Chicago Steakhouses and Cigar Smoking

[thebiglebowski]

Originally Posted by M1903A1

Trader Vic's in in the Near North "Viagra Triangle" area now, and from the description of some friends who were there in the spring, their prices have gone berserk. Since I was around for the tail end of the classic "Tiki" era in Chicago I would love to try the place, but am scared of the prices.

I can name a cheaper place in Lincolnwood that makes Mai Tais to die for.

man, i miss the old trader vic's - what hotel was it in, again? getting old, can't remember. i just have trace memories of drinking fruity drinks out of coconuts...

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

man, i miss the old trader vic's - what hotel was it in, again? getting old, can't remember. i just have trace memories of drinking fruity drinks out of coconuts...

Palmer House, I think.

Originally Posted by M1903A1

Palmer House, I think.

that's it! it is the palmer house last time we were there the mia thia's were buy one get one ...

[Pat1075]

Doesn't Ditkas still have the adjoining cigar room?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Pat1075

Doesn't Ditkas still have the adjoining cigar room?

IL law prohibits it.

[gpugliese]

Originally Posted by icehog3

IL law prohibits it.

IL's smoking ban was started recently, right? I was in Chicago for St Patty's Day in 2007 and remember being able to smoke almost anywhere.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by gpugliese

IL's smoking ban was started recently, right? I was in Chicago for St Patty's Day in 2007 and remember being able to smoke almost anywhere.

January 1st, 2008....a day that will live in infamy.