Wizard World Chicago Forum Dinner

[FlyingDonut]

Figured it was about time to start the Official Chicago Forum Dinner Thread. This will be the fifth year, and every year has been better. Last year we had a record 53 people show up for dinner, and another 20 or so wander in to geek out under the watchful eye of the benevolent Donald E. Stephens:

 

 

Everybody's welcome! You know you're coming, so sign up now!

 

The Details:

What:

CGC Forum Dinner - Chicago

 

When:

Saturday, June 28th, 6:00pm - (Dinner at 8:00pm)

 

Where:

The Rosemont Room, Gibson's Steakhouse, 5464 North River Road, Rosemont, IL (right across the street from the con!)

 

Attendees - this is the PAID list only...

 

Blind Owl

MrBedrock

Detroit Mike

Transplant

Greggy

1Koko

TimMay

TheWatcher

 

Now with menus!

Lots of hors d'ouevres

 

Ceasar salad

 

Choice of one

Filet mignon

Bone-in sirloin

WR cut steak

Pork chops

Fish of the day

(straight vegetarians, please contact me - I know of a couple)

 

Baked potato (as big as a football)

Veggie combination plates

 

Many people have signed up in the other thread - if you are coming, paypal me $75 dcusimano@usa.net. Don't make me track you down at the dinner...

 

and for those of you not on the list - you know you're coming, so sign up now!

[ciorac]

I will be in attendance.

[greggy]

I will be in attendance.

[Transplant]

I will be in attendance.

Wasn't your new year's resolution less icon posts? I miss the verbose Greggy. I can't wait to meet both Greggys.

[143ksk]

Figured it was about time to start the Official Chicago Forum Dinner Thread. This will be the fifth year, and every year has been better. Last year we had a record 53 people show up for dinner, and another 20 or so wander in to geek out under the watchful eye of the benevolent Donald E. Stephens:

 

 

 

I'd know the top of Larry Charet's head anywhere

 

$ sent (thumbs u

[VintageComics]

[Shark]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

[Ze-man]

Because its at Gibsons, in Chicago?

 

Not a bad price for what you get actually but I can see how it might seem pricey.

 

Then again, you get to view the wall of fame during dinner, its well worth it.

 

 

 

 

[FlyingDonut]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

[Transplant]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

And FD's paying for the booze! I can't wait.

[FlyingDonut]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

And FD's paying for the booze! I can't wait.

 

Yeah right. Mr. Donut saw the final bar bill last year. We had 53 people paying $75 per head for food. Our bar bill was significantly higher than the food bill.

[joeypost]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

 

 

$75 is not all that bad considering the place, the city and the food you get. Thats all inclusive sans any alchohol.

[Transplant]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

And FD's paying for the booze! I can't wait.

 

Yeah right. Mr. Donut saw the final bar bill last year. We had 53 people paying $75 per head for food. Our bar bill was significantly higher than the food bill.

Well, your first drink is on me for setting this thing up.

[VintageComics]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

 

It's a full course first class meal and the service was way above average. I actually had the bartender pouring me free tequila shots because we were arguing which was the best brand.

 

 

Dan do you think the room might be a bit small this year?

 

BTW, 4 Dinners bought and paid for. Me, Louise and 2 guests will be attending!

 

[Socratic Wonder]

I will be in attendance.

 

I see how it is! Bill gets a and I get a

 

[Socratic Wonder]

So can I ask why it costs $75 just for a dinner???

 

Mike

 

Because it is Gibson's, and you're getting what you pay for. The best steak you'll have in a long time, tremendous side dishes, incredibly attentive service, and a fabulous atmosphere that you won't want to miss. Treat yourself for a night. (thumbs u You won't regret it.

And FD's paying for the booze! I can't wait.

 

Yeah right. Mr. Donut saw the final bar bill last year. We had 53 people paying $75 per head for food. Our bar bill was significantly higher than the food bill.

Well, your first drink is on me for setting this thing up.

 

I got your second one (thumbs u

[greggy]

I will be in attendance.

 

I see how it is! Bill gets a and I get a

 

[Socratic Wonder]

I will be in attendance.

 

I see how it is! Bill gets a and I get a

 

 

[MrBedrock]

Payment sent for Billy Parker!

(He is a cheap bastich and couldn't send it himself)

[FlyingDonut]

Updated 5/27

 

The Details:

What:

CGC Forum Dinner - Chicago

 

When:

Saturday, June 28th, 6:00pm - (Dinner at 8:00pm) - a month from tomorrow!

 

Where:

The Rosemont Room, Gibson's Steakhouse, 5464 North River Road, Rosemont, IL (right across the street from the con!)

 

Now with menus!

Lots of hors d'ouevres

 

Ceasar salad

 

Choice of one

Filet mignon

Bone-in sirloin

WR cut steak

Pork chops

Fish of the day

(straight vegetarians, please contact me - I know of a couple)

 

Baked potato (as big as a football)

Veggie combination plates

 

Attendees:

 

This is the PAID list only. MANY other people have said they're coming. If you're coming, paypal me $75 dcusimano@usa.net. Don't make me track you down at the dinner...

 

Blind Owl

MrBedrock

Detroit Mike

Transplant

Greggy

1Koko

TimMay

TheWatcher

143ksk

Ze-Man

r1970d +3

BillyParker

 

and for those of you not on the list - you know you're coming, so sign up now!