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Anyone going? I didn't go last year and am skeptical about going this year. To hot, expensive, boring, and alot of the people there seem to have limited knowledge of hygiene products. Especially of the deodorant variety
I went!!!! Last weekend. It was pretty fun. I went on the ferris wheel!! hehe...
The best part was getting a pickle-on-a-stick and cherries from the dominicks place. The cherries are AMAZING. they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy...mmm i would go back just to get cherries.
the alligator sucked.
The best part was getting a pickle-on-a-stick and cherries from the dominicks place. The cherries are AMAZING. they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy...mmm i would go back just to get cherries.
the alligator sucked.
"they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy" I dont know why I laughed.
QUOTE (First_Born @ Jul 22 2005, 11:30 AM)
"they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy" I dont know why I laughed.
QUOTE (chynagongju @ Jul 1 2005, 01:48 AM)
The cherries are AMAZING. they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy...mmm i would go back just to get cherries.
QUOTE (JMAC @ Jul 22 2005, 09:31 AM)
QUOTE (First_Born @ Jul 22 2005, 11:30 AM)
"they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy" I dont know why I laughed.
QUOTE (chynagongju @ Jul 1 2005, 01:48 AM)
The cherries are AMAZING. they were so fresh and cold and firm and yummy...mmm i would go back just to get cherries.
AHH you guys are so mean!!! 
I'm too innocent to be corrupted like this...and over CHERRIES!!!!!!!! the fruit................
true, expensive and overcrowded
QUOTE(Jasel @ Jul 1 2005, 12:39 AM) [snapback]858686[/snapback]
Anyone going? I didn't go last year and am skeptical about going this year. To hot, expensive, boring, and alot of the people there seem to have limited knowledge of hygiene products. Especially of the deodorant variety
rofl
indeed. also a whole lotta people try to hit on you too. could be a good or bad thing..QUOTE(JMAC @ Jul 22 2005, 10:31 AM) [snapback]908268[/snapback]
i go every year. yeah its pricey, but its a great experience. especially having a picnic with friends or family and going to see fireworks . a lot of my friends work there so i get freebies. <3
too hot, crowded, and expensive. but ill still go
da best time to go are on da weekdays between 2 pm and 4 pm....
after 2 cuz da lunch crowd jus left and its a before da dinner rush...
jus one more month...cant wait..
after 2 cuz da lunch crowd jus left and its a before da dinner rush...
jus one more month...cant wait..
QUOTE(roach58 @ Jun 1 2006, 01:13 AM) [snapback]1907369[/snapback]
da best time to go are on da weekdays between 2 pm and 4 pm....
after 2 cuz da lunch crowd jus left and its a before da dinner rush...
jus one more month...cant wait..
actually i like the big crowds....it's part of what makes it so festive
i mean the lines aren't that long at all........
imma get me a bigass turkey leg again
QUOTE(SkylineC83 @ Jun 1 2006, 01:14 AM) [snapback]1907370[/snapback]
actually i like the big crowds....it's part of what makes it so festive
i mean the lines aren't that long at all........
imma get me a bigass turkey leg again
me, i dont like big crowds especially wen its body to body..
add da heat and body odor
.....no thanks
oh, when i went last year, it wasn't shoulder to shoulder...so i guess it wasn't peak period, but i remembered the food was good and it was alot of fun.
QUOTE(SkylineC83 @ Jun 1 2006, 01:24 AM) [snapback]1907387[/snapback]
oh, when i went last year, it wasn't shoulder to shoulder...so i guess it wasn't peak period, but i remembered the food was good and it was alot of fun.
yea da food is always good..i end up eating too much
QUOTE(SkylineC83 @ Jun 1 2006, 01:24 AM) [snapback]1907387[/snapback]
oh, when i went last year, it wasn't shoulder to shoulder...so i guess it wasn't peak period, but i remembered the food was good and it was alot of fun.
really? you had fun last year?
and you got a big turkey leg? really?
did you go twice?
im def. going back this year. ^__^
I'm always going.... especially on Sundays.... man... they sure do have some good food that I can eat for a month....
so, did anyone go yet??
nope,monday tho....
i went today. it was so crowded and hot. some dude fainted because of heat stroke.
yeah it's frikkin hot out today.....90 degree weather in the sun....not legit 
Chicago isn't very far from where I live, maybe about 2.5 hour drive. I should go but I have to work and I have previous obligations all this weekend and next week. How long does this usually last?
