X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Someone from Chicago?

We are planning X-Cart Beer meeting with free beer in Chicago on June 8th 2012 for everyone with an X-Cart license who subscribes below.

The place of the meeting is The Bedford.

Beer will be poured at 6 pm CDT on June 8th 2012.

The Bedford is located at
1612 West Division Street (At Ashland),
Chicago, IL 60622
Click here to view it on a map

Some images of the place - http://www.bedfordchicago.com/gallery/

Maxim Vydrin, CEO of Qualiteam Software, and Ruslan Fazlyev, creator of X-Cart, will host the event and treat you to a couple of beers.

You are welcome to come and talk with Maxim and Ruslan about X-Cart and its future.

If you are a Facebook user we created a Facebook event for your convenience.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I am not from Chicago, but I have been here before: http://hopleaf.com/ and it is a nice place.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Mike, thank you for the suggestion.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I am not from Chicago, really a pity. may you success!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Count me in Alex! Where do we meet?

I will pass by your booth on June 6. I will be in Chicago from June 6 to June 9.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

You might consider the Berghoff Cafe. It's one of the oldest bar/restaurants in Chicago - for a genuine feel for what Chicago was like in its glory days. They have been brewing their own beer (two versions: lager and dark) since long before micro-breweries became the rage. They also make excellent root beer for non-drinkers. It is a large place: one side is a gigantic bar with floor to ceiling dark wood paneling and large photos taken during the prohibition era. The other side is a wonderful restaurant specializing in German fare. Located on 17 West Adams Street.

http://www.berghoff.com/home.php

I live in Chicago - The Berghoff never disappoints out of town guests. No matter where you decide, I'll do what I can to join you.

Jim

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Jim,

That's a great suggestion! The Berghoff sounds really nice. And it's got lots of history I see.

Jim, have you been to a local sports bar called Mother Hubbard's at 5 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60654 at: http://www.motherhubbardschicago.com/
Is that a typical local sports bar in Chicago ? I don't know if it would be suitable for a meeting though.

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

David,
You can't go wrong with Mother Hubbard's as a sports bar, but if there is a big game going on, it could be on the loud side . . . I'm not sure if your goal is to stay as close to the downtown area (called "the Loop") or not. There are some great brew pub options a little bit North - probably the best one would be Goose Island Brewery (Goose Island is a Chicago landmark). They have two brew pubs on the North side:

http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/brewpubs/4.php

Jim

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Jim,

Goose Island Brewery looks like a great place!

Of course, wherever QualiTeam chooses, I look forward to attending!

Maybe it would be recommended to get reservations, of course, since
most bars / pubs in Chicago are usually very busy.

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

For a Friday in June, reservations would be recommended. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Jim

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Thanks Jim!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I am in Chicago and would like to be there if my schedule allows. I am still working with a developer on my site and would like to get some updates. If you want a central location downtown, more in the business area, then the Berhgoff is a good option. You will likely get an afterwork more formal business crowd there. Goose island is another good recommendation - a very good local micro/macro brewery.

Can you tell me what time you think you might be starting this event?

Thanks

Vince

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Vince,

That's a good suggestion with the Goose island brewery.

As in the first post in this thread, from Alex at QualiTeam, you can subscribe to the list with the info for the event at: http://eepurl.com/mePQP

You will then receive an email with the define date and time when QualiTeam decides on the location.

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Thank you for the suggestions on place. We do appreciate that very much. If you go to the X-Cart Beer meeting please sign up to our special newsletter at http://eepurl.com/mePQP
We will send updates on exact place and time using that list.

We use MailChimp for sending newsletters and they have two-step confirmation for new subscribers - you will be emailed and will need to click a special link after you enter your email address at http://eepurl.com/mePQP and click "Subscribe" button.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Vince, Thank you for the suggestion.
Goose island brewery looks very interesting indeed


> Can you tell me what time you think you might be starting this
> event?

~6pm on June 8th. We will send exact place and time to all who subscribe at http://eepurl.com/mePQP a bit later.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

What do you think of http://www.bedfordchicago.com/ ?

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Alex,

Wow! That looks like a great place! I see the reviews on that place are really good.

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

We have a few invitations left. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/mePQP. First come, first served.

Alex

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Alex,

I signed up and received a subscription confirmation a few days ago, is there anything else I needed to do to confirm ?

