Chicago meetup 10/28? [Was 10/21]

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Ennis Singh Mutinywale

I saw this in the window during my last trip to Chicago.

I know it’s short notice, but I just looked at my calendar and realized that I will be gone most of November, and that if we were going to hold a meetup in Chicago in 2006, this Saturday is probably the best bet. [The Saturday after is a possibility if this Saturday is a really bad idea]

So, are people still interested in a Chicago meetup? I can’t promise the luminous Anna or any of the other mutineers, it would be just me and well, all y’all lovely people. Which honestly, is enough for me

If so, when and where? On Devon? [I’ve never been] If so, where? In one of the desi eateries? Or one of the Jewish ones? [Ooooh – are there any good South Indian places up there?] Somewhere else? The Loop? Lincoln Park? Tentatively, I was thinking 2-3 in the afternoon to meet.

Holler at me, folks. Tell me what your favorite places are, and if you can make it at all and I’ll update accordingly. [If nobody can make it, or if nobody is interested, then we’ll simply punt]

UPDATE: I’ve moved the date up one week because of Diwali. Will that work better for most of you?s

54 thoughts on “Chicago meetup 10/28? [Was 10/21]”

razib_the_atheist on October 16, 2006 at 11:29 pm said:

you’ll freeze your asses off!
Ennis on October 16, 2006 at 11:31 pm said:

It’s not so cold right now. Actually Seattley – temps in the 50s, but overcast. Not yet frozen kundi time, but yeah, that’s why I’m trying to do it now rather than in Dec – Feb …
ashvin on October 16, 2006 at 11:50 pm said:

I can make a meetup this saturday.

p.s. razib: chicago’s not in canada.
razib_the_atheist on October 16, 2006 at 11:53 pm said:

wikipedia says its in canada.
Vik on October 17, 2006 at 12:01 am said:

Isn’t Oct. 21st diwali?
ashvin on October 17, 2006 at 12:09 am said:

wikipedia says its in canada.

Not any more. But your dedication to that punchline is noted 🙂
Abhi on October 17, 2006 at 12:18 am said:

wikipedia says its in canada

I always suspected I was born Canadian.
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 12:24 am said:

Isn’t Oct. 21st diwali?

I’m clueless here. Would that make it a very bad day for a meetup, if it is, or a good one?
Kunjan on October 17, 2006 at 12:26 am said:

I hate you guys…. if only I knew 3 days back… ::sigh::
Shruti on October 17, 2006 at 12:30 am said:

Isn’t Oct. 21st diwali? I’m clueless here. Would that make it a very bad day for a meetup, if it is, or a good one?

Bad day. But at least y’all have the option of seeing other desis on Diwali. I know it’s just Monday, but I’m about to cry thinking of how lonely I’m going to be this Saturday 🙁
chi-diva on October 17, 2006 at 12:32 am said:

I can make it on Saturday too. But, I won’t be able to stay for long. May be you should postpone it till after November. They are many, many warm places in Chi-town in December.
chick pea on October 17, 2006 at 2:28 am said:

ennis:

oct 21: diwali.
Rupa on October 17, 2006 at 2:30 am said:

I am free! And bienvenido to my lovely city! There are MANY places we can go! There are 2 delightful South Indian restaurants on Devon Street (Udupi Palace and Mysore Woodlands) as well as other great veg/non-veg places for you carnivorous types. (There are many not-so-great places too.) If Devon is too much of a hike, there is always India House downtown, with an incredible humongous menu. There’s also a super-spicy Indian restaurant in Lincoln Park called Hema’s Kitchen. Of course there are so many hang-out loungey places too if we’re not interested in just eating. However, I am always interested in eating, so obviously that is my preference.

I’m excited!! I hope this works out! And if we postpone until next weekend or even after November…I should still be here, though the weekends are a little rough because I’ll be flying around for residency interviews. Yes. That’s right. We’re all going to plan our schedules around moi.
Apoplexy on October 17, 2006 at 3:21 am said:

What about meeting at the Haymarket?? Look for details…they have been provided.
Gohir on October 17, 2006 at 6:55 am said:

I’m gonna have a meeet up in Belfast Northern Ireland! come meet me. all welcome.
chick pea on October 17, 2006 at 7:26 am said:

diwali meetup in atlanta this friday at madras saravana bhavan… email me if interested… cheers!
Gohir on October 17, 2006 at 7:42 am said:

any-one interested?
BongoP'o'ndit on October 17, 2006 at 7:47 am said:

Slightly off-topic, October 22nd is the Chicago Marathon – any mutineers running in that. I will be. Could try to make to the meet-up on Saturday as well.
Sonia Kaur on October 17, 2006 at 8:36 am said:

I just noticed the leg on the ‘K’ of the Kama Sutra – verrry creative.
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 9:49 am said:

So I count 4 thus far – Ashvin, Rupa, Chi-diva, and BongoP’o’ndit – despite the diwali-ing (or maybe because of it, people who live too far from home). More takers?
Dasichist on October 17, 2006 at 10:02 am said:

Make it next Saturday and I could make it!!
chicago brownie on October 17, 2006 at 11:24 am said:

Would love to come as a lurker since the beginning, but I’m only going to be in Chicago the following weekend!
KXB on October 17, 2006 at 11:38 am said:

Can’t make it – but I second Mysore Woodlands for top-notch South Indian food. If you’re up for the wait, try Tiffin – the swankiest place on Devon.

