Originally Posted by M1903A1 (Post 475945)

Trader Vic's in in the Near North "Viagra Triangle" area now, and from the description of some friends who were there in the spring, their prices have gone berserk. Since I was around for the tail end of the classic "Tiki" era in Chicago I would love to try the place, but am scared of the prices.

I can name a cheaper place in Lincolnwood that makes Mai Tais to die for.

Originally Posted by thebiglebowski (Post 477048)

man, i miss the old trader vic's - what hotel was it in, again? getting old, can't remember. i just have trace memories of drinking fruity drinks out of coconuts...

Originally Posted by M1903A1 (Post 477051)

Palmer House, I think.

Originally Posted by Pat1075 (Post 480672)

Doesn't Ditkas still have the adjoining cigar room?

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 480777)

IL law prohibits it.

Originally Posted by gpugliese (Post 480781)

IL's smoking ban was started recently, right? I was in Chicago for St Patty's Day in 2007 and remember being able to smoke almost anywhere.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 480791)

January 1st, 2008....a day that will live in infamy. :)

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 480791)

January 1st, 2008....a day that will live in infamy. :)

Originally Posted by gorob23 (Post 480996)

:mad: had I know this I might have sent her alone in Oct and stayed home with Mr. Nee had meaningful conversation, port, cigars and the game on the tube..

Rob :tpd: