2011 ST.N National Dinner Thread

[zer0netgain]

I'm going to take on the task of getting a room and menu for the big dinner.

Based on last year I suppose the per head cost should stay to under $20.

I'm asking for any menu suggestions and/or things to absolutely avoid....also drawing on what we had at the 2010 rally.

My menu idea would stick to fairly basic ideas....

Salad - something more than just plain lettuce, but nothing too fancy.
Meat entree - Avoid pork (tends to be dry when served for large groups).  Beef might be ideal.  Chicken tends to be done to death.  Could be a casserole or lasagna as done in 2010.
Veggies - Something simple works best, don't need anything too fancy.
Dinner rolls - Would people be okay with multi-grain or are we a white bread only crowd?
Dessert - I think at least 2 options are needed or the place could just have an assortment.
Canned drinks - soft drinks.

I'd like the place to allow BYOB for those who want something with alcohol since I don't expect them to included alcoholic drinks as part of their quoted price.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

   

[maddjack]

I'm going to take on the task of getting a room and menu for the big dinner.

Based on last year I suppose the per head cost should stay to under $20.

I'm asking for any menu suggestions and/or things to absolutely avoid....also drawing on what we had at the 2010 rally.

My menu idea would stick to fairly basic ideas....

Salad - something more than just plain lettuce, but nothing too fancy.
Meat entree - Avoid pork (tends to be dry when served for large groups).  Beef might be ideal.  Chicken tends to be done to death.  Could be a casserole or lasagna as done in 2010.
Veggies - Something simple works best, don't need anything too fancy.
Dinner rolls - Would people be okay with multi-grain or are we a white bread only crowd?
Dessert - I think at least 2 options are needed or the place could just have an assortment.
Canned drinks - soft drinks.

I'd like the place to allow BYOB for those who want something with alcohol since I don't expect them to included alcoholic drinks as part of their quoted price.

Sound like a good plan to me  

[R Doug]

Set it up and they will come.  

[greench440]

3 words - Pork Fat Rules.  

[twist]

I would like my filet mignon medium rare, with black caviar, and mashed potatoes made with real truffle oil.  But I can also eat at McDonalds.

[mxvet57]

Pizza. Nuf said.

[maddjack]

I would like my filet mignon medium rare, with black caviar, and mashed potatoes made with real truffle oil.  But I can also eat at McDonalds.

 

[bubba zanetti]

Just make there are mashed potatoes on the menu ... er ...



We could have a contest !!  

[zer0netgain]

Sadly, they are closed for the season.  The restaurant is open only on Fridays and Saturdays, so I have to wait until then to talk to someone.  I hope to get an e-mail exchange going on this with them as I really need to track things in writing.  It's so easy to flub stuff up when you just talk on the phone.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Just make there are mashed potatoes on the menu ... er ...

We could have a contest !!  

You posted that just for me, didn't you?  

[bubba zanetti]

You posted that just for me, didn't you?  

Yep  

Though I do think a "Local monument, Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest" should be a regular feature at all ST.n meets !  

[greench440]

I'm going to reprogram my horn to have 5 tones.

[zer0netgain]

After many tries...okay 2 tries....I got hold of the restaurant.  I should lock down what time should dinner be planned for?

I figure either 6 or 7 pm.  Can't imagine people waiting longer than that to sit down and eat.

[maddjack]

After many tries...okay 2 tries....I got hold of the restaurant.  I should lock down what time should dinner be planned for?

I figure either 6 or 7 pm.  Can't imagine people waiting longer than that to sit down and eat.

My 2 cents figure starting at 6,or 6:30. Its late enough

[mxvet57]

 My 2 cents figure starting at 6,or 6:30. Its late enough

What are you hungry?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

6:30 sounds good. Gives people time to finish up their ride and clean up, but not too late to allow them to start meandering off  

[maddjack]

What are you hungry?

Hey bucko , they can't cut into BEER time  

[mxvet57]

 Hey bucko , they can't cut into BEER time  

What's the bucko crap.  

Well where ever we go they better serve beer or I'm out.  

[zer0netgain]

Okay, got the stuff on the Bavarian Inn today.

I'm going to do separate threads for each item I need input on.

We'll do the buffet style because it's easier (and just $1 more per person than a sit-down meal).

Highest ranking choices will prevail.  You can change your choices on this poll if you change your mind.

THE OPTIONS:

• ROULADEN - Thinly sliced top round steak rolled and stuffed with onion, bacon, mustard and dill pickle.  Browned and slow-collked for hours for maximum tenderness.  Served with Spatzles (homemade German noodle dumplings) and red sweet & sour cabbage.
  
• STOGANOFF - Lean sirloin chunks slow cooked for tenderness, in a delightful sour cream and mushroom sauce.  Served over Spatzles with red sweet & sour cabbage.
  
• SLOW COOKED HERB PORK LOIN ROAST - Slow roasted and seasoned just right, very tender and juicy.  Served with a light brown pork gravy.  (BI suggests homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish).
  
• SLOW COOKED ROAST BEEF - Slowly cooked, seasoned to perfection, served with real roast beef gravy.  (BI suggests homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish).
  
• HONEY BAKED HAM - Black forest style, slowly cooked in a honey sauce for maximum flavor.  (BI suggests homemade mashed potatoes and pork gravy as a side dish).
  
• HAWAIIAN KALUA PIG ROAST - Slowly cooked for 24 hours in ono (good) Hawaiian seasoning.  (BI suggests Hawaiian fried rice and tropical fruit salad as side dishes).

Dinner rolls with butter is included.