DanielK Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 So, I've spoken to Dean, and he's happy to host a DR.com farewell dinner! Wednesday December 4th, 7pm. Assuming we get enough interest to do more than just one large table, he would like do something around $35-$40pp, served family-style. Drinks a-la-carte, though he might come up with a pairing depending on the menu and crowd size. Post here or send me a PM if you would like to go, and as long as we get enough interest, it's a go. NOTE: Once we're a go, each person/group will call the restaurant to give a credit card for a deposit. No shows for an event like this would be very difficult for them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Jason and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm in for 2 (my wife and I) - with potentially another +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Can kids go? If so, I'm in for 2.5. I'm sorry that the current location is closing, but I can't say that I'm not thrilled that it may be reopening much closer to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Can kids go? If so, I'm in for 2.5. I'm sorry that the current location is closing, but I can't say that I'm not thrilled that it may be reopening much closer to me! If the kid is better behaved than the dad, sure! So V is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If the kid is better behaved than the dad, sure! So V is in. Awesome! I can't promise she will be better behaved than Jeff, but I can that she will be less rowdy than I. We can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I think I'd liked to come (most likely as a +0). I don't think I have anything on that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Up to 12.5, so we're definitely a go! Dean, not that we're anywhere near filling up the upstairs room, but what's the max headcount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Put us down for two six please. In addition to gubeen and myself: turbogrrl and spouse, and both porcupines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am 98.9% in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Awesome! I can't promise she will be better behaved than Jeff, but I can that she will be less rowdy than I. We can't wait! It's a good thing she has goals to live up to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Up to 12.5, so we're definitely a go! Dean, not that we're anywhere near filling up the upstairs room, but what's the max headcount? 30 if you squeese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenL Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 SO and I are interested, I'll pop the deposit in when confirmed. So, I've spoken to Dean, and he's happy to host a DR.com farewell dinner! Wednesday December 4th, 7pm. Assuming we get enough interest to do more than just one large table, he would like do something around $35-$40pp, served family-style. Drinks a-la-carte, though he might come up with a pairing depending on the menu and crowd size. Post here or send me a PM if you would like to go, and as long as we get enough interest, it's a go. NOTE: Once we're a go, each person/group will call the restaurant to give a credit card for a deposit. No shows for an event like this would be very difficult for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Up to 22 25. Since 30 is the ceiling, we could actually are likely to fill this up, so I'm just stating now that this will be first come first served, and I will start a waiting list if we hit 30. We'll then start the process of confirming with the restaurant, and anyone who doesn't confirm by a certain date will be risking forfeiting their seats for someone on the waiting list. Rovers2000, if the additional +2 are not DR.com members, they have to join before you can confirm them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm officially in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toogs Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am in for the farewell dinner, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92brennan Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Since this is turning out to be one of the great, classic DR.com dinners, Dame Edna and I are in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Wow, 27 already! Amazing - we're going to fill 30 seats in 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 OK, add me in, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 me + 1 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Tanigawa Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 first on the wait list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I won't be set up for taking the credit cards to hold the reservations until Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulju Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Wish we could join the party, but we're out of town till the 7th. I command all 30 of you to drink a toast to Dean and Kay on my behalf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Gary is right - we are at 30 and he's first on the waitlist. Once Dean is ready to take the credit card reservations, just call them (please don't call during dinner rush), say you're with the Don Rockwell dinner on 12/4, and (this is the important part) send me a PM afterwards to tell me that this part is complete. It's tricky, because we're only a bit over 10 days away, and Thanksgiving is in the middle (I'll be out of town Wed-Mon), so I will be harassing you quickly if I don't have the confirmation that you are set. I'll let Dean pipe in as to how close to the event a cancellation is acceptable before he has to run the card. And I'm assuming a few days before he'll post a menu, and let us know if there's going to be an optional wine pairing or whether we will just go a la carte off the wine list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 first on the wait list and I'll be the lady-in-waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavm5 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Please add me to the wait list, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So sorry to miss this, we have tickets to the orchestra! But Dean and Kay we will see you soon. Everyone have a great night! These types of dinners are like the heart and soul of DR!