buddha-san Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Received a phone message last evening canceling my reservation (for an anniversary dinner) on account of "emergency repairs" to the dining room. They've offered a spot in the cafe. I have never eaten at Palena and am not sure that the cafe is good substitute for a special occasion. But on such short notice my options are limited ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Received a phone message last evening canceling my reservation (for an anniversary dinner) on account of "emergency repairs" to the dining room. They've offered a spot in the cafe. I have never eaten at Palena and am not sure that the cafe is good substitute for a special occasion. But on such short notice my options are limited ... Food-wise, the cafe is a perfectly fine substitute. It's a bit more bustling, however. If you're looking for a very quiet, tête-à-tête setting, call and ask for Kelli (the GM), tell her it's your anniversary, and ask if you can be seated at one of the booths near the restroom (I know that sounds like a joke, but it's not). However, these are right next to the back room, and may or may not be open depending on what's going on. Either way, make sure they know it's your anniversary. Bear in mind that it's now 6:30 on a Thursday night, and she's going to be swamped for the next three hours, not to mention that they may be in a quandary because of whatever forced the dining room to close. You may want to leave a message for her to call you back after dinner rush. If you don't get what you need in this thread by tomorrow, send me a PM and I'll help you figure this out. And ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant shrimp Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Not sure what night you are celebrating your anniversary, but the Oval Room as of right now has availability this Friday and Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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