nicinchic wrote:Not much around Palmer House, Fontano subs opens at 10.There's a new Al's beef on the corner there too, also open at 10.

There's Ada's deli on Wabash or Heaven on Seven. Not sure about the hours of either of those.

PIGMON wrote:Any possibility of paying our last respects at the Ramova Grill for a bowl of chili/mother-in-law?

How about squeezing in a La Chapparita stop? Seems fairly mandatory to me.

Ramova will close 4/14.

Isn't La Chapparita woefully tiny?

I know it's too hard to figure exact numbers since people will be coming and going, but what do you think the cost will be, say, for half a Thon? Or a quarter? Just budgeting. I've been getting a lot of tickets lately.

Pie Lady wrote:I know it's too hard to figure exact numbers since people will be coming and going, but what do you think the cost will be, say, for half a Thon? Or a quarter? Just budgeting. I've been getting a lot of tickets lately.

It's not possible to say with exactitude, but I'm guessing maybe $40-50 for the whole 24. Can't remember what it was last time (and patoriq defrayed a large part of the bill with his racetrack winnings).

David Hammond wrote:

PIGMON wrote:Would you consider doing a Johnnie's/Gene n Judes 1-2 punch?

How about squeezing in a La Chapparita stop? Seems fairly mandatory to me.

Johnnie's and GnJ pretty much requires a car (or hours on public transit), so I'm losing enthusiasm for that area.

La Chapparita would be excellent.

Just by the dint of the way certain people are gonna bob in and out, suggests that they'll be cars involved at various points. Swinging by Uncle John's and then getting to Woodlawn Tap is pretty much car dependent thing is it not?

The way I imagine things (at least), there would be 2 groups of chowathoners. A "pack" or what I will call the pelaton. And the drivers, those who can marshal the pelaton to their eating (and eat too). Over the course of the day the pelaton will have to figure out how to get around. At times they will rely on drivers, at other times they will have to rely on public transportation or taxi's. Its' really hard to figure until we firm up people who can be drivers. And like the first 24 hours of chow, the event demands a certain amount of flexibility. So, if at some point the pelaton finds itself without a driver, well, that's up to them to get by. On the other hand, when there are drivers, and there will be drivers, we should make it to places that need drivers. Drivers can also get the pack to an El stop and then book.

Pie Lady wrote:

PIGMON wrote:Any possibility of paying our last respects at the Ramova Grill for a bowl of chili/mother-in-law?

How about squeezing in a La Chapparita stop? Seems fairly mandatory to me.

Ramova will close 4/14.

Isn't La Chapparita woefully tiny?

Hi,

There is nothing to stop anyone from buying some Ramova Chili to eat a symbolic toast at some point.

When a place is tiny, someone orders for the group and they eat outside or el trunko. Size can be overcome.

Regards,

I'm going to aim for lasting 5 pm to 5 am. I have wedding on Saturday, otherwise I'd do the whole thing.

Don't forget NY Bagel & Bialy is open 24 hours, I believe. Maybe for that 7 am slot? Though it is out of the way if using public transportation.

PIGMON wrote:How about the Diner Grill in the 5am slot?

How about squeezing in a La Chapparita stop? Seems fairly mandatory to me.

How about Big Star for a decent taco for the 1AM slot instead of Arturo's (Arturo's staff often times start breaking out the ammonia-laced mops around then while you're eating. Plus, the food sucks Did I say that? Out loud?)?

I love all 3 of these ideas -- especially slotting in Big Star for Arturo's -- but Big Star at 1 am on a Friday Night/Saturday morning could be a real scene.

=R=

Big Star has a take out window. That could work out well.

turkob wrote:Big Star has a take out window. That could work out well.

LOL, I was already taking that into account when I made my comment about it being a potential scene at that hour.

=R=

Vital Information wrote:The Wooddlawn Tap section is missing the critical "get bbq" portion - Who's picking up from Uncle John's?

I can bring Uncle John's to the peloton at Jimmy's (if pre-cleared, since they do serve food) or Hutch Commons if you are in the vicinity between 1 and 6 PM (I'll be away from the 'thon 6-10 PM with a concert). Alternatively, Ribs 'N Bibs (which has Wiv's approval for tips) is right on the walkable parade route.

Santander wrote:

Vital Information wrote:The Wooddlawn Tap section is missing the critical "get bbq" portion - Who's picking up from Uncle John's?

I can bring Uncle John's to the peloton at Jimmy's (if pre-cleared, since they do serve food) or Hutch Commons if you are in the vicinity between 1 and 6 PM (I'll be away from the 'thon 6-10 PM with a concert). Alternatively, Ribs 'N Bibs (which has Wiv's approval for tips) is right on the walkable parade route.

Hutch Commons would be kind of a funny place to stop for food.

It would be excellent, as suggested, if we could group a few eating places at each train stop.

I've been bugging my wife with Chowaton chat. One thing that's come up is what a horrible lull we hit around 4 AM last time. We had gotten all we could outta Waveland Bowl (even an opinion on their bottled water from ReneG), had brain's on the horizon, but could not stomach anything in between. So, I'm especially eager to hear ideas and insights for the darkest of hours.

HI,

At the darkest hour, go the Jim's Original Polish and Maxwell St. Express for side-by-side
Polish and bone-in pork sandwiches.

I am considering jumping in after traffic dies Friday evening until perhaps 5 am. I then have to go home, get cleaned up and head back for the Anne Willan talk at the Chicago History Museum.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:HI,

At the darkest hour, go the Jim's Original Polish and Maxwell St. Express for side-by-side
Polish and bone-in pork sandwiches.