Will an email be sent with the invitation and the date, place and time and for
me to confirm?

Looking forward!

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

i just subscribed, is there anything else left to do?

Looking forward to meeting the x-cart people!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I'm about 8 hours from Chicago, but I'm thinking about driving/flying in so I can at least put some faces to names. Having worked with the X-Cart Team for more than 10 years, I think it's about time we meet ;)

I'll not be doing the Conference, but I'm up for a beer or two!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

It would be worth coming to meet you Conor. :-) I am seriously considering it now.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

That was my idea as well although I will have to fly - driving 2000 miles is not what I would wanna do :)

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Yeah, 2k miles can be rough on the old body :)

I was thinking about flying, but 8 hours in the car with my music and cigars will give me enough alone time (thinking time), and right now I think I'll take that route than the flying in route.

Just looking at hotels now - looks like Holiday Inn in downtown is one of the better rates ($157/night).. Not really big on spending the $240/night for Hyatt, and really don't want to be 10 miles outside the city at the airport for $91. What you save on the room, you'll spend it on a taxi!

Hotels.com - 506 West Harrison Street, Chicago IL.

Mark (one of the other techs at Hands-on) lives about 4 hours outside of Chicago, so I'll likely swing in for friday, then meet up with him for Saturday.

Mark me down as a definite to be there - I'll even be sure to pack a few extra cigars for those interested. Reserved my spot with X-Cart, but no email yet - maybe it takes a while.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hey

We are from Chicago as well. I would drink beer with you guys any day. You made a good shopping cart.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Steve, it would be great if you could make it! Knowing there is a chance of that, I'm changing my maybe over to definite as well. I'll see you all in the windy city.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I am not sure yet if I am going or not and even if I go I'll be there on the 6th/7th. Not for the big beer tournament on the 8th :)

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Does anyone know if Emerson from Ewdhosting will be there at the beer meeting? (my site is hosted with them and I am so happy with their services)

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Is the venue selected yet for the event?

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Steve,

Hope you can make it! If not, I'll be sure to have a beer for you!! hehehehe! :-)

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Welcome aboard, Conor!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

> Does anyone know if Emerson from Ewdhosting will be there at the beer
> meeting? (my site is hosted with them and I am so happy with their services)

He is on vacation in Florida according to his Facebook posts. I'll send him a message via Facebook.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

We are almost ready. Selecting between Goose Island and http://www.bedfordchicago.com/

I'll announce the place when we are 100% sure (should be on or before Tuesday).

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Florida! That's great... that reminds me.... I need a vacation! :-) hehehehe

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Thanks! They both look like great places! Looking forward!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Yes I think you better count on that beer. All this was kinda last minute for me and I am most likely not going. $900 flight is not something I want to pay. And it was just $350 few days ago?!

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Hi Steve,

Yes, I totally understand!

Airlines these days change prices so often and charge really high prices. I am flying Air Canada, and they quoted me $1200+ dollars to just change my flight (not to book a new flight, just to change it) from Wednesday June 6th to Monday June 4th. Can you believe it, $1200 just to change a flight? Of course I am not paying $1200+ dollars to change a flight!

That's why they say that it's always recommended to book a flight months in advance to save, but, realistically, in business, it's hard to plan for last minute travel sometimes.

Airlines need to get with the times and realize that business moves so fast and they need to adapt to the needs of their customers.

I heard in the U.S. that JetBlue is a good airline. Here in Canada, Air Canada has a monopoly so they can charge what they want, who's gonna compete against them when they are so powerful.

David

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Any decision about the meeting place yet? I am planning on coming, and I'd like to book a hotel nearby.

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

Can usually get good discounts on flights via Expedia, I once saved at least ё100 off an Air Canada flight...

Re: X-Cart Beer Meeting in Chicago, June 8th
 

I looked at both venues and for hotels around them. If you're looking at walking distance, I couldn't find much. I did find a B&B but I passed on that.

I ended up booking at the Holiday Inn - 506 West Harrison Street, Chicago IL. I figure it's only 2 miles to either place and I can cab that without any concerns. The other factor I looked at, since I was going to be driving into town, was the parking situation. This place charges $35/night for parking. Some of the others I found charged the same rate but you were parked in a public lot up to 2 blocks away. Not fun.

So if you're hunting, that's where I'll be at. I couldn't bring myself to spending $220-250 for one night.