SSAC Meets for Non-SSAC Purpose, Supper Still Consumed

Last Saturday, February 23, the members of SSAC got together (with a bunch of other people) for Lance's 30th birthday celebration. Surprise was the mission of the day, and indeed, the guest of honor was surprised. And although supper was not the objective of the day, supper was consumed. Supper was a familiar, yet no less delicious, bounty of Portillo's, provided by Megan. A good time was had by all, and many people were confounded by the yapping of a small dog when there was no dog present. Yes, my son is a toddler of many talents, perhaps he will be a vet, or a dog trainer for blockbuster movies.

In other SSAC news, the next SSAC meeting was discussed and a tentative location has been planned. Once we have finalized the restaurant, we will have to contact the Official SSAC Coordinator to come to a suitable time for all parties involved.

Good Food, No Fire

On Saturday the eighth, SSAC took a trip out to Chi Tung in Evergreen Park. All regular members were in attendance.

The weather was cold and wet, and the restaurant was busy. After making a pseudo reservation (they said they'd try and hold a table for us at 7:30) we still didn't get seated until about 7:45. No biggie. Like I said, the place was crowded. Still, the food came pretty quickly and it was good. Had a hard time hearing the waitress, being on the far end of the table, but oh well.

I tried the Mongolian Three, which is where they take three Mongolians, chop them up into little bits and put them in a stew. Oh wait, that wasn't it... I also got to try "Shrimp Toast" which was...interesting. Logan, a junior member, tried a new delicacy green crayon. He went with Crayola (only the best for him I guess) and he managed to get some down before we retrieved the rest. He also tried sharing some of his goldfish crackers and his truck with the people sitting behind him, but they politely refused.

It was a little disappointing though that there was no fire. Dan ordered some appetizer sampler thing that came with its own little grill that he could heat stuff on, but they never lit it. What a let down. Prometheus would be rolling in his grave! Other people got to have fire at their table. Where was our (Dan's) fire!?! Maybe they thought we couldn't be trusted. I know that if I had ordered the appetizer that comes with its own grill I would not have been able to resist the temptation of lighting up my skewer or something.

At the end, there were cookies galore, with probably the most vague fortune cookie fortune that I had ever received. I don't remember it, but whatever it was, it was pretty unremarkable. Then the crew split ways to put babies to bed and do whatever it is couples do when they don't have kids in the house. I don't remember anymore.

What is the Super Supper Adventure Crew?

Sadly, the origins of the Super Supper Adventure Crew are lost in the annals of history. However, some facts have survived the passage of time.

The original Adventure Crew was composed of a group of six, who traveled through darkened and confusing paths following (Laura's) insane route to arrive at Kelseys Road House. After that adventure, one of the crew was lost along the wayside, and another came in to take her place.

The new crew was formed, three couples with the desire to share a meal that was not prepared by another cookie cutter chain restaurant have since traveled near and far (about a 40 mile radius) to sample the finest cuisine that independent restaurants have to offer. Others have come and gone, but the stalwart companions of the Super Supper Adventure Crew remain to eat, drink, and be merry.

You know, now that I look at it, it appears that the history of the Super Supper Adventure Crew has not been lost to the annals of history. Oh well, just goes to show you...

Anyway, tune in for more exciting tales in the adventures of restaurant experimentation!
-Matt