Since there seems to be a surge in new Xsmarksers from the Chicago area, I will dare to try to get a kilt afternoon going for Saturday, October 27.

Since we haven't really had an event yet, I figger that a Saturday afternoon would be a little more flexible than an evening. Looks like we have a good smattering of members from the suburbs and I'm thinking that it might be easier for them to get back and forth during the afternoon and early evening than it would be at night. Thus, lunch till whenever might be best.

So I propose one of two locations:

The Duke of Perth, 2913 N Clark St.
http://dukeofperth.com/

or

Grace O'Malley's, 1416 South Michigan Ave.
http://www.mainstayhospitality.com/index.php?section=4

I personally lean toward The Duke as they have a big Whisky menu.
In fairness, I have eaten at Grace's and the food was quite all right and I have not yet had the pleasure of eating at The Duke's...though I fancy the "Ghillie's Meatloaf".

Both places are relatively central for the area and parking will be tough at either one...Grace's is just on the South end of the Loop and the Duke's is not-so-far North...certainly not even as far as Wrigley Field.

Opinions, gents? I will valiantly volunteer to personally check out either venue beforehand to see to it that they will happily welcome kilted individuals. I did ask that of the manager at Grace's when I was there last and she said "sure...no problem".

Let's see a show of hands...

Best

AA