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Gary is right - we are at 30 and he's first on the waitlist.Once Dean is ready to take the credit card reservations, just call them (please don't call during dinner rush), say you're with the Don Rockwell dinner on 12/4, and (this is the important part) send me a PM afterwards to tell me that this part is complete. It's tricky, because we're only a bit over 10 days away, and Thanksgiving is in the middle (I'll be out of town Wed-Mon), so I will be harassing you quickly if I don't have the confirmation that you are set. I'll let Dean pipe in as to how close to the event a cancellation is acceptable before he has to run the card. And I'm assuming a few days before he'll post a menu, and let us know if there's going to be an optional wine pairing or whether we will just go a la carte off the wine list. We need to know no later than the close of business the day before. But if i get the seat filled, no charge. So sorry to miss this, we have tickets to the orchestra! But Dean and Kay we will see you soon. Everyone have a great night! These types of dinners are like the heart and soul of DR!!! Let do a second! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I would be there, +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Please add me to the waiting list for December 4th. Sorry I haven't been around the last couple of days, would love to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Oh, dang! Dang, and dang, and dang, again! Dang that Dino is closing. Dang that I missed signing up for the dinner. We will just have to go another time. Several times. Soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 If someone wants to call and take the lead on a second night, we can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Ok, I will see you tonight Dean, let's talk about a second night, I will take charge of it, so everyone get ready for a second night!!! Priority goes to those who couldn't make the first, then we will open it up to anyone who went a first time who wants to go again, because let's be honest there are some of use who just can't get enough and love these types of dinners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 So, I don't know what the second night is yet, and I'm sure that some of you that are already in for Dec 4 may choose to switch to the second night, but THE PHONE LINES ARE OPEN. Call the restaurant, give them your credit card deposit, and then PM me that your confirmation is complete (include the name that the reservation at Dino is in). PLEASE DO THIS BY TUESDAY NIGHT, so I can start harassing those of you who aren't complete before I leave on vacation Wednesday morning. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok second night will be December 11. And I have word that a completely gluten free meal will be available. Let me and Daniel know if this night is better for you, if you are on the wait list and can make this night let me know, or if you are just coming up for air and want to go let me know, this should be super fun. Thank you so much to Dean and Kay who are really excited to have us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Two more pieces of info from Dean: $40 + tax/tip is the price, and both gluten-free and vegetarian options are available - just tell them when you put your CC down. If you are on the waitlist, send me a PM if you can do the 11th. And if you are on for the 4th, but would prefer the 11th, again just send me a PM. Anyone who isn't signed up for either can now claim spots on the 11th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The dinner on the 11th is a little higher end and will be $45 per person. ++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Dean, more than happy to just put ourselves in your most capable hands and both prices are typical Dino ultra fair/great value. But, given the $5 difference, just curious if you can give any sense for the main menu differences? Thinking about switching nights as I finalize some travel around those times but menu could drive it one way or the other also. Not a big deal, just as able/easy. Really looking forward to this! The dinner you and your staff did a for a large group I organized several years ago was stellar in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The menu KT and I discussed is a little bigger than what Daniel discussed. A little more food. The first meal is meatballs and veggie antipasti, squash risotto & lamb bolognese pasta, fish & pork for the entree, tiramisu & cheese The second meal will have pate, veggie antipasti and burrata to be eaten on crostini or gluten free cracker bread start, squash w/black truffle risotto and boar pasta {corn or house made regular}, cioppino and brisket as the entrees, tiramisu & cheese to finish. No one will leave hungry. By the way, gluten free can be accommodated either night and we don't need to know il the evening of the event. But if you want vegetarian, we need to know up front so we can plan the substitutions. If you are vegetarian, I would do the first menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavm5 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Still prefer a seat for one on the 4th. I'll call today w cc info. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm going to switch over to the 11th as the wife found out she has to take a surprise visit to Dallas for work the entire week of the 4th. Thanks to Daniel and Katelin for all the coordination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Since Dave moved to the 11th, Gary and Lydia are now in for the 4th. Remember if you are in for the 4th or on the waitlist, and want to move to the 11th, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd like to go on the 11th. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toogs Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Please change choirgirl21, 92brennan, and me to the 12/11 dinner. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Dan - If I can get into the 4th that would be great. Let me know and I will call a credit card over to Dean (I can't do the 11th - I am out of town). Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 So far for Dec 11 I have: KTMoomau +1 Rovers 2000 Bookluvingbabe Toogs Choirgirl21 92brennan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Confirmed at the restaurant for 12/4 gavm5 ol_ironstomach bettyjoan Daniel K I wold take your first born as security for your attendence but I coldn't afford the food cost! Confirmed at the restaurant for 12/11 No one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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