life, Mrs. and Mr. jessnate



Mr. and Mrs. Turkob



Party-goers, including aileenbee and guest, Mrs. Ream and guest, Mr. and Mrs. laikom



RAB, Mr. and Mrs. DKobelsky



Mystery Soup being served



Party-goers, including Siun and crew



Still more party-goers, including Independent George and guest



Kelly Cheng discusses the menu



G Wiv gnaws a haunch



Cold Cut Platter (squid, roast pig, brisket and hamhock)



Cabbage Rolls



Pork Belly and Jicama



Dover Sole



Fish Nuggets and Iceberg Lettuce



Hakka Tofu Casserole



Mike's Fried Chicken



Stir Fried Bean Thread Noodles



Kelly and her niece



Santander announces the GNR recipients



boudreaulicious shows off the 2011 GNR poster, compiled by stevez



Marty from Anteprima accepts their GNR award from dicksond



Tee from Aroy Thai accepts their GNR award from RAB



Louie (aka LouieA) from Avli accepts their GNR award from EvA



Matt from Big & Little's accepts the GNR award from dicksond



Annie and Danny from Toons accept their GNR award



Nate from Zenwich accepts their GNR award from DKobelsky



Ed (aka elakin) accepts Edzo's GNR from G Wiv



Karen from Great Sea accepts their GNR award from G Wiv



Angelo from Italian Superior Bakery accepts their GNR award from dicksond



David from Lincoln's O accepts their GNR award from Cathy2. Who says the GNRs aren't exciting?!



Dan from Three Floyds accepts their GNR from Cathy2



Mrs. Ream accepts their GNR from dicksond



Chef accepts a well-earned round of applause

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Looks like a great crowd! Hats off to all the organizers.

LOVED the photos...thanks!

Great pics - really capture the very good time we all had!

And thanks to Ronnie and all the organizers ... and to Kelly and Sun Wah! It was a perfect LTH evening!

Thanks to the whole GNR team for organizing an extremely enjoyable event, and thanks to the Chengs for another outstanding Sun Wah banquet. Ronnie, your pictures are fantastic as always and definitely convey the feel of the evening. And congratulations again to all the GNR award winners.

thanks to everyone involved in the planning and execution of the event. we had a great time.

Good times. Thank you Ron for documenting the event. Thanks to those that organized the event. It sure was fun, and I hope a success.

P.S. This are some nice pics.

Just wanted to say Thank You to Ronnie for the nomination. Thanks to all the people who have come to Toons over the years and we love what we do. The Banquet was just awesome and really a great time. Thanks to Kelly and crew at Sun Wah as well.

Danny & Annie

Tierra Caliente has now received their award!