Kibbee Nayee Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ahalan wa sahalan! This particular post is just a bit premature, but I have connected with Sam and will sit down with him tomorrow afternoon to discuss timing, menu items, table size and those sorts of things. So why not begin the topic, get a sense of participation from the Board, solicit suggestions that may or may not be accommodated and begin the process? Subsequent posts in this thread will refine the event, and KMango and DanielK will be assisting with arrangements and protocol. My initial idea is to take over a table for about 15-20, find a suitable time that will fit with the staff's schedule, and ask for an all-out feast that includes Rima's chicken and as much kibbee nayee as the laws of physics will allow. And I will probably arrange with Sam a few other off-the-menu items as well. I am aiming for early or mid-February, but stay tuned on that. I have to be out of town for about two weeks on February 22, so I would like to arrange it before then. I would like to get an initial sense of headcount, some suggestions on dates, a rough target of per-head cost that may or may not be precise, and any other suggestions or ideas. I will post more details over the weekend. One last point -- Kibbee Nayee will cover the kibbee nayee. Consider it an homage to my dearly departed parents and grandparents who taught me the graciousness and generosity of a Syrian host. A few bottles of arak will also be included, and a fun time will be had by all! Ahalan wa sahalan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Tanigawa Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'd be interested. The restaurant is close to my workplace. Open to date and price. As you know, parking is limited so car pooling should be encouraged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I will speak up and say "Me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Wow. Considering I'm a party of two with Significant Eater in tow, I believe we're up to four within minutes of my initial post. This could get interesting...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I may be in, depending on the date/time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I don't think you really need to look for attendance before you have the date locked down. Most people won't speak up until they have their calendars in hand looking at a date. Their website doesn't have prices (GRRRRRRRRRRR), but if the dinner costs a little more for our group than it would if we just went on our own, that's a pretty good idea for a price target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 MrP and I are almost certainly in, as we are both kitchenless and commitmentless in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm interested depending upon the day. Thursdays aren't good for me...but please make the plans according to what works best for the restaurant and not my schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Definitely interested. Can someone propose what to order? ETA - shank me baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Oh heck yeah! We're totally up for a Levantine extravaganza. The win-win schedule combo, naturally, is whatever weeknight the restaurant is otherwise underutilized. I can't make Feb 4,5,10, but don't let that stop you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 As long as it does not conflict with other plans I would be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Again depending on the date Hubby and I would be in for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 This sounds great!-the only middle eastern restaurant I've been to, in this area, is Zikrayet (which I enjoyed) & takeout from Lebanese Taverna-I would love to visit another restaurant & Layalina , w/ a full complement of DR folks, would be fun-so can I assume that kids would be welcome (this food is definitely something my guys would go for, especially my recently converted vegetarian daughter)? Depending on scheduling, of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Not to get ahead of myself -- I'll post a more complete report closer to Sunday evening with arrangements and logistics -- but I stopped by today and had lunch with Sam. Let me modify that statement...I stopped by today and allowed Sam to stuff me to the gills. Close to five hours later, I'm still in a Syrian food coma. We settled on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, for your planning purposes. More later on menu, cost, RSVP process, etc. Just know that Rima will focus on Syrian specialties, including off-menu and order-ahead...and Kibbee Nayee will be there in person and on the plates...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hey, that's Groundhog Day! We can legitimately celebrate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 NQD and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Grinnell Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 With that date, me and +1 are in. Maybe we can all get our picture taken and put up next to Helen Thomas and Queen Rania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I love Lebanese [my favorite cuisine in the world] so would like to go, but please refresh my recollection, is this a place where you have to sit on the floor? Because I can't do that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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