Halloween Dinner at Burt's Place - CHANGED to 11/1
Halloween Dinner at Burt's Place - CHANGED to 11/1
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Halloween Dinner at Burt's Place - CHANGED to 11/1
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Post #1 - September 28th, 2006, 10:16 pmEdit: Thanks to Giovanna, it came to my attention that Halloween is on a Tuesday - a night when Burt's is closed. We will meet for an All Saint's Day dinner at Burt's on November 1st at 7 PM. The costume theme: Come as your favorite saint.
Anyone up for a Halloween (Wednesday, 10/31, 7 PM) excursion to Burt's Place for pan pizza? I alerted Burt and Sharon, and they are on board. How about it, folks?
JosephineLast edited by Josephine on October 13th, 2006, 3:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #2 - September 28th, 2006, 10:21 pmHi,
I'm in for 1.
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 #3 - September 28th, 2006, 10:33 pmI'll do it.
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Post #4 - September 29th, 2006, 7:57 amPlease put me down for 1, tentitavely. I'll know 100% closer to the day but I can't pass this up!“Avoid restaurants with names that are improbable descriptions, such as the Purple Goose, the Blue Kangaroo or the Quilted Orangutan.”
-Calvin Trillin
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Post #5 - September 29th, 2006, 12:37 pmI'm in for 1 as well, but I'd like to suggest a somewhat later time of day, as I may be out trick-or-treating with my daughter.
If a later starting time turns out to not easily be do-able, I'll just try to join the group as soon as I can.
--Matt"If I have dined better than other men, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants...and got the waiter's attention." --Sir Isaac "Ready to order NOW" Newton
"You worry too much. Eat some bacon... What? No, I got no idea if it'll make you feel better, I just made too much bacon." --Justin Halpern's dad
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Post #6 - October 2nd, 2006, 4:03 pmI'm glad there is some interest. As far as beginning later, I'm OK with that, and maybe people would like to weigh in on the possibility of an 8PM start time. But I should call Burt as well, because it is my impression they tend to close early on weeknights in general. We would not want to eat and run in that case.
Also, let me add that Burt encourages all his partrons (not just GWiv) to bring their favorite toppings if he does not have them on the menu. For instance, he no longer carries anchovies, due to little demand
but will happily add them to the pan pizza if someone brings them.
I'm going to check with Burt about the possibility of bringing in dessert. In my view, it is just plain wrong to let the holiday pass without chocolate.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #7 - October 2nd, 2006, 4:14 pmHi,
I'd prefer 7 PM. If there will be enough people involved and given the limitations of Burt's oven, then pizza will be served in waves as they are finished. Anyone coming later will still have fresh pizza available to them as it comes from the oven.
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 #8 - October 2nd, 2006, 4:55 pmHello. An observation:
My calendar says October 31, 2006 is a Tuesday.
As this conflicts with my square dancing class , I will not be joining you if it's a Tuesday. I might be able to if it's a Wednesday [pending my ever varying work schedule].
Giovanna=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=
"Enjoy every sandwich."
-Warren Zevon
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Post #9 - October 2nd, 2006, 5:04 pmHI,
Very observant Giovanna. I believe Burt's is closed Tuesday. So instead we can have All Saints Day pizza blow out. Everyone can come dressed as their favorite Saint.
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 #10 - October 3rd, 2006, 7:20 amJosephine wrote:Anyone up for a Halloween (Wednesday, 10/31, 7 PM)
Josephine,
Sounds terrific, great idea. Count me in for 2.
Enjoy,
Gary
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Post #11 - October 3rd, 2006, 10:30 amBurt and I thought Halloween was a Wednesday-- looks like we will arrange All Saint's Day instead, as Cathy suggested. Raised as a Protestant with Buddhist leanings, I need help selecting my favorite Saint, though. Who do you suppose is the patron saint of pizza? Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (saint of pastry chefs) clearly will not do. We must have an Italian saint, don't you think? Any Vatican connections out there in LTH-land?Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #12 - October 3rd, 2006, 10:56 amCathy2 wrote:HI,
Very observant Giovanna. I believe Burt's is closed Tuesday. So instead we can have All Saints Day pizza blow out. Everyone can come dressed as their favorite Saint.
Regards,
So is it true that Burt's is closed for Halloween? If so, I might be available to attend the day after. Would love to finally stop by.
--Dan
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Post #13 - October 3rd, 2006, 12:11 pmIf the event is on a Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday, I'll have to regretfully withdraw, as I have a conflicting family commitment.
Josephine wrote:I need help selecting my favorite Saint, though. Who do you suppose is the patron saint of pizza? ... We must have an Italian saint, don't you think?
I did a quick search that turned up a 12th century Italian saint named Cono, a Benedictine monk from Teggiano in southern Italy, who is supposed to have successfully toured the interior of an oven without his crust being fatally carmelized. San Cono Pizzeriais named after him.
--Matt"If I have dined better than other men, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants...and got the waiter's attention." --Sir Isaac "Ready to order NOW" Newton
"You worry too much. Eat some bacon... What? No, I got no idea if it'll make you feel better, I just made too much bacon." --Justin Halpern's dad
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Post #14 - October 3rd, 2006, 12:42 pmI'd like to suggest St. Nicholas of Myra.
He shows up at http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/patron00.htm as both a patron of bakers AND a patron of Naples.
Working against him is the fact that he already has a holiday thing going for him: http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintn01.htm
On the other other hand, it would make finding a costume a snap!
Giovanna=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=
"Enjoy every sandwich."
-Warren Zevon
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Post #15 - October 3rd, 2006, 12:44 pmPlus, he's already the patron saint I invoke when brining my Thanksgiving turkey.Watch Sky Full of Bacon, the Chicago food HD podcast!
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Post #16 - October 3rd, 2006, 1:37 pmI'm clearly showing my ignorance.....where is Burt's?
I may consider an excursion.......
This is what I get for living in the far western 'burbs!
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Post #17 - October 3rd, 2006, 3:16 pmDee!
Burt's Place
8541 N. Ferris Ave
Morton Grove, IL
847-965-7997
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 #18 - October 3rd, 2006, 3:40 pmCathy!!!! I've been craving Mitsuwa.....you're to blame!!! And Erik M.....*sigh*
Josephine:
Please add me as a tentative for 1; I'll confirm as we get closer.
The 7:00 PM time is rather restrictive for my husband.
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Post #19 - October 3rd, 2006, 4:20 pmJosephine wrote:Burt and I thought Halloween was a Wednesday-- looks like we will arrange All Saint's Day instead, as Cathy suggested....
Anyone wanna update the first post and thread title to note the new date (that is, the 1st of November and All Hallows/Saints' Day)? Only if we're confirmed for Wednesday the 1st, of course.
--Dan
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Post #20 - October 3rd, 2006, 8:46 pmI'll do that after I speak with Burt.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #21 - October 9th, 2006, 3:04 pmHow good/bad is the traffic near there at that time of night? Is it best to travel on 94 or just drive on Lincoln Ave. ?
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Post #22 - October 9th, 2006, 3:22 pmHI,
From Budlong Woods, you will likely enter the expressway at Foster. Dempster isn't too far north. If you hear traffic reports of an accident or a jam, then taking Lincoln AVenue is not a bad alternative.
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 #23 - October 9th, 2006, 10:27 pmA traffic-free route to Burt's was discovered by a friend of mine who rides a motorcycle. Take N. Lehigh Ave. north along the west side of the Soo Line tracks. It goes through a mostly industrial area that is eerily scenic and deserted at night. N. Lehigh begins at Devon 1 block west of North Central in Edgebrook.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #24 - October 10th, 2006, 5:20 amHas the date been confirmed yet?
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Post #25 - October 10th, 2006, 6:24 amJosephine wrote:A traffic-free route to Burt's was discovered by a friend of mine who rides a motorcycle. Take N. Lehigh Ave. north along the west side of the Soo Line tracks. It goes through a mostly industrial area that is eerily scenic and deserted at night. N. Lehigh begins at Devon 1 block west of North Central in Edgebrook.
That's how I go. There is almost never any traffic, but portions of Lehigh are under construction right now, so YMMV.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #26 - October 13th, 2006, 4:25 pmI went to Burt's last night to firm up the date. We are on for the 1st at 7PM, with apologies to mhl, who has a previous commitment.
Burt says we can let him know just a day or two before what our final numbers will be. Told that we would be there on All Saint's Day, Burt anticipated the favorite saint costume theme. Either that or he is now reading this forum. . .
Here is our current list. PM me if I have made a mistake!
Cathy2 - 1
nr706 - 1
Giovanna -1
magpie 1140 - 1 tentative
GWiv - 2
fastfoodsnob - 1
dees_1 - 1
Josephine - 1
Bruce - 1 tentative
Snark - 1
Nelson - 1 - tentative
GAF - 1
chapulin - 2
I would encourage anyone who is waffling due to time constraints -- 7 is too early with work schedules for some -- to straggle in. Pizza seems the kind of meal that is not bound by rigid rules.
Burt suggested that I pre-order a few pies, since they take a while to cook (and IIRC there are limits to the oven space). The thought is to have a sausage pizza, a vegetarian pizza, and perhaps a third pizza on order for when we arrive. Though perhaps people would like to start with some of the big salads or some appetizers, which I have not tried? (I can, however, vouch for the quality of the onion rings and burgers.)
I would welcome input from those who will be attending. Oh, and Burt is fine with us bringing in dessert-- what would be saintly, or do saints all follow an aescetic regime?Last edited by Josephine on October 15th, 2006, 9:22 pm, edited 2 times in total.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #27 - October 13th, 2006, 4:39 pmI'm a possible, but have to wait till that weekend to confirm.
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Post #28 - October 13th, 2006, 4:42 pmJosephine wrote:Either that or he is now reading this forum. . .
Josephine,
Burt is still using a rotary phone, I doubt he's 'surfing the net'
Tech area @ Burt's Pizza
Enjoy,
Gary
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Post #29 - October 13th, 2006, 5:33 pmGary- ':lol:'Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #30 - October 13th, 2006, 9:18 pmIs there a name for the pattern in the faux wood veneer panel below the phone in Gary's picture? It has long haunted me. In it I always see a multitude of tortured souls bellowing their eternal torment. Like Munch reading Dante listening to Floyd.
Well ... that's me anyway. Happy Halloween.
-ramon
