Chicago Supper Club, anyone?

[eschulz]

Anyone living in Chicago's downtown and northern neighborhoods interested in joining a supper club? There's a small group of us looking to get something started with people who live in similar areas of the city. As a long-time subscriber to the magazine, I would love to get together with like-minded folks to enjoy some good food and company!

[mmarie0206]

I would like to talk about setting up a cooking club in Chicago. I am located in the Lakeview area.

[ksmith]

I am also interested in joining a cooking club in Chicago. I live in the Wrigleyville area. Please let me know if you all are still setting up a group!

[krissylou]

I'm in Hyde Park and would be interested in joining the gang if/when something gets started.

I don't think I can host, though. Apartment is pretty small.

Kristen

[mfeffer]

Count me in, too! Like Kristen, I'm in Hyde Park for the time being, but I'll be moving in the near future, and, as an aside, I'd love to hear about (or even see) what sorts of kitchen space you all found in your respective neighborhoods.

Should we arrange a meeting to discuss details or rules or plans? What are people's schedules like for the next couple of weeks? (I've never done this before, and I'm not sure what happens next -- it's kind of like a group blind date, eh?) I'm happy to bring snacks...I've been baking compulsively for a month, and I'd welcome new mouths to feed.

Looking forward,
Miriam

[eschulz]

We've got a group that is trying to get together next month, probably 3/23. We're using evite to coordinate our plans. Send me an email and I can get you the information.

[MarthaS]

I live in Ravenswood and would also be interested in your group!!
Are you still thinking about meeting (or talking) March 23rd?? Let me know--that date works for me! Thanks--Martha

[singleta]

I am intereted in joining your supper club. I was wondering if you are looking for any new members? I live in the Lincoln Park area. -Amy

[KathyFrey]

If you're looking for another member, please let me know. I'd love to help start a supper club. I live downtown & don't have a car, so am especialy interested if most people are accessible by train.

[LauraBL]

I just got married and moved to Chicago in March. I would love to start or join a supper club. I live in the Lakeview area.

Laura

[GretHall]

Hi, I am one of the moderators of an existing supper club in the Chicago city area. We live from the Loop to Ravenswood and everywhere in between. We have been going since September, and welcome new members, as not everyone can make it to every meeting. If you're interested in learning more about us or joining our group, please visit our Web site:

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/chicagocooks/

Click on "Email List" for the signup form to get on our email list. We are planning some picnic events, including the Grant Park festival and Ravinia and a beach barbecue for the summer.

Gretchen

[Julie Germann]

I know I'm posting several months after you all were going to get together (I think it was back in March), but I'm just now moving into Chicago this month and looking for a supper club to join or start. I belonged to a great club in New Orleans, and definitely would like to continue meeting other great cooks. Did you all get a club going and are you looking to add any new members? I'll be living in the Humboldt Park/Wicker Park area. Or is there anyone who hasn't been able to hook up with a group that would be interested in starting another club?

Looking forward to hearing from anyone interested.

Julie

[KathyFrey]

If you'd like to help start a club, send me an email at kf_design@yahoo.com. Four of us from the board met a month ago and decided to just jump in feet first and start another cooking club! We're using a yahoogroups distribution list that I can add your email address to.

I'll be hosting the first meeting Sunday, Aug. 4 in the South Loop & we chose an Italian theme. There will be lots of new people & discussion of how to go about future gatherings.... and, of course, lots of food and wine!

Most of us are El travelers & we live and work all around the greater Chicago area.

Kathy

[eschulz]

This supper club is up and running! If you're interested in joining us, please email Erika at erika_schulz@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

[Grace]

Bumping this thread up too, for those still looking for Chicago supper clubs. This thread was from LAST summer, but perhaps these people are still looking to either start a group or add to an already existing group. I would suggest emailing them.