Drupalcon Chicago: Anyone Interested in a FL Drupal Meetup at a Steakhouse?

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mherchel's picture

Would any Florida Drupal people be interested in getting together up in Chicago for a world-class steak? Chicago is world renowned for its steakhouses, and I personally don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

The restaurant that I specifically have in mind is Gene & Georgetti. Gene & Georgetti ages their beef for aged for 35 days and then cooks them in a 1800 degree infrared broiler. They have been featured on the food network and travel channel. From www.travelchannel.com

Founded in 1941, Gene & Georgetti is located in the heart of Chicago's River North. One of the city's oldest and finest steakhouses, its menu pleases locals and tourists alike with a unique combination of classic steaks and traditional Italian dishes. The secret to the 200+ steaks that come through the restaurant's kitchen doors each day is the wet-aging. Dry-aged meet is hung before it's cooked and served; wet-aged steak marinates in its own juices before hitting the broiler. Reservations are highly recommended, and you might find yourself sitting near Russell Crowe, Keanu Reeves, Vince Vaughn or Will Ferrell -- all patrons of this Chicago landmark.

Looking at their menu, I'd estimate each person to get out of there for between $60 and $70- assuming that you have a prime steak and side. However, if that's a bit too much for you, take a look at the menu. There are several pasta dishes, etc that can get you out for much less.

The restaurant is located less than 1 mile away from the "Drupal Tower", and is a 20 minute walk (weather permitting), or 5 minute cab or bus.

If you're interested, reply below!

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when?

ultimike's picture

What night did you have in mind?

-mike

I'm open. When is everyone

mherchel's picture

I'm open. When is everyone available?

I'll be getting up there Sunday, and flying back Friday morning. The only night that I really have plans is Tuesday for the Opening Night Party at the Field Museum.

I might be interested

joemoraca's picture

It's kind of pricey but what the heck.

Joe Moraca
WebDevGeeks.com

Sounds Delicious

dustinjcooper's picture

Awesome idea. I'm down. It is a bit pricey but from the looks of it, it is worth it. Might as well do it right while in Chicago.

My schedule is flexible as well.

Dustin Cooper

Dustin J Cooper
dustinjcooper.com

Will you guys be getting up

mherchel's picture

Will you guys be getting up there by Sunday night? Since its a day before the sessions start, I doubt there'll be an afterparty..

Sunday night is fine with

ultimike's picture

Sunday night is fine with me.

-mike

P.S. There's a party every night during DrupalCon...

Erik (@cloudnyne) and I will

jcl324's picture

Erik (@cloudnyne) and I will not be getting in until Monday around 6. When is the $20 party at the Field Museum?

JCL

Arriving Tuesday morning

iribarne's picture

I will be arriving on Tuesday morning, so count me in for Tuesday or Wednesday night.

Hector
@hectoriribarne

@JCL324 & Iribarne: The Field

mherchel's picture

@JCL324 & Iribarne: The Field Museum Party is Tuesday night... so, I'd rather not do it then. I'm down for any other night, although as Mike said, there are after-parties every night (when I went out to Drupalcon SF last year there were free open-bar parties all week).

That being said, the parties usually don't start till a little bit later. And ,if we get a consensus on a night, we'll have enough time to eat steak and then go to the party afterwards!

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I'm in!

hot_sauce's picture

I'm getting in late Sunday night and leaving Friday afternoon, but other than the Field Museum party, I've got no plans either. This is my first DrupalCon so I'm game for pretty much any party/get together.

Would love to see how this place compares to the best steakhouse in the country, Berns, here in Tampa.

Adam Varn
Hot Sauce Design & Development
www.hotsauce-design.com

mherchel's picture

Okay. Since Drupalcon is 6 days away, let’s try to finalize this!

  • Sunday - Some people not in Chicago yet
  • Monday – Most people (but not all) in Chicago
  • Tuesday – Field Museum Part @7pm.
  • Wednesday – Lullabot Party @8pmPossible to eat beforehand!!
  • Thursday – ?? Probably a party this evening.
  • Friday – I’m flying out in the AM

Does anyone have any preferences? A couple ideas on my part:

  1. If we meet earlier (Monday), we can meetup and discuss potential sessions, and fun things to do for the week
  2. Tuesday's out because most people are going to the Field Museum Party which starts early (7pm)
  3. Wednesday Night could be good, because the Lullabot party doesn't start til 8pm.

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