Chicago

[Big Moo]

Ok, I saw a thread from about a year ago with some Chicago folks (no pun intended). What part of Chicago are you from/ do you live?

I grew up in Flossmoor and now live in Park Forest. I work downtown and am a student at Chicago State.

Anyone else care to share their background?

[CLSmooove]

We've never had too many folks from Chi-town....

MsRicky is no longer apart of the hush....

Djackso has beem MIA for awhile now....

and

Chicagomilman..... He uhhhh....ummmmmm...... how can I put this..... He had issuessssssss...DEEP ROOTED issues.... and has long since been gone.....

[FoxEMomma]

Djackso is back, he just started a thread today.

[Big Moo]

Ok. Well, if there are some other people from Chicago, let us know! Djackso, where are you? I'll get up with you all tomorrow. I have to run.........

[djackso]

i live in blue island which is not far from you.

[Big Moo]

What's up Djackso? I didn't see your response because I haven't checked this thread in a while. Nice to see some Chicago people around here.

[Big Moo]

www.thenegroleaguecafe.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Negro League Cafe Opens in Chicago on July 29, 2004

The Negro League Cafe, a new restaurant celebrating black baseball history, opens Thursday, July 29 at the corner of 43rd and Prairie in Chicago.

A press conference held in conjunction with the Professional Negro League Players Association will begin at 10:30 a.m. on July 29. Mamie "Peanuts" Johnson, the only known female Negro Leagues ballplayer still alive, will be in attendance. She was recruited to be a pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953 and her record was 33 - 8.

During the evening of the 29th at 7:00 p.m. the grand opening of the restaurant will feature a roast of Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, the oldest living Negro Leagues ballplayer.

The upscale restaurant serves Caribbean-influenced soul food and features artwork by father-and-son artists John D. Wolfe and John A. Wolfe. Their Americana-style folk art evokes the rich history of the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues formed in the early 1900s by black players not allowed to play in the major leagues because of racial segregation.

For over fifty years teams such as the Chicago American Giants, the New York Black Yankees, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Homestead Grays barnstormed across the country to play each other "behind the color line." White baseball fans of the time were often not even aware of the existence of the teams.

"Enjoy the food, digest the history," says baseball lover and restaurateur Don Curry, who is as enthusiastic about renewing interest in the Negro Leagues as he is about serving up delicious food.

Since Negro League teams played in Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic during the winter months, it was only natural for chef Rhamell Moore to incorporate Caribbean cuisine with the classic soul food on his mouthwatering menu. Dishes include catfish with lime rice, jerk-seasoned ribeye steak with plantains, chili roasted Cornish hen with orange red pepper salsa and house collard greens. Appetizers include fried green tomatoes with a citrus vinaigrette and chicken wingettes served in a choice of flavors: mango, buffalo, jerked, and spiced peach glaze.

A Wall of Fame in the lounge area honors legendary players such as Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Pop Lloyd, and Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. And Curry proudly notes there are twelve former Negro League players currently living in Chicago, more than in any other US city.

The Negro League Cafe is at 301 E. 43rd Street. For more information call (773) 536.7000

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[RockYoKoo]

www.thenegroleaguecafe.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Negro League Cafe Opens in Chicago on July 29, 2004

The Negro League Cafe, a new restaurant celebrating black baseball history, opens Thursday, July 29 at the corner of 43rd and Prairie in Chicago.

A press conference held in conjunction with the Professional Negro League Players Association will begin at 10:30 a.m. on July 29. Mamie "Peanuts" Johnson, the only known female Negro Leagues ballplayer still alive, will be in attendance. She was recruited to be a pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953 and her record was 33 - 8.

During the evening of the 29th at 7:00 p.m. the grand opening of the restaurant will feature a roast of Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, the oldest living Negro Leagues ballplayer.

The upscale restaurant serves Caribbean-influenced soul food and features artwork by father-and-son artists John D. Wolfe and John A. Wolfe. Their Americana-style folk art evokes the rich history of the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues formed in the early 1900s by black players not allowed to play in the major leagues because of racial segregation.

For over fifty years teams such as the Chicago American Giants, the New York Black Yankees, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Homestead Grays barnstormed across the country to play each other "behind the color line." White baseball fans of the time were often not even aware of the existence of the teams.

"Enjoy the food, digest the history," says baseball lover and restaurateur Don Curry, who is as enthusiastic about renewing interest in the Negro Leagues as he is about serving up delicious food.

Since Negro League teams played in Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic during the winter months, it was only natural for chef Rhamell Moore to incorporate Caribbean cuisine with the classic soul food on his mouthwatering menu. Dishes include catfish with lime rice, jerk-seasoned ribeye steak with plantains, chili roasted Cornish hen with orange red pepper salsa and house collard greens. Appetizers include fried green tomatoes with a citrus vinaigrette and chicken wingettes served in a choice of flavors: mango, buffalo, jerked, and spiced peach glaze.

A Wall of Fame in the lounge area honors legendary players such as Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Pop Lloyd, and Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. And Curry proudly notes there are twelve former Negro League players currently living in Chicago, more than in any other US city.

The Negro League Cafe is at 301 E. 43rd Street. For more information call (773) 536.7000

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I am coming to the Chi on Aug26th-29th wedding and B-day....I cant wait :)

[Big Moo]

I am coming to the Chi on Aug26th-29th wedding and B-day....I cant wait :)

What part of the city? I may be able to put you up on a few places....