I never went, it doesn't interest me...paying for overpriced food, eating in the heat while being crowded, maybe this year, depends on who is going.
I might go tommorow (later today) if this girl calls me. We'll see.
I'm definetly not buying anything though. waste of money.
I'm definetly not buying anything though. waste of money.
what is "taste of chicago"? me confuse.
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The Taste of Chicago is the world's largest food festival, held annually in Chicago. It is put together by the Mayor's Office of Special Events during the last week of June through the Fourth of July. Every year millions of Chicagoans and tourists flock to Grant Park to enjoy the variety of food Chicago's most popular restaurants cook for festival attendees. Events also include live music and performances, mainly by famous local artists, but nationally known artists like Carlos Santana and Moby headline every night. All events are free. July 3rd (Independence Day eve) is by far the event's most attended day.
On July 3rd the city holds its Independence Eve fireworks display. This spectacular show takes place at dusk off the downtown shore of Lake Michigan, and is often ranked among the most impressive Independence Day pyrotechnic displays in the nation. It is held a day earlier than the Fourth so as not to detract from suburban and rural fireworks displays in the Chicagoland area.
The Taste of Chicago is the premier festival in Chicago. In 2005, it attracted about 3.5 million people with over 70 food vendors. Its concerts are free to the public. In order to purchase food and beverages, you must purchase 'Taste Tickets'. Beer and wine can also be purchased. You can get small samplings from the different food vendors by getting the 'Taste Portion' which usually costs 2 or 3 tickets.
Popular local food staples at the Taste include Chicago-style pizza, Chicago hot dogs, barbequed ribs, Italian Beef, Polish sausage, Eli's cheesecake, and a variety of ethnic and regional foods. The city's diverse variety of cuisines is well represented.
It is recommended that visitors use public transportation: the CTA, Metra or Pace, to get to the Taste, as parking in the immediate area is extremely difficult to find, and very expensive.
During the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Country Music festival occurs. This is due to the mayor Richard M. Daley's affinity for country music.
In 2006, the Taste of Chicago will run from June 30 to July 9 in Grant Park, five days longer than its usual schedule.
On July 3rd the city holds its Independence Eve fireworks display. This spectacular show takes place at dusk off the downtown shore of Lake Michigan, and is often ranked among the most impressive Independence Day pyrotechnic displays in the nation. It is held a day earlier than the Fourth so as not to detract from suburban and rural fireworks displays in the Chicagoland area.
The Taste of Chicago is the premier festival in Chicago. In 2005, it attracted about 3.5 million people with over 70 food vendors. Its concerts are free to the public. In order to purchase food and beverages, you must purchase 'Taste Tickets'. Beer and wine can also be purchased. You can get small samplings from the different food vendors by getting the 'Taste Portion' which usually costs 2 or 3 tickets.
Popular local food staples at the Taste include Chicago-style pizza, Chicago hot dogs, barbequed ribs, Italian Beef, Polish sausage, Eli's cheesecake, and a variety of ethnic and regional foods. The city's diverse variety of cuisines is well represented.
It is recommended that visitors use public transportation: the CTA, Metra or Pace, to get to the Taste, as parking in the immediate area is extremely difficult to find, and very expensive.
During the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Country Music festival occurs. This is due to the mayor Richard M. Daley's affinity for country music.
In 2006, the Taste of Chicago will run from June 30 to July 9 in Grant Park, five days longer than its usual schedule.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_of_Chicago
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 2 2006, 07:54 AM) [snapback]2011124[/snapback]
what is "taste of chicago"? me confuse.
Is a yearly event where to pay to lick to pavement so you know how Chicago Taste like.
In short, is an event held every year for, I don't know how long. Anyways, is just a bunch resturants from the Chicagoland area comes together in Grant Park, and bunch of people go to Grant Park, and taste Chicago style food all in one spot.
QUOTE(Jasel @ Jul 2 2006, 01:22 AM) [snapback]2010263[/snapback]
I might go tommorow (later today) if this girl calls me. We'll see.
