Chicago DU'ers, would you like to meet someone from out of town?

[Missy Vixen]

Namely, me.

I'll be in Chicago for a writer's conference at the end of April. Wednesday, April 26th, (to be exact,) is my "free" day. I'm looking for a few evilDU'ers that would like to go out for pizza with me! This is the first time I've been in a city of this size alone. Part of me is scared, part of me can't wait for the adventures I'm sure to have! ;-)

What's the best pizza in Chicago, how do I get there, and how many would like to join me for a pie?

Julie

[Oceansaway]

1. Ginos East

Downtown - Chicago, IL
633 N. Wells St. (Ontario and Wells)
Chicago, IL 60610
[phone]
Fax: [phone]

[Missy Vixen]

2. So, Oceansaway,

will you meet me there on April 26th ;-)?

Julie

[mopinko]

3. wow, the subject of pizza flushes out a lurker!

let's do it.
where will you be staying? you can get downtown from about anywhere.
who's in??

[Missy Vixen]

4. The staying part?

Okay, I'm actually staying in Deerfield for most of my visit. The first night, though, I'm somewhere downtown. I don't know anything about getting around Chicago, which makes me nervous. Other than that, I'm looking forward to meeting some of the DU'ers that call that area home!

Are you also a Gino's aficionado? Where's the best pizza in Chicago?

Julie

[jeffrey_X]

5. If you are flying into O'hare...

you can take the Blue Line (leg of subway system) that will get you downtown. From there you can take the Metra train system to get you out to Deerfield.

Useful Links:

Public Transportation (Bus & Subway) maps: http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/systemmaps.html
Metra Line to Deerfield: http://metrarail.com/Sched/md_n/md_n.shtml
Food & Entertainment: http://www.metromix.com

[Missy Vixen]

7. jeffrey_x, thank you!

I'm flying into O'Hare, so this is exactly what I needed! I'll definitely have to give those maps some careful studying in the next several days. Thank you for posting them!

In the meantime, I'm still waiting for some more pizza suggestions, and hopefully, I'll meet some DU'ers at the same time!

Julie

[Oceansaway]

6. hi julie....i'm about

3 hours west of chicago....however, i know the city well....partied there alot in the 80's...

as far as meeting at Ginos....i'm not in the position to plan that far ahead...but thankies for the

offer....and you just never know !!

[mopinko]

8. pizza, well,

everybody has their neighborhood faves. of the downtown ones, i think uno's is the best. haven't been there in forever. but gino's is fine.
as far as getting around i will tell you one thing about chicago- people are always happy to help. always.
it is easy to get downtown from ohare. get on the train, it only goes one way. the commuter (deerfield) station is a ways away from either pizza joint, but still, it is not that hard, and you can always catch a cab.

[Missy Vixen]

9. I'm happy to go wherever the Chicago people

recommend. The last time we were in town, we had Giordano's (13 years ago...) It was pretty good! I'll be staying in Chicago the night of the 26th, then moving to Deerfield later on the 27th for my conference. Wherever we end up going, I'd probably take public transportation to the restaurant, then cab it back to my hotel since it'll be after dark (and I'm not sure what to expect.)

I hope we'll get a few takers. One thing's for sure, we'll have fun!

Julie

[jeffrey_X]

10. I'm not a big fan of the traditional "chicago style" pizza...

And if I do it, Giordano's would be last on my list. Lou Malnatti's is another one to check out.

http://www.loumalnatis.com/locations/

[mopinko]

11. yup, they used to be good.

not no more. if she is staying downtown, tho, maybe downtown would be best. i am actually not really supposed to eat that deepdish, but.........

[Bushfire]

12. PM me closer for meetup possibilities

I have Tues/Wed off, and will be able to bring along my S/O to the restaurant. Being in the Wicker Park area, we are close to most everything. Would be happy to meet a long time DUer.

[Missy Vixen]

13. This will be fun, Bushfire!

I'm not sure where we'll end up for pizza right now, but I'll be thrilled to meet you and your significant other! (Think of all the fun you'll have telling someone who's visiting all the cool stuff I'll have to try to see in ONE DAY!) ;-)

Julie

[jeffrey_X]

14. Hi

Fellow Wicker Parker here.

[mopinko]

15. i could go for piece

not traditional pizza, it's true, but the beer is GGGOOOOOOOODDD!!!

[JohnnyCougar]

17. I'm right by Wicker Park. Just a little bit west...

I love going out on Milwaukee Ave.

[Missy Vixen]

16. I'm staying in the South Loop

(the financial district) the first night I'm there.

Any takers on the pizza offer? Also, did we decide which pizza is the best?

Julie

[JohnnyCougar]

18. I vote Giardono's

Even though others on here disagree. I love their crust.

[kster]

19. My favorite pizza, Palermos

63rd st, just east of Pulaski Stuffed Pizza, is the best, now if you like perch 26th ST Between Pulaski and Cicero ave, Trohas My favorite for seafood to go.

[Missy Vixen]

20. Okay, I'm booting my own thread

Maybe it will be easiest for everyone if I just pick and ask people if they'd like to join me.

At this point, I'm thinking about Gino's East, the 633 Wells Street location. I can meet on either Wednesday evening, April 26th, or Thursday evening, April 27th. I'm thinking 7:30-ish.

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

Julie

[Catherine Vincent]

21. Who knows....maybe this guy will show up?

;-)

[Missy Vixen]

22. Yeah, he's not getting enough pizza!

Then again, maybe he wants me to buy him a beer ;-). I, of course, would be MORE than happy to oblige!

:loveya:
Julie