Anybody Up for Some Marie's Pizza? 9/16 @7pm

I am planning to nominate the greatest neighboorhood restaurant (IMHO,) within walking distance of my house, for a GNR this month. I'll elaborate as to why in my "official" nomination, but if you've never tried it, or would like to re-visit it, please join me for some thin crust, some Greek Salad, perhaps some fried appetizers, and a beer or two at a Mayfair classic. I'm going to suggest two dates and see what happens - Tuesday, September 16th or Thursday, September 18th. Any interest? -Lynn

Count me among the fans of Marie's as well. I've been going there since the 50's and think it would make a fantastic GNR, if someone wanted to nominate it. I'd love to join you on the 16th, but would probably be too full and drunk after the He-man's Meat Eater Lunch on the 18th to be able to join you on that date.

I suppose I should have posted a time as well. (First time LTH event organizer.) This would be dinner - 6:30-7pm-ish? So far, the 16th. I certainly don't want to confict with other events in the interst of drumming up as much support for Marie's as possible.

Geez... I guess the address might be helpful as well.

Marie's Pizza and Liquors
4127 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago

The wife and I would be in for some Marie's. Never been there but am always up for trying good pizza. We can make either day.

LynnB wrote:I suppose I should have posted a time as well. (First time LTH event organizer.) This would be dinner - 6:30-7pm-ish? So far, the 16th. I certainly don't want to confict with other events in the interst of drumming up as much support for Marie's as possible.

Lynn,

I would like to join you as well, but am only able to make the 16th.

Might I propose.

Tuesday (9.16.08) at 7pm
Marie's Pizza and Liquors
4127 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL

Enjoy,
Gary

Tuesday, September 16th, 7pm it is!

So far:
Me + Husband
Stevez
Terrasini + Wife
G Wiv

Looking forward to it! Plenty of room for a few more...

I'll see if I can dig up one of the weekly $1 off coupons from the neighborhood paper.

I think it's about time I tried Marie's. Sign me up.

Sign me up too please. I'm all for fried apps, thin crust pizza, and beer.

Happyeater

In the event someone can pre-order so that I can get up the road to Foster and Elston by 8pm, I would love to stop by. However, looks like you have a good crowd mit or mitout me.

pd

Joe & happyeater - consider yourselves "signed up."

Pdane - due to the casual nature of this restaurant, the food, and (I hope I can speak for this group, ) the group, - please feel free to drop in whenever you can. If there is something specific you'd like to ensure is ordered, PM me.

I'm hoping someone in this group likes anchovies on their pizza. It's pathetic how I have to get the anchovies on the side of the Greek Salad we usually share, then save some to add to my half of our pizza. The compromises you have to make when married!

We're at 8ppl, 9 if Pdane comes. I'll walk over this weekend to reserve initial space. I think they can easily accomodate a few more, but I'll find out what number they think it would be best to cap things off at for optimal pizza & conversation friendliness. -Lynn

Thanks!

The casual nature of this group sometimes means starting 7pm dinners at 7:30 or 7:45... and I am one of the worst offenders

Maybe I should try to catch you at 10 when I am headed down Lawrence again.

LynnB wrote:I'm hoping someone in this group likes anchovies on their pizza. It's pathetic how I have to get the anchovies on the side of the Greek Salad we usually share, then save some to add to my half of our pizza. The compromises you have to make when married!

Sausage, Onions and Anchovies is my standard order. Marie's makes a particularly good version, especially when ordered well done.

I don't have a standard order but I do LOVE anchovies. The more, the better. I'm sure I'll be fine with whatever pizza is ordered, especially if there's lot of anchovies.

Happyeater

Anchovies on one of the pizzas is a must.

Add me too, please?

I drove by tonight on my way back from German -American Festival. Marie's is totally off my radar. Anchovies sound absoultely fantastic. Maybe we should get two?!?!

-Brendan

Brendan - you're in at #10. We're going with capacity at 12ppl, so there's room for 2 more.

LynnB wrote:Brendan - you're in at #10. We're going with capacity at 12ppl, so there's room for 2 more.

Lynn,

My bride would like join in the fun, please make it G Wiv +1.

Thanks,
Gary

I'll take that last slot.

Thanks,

=R=

I am going to bow out now, so someone else can join in if they wish. I hope you have fun

pdaane wrote:I am going to bow out now, so someone else can join in if they wish. I hope you have fun

Peter,

Since you are no longer coming, I vow to eat my pizza in misery

=R=

Hi,

I'll bite.

Ron - do you want a ride?

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

I'll bite.

Ron - do you want a ride?

Regards,

I'd absolutely love one. Thanks!

=R=

If someone drops out, I would love to join you.

Jyoti

One week away and here's where we stand:

Me +1
SteveZ
Terrasini +1
G Wiv +1
germuska
happyeater
BrendanR
Ronnnie_Suburban
Cathy2

jygach - you'll be the first to know if someone drops out.

For those who have never been, Marie's has 2 sizes of pizza - small and large. A large thin crust will serve 2-3 adults. With some appetizers and salad, we may be able to plan on 3 servings per pizza. We'll just see how hungry everyone is. In any event, with 4-5 pies, we should be able to accomodate everyone's favorite toppings.

Also, please be prepared to pay with cash. There is an ATM in the attatched liquor store. Marie's still writes their guest checks by hand and uses adding machines. While they do accept credit cards, several of them being dropped on the same table would create quite a strain on our server's time and possibly cause other guests service to suffer.

I'll be there to check us in around 6:45 p.m. See you next week!

P.S. - For those so inclined, Marie's now offers Peroni on tap. (Trust me - a very nice addition to what was previously their only tap selections.) Also - Tuesday's are $2 Leinenkugel Honey Weiss's.

LynnB wrote:P.S. - For those so inclined, Marie's now offers Peroni on tap. (Trust me - a very nice addition to what was previously their only tap selections.) Also - Tuesday's are $2 Leinenkugel Honey Weiss's.

And if wine is more your style, you can buy any bottle you want in the liquor store and they'll serve it for a corkage somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.50, IIRC.

Hi,

Jygach, my failed memory is your bonus: you can have my seat at Marie's.

I forgot I was hosting a program on Architect William W. Boyington at the Highland Park Library at the same time. He was a Highland Park resident who designed the Chicago Water Tower.

Regards,

I have secured the $1 off coupon in my neighborhood paper for our Marie's outing. We are going one week early for customer appreciation days, where the pizzas will be half price on 9/22 & 9/23

Hi, all.
I'm confirming my slot and expressing excitement. I haven't had pizza in a while so this oughta be good.

Maybe stevez could be convinced to bring some of his giardiniera?