I am considering jumping in after traffic dies Friday evening until perhaps 5 am. I then have to go home, get cleaned up and head back for the Anne Willan talk at the Chicago History Museum.

Regards,

White Palace is also open 24 hours. Might we need some coffee at that point?

HI,

I am not a coffee drinker. Coca-Cola is my caffeine.

Regards,

Pah! The bubbles will fill you up. You need that valuable real estate for meat!

Not sure how much I have stamina for, but I'd like to come along for at least some of it.

You don't have any Greektown spots. Greek Islands and/or Artopolis pre-Chinatown?

LAZ wrote:You don't have any Greektown spots. Greek Islands and/or Artopolis pre-Chinatown?

Good thought! These places are easily accessible by public transit, and it seems like we should include at least one place in Greektown.

I saw that you're looking for places that are open on Argyle early on Saturday.

I recently learned that GNR-nominated Nha Hang opens at 6AM. Might be interesting to check out their "breakfast" menu.

Pie Lady wrote:Pah! The bubbles will fill you up. You need that valuable real estate for meat!

I sometimes need a good burp. Soda helps.

Some other potential a-thon ideas, reinforcement of great ideas I've heard so far, and one potential itinerary that more or less follows a logical trajectory around town...

12:00 Manny's
13:00 Italian Superior Bakery - Friday lunch specials or Sicilian slices
14:00 La Chapparita -
15:00 Mangia Fresca
16:00 Maria's - As it opens
17:00 Pleasant House - Fish Fry as it opens
18:00 Nicky's - Big Baby
19:00 Los Gallos - Carne en su jugo
20:00 Delicias de Mexico | Troha's
21:00 MOVIE - Jiro Dreams of Sushi - since we don't have any Great Sushi, we could watch a movie about it!
22:00 MOVIE - Jiro Dreams of Sushi?
23:00 Skylark
0:00 Minghin
1:00 Big Star
2:00 Red Hot Ranch
3:00 Bai Cafe - Turkish cabbie joint (not sure if this is 24-hour)
4:00 Hae Woon Dae
5:00 Diner Grill - slingers, of course
6:00 Nha Hang
7:00 Shan
8:00 Nhu Lan Bakery - open at 7:30am
9:00 Moon's | Ruby's (either or?)
10:00 JP Graziano's | Palmer House - subs and scrubs
11:00 Intelligentsia | The Berghoff - caffeine and beer

I can envision an alternative side trip to the Nicky's - Los Gallos jaunt --perhaps to include Uncle John's BBQ at Jimmy's in Hyde Park. And perhaps for folks who think a movie, even if it's about food, a cheap stunt to get out of eating--maybe a mini Thai drinking snack tour at TAC, Spoon, Sticky and Aroy!?

i'd love for the chowathon to go to moon's sandwich shop, but it isn't really a workable plan. moon's has only a counter and i've never seen more than a handful of open seats in the morning.
i'm glad to see an idea for a non-food break.
question: where is the sushi movie playing?

Trixie, some excellent ideas. Are most/all of these places accessbile through public transit?

24 or Nothing!

David Hammond wrote:Trixie, some excellent ideas. Are most/all of these places accessbile through public transit?

The first 12 hours are probably more challenging, but certainly doable by public transportation and little walking. The Archer bus ride could inspire a lot of serendipitous stops along the way.

Manny's 1141 South Jefferson-- #12 Roosevelt Bus to
Italian Superior Bakery 933 S. Western -- #94 California Bus to
La Chapparita 2500 S. Whipple -- #21 Cermak Bus to
Mangia Fresca 2556 S Archer-- walk or #8 Halsted Bus to
Maria's 960 W. 31st walk next door to
Pleasant House 964 W. 31st #62 Archer bus to
Nicky's 6142 S Archer #62 Archer bus to
Los Gallos 4252 S. Archer #52 Kedzie / #60 Blue Island to
Delicias de Mexico | Troha's 4151 W 26th

I threw out the movie to see if people had an interest. Jiro Dreams of Sushi will hopefully still be at Landmark Century on the 20th--timing, may or may not work out.

justjoan--I hear you on the tight quarters at Moon's.

You might have to swap Nha Hang and Shan. Although it's been posted that Nha Hang opens at 6:00, I'm pretty sure the sign on their door says they open at 7:00. I guess a phone call or a visit is in order to confirm.

I'm definitely in for part of this - maybe Friday lunch, and then after work on Friday.

What about interspersing one or two cocktail stops?

stevez wrote:You might have to swap Nha Hang and Shan. Although it's been posted that Nha Hang opens at 6:00, I'm pretty sure the sign on their door says they open at 7:00. I guess a phone call or a visit is in order to confirm.

HI,

I recommend a visit, because I have seen bakeries in Chinatown post 7 or 8 am openings. When I arrived at opening time, there people deep into their breakfasts who had clearly been there for a while.

I have also been skunked arriving on time, see staff working inside and opening 20 minutes past opening times. The key arrival was the guy with the cashbox.

Regards,

Just posting to say I'm still in and my Daughter is in too although she's not of legal drinking age so any bars we hit will most likely result in us waiting outside.

zoid wrote:Just posting to say I'm still in and my Daughter is in too although she's not of legal drinking age so any bars we hit will most likely result in us waiting outside.

If I'm there, I'll keep you company.

Regards,