Hey all, I’ll be coming to Chicago from out of town (Indiana) for MPU Live tomorrow and staying near the venue.
If anyone is interested in a low-key get together in the area before/after (at least for those of us who weren’t able to get VIP Tickets!), or if you have suggestions for good coffee/eats in that part of town, let me know!
I really enjoyed Lou Malnati’s pizza both times I visited Chicago! No idea if it’s near the venue though I’m afraid.
No Malnati’s in Europe, I’m afraid. But I’m sure it’s still a nice place to visit. 
I’d be interested in grabbing a bit ahead of time.
I am up for this meetup since I will be driving in from the Detroit area. I also hope to visit the New Michigan Ave Apple Store.
I can’t attend the event but am around this weekend after the event and tonight as well
I’ve been looking for a casual eatery near the venue and found Cortland’s Garage, probably 5-7 minute walk…
(Since we’re all Mac power users, here’s the Apple Maps link! Cortland’s Garage Tavern & Grill https://maps.apple.com/?address=1645%20W%20Cortland%20St,%20Chicago,%20IL%20%2060622,%20United%20States&auid=12936700221531059131&ll=41.915918,-87.669547&lsp=9902&q=Cortland’s%20Garage%20Tavern%20%26%20Grill&_ext=ChkKBQgEEOIBCgQIBRADCgQIBhARCgQIChAAEiQpElYZbab0REAxBeTlKT3rVcA5kCs/ycz1REBBLQT6X3fqVcA%3D&t=m)
We could sort of do an informal meetup beforehand, say 4:30 or 5?
Or if we wanted to meet up at the Lincoln Park Apple store, we could hit the Interurban Boathouse
On the way if we need to be fed:
Interurban Boathouse
Anyone feel free to PM me and I can add you to an iMessage group I’m starting up.
I would be interested in meeting up before the event
Okay so I think the current plan is to meet at the Lincoln Park Apple Store at 5pm, then make our way to the show with a potential pitstop.
PM Me with your iMessage address if you want to be put into the iMessage group we’ve got going or iMessage me at scott [at ]scottlougheed [dot] com (as if that will stop spammers… 
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