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Ok boys and girls, Kristie gave me the task of setting up somewhere for the group to have dinner on Saturday night. I wanted to find someplace off the beaten path that had great food and wasn't too expensive. Immediately Bertucci's Corner came to mind. Surprisingly, this Italian joint is a few blocks from Chinatown, so the group will have to walk through the area from the train to the restaurant. It is a safe area, even at night, although it may not appear that way just because the streets are dimly lit and not much traffic on them. No worries.
Here is a website review of the restaurant. I reserved the back room for 24 people, and this place is very accommodating should more show up. Average price for a large entree of pasta is $8-10. I figure this is great because we can fill our bellies and not break the bank, like the crappy tourist traps on Navy Pier would cause us to do. Plus, this restaurant is not stuffy, so we can be loud and laugh and it wouldn't bother anyone.
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/dining/29711,0,1146512.venue
To get to the restaurant, we'll need to take the Red Line to the Cermak-Chinatown stop. Getting off the train, we'll walk West to Wentworth Avenue. This is the entrance to Chinatown. Turn left, and walk down to 24th Street. Turn right. One block, and we are at the restaurant. It is about five blocks walking distance, or about 1/2 a mile.
Here is a map of the location. The Red Line drops off at Cermak and Wentworth.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=2400%20S%20Princeton%20Ave&city=Chicago&state=IL&zipcode=60616%2d2225&country=US&geodiff=1
When dinner is finished, we can reverse direction, get back on the Red Line, and head up to the Addison stop. This is right near Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville. The area is packed with great bars and lounges. Or, we can get dropped off at Clark/Division, and walk towards Old Town. Also a great area, with an older crowd. Think Addison = age in your 20'd, Old Town = age in your 30's.
Let me know what you all think. If this isn't acceptable, or if you'd like something else, tell me. I can always cancel the reservation and we can do something more towards Downtown or the other popular areas. I just figure this is a real "Chicago" restaurant, cheap, with good food. Definitely not a "chain" restaurant.
Here is a website review of the restaurant. I reserved the back room for 24 people, and this place is very accommodating should more show up. Average price for a large entree of pasta is $8-10. I figure this is great because we can fill our bellies and not break the bank, like the crappy tourist traps on Navy Pier would cause us to do. Plus, this restaurant is not stuffy, so we can be loud and laugh and it wouldn't bother anyone.
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/dining/29711,0,1146512.venue
To get to the restaurant, we'll need to take the Red Line to the Cermak-Chinatown stop. Getting off the train, we'll walk West to Wentworth Avenue. This is the entrance to Chinatown. Turn left, and walk down to 24th Street. Turn right. One block, and we are at the restaurant. It is about five blocks walking distance, or about 1/2 a mile.
Here is a map of the location. The Red Line drops off at Cermak and Wentworth.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=2400%20S%20Princeton%20Ave&city=Chicago&state=IL&zipcode=60616%2d2225&country=US&geodiff=1
When dinner is finished, we can reverse direction, get back on the Red Line, and head up to the Addison stop. This is right near Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville. The area is packed with great bars and lounges. Or, we can get dropped off at Clark/Division, and walk towards Old Town. Also a great area, with an older crowd. Think Addison = age in your 20'd, Old Town = age in your 30's.
Let me know what you all think. If this isn't acceptable, or if you'd like something else, tell me. I can always cancel the reservation and we can do something more towards Downtown or the other popular areas. I just figure this is a real "Chicago" restaurant, cheap, with good food. Definitely not a "chain" restaurant.