Chicagoans now living in San Diego!
- Location
- San Diego, CA 32.82-117.2 92117US
- Meetups
- 7 so far
- Members
- 127 Ex-Chicagoans
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- September 29, 2008
Meet others in San Diego County who used to live in the Chicago metropolitan area. Renew acquaintances from your old neighborhood, discuss which restaurant makes the best pizza, and defend your support of the Sox or Cubs.
AS OUR GROUP GROWS, WE WILL ORGANIZE MORE EVENTS -- SO PLEASE BE PATIENT AND DON'T LEAVE BECAUSE WE'RE NOT DOING ENOUGH.
Please tell all your ex-Chicago friends about us and send them our link:
http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Club-Of-San-Diego
If you want your old neighborhood(s) or town(s) listed under your name, please send an e-mail message to Pacific1@san.rr.com
Here's a map of Chicago neighborhoods:
http://chicagoland2to4flats.info/images/maps/commarea_nam...
Also, if you're a Cubs fan, you might be interested in this group:
http://sportsfans.meetup.com/36
Here are some local restaurants with Chicago-style food or owners who are ex-Chicagoans
BJ's Restaurant: http://www.bjsrestaurants.com
Butcher Shop: http://www.butchershop.signonsandiego.com
Chicago on a Bun: http://www.busterswindycitydogs.com
Lefty's: http://www.leftyspizza.com
Milton's: http://www.miltonsdeli.com
Miramar Pizza: http://san.diego.diningguide.com/data/d102067.htm
Morton's: http://www.mortons.com
Pizzeria Uno: http://www.unosandiego.com
Players Sports Bar: http://www.playerssportsbar.com
Rosie O'Grady's Pub: http://rosieogradyspub.com
Sluggers: http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/california/...
Sweet Home Chicago Pizza: http://www.sweethomechicagopizza.com
The Spot: http://www.thespotonline.com
Wolffy's Place: http://www.WolffysPlace.com
If you know of others, please let us know.
Our next MeetupThe Best Chicago-style Pizza in San Diego?
- Where?
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4030 Goldfinch StreetSan Diego, CA 92103(619) 299-4030
- Who’s coming?
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9 Yes / 2 Maybe
Mingle with Chicagoans at the new location for Lefty's Pizza and eat delicious pizza
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1st
Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Location: Lefty's Pizza (Mission Hills)
Here is Lefty's Menu.
Directions and Parking
Lefty's new location is at 4030 Goldfinch Street in Mission Hills. To see a map, click on "Map" on the right side of this page
There should be plenty of free street parking within a block.
Past Meetups
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1 attended
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8 attended
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5 attended
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12 attended
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11 attended
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Join Chicago Club of San Diego
What's new?
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Nov 4
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New discussionStarted by Bob P..
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Oct 22
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New memberKristen(Western suburbs)
“just moved from Downers Grove, IL to San Diego, grew up in the South Suburbs...looking forward to meeting others with a love for the Windy City!”
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Oct 21
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New memberGail(Flossmoor/Lakeview/Lincoln Park West)
“I was raised in Flossmoor, Ill and lived in the Lakeview and Lincoln Park West area.”
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Oct 18
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New member
“To hang with other Chicago lovers!”
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Oct 17
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New memberBrandon(Northern suburbs)“I grew up in the Chicago area (north suburbs). I just moved to SD and would love to find places to watch the Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks games, as well as any Chicago food.”
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Oct 15
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New memberSusan P(Wrigleyville)
“I grew up near Wrigley... miss my sweet home. Bears are looking good this year!”
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Oct 14
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New memberNeil Visalvanich(Chicago)
“Well, I'm from Chicago. Do I need another reason?”
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Oct 9
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New memberK K(Chicago)
“My birthplace--and in my opinion the best city in the usa”
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Oct 6
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New member
“I love people from Chicago! It's a great city and I would like to learn more about it.” -
New discussionStarted by Buckeye.
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Oct 1
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New memberDavid(Chicago)
“I grew up in "The OC" but was born in Chicago, what a great city, and what great people -- I'm looking forward to meeting some of them here in SD. Besides, how could you not want to join a group organized by the ubiquitous Bob P.?”
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What members are saying
“ Who wouldn't want to hang out with a bunch of people affiliated with Chicago? ”
“ Nice people, good choices in venues ”