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| - I have to start by saying, I used to work at an Old Chicago in the NW Chicago suburbs a few years ago. The location since changed to a different restaurant per property owners choice, which upset a lot of guests and staff. Now that I'm in Champaign for business over the next 6 weeks, I jumped at the chance to go in for a few of my favorites!
Of course, since the last time I had Old Chicago food, the menu has changed... But for the BETTER! I went in thinking I knew exactly what I would order, but I found myself reading the entire menu trying to choose from the new, or sticking with my old favorites. I ended up choosing a favorite, the Chi-Town Trio (formerly, Signature Trio) which consists of small portions of the Italian Nachos, Cheesy Garlic Bread and the Pepperoni Rolls. I also took the Chopped Salad to-go for lunch for the next day.
Aside from the menu choices, I had an excellent dining experience. Upon walking in I was greeted by the hostess who honored my request to sit at a comfy booth. I told her I used to work at an OC and she engaged in polite conversation about when and where. Awesome. Then my server Bradley was just so polite and courteous. Dining alone and totally beat from a long day at work as a restaurant manager, it was refreshing to have such great service. He perfectly timed out my dine in order with my take out order and presented my check just as I was about to ask for it. He even anticipated my thoughts and brought me a fresh side of marinara to take home with me for the last Pepperoni Roll and Cheesy Garlic Bread slice I had left.
Needless to say, I'll be back over the course of my business trip. I can't wait to try some of the new entrees and snack on my old favorites. Well done, OC-Champaign!
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