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count me in as well.
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I'm interested in the hotel as well. In addition I will make a phone call and see if I can pull off a small miracle at the place I got married at back in March. IW
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| Posts: 3565 | Location: Louisville, KY | Registered: Nov 14, 2001 | |
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I've never stayed at the Renaissance here, but I've been in there for various events and can vouch for the fact that it is a nice hotel in a good (not great) location. Better locations are right on or off Michigan ave on the North side of the river. This one is about 3 blocks off Michigan on the South bank of the river. It seems like $119 for that is probably a pretty good deal. A quick poke around on Hotels.com finds the Wyndham for $110 per night during the same period. I don't know that hotel specifically, but location-wise it's as good as it gets in Chicago- corner of Michigan and Ontario. Prob a little more hassle for travel there though, the traffic on Michigan Ave is terrible.
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| Posts: 4562 | Location: Chicago | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
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I just completed airfare, arriving Wed night. I asked jburman82 to look into suite prices. We'll likely host an open house on Thursday night for a few hours if we can secure a suite. So I'm in on the Marriot.
Paul Romero (tlily)- Owner, Winemaker, Tour Guide
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| Posts: 5725 | Location: San Jose | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
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quote: Originally posted by jburman82: Quick update: I am working on getting a contract signed for the rates of $109 a night for a regular room and $119 a night for a suite; got them down a little bit more.  I had to guarauntee at least 8 rooms which based on feedback in this thread I dont think will be a problem. I did look at the Wyndham and that rate of $112 a night had to be prepaid now and was non-refundable or changeable. I didnt think that would work for an event like this where I am sure that people will drop at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. The hotel is in downtown Chicago and within a quick cab ride to things like Shed Aquarium, The Fields Museum and Soldier Field. I will let you all know when the deal is done and what the group code is for when you book your rooms. If people aren't cool with this hotel and want me to keep looking please tell me now!!! I dont want to be on the hook for 8 rooms. 
Very cool. Thank you! I haven't booked a flight yet, but I'm committed. However, I may be coming solo, which shouldn't impact the room reservation. Not sure how many nights yet.
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| Posts: 3052 | Location: Oakland, CA | Registered: May 21, 2002 | |
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Thanks jb for doing the leg work on this.
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quote: Originally posted by grossie:
I've never stayed at the Renaissance here, but I've been in there for various events and can vouch for the fact that it is a nice hotel in a good (not great) location. Better locations are right on or off Michigan ave on the North side of the river. This one is about 3 blocks off Michigan on the South bank of the river. It seems like $119 for that is probably a pretty good deal.
A quick poke around on Hotels.com finds the Wyndham for $110 per night during the same period. I don't know that hotel specifically, but location-wise it's as good as it gets in Chicago- corner of Michigan and Ontario. Prob a little more hassle for travel there though, the traffic on Michigan Ave is terrible.
Coincidentally, I just got an email offer from Wyndham Chicago (on the Golden Mile ). Minimum 2-night stay, second and I believe subsequent nights are half-off. If anyone's interested in staying there, the promo code is PKGBOGF so just enter it in the appropriate box when starting the reservation. Sometimes these promotions don't actually save money, but it's easy to compare it to their "best" internet rate and find out.
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| Posts: 6489 | Location: Vancouver, BC | Registered: Oct 17, 2001 | |
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jburman: impressive organizational move!  GUEST LIST (75)Grossie (2) Vino Me (2) french16 (2) AllRed (2) Blue Oval (2) Scubarex (2) Maverick (chef) Stefania Wine (2) newsguy (2) KSC02 (4) thelostverse (2) R2D2 (2) Anwar Atalla (2) radams (2) WIML (2) Bond Girl (2) jcocktosten (4) wine + art (2) steve8 (2) eyesintime (2) IW (2) Powell Yang (2) klymkev (3) bman (2) jburman82 (2) pape du neuf (1) DoktaP (1) futronic (1) tanglenet (2) Berno (1) Longboarder (2) MJAlbers (2) BirDungy (1) Tbird (1) indybob (2) Rhone Warrior (2) gigabit (1) redknife (2) thirsty man (1) Juicy (1) Ampuis (1) WAITING LIST Emilio (2) Roentgen Ray (2) Redline325 (2) Pinotlvr (2) Scott McDonald (1) Vino Me friends (2) Primordealsoup (2) Napacat (2) Cheers, Otis |
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| Posts: 3248 | Location: Chicago | Registered: Apr 03, 2002 | |
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we arrive thursday at 6:30, hopefully in time for your "open house".  thanks jb, we are good for 3 nights. quote: Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
We'll likely host an open house on Thursday night for a few hours if we can secure a suite. So I'm in on the Marriot.
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| Posts: 6345 | Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn | Registered: Nov 20, 2002 | |
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Man, am I getting late to this party. Otis please throw me +1 down on the waiting list for your quiet little get together. Thanks. Hope to see you then. Lars.