I'm definetly not buying anything though. waste of money.
you're gonna go to Taste and not buy anything?!?!
dude, just stay home and stay in the ac then....
taste of hoffman estates ^_^
mmmmmm...pavement
QUOTE(paper_crane @ Jul 2 2006, 07:08 PM) [snapback]2012366[/snapback]
mmmmmm...pavement
We have the best pavement in the whole US.
One of my friends that was from Chi tried talking me in going to it this year. Hell NO. With SUmmerfest going on in the Mil, nothing can compete
Hum. I went on the 3rd. WAYYYY CROWDED. Got sweet seats for the fireworks though. Walked back to UIC from Millenium park afterwards. Here're 2 pics. 
QUOTE(chynagongju @ Jul 6 2006, 09:31 PM) [snapback]2027272[/snapback]
Hum. I went on the 3rd. WAYYYY CROWDED. Got sweet seats for the fireworks though. Walked back to UIC from Millenium park afterwards. Here're 2 pics.
That must be a long walk. You live on campus?
wow Chicago is so busy looking. *shocked*
yeah its crowded, looks more like a rock concert or something lolz.
yeah its crowded, looks more like a rock concert or something lolz.
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 7 2006, 08:44 AM) [snapback]2028677[/snapback]
wow Chicago is so busy looking. *shocked*
yeah its crowded, looks more like a rock concert or something lolz.
They're all waiting for the fireworks. Yeah, Chicago can look like a busy place. 4th of July is the best, streets covered in smoke, the smell of gunpowder in the air. Really is a sight to behold.
I have a place on campus that I stay when I go into the city.
Those pics are from AFTER fireworks, which accounts for everyone trying to get out of Grant Park lol.
It was a long walk, but very "re nao."
Those pics are from AFTER fireworks, which accounts for everyone trying to get out of Grant Park lol.
It was a long walk, but very "re nao."
^lol! re nao, lolol i didn't kno u can speak chinese
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 7 2006, 12:11 PM) [snapback]2029254[/snapback]
^lol! re nao, lolol i didn't kno u can speak chinese
Lol. Of course. Why not?
QUOTE(chynagongju @ Jul 7 2006, 01:18 PM) [snapback]2029284[/snapback]
Lol. Of course. Why not?
well some abcs can't speak chinese
(i'm guessin ur abc )
...or a fob-wannabe
QUOTE(SkylineC83 @ Jul 8 2006, 10:50 AM) [snapback]2031803[/snapback]
...or a fob-wannabe
QUOTE(SkylineC83 @ Jul 8 2006, 09:50 AM) [snapback]2031803[/snapback]
...or a fob-wannabe
STUPID XI!
And FC -- yah. Apparently that's what I spoke until kindergarten where I learned English.
QUOTE(chynagongju @ Jul 8 2006, 03:01 PM) [snapback]2032354[/snapback]
STUPID XI!
And FC -- yah. Apparently that's what I spoke until kindergarten where I learned English.
were u born in China?
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 8 2006, 03:02 PM) [snapback]2032424[/snapback]
were u born in China?Nooo I was born in the US.
i was born in china. i should pat myself in the back. JK JK!
QUOTE(Boku_WA! @ Jul 9 2006, 12:16 AM) [snapback]2033320[/snapback]
i was born in china. i should pat myself in the back. JK JK!
aw u dont hafta kid To be born in China is a privilege 
So is today the last day of the taste? I'd consider going today but I have the flu
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 9 2006, 08:43 AM) [snapback]2034168[/snapback]
aw u dont hafta kid To be born in China is a privilege no, you got it all wrong. i think its a good thing that i was born in china. i still know how to speak chinese.
QUOTE(Boku_WA! @ Jul 9 2006, 06:54 PM) [snapback]2035221[/snapback]
no, you got it all wrong. i think its a good thing that i was born in china. i still know how to speak chinese.
ahh bata can uu wrrrrite in chinese, dat is dee question mai frenda
QUOTE(FantasyClover @ Jul 9 2006, 11:46 PM) [snapback]2036264[/snapback]
ahh bata can uu wrrrrite in chinese, dat is dee question mai frenda
oh, you got me. but im willing to learn. could you teach me
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