2010 ST.N National Group Dinner / Buffet (Tuesday June 15th)

[R Doug]

I spoke with John at the Quality Inn (fka Brier Inn) and they can do a dinner buffet the evening of Tuesday June 15th at 7PM.  I have posted the menu choices below.

The price (including tax and tip) is $19.30 per person.  In addition, we would have to pay a one-time $100 room set up fee.  I want to get a feel of whether the group would like to do an official buffet or just order dinner that evening ad hoc.  For me, I believe it's better to do a buffet so that we can have the banquet hall all to ourselves that evening.  The biggest downsides of the banquet is 1)  coordination of collecting money up front and 2)  handling people who back out.

Well, here are my thoughts.

1)  We can use my PayPal account to collect the funds up front for the $19.30 per person.  I'll need to increase the amount slightly to cover the fees taken out by PayPal*.  Regarding the $100 room fee, I don't mind paying for that and using the honor system that you good folks will reimbursement that evening (June 15th).  

2)  In the past, there was an official thread designed for folks who couldn't attend at the last minute and they sold / traded their dinners.

I have set up this poll to run for 10 days.  The voter can change his or her vote up to the expiration of the poll.  



*  UPDATE:  Pay Pal's fee is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.  Therefore, the total cost would be $20.63 per person.

[R Doug]

Dinner Buffet Menu

ENTRÉE

(Choice of Two)

Broiled Flounder ~ Grilled Salmon with Dill Cream Sauce
Shrimp Provencale ~ Baked Half Chicken ~ Marinated Pork Loin
Chicken Breast Served; Marsala, Francese or Piccata
Beef Bourguignon ~ Meat or Vegetable Lasagna
Pasta Primavera ~ Fettuccine Alfredo ~ Eggplant Parmesan

POTATOES

(Choice of Two)

Roasted Red Potatoes ~ Garlic Mashed ~ Dauphinoise
Baby Butter Potatoes ~ Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Rosemary Rice Pilaf

VEGETABLES

(Choice of One)

Green Bean Almandine ~ Glazed Carrots ~ Steamed Broccoli
Sautéed Whole Mushrooms ~ Vegetable Medley

SALAD

(Choice of Two)

Garden ~ Caesar ~ Greek ~Pasta

DESSERTS

(Choice of Two)

Cheesecake ~ Key Lime ~ Chocolate Cake ~ Assorted Brownies
Fruit Salad ~ Chocolate Mousse

BEVERAGES

Coffee ~ Iced Tea ~ Sodas

[chornbe]

Buffet.

[R Doug]

I highlighted the menu choices I discussed with John.  These choices would provide for the most diverse picks for the folks attending while falling under the category of being liked by most.  

Would I rather have a fish option, sure.  But, most people like chicken or beef.  

[maddjack]

Ad hoc, easier and everyone gets to choose what they want

[Mr.Black]

Key lime chocolate cheesecake, is one dessert.

[R Doug]

Ad hoc, easier and everyone gets to choose what they want

True, but we will not have the restaurant guaranteed to ourselves.

Key lime chocolate cheesecake, is one dessert.

No no silly... the choice is the choice of either cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake, etc...

[maddjack]

But is that a big deal? We filter in at the same time we more or less have the place.is it worth the money just to reserve a room when we will be socializing all evening outside?

[chornbe]

No no silly... the choice is the choice of either cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake, etc...

I think he's saying that SHOULD be one option because he likes them ALL!  

[Mr.Black]

Key lime chocolate cheesecake, is one dessert.

Do you see any commas in there?

That is ONE dessert!

Maybe this will help,

Chocolate keylime cheesecake.

 

[falconati]

I voted for individual meals.  It's easier to organize and cheaper.

[JReazor]

I voted for the buffet. It just seems like more of an event that way.

[megillet]

I voted ad hoc, that way no ones feelings get hurt, or guarantees have to be made.

[Mr.Black]

I vote for what's cheapest. Plain and simple. This is a big event just to get to.

[Bender]

I vote for what's cheapest. Plain and simple. This is a big event just to get to.

 

If I am able to make it... it will be because work is very slow.. economy will be a HUGE player for me.... is there a McD's close ??  They have a dollar menu.  

[maddjack]

 

If I am able to make it... it will be because work is very slow.. economy will be a HUGE player for me.... is there a McD's close ??  They have a dollar menu.  

lots of bbq nearby

[JohnnyK]

Either meal plan is fine with me.

I just scheduled vacation and plan on attending.  Reservations are next.

John

[maddjack]

We could always rent the room and order Al la cart  

[falconati]

Do they have a cart?

[chornbe]

Do they have a cart?

It's Al La's cart. You can't go near it.