We've talked so much about Portillo's that our friends in Scottsdale kept us posted on the first one under construction in the valley. Lanie sent me this text yesterday morning before we got together for the day and I jokingly responded. After bowling, Jeff wanted to drive-by even though Portillo's wasn't officially open for business. We talked to some folks at the front door, even name-dropping, with no success, then chatted with some guys by the drive-through, asking questions that made us sound like regular customers, which of course we are in Hinsdale. The next thing we knew, we were invited to help "train" the drive-though employees by ordering for real and mock paying. Jeff made sure the offer included meals all around, so two chopped salads and two Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, we were heading to Lanie and Jerry's with our freebies, included drinks, fries and onion rings. Nick and Katie were jealous to hear of our good fortune. Portillo's is one of those places you may not go to real often when it's right down the street, but every so often, the craving comes and it's nice to know it's around the corner.
We've talked so much about Portillo's that our friends in Scottsdale kept us posted on the first one under construction in the valley. Lanie sent me this text yesterday morning before we got together for the day and I jokingly responded. After bowling, Jeff wanted to drive-by even though Portillo's wasn't officially open for business. We talked to some folks at the front door, even name-dropping, with no success, then chatted with some guys by the drive-through, asking questions that made us sound like regular customers, which of course we are in Hinsdale. The next thing we knew, we were invited to help "train" the drive-though employees by ordering for real and mock paying. Jeff made sure the offer included meals all around, so two chopped salads and two Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, we were heading to Lanie and Jerry's with our freebies, included drinks, fries and onion rings. Nick and Katie were jealous to hear of our good fortune. Portillo's is one of those places you may not go to real often when it's right down the street, but every so often, the craving comes and it's nice to know it's around the corner. 
