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OMG that will be AWESOME.
Sorry for the Valleyspeak, but it was appropriately over-the-top here.
We should do a L'Artisan Feasting week in preparation right before that.
What do you think?

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Quote: Originally Posted by purplebird7 OMG that will be AWESOME.
Sorry for the Valleyspeak, but it was appropriately over-the-top here.
We should do a L'Artisan Feasting week in preparation right before that.
What do you think? Great idea!!! How about the week after? Those who go will have tried more scents, toddled home with free goodies and possible purchases, and we'll be able to discuss more fully.
Counting the responses here and a couple of others, this is the current group likely to go (some are "maybes"):
Quarry, Mr. Quarry, PaulG, MFFan, IndieGuy, Kotori, et_emergo, JaneBrkn, NattyGold, FlowerLady (from POL), LisaLaw (ebay seller), Aramanis, AZSmells, plus my client's wife and her mom (both of whom are/were perfume models for department store frags). Our population is small enough that we can stay together as one group.
I'm hoping for a few more RSVPs by Friday (or thereabouts). Next week I'm going to approach some of the other stores and ask whether we might be able to get a discount that weekend if we whisper the phrase "Chicago Scent Me." That way attendees can shop at their leisure and enjoy a few more perks.

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Please count me in for two! ( I'm not 100% sure we'll make it but I don't want to miss out if it's at all possible!!! ) Thanks so much for organizing this opportunity, I'm really looking forward to having L'Artisan in the midwest & meeting some fellow basenoters!
June Thomas (aka UBUANDIBEME)

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I'm a new mwmber and I plan to attend

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I'm excited to see more RSVPs!
I've just received Tucci Benucch's menu. Their coordinator, Katie Unger, says their Sun Room seats 25 people. We're nearing 20 attendees now. If we go substantially over 25, we'll eat in two shifts. Otherwise, it'd be the most fun to dine as one group even if L'Artisan has to process us in waves and we have to entertain ourselves waiting around. There ARE other things to do at 900 N. Michigan in between times--like press your nose up against the window of the Lalique shop.
Note the price for the luncheon. If you choose to save $25+ to put toward fragrances and brownbag a PB&J instead, no one would think less of you (maybe respect your perfume dedication more!). Again, please bring various denominations of cash to make bill-settling less insane.
Katie has not asked me to ask your menu preferences at this time, nor has she asked for any $$ upfront. Perhaps when I get back to her with our exact number and time of day (to be worked out in coordination with Charla at L'Artisan) I'll need everybody to provide further feedback. Please stay tuned to this thread. Thanks!
Family Style Luncheon Menu
~First Course~
Appetizers
(Choose Two)
Grilled Bruschetta ~ Toasted Ravioli ~ Fried Calamari
Margherita Pizza ~ Spicy Sausage Pizza ~ Char-grilled Pepperoni Pizza
Salad
(Choose One)
Garbage ~ Chopped ~ Tuscan ~ Classic Caesar
~Second Course~
Pasta
(Choose Two)
Famous Baked Spaghetti ~ Old World Lasagna
Cheese Ravioli~ Garganelli Giovanni~
Spaghetti Garlic Shrimp ~ Linguine Seafood~
~ Whole Wheat Capellini Pomodoro ~
Entree
(Choose One)
Baked Eggplant Parmesan ~ Chicken Parmesan ~ Garlic Chicken “Classico”
~ Chicken Marsala ~
~ Fish of the Day (add $2) ~
~ Filet Medallions (add $3) ~
Vegetable
(Choose One)
Asparagus ~ Steamed Broccoli ~ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
~Third Course~
Dessert
(Choose One)
Tiramisu ~ Apple Crostada ~ Bread Pudding ~
~Beverages~
Freshly Brewed Coffee ~ Freshly Brewed Decaffeinated Coffee ~ Hot Tea ~ Iced Tea ~ Soda
$22.00 per person / $20.00 per person (without dessert)
Above prices do not include 10.25% tax or 20% gratuity.

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Finally, something in Chi-Town! I'll be there.
BTW, I'm new to this, so please tell me if there's anything I need to know etc. (michelle_gale@sbcglobal.net)

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Quote: Originally Posted by michelle_gale Finally, something in Chi-Town! I'll be there.
BTW, I'm new to this, so please tell me if there's anything I need to know etc. (michelle_gale@sbcglobal.net) Welcome, Michelle. All you need to know has been or will be posted in this thread. Just bring a happy attitude and be yourself.
We're all attending in order to learn and smell something new. I knew absolutely nothing about fragrances 2-1/2 years ago. Further, rest assured no one will be less fashion conscious, more out of shape, or has inherited a lousier complexion than I. So everybody should feel very good about themselves. I turn 52 on the day we meet, so if you're a youngster, you can call me "Mom" the way my daughters' high school friends used to.

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I just wanted to say that I'm going for sure! This is going to be fun and I can't wait.

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Oh, I almost forgot: My dad will be coming, too, but I'm not sure whether he will be with me or if he will hang out at his other fave Michigan Avenue spots (read: Borders and the Apple Store). So keep a spot open for him just in case.

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Quote: Originally Posted by MFfan310 Oh, I almost forgot: My dad will be coming, too, but I'm not sure whether he will be with me or if he will hang out at his other fave Michigan Avenue spots (read: Borders and the Apple Store). So keep a spot open for him just in case. That's sooo cool!