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I'm planning this live as a type, but I figured it was a good chance to open everything I've ever made and preview the Fall release. I'm pretty sure Otis would have a hard time getting out on Friday so Thursday seemed like a good day. Maybe 6-8 and I'll set up some catering with the hotel to have snacks? We've also talked about a 1999 Cab Retrospective. I could work on setting up a dinner and tasting to start later, maybe 8PM?
Paul Romero (tlily)- Owner, Winemaker, Tour Guide
Stefania Wine
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| Posts: 5725 | Location: San Jose | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
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landing at 6:30 puts us in the "yes we can join you around 8-ish" crowd...
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"religion ='s thought disorder" - sigmund freud
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| Posts: 6345 | Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn | Registered: Nov 20, 2002 | |
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Is anyone bringing potato salad? If not, I will. Otis-Can you shoot me an email of your address and if there's anything I can bring. cookitup84@gmail.com Thank you.
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| Posts: 1729 | Location: Illinois | Registered: Jun 29, 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by TBird:
landing at 6:30 puts us in the "yes we can join you around 8-ish" crowd...
Morton's is 300 feet from the hotel, Smith and Wolensky's is across he river about 500 feet, Catch 35 is in the same building I think, Fulton's is 4 blocks, Bin 36 3 blocks, and Joe's is about 6 blocks. I could start calling around and see who would A. Being open the latest since these things usually go 3-4 hours and B. has the best corkage deal.
Paul Romero (tlily)- Owner, Winemaker, Tour Guide
Stefania Wine
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| Posts: 5725 | Location: San Jose | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
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whatever you want. you know we are down with anything including hookers and blow back at your place... quote: Originally posted by Stefania Wine: quote: Originally posted by TBird:
landing at 6:30 puts us in the "yes we can join you around 8-ish" crowd...
Morton's is 300 feet from the hotel, Smith and Wolensky's is across he river about 500 feet, Catch 35 is in the same building I think, Fulton's is 4 blocks, Bin 36 3 blocks, and Joe's is about 6 blocks. I could start calling around and see who would A. Being open the latest since these things usually go 3-4 hours and B. has the best corkage deal.
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"religion ='s thought disorder" - sigmund freud
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| Posts: 6345 | Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn | Registered: Nov 20, 2002 | |
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S&W hosted a bunch of the CWM in a private room a few years back. VinoMe took care of the organizing. I think they were pretty reasonable for corkage.
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| Posts: 4562 | Location: Chicago | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
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Hizzah!!!!! I finally get to meet IB!!
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| Posts: 1729 | Location: Illinois | Registered: Jun 29, 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by TBird: you know we are down with anything including hookers and blow back at your place...
I think the wife is now interested in attending and keeping me away from the hookers and blow Looks like it will be the 2 of us. We'll probably book flights this week(end).
"When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink." Francois Rabelais
www.tanglenet.com
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| Posts: 3052 | Location: Oakland, CA | Registered: May 21, 2002 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Berno:
Hizzah!!!!!
I finally get to meet IB!!
Ditto man, ditto.
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"Wine only turns into alcohol if you let it sit."---Lindsay Bluth
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| Posts: 6229 | Location: Naptown | Registered: Nov 24, 2006 | |
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quote: Originally posted by jburman82: Quick update: I am working on getting a contract signed for the rates of $109 a night for a regular room and $119 a night for a suite; got them down a little bit more. I had to guarauntee at least 8 rooms which based on feedback in this thread I dont think will be a problem. I did look at the Wyndham and that rate of $112 a night had to be prepaid now and was non-refundable or changeable. I didnt think that would work for an event like this where I am sure that people will drop at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. The hotel is in downtown Chicago and within a quick cab ride to things like Shed Aquarium, The Fields Museum and Soldier Field. I will let you all know when the deal is done and what the group code is for when you book your rooms. If people aren't cool with this hotel and want me to keep looking please tell me now!!! I dont want to be on the hook for 8 rooms.
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| Posts: 949 | Location: Minneapolis | Registered: Jan 06, 2009 | |
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Just booked the flights. I am surprising my wife with this trip. In the past she has enjoyed meeting people from the WS forums and I thought a gathering of 75 people would be one should would not forget. I look forward to the updates on the hotel info. IW
Life without wine?...... Yeah Right.
The Unexamined Life Is Not Worth Living - Socrates
"Wine....offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing which may be purchased" ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1889-1961)
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| Posts: 3565 | Location: Louisville, KY | Registered: Nov 14, 2001 | |
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It will be great to see you IW. If I am remembering correctly we haven't offlined since the famous 2002 NYC offline at Willow, no? BTW, we're booked into the Lincolnshire Marriott, near Otis' place. I would have preferred to be downtown with the rest of you but including parking ($49) it will be almost exactly twice what the Marriott will cost, thanks to a weekend deal. Plus my liver might have a fighting chance of surviving the weekend if I remain a safe distance away....
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| Posts: 8836 | Location: Ottawa, Ontario | Registered: Jan 07, 2002 | |
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