2018 Itoo Supper Book

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Welcome Welcome to our 91st Annual Itoo Supper. We hope you all enjoy yourselves and satisfy your hearty appetites. We would like to extend a gracious thank you to all the dedicated men, ladies, and friends of the Itoo Society who generously gave of their time, talent, and encouragement. We are proud and thankful to have such a wonderful group that has continued the Itoo Supper and makes it the great tradition that it is. Thank you to all the individuals and business establishments that have advertised in this year’s souvenir program. We highly recommend and appreciate you patronizing our sponsors. Sah-Thine (Eat Hearty and Enjoy) MENU CABBAGE ROLLS (Mah-shi Mal-foof) CHICKEN WITH RICE (Riz a Da-jaaj) BAKED KIBBA (Kib-ba Sa-nee-ya) GREEN BEANS WITH MEAT (Loob-ya Laham) GOLDEN FRIED CHICKEN WHIPPED POTATOES WITH GRAVY SALAD WITH LEBANESE DRESSING (Sal-ata) PITA BREAD We are eternally grateful to all the members of the Itoo Society both with us, and those with us in spirit, for their unquestionable loyalty and dedication. The many untiring hours in preparing and arranging for these suppers the past 91 years will not be forgotten.
Histor of the Itoo Supper In November 1928, a small group of Lebanese women, all members of the Ladies’ Itoo Society, decided to cook a meal for their friends. These 18-20 women extended their legendary hospitality to include nearly 100 residents of Peoria at the banquet. The women cooked much of the food in their own homes, using their own utensils and recipes, and then donated it to the Society. The rest of the typical Lebanese menu was cooked in the original Itoo Hall on McBean and McReynolds streets, where they set up their tables and welcomed their friends to the first Itoo Supper. The Supper was such a success that the women made it an annual affair, expanding it to eventually serve the Lebanese cuisine to thousands of Peorians. For the Lebanese community, the Supper was the social event of the year. Young people especially looked forward to the event since the Supper Dance took on the importance of Prom, Homecoming, or a Cotillion, while the weary mothers went home to rest their feet. The Suppers were held in various Peoria halls, including the original Itoo Hall, the Itoo Hall on South Adams, and Exposition Gardens. In 1976 the first Supper was held at the current Itoo Hall on Farmington Road. 2018 marks the 91st anniversary of the Itoo Suppers . . . may the tradition continue. Original Itoo Hall McBean & McReynolds Second Itoo Hall 1506 S. Adams Street Itoo Hall 4909 W. Farmington Road
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