He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
-Irish Proverb
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
-Irish Proverb
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
-Irish Proverb
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
He who loses money, loses muchRead more at: http://irishsayings.net
He who loses friends, loses more
He who loses faith, loses all
~Irish Proverb
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
-Irish Proverb
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
Read more at: http://irishsayings.net
We were in Chicago for the Weekend for the Maritime Festival at the Chicago History Museum. We got together with my cousin for dinner on Saturday evening. She choose to take us to BallyDoyle in Aurora.
I was surprised that she was able to make reservations at a pub on Saturday night, but we were down for 7:30 p.m. for the four of us. We got caught in Chicago traffic and were 20 minutes late getting there. I was taken aback (although flattered, as well) when we were asked to show I.D. as we entered. It was obvious we weren't underage. I also noticed that there were children at a few tables inside, so that made me wonder. Although there were several people waiting, since we had our name on the list, we were seated right away which was another shocker because even with reservations, it seems like you still have to wait for a minimum amount of time. Maybe our wait time was in traffic and they gave us a break being late. We were even given the choice of two tables.
While they didn't have my favorite light beer on tap, and my cousin requested a couple of different varieties that they also didn't have, I settled for a Miller's Lite and two of the others had a draft Smithwick's. There was plenty to choose from on the menu and our server was very helpful, answering questions about things like the Shepherd's Pie and a certain kind of sandwich on a potato pancake, but I decided to go with the Stroganoff which was absolutely wonderful. My husband had Fish and Chips and the serving was large enough, it could have been split, if I would have given up my choice but … no way.
About 8:30, things started to get lively and busy and loud. By 9:00 when the band started, it was hard to carry on a conversation. I hadn't seen my cousin in a year, so we had some catching up to do. She kept apologizing for her choice but I thought it was just a festive, fun place and enjoyed our evening.
VISITED 2/22/14
BALLYDOYLE'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
28 West New York Street
Aurora, IL
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