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festusrules 12-15-2013 05:03 PM
One of you Chicagoans need to recommend to Portillo's that they should open in TV.

mmac321 12-15-2013 06:14 PM
There's a place in Mt Dora
 
Taste of Chicago & MORE | Mount Dora, FL 32757

Uptown Girl 12-15-2013 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 795901)
Here is what I found: Portillo's Chopped Salad | The Girl Who Ate Everything

Uptown Girl can maybe confirm if that's what she was referring to.
Yep, That's it- :) but I tweak it a bit and prefer offering a choice of homemade Blue Cheese dressing or vinaigrette at serving time.
I never dress a green salad ahead of time- I like it fresh looking and crisp. Just my preference.

Uptown Girl 12-15-2013 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mmac321 (Post 796086)
That looks pretty good!! Have you enjoyed it?

llaran 12-15-2013 07:46 PM
Chicago
 
Don't forget Portillo's chocolate cake, the BEST.

Uptown Girl 12-15-2013 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS (Post 795792)
Anyone remember Willy's Wienie Wagon? It was south of Midlothian about 159th and Crawford. It was a must stop for great Chicago Hot Dogs back in The Day. There is a Vienna hot dog stand (with poppy seed buns) that has Ibeef in Mt. Dora.
I sure do! That gentleman once told me he put three kids through medical school by selling those hot dogs- G-d Bless him!

rdhdleo 12-16-2013 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by karengfw (Post 795966)
I loved Portillos Cheesy Beef on croissant and stopped often by Dundee Rd and then later at Rt.14 in Crystal Lake (worked there awhile). I also loved Hackney's - the onion brick was to die for and also ordered patty melt. (I'ma northern side girl.)
OMG Hackneys in Glenview onion brick out of this world awesome burgers too!!

Foruhun 12-16-2013 06:05 PM
Boy are you making me hungry just reading these posts. I'm from Naperville. Would love to have the receipe for Portillo's salad + dressing if you would share it. Merry Christmas!

karengfw 12-17-2013 08:38 AM
Attn Chicagoans - FYI, if you are looking for HOLIDAY parties - I'm on the historic side and throwing 2 - THIS FRIDAY, Dec.20 at 5pm - and NYEve at 7pm - typical BYOB and dish to share (maybe some chairs if we get popular) and introduce yourself to this Chicagoan that loved Portillos! (PM for address :)

Whit53 12-17-2013 12:25 PM
Karen,

That's so nice of you to open your home to fellow Villagers. Just goes to show that those from Chicago are some of the kindest, friendliest people out there. The 2 occasions I've been down to The Villages all I met were kind and friendly people from all over. It's my kinda place! I know I'm going to love it here!!!

karengfw 12-17-2013 10:16 PM
aww, thanks, Whit - you didn't PM me for my address, but you can follow the crowd and noise in Country Club Hills :-)

Whit53 12-17-2013 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by karengfw (Post 797357)
aww, thanks, Whit - you didn't PM me for my address, but you can follow the crowd and noise in Country Club Hills :-)
Sorry to say we won't be in The Villages for your Christmas party. We don't arrive until the evening of Christmas.
NYE we are having our neighbors over.

When I read Country Club Hills, I thought you were referring to your Chicago home. I have a lot to learn. :)

rdhdleo 12-20-2013 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by karengfw (Post 796944)
Attn Chicagoans - FYI, if you are looking for HOLIDAY parties - I'm on the historic side and throwing 2 - THIS FRIDAY, Dec.20 at 5pm - and NYEve at 7pm - typical BYOB and dish to share (maybe some chairs if we get popular) and introduce yourself to this Chicagoan that loved Portillos! (PM for address :)
How wonderful of you to do this Karen, we would love to be able to be there tonight but alas have other plans made awhile ago. New Years Eve is a possibility though!

oldkatz 01-29-2014 01:19 PM
Italian Cooking
 
Just moved here from Chicago Portillos is good but Vesuvious is out of sight
Is there a Chicago club here in TV? We can all bring our favorite dishes and indulge
When I fly in from Chicago i have a frozen and well pack deep dishes coming to Florida with me

Mallory 01-29-2014 01:35 PM
The Chicagoland Club is one of the larger and more vibrant clubs in TV. Send an email to Da Mayor at Chicagolandclub@aol.com.

You may be on a waiting list at first but be aware of "Blue Light Specials" that can come at any time.


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