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Wine Tasting OR BYO event?

Hi Everyone!!!

I am new to this NJYP, so I wanted to first of all say hello!!! I hope to meet a lot of new friends :-)

I was also wondering if anyone would be interested in a wine tasting or BYO type of event? We could pick a BYO venue, everyone could bring their favorite wine ($15-$30 price range), and we could all enjoy a night of food & wine. OR... I could research and see if any local places do an educational wine/food pairing type of event.

I'm not familiar with how suggesting an event with this group goes yet, but I am always looking for more "winos" (like me) to have a nice night out with. :-p

LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED!!!

~Robin
:-)

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Permalink Reply by Sara on December 8, 2009 at 3:38pm

Me!

Joao-Pierre Ruth said:

Anyone interested in dessert wines?

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Permalink Reply by Dar on December 8, 2009 at 4:02pm

Yes-what kind? I've tried ice wine before.

Joao-Pierre Ruth said:

Anyone interested in dessert wines?

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Permalink Reply by Joao-Pierre Ruth on December 8, 2009 at 8:01pm

red raspberry, blueberry, pomegranate, and my all time favorite: Forbidden. It's an apple ice wine. best with some dark chocolate.

Darlene said:

Yes-what kind? I've tried ice wine before.

Joao-Pierre Ruth said:
Anyone interested in dessert wines?

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Middleton on December 8, 2009 at 8:05pm

Count me in for Friday the 11th!

Robin Weaver said:

UPDATED RSVP LIST (please let me know if there is an error):

Robin
Darlene
Michele
Kristen
Yusuf
Tiffany
Sharif
Sara
Rhandi
Maria
Rich
James
Amanda
Jim
Jennifer
Joao-Pierre
Doug
Jose
Theo
(((Julie)))

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Permalink Reply by Robin Weaver on December 8, 2009 at 8:07pm

Hey guys!

I made our reservation today for 18-20people - I hope everyone can come!!! It's a good size group!!! :-)

Also- I wanted to get a feel for what everyone wants to do about the dinner. I thought it might be easier to request a fixed price menu so we all pay the same amount. They have a $35/pp option and a $50/pp option. http://alessio426.com/BanquetHall.html (The owner also mentioned we can select what is offered too...)

We could also just get whatever we want off the regular menu and split the bill at the end... But, either way, I want to make sure no one gets stuck paying too much (which often happens with big groups).

Let me know what you'd like to do. Majority rules :-)

~Robin

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Permalink Reply by Jose G. on December 8, 2009 at 8:36pm

The menu looks great and honestly I am happy with whatever option. From the looks of it, banquet style is cheaper but I am not sure everyone wants to eat that much. I like to eat so it's not a problem for me ;)

Robin Weaver said:

Hey guys! I made our reservation today for 18-20people - I hope everyone can come!!! It's a good size group!!! :-)

Also- I wanted to get a feel for what everyone wants to do about the dinner. I thought it might be easier to request a fixed price menu so we all pay the same amount. They have a $35/pp option and a $50/pp option. http://alessio426.com/BanquetHall.html (The owner also mentioned we can select what is offered too...)

We could also just get whatever we want off the regular menu and split the bill at the end... But, either way, I want to make sure no one gets stuck paying too much (which often happens with big groups).

Let me know what you'd like to do. Majority rules :-)

~Robin

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Permalink Reply by Dar on December 8, 2009 at 11:09pm

Awesome job organizing this Robin and thanks in advance! I'll do whatever the majority wants but personally I eat like a bird so the $35 option is fine with me or ordering off the menu.

Robin Weaver said:

Hey guys!

I made our reservation today for 18-20people - I hope everyone can come!!! It's a good size group!!! :-)

Also- I wanted to get a feel for what everyone wants to do about the dinner. I thought it might be easier to request a fixed price menu so we all pay the same amount. They have a $35/pp option and a $50/pp option. http://alessio426.com/BanquetHall.html (The owner also mentioned we can select what is offered too...)

We could also just get whatever we want off the regular menu and split the bill at the end... But, either way, I want to make sure no one gets stuck paying too much (which often happens with big groups).

Let me know what you'd like to do. Majority rules :-)

~Robin

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Permalink Reply by Joao-Pierre Ruth on December 9, 2009 at 4:29am

I opt for the $35 option. JP just went on a diet cuz the holidays are doing bad thing to me. baaaaad things.

Robin Weaver said:

Hey guys!

I made our reservation today for 18-20people - I hope everyone can come!!! It's a good size group!!! :-)

Also- I wanted to get a feel for what everyone wants to do about the dinner. I thought it might be easier to request a fixed price menu so we all pay the same amount. They have a $35/pp option and a $50/pp option. http://alessio426.com/BanquetHall.html (The owner also mentioned we can select what is offered too...)

We could also just get whatever we want off the regular menu and split the bill at the end... But, either way, I want to make sure no one gets stuck paying too much (which often happens with big groups).

Let me know what you'd like to do. Majority rules :-)

~Robin

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer L. Campbell on December 9, 2009 at 8:04am

I'd prefer to order off the menu, as the banquet options look like too much food for me. And, thanks for thinking in advance about the per person cost, Robin. It's so true with large groups like this....I'm usually the one paying $50 for a salad :)

Robin Weaver said:

Hey guys!

I made our reservation today for 18-20people - I hope everyone can come!!! It's a good size group!!! :-)

Also- I wanted to get a feel for what everyone wants to do about the dinner. I thought it might be easier to request a fixed price menu so we all pay the same amount. They have a $35/pp option and a $50/pp option. http://alessio426.com/BanquetHall.html (The owner also mentioned we can select what is offered too...)

We could also just get whatever we want off the regular menu and split the bill at the end... But, either way, I want to make sure no one gets stuck paying too much (which often happens with big groups).

Let me know what you'd like to do. Majority rules :-)

~Robin

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Permalink Reply by Theo Seeley on December 9, 2009 at 9:24am

Well I would prefer to just order off the menu because I'll be coming from my employer's holiday party earlier in the day (where there's tons and tons of food) and I'll not be looking to consume a 4 course meal! I realize though that it does become difficult at the end to separate it all out so if you decide to go the $35 route with the banquet menu it's fine with me.

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Permalink Reply by Joao-Pierre Ruth on December 9, 2009 at 2:45pm

sorry, my scale told me this morning I need to order off the menu. I promise I won't change my vote again.

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Permalink Reply by Dar on December 9, 2009 at 3:17pm

I thought I was going to get there by 7:30 on Friday now it looks like I might be back 8:15/8:30. I don't want to hold everyone up so if we decide to order off the menu can I tell you guys what I want and someone order it for me? I'm sorry to be such a pain in the butt. This Friday should have been my early night at work but my boss wants to take the day off which means I'm in charge and have to stay until we are done.