As far as Hema’s Kitchen – the only item I liked there were the keema-filled samosas. The rest was forgettable.
chi-diva on October 17, 2006 at 11:45 am said:

I would prefer next weekend too. Coming Saturday is not so good for me.
Shankar - another desi dude in Austin on October 17, 2006 at 11:48 am said:

It is nice to see the Mutiny spread to the great Heartland! While the meetup may not be numerous, I hope it will be mutinous. We heartlanders must settle for smaller numbers, and a resignation that we will not be able to wait in joyful anticipation of a Pardesi Gori sighting 🙂 (The links are to articles by a French person settled in India. No actual connection implied)

Just curious – how many folks from Austin out here?
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 12:00 pm said:

If we do wait until the 28th, how many of those originally RSVP’ed can come?
chicago desi on October 17, 2006 at 12:10 pm said:

Although I might have to de-lurk, I can come next weekend..
Rupa on October 17, 2006 at 12:34 pm said:

That weekend is a little less certain, but there’s a good chance I’ll be around!
Ravneet on October 17, 2006 at 12:48 pm said:

I can make it this weekend or the next one. Devon sounds ok (as Rupa mentioned, 2 nice South Indian places to be at).
Munira on October 17, 2006 at 1:47 pm said:

Screw Devon. I’m suggesting Raj Darbar on Halsted.
Site of the infamous IndianDating.com speed dating adventure.
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 1:49 pm said:

Not unless you tell us all about it 😉
Munira on October 17, 2006 at 1:55 pm said:

I met this hot-as-all-hell astronaut named Abhi, and we’ve been dating for weeks…
ashvin on October 17, 2006 at 2:51 pm said:

Yes, I’ll most probably be available the next weekend also. (Though this weekend is preferable).
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 2:54 pm said:

OK – I’ve officially moved the date up a week. Will that work better for most of you?
Rupa on October 17, 2006 at 3:06 pm said:

I may be out of town but I’ll certainly put it in my calendar and let you know 🙂
chi-diva on October 17, 2006 at 3:08 pm said:

Yes, pencil me in!

I vote for the south indian restaurants in Devon too…they are too yummy! But, any place downtown is fine with me too.
Ennis on October 17, 2006 at 3:25 pm said:

Rupa, clearly not allowed. You have to regale us with stories of speed dating. Otherwise, I’ll just have to tell your stories for you, and you’ll be too embarassed to ever set foot on Devon again 😉
No Desh on October 17, 2006 at 5:24 pm said:

Wow…meetups in the Midwest and even in Hotlanta? Now if only there were more on here from the Perineum of America.
Gamesmaster G-9 on October 17, 2006 at 6:56 pm said:

Hey, can people not in the loop attend too?
pv on October 17, 2006 at 7:50 pm said:

Noooo! I’ve been waiting for a Chicago meet-up forever…but of course for the few weekends that I’m gone, there’s a meetup! Oh well. Have fun for all those who attend. I also recommend Udupi and Mysore. And..I expect a write-up and some pics!
Anita on October 17, 2006 at 8:06 pm said:

I’d love to come to the Chicago meetup – and the 28th works well for me!
Anita on October 17, 2006 at 8:08 pm said:

OH- and a good place to meet up:

India House Restaurant 59 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 645-9500

Good food – and great buffet.
chick pea on October 17, 2006 at 8:22 pm said:

yes, meetup in hotlanta this friday… at my fave indian place… i just got takeout from there a few minutes ago… if you want to come puhhleeze let me know as i have already gave them a tentative headcount.. (they are packed on friday nights)

happy diwali to all (my most favorite holiday….)
No Desh on October 17, 2006 at 9:54 pm said:

meetup in hotlanta this friday

Sounds like fun…alas I will be “visiting” another major midwestern metro area this weekend, much to my chagrin.
razib_the_atheist on October 17, 2006 at 9:56 pm said:

FFFFFFFRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Masale.Wallah on October 17, 2006 at 11:07 pm said:

Count me in as well..
Rupa on October 18, 2006 at 1:04 am said:

Unfortch, I’m spending the week in Iowa to finish up my research and will probably stay through the weekend to spend Halloween there with my friends 🙁 I am sorry! Everyone will surely hear my speed- and other dating stories another time 🙂
windycity on October 18, 2006 at 11:29 pm said:

Me too.
ShehanK on October 19, 2006 at 12:48 pm said:

I always read SM from Minneapolis but never have participated. I’ll be in Lincoln Park this (week)end for an interview! Can I come! Am I invited? The desis are so few in my little state… I just want to see a sea of brown.
new to chicago on October 19, 2006 at 2:15 pm said:

can we pick a place that’s accessible by train? some of us are poor grad students without cars….

Sepia Mutiny

All that flavorful brownness in one savory packet

Chicago meetup 10/28? [Was 10/21]

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