Hi, could somebody out there refresh my memory on the place chosen for the next Gangster BB dinner on 9/28?

I believe it's in Jersey City but can't locate the thread with the name of the restaurant.

Thanks,
Apple

Casa Dante.

Wasn't it changed to the 28th of September?


Don Cardi

Thanks, SC/DC.

So I'll assume Sept. 28th until I hear otherwise. Was there a designated time to meet? 6:00 maybe...???

Apple

Wednesday September 28th 2005 at 7:00PM.

Casa Dante
737 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-2750


Don Cardi

Here are the directions if you need them:

It's right off Kennedy Boulevard, just north of Journal Square. Make a left on Newark Ave (There's a White Castle on the right when you are going south on Kennedy Boulevard).

The restaurant is about 100 feet up on Newark Ave after you turn. Valet parking just past the entrance.

So how many are we Plaw?


Don Cardi

So far it's you and me, DMC, SC, JG, SB and DS. Plus assorted husbands, wives, and girlfriends.

Still waiting to hear from TB on the date change.

Also, Just Lou, MaryCas and, apparently, Apple are possibilities.

Is this near Atlantic or Ocean City?

Not even close -- it's in north jersey.

Dammit...I know my way to Atlantic and Ocean City very well. You guys should try and go further south some time...not on a school night ofcourse.

Pat, do you drive now?


Don Cardi

Yeh, since about January now.

Oh, congratulations.

Don Cardi

Any particular reason you mention that date?

Not that it matters to me, I'll try to show up any evening that can be agreed upon.

But personally, since we'll be well into the school year by then...I would've preferred a Friday or Saturday. That way I could arrange for a sleepover for my daughter and not have to worry about the what-time-to-get-home factor.

Ce'la vie...!!!

Apple

How does one "sneak over" 5 states, just "for the evening"? I'm so curious. The furthest I've gone just for dinner and come back was Vegas.

I'm planning to be there. They're gearing up the garlic bread even as we post...

We're gonna need about 5-6 orders.

That could be a record for the place, since garlic bread is not on the menu, and only the cognoscenti know to order it.

Maybe I'll get some this time (i.e. keep it away from plaw and Lori). :p

a) We didn't order enough, and
b) You gottta move faster this time

If you're driving, it's more like about 5+ to where we'll be, Part.

But you can hop on the Continental Shuttle and be at Newark Airport (15 minutes from the restaurant) in less than an hour.

When you figure in about $75 for gas and tolls, it may be worth it to fly.

I'll even pick you up at the airport and drive you back after dinner.

So, so, so, so psyched to see you guys again!! And I will get to meet the famous Turnbull this time? I truly am looking forward to getting together and breaking bread with all of you again.

Maybe I'll get some this time (i.e. keep it away from plaw and Lori). :p [/b][/quote]I'll swipe yours while you and the others go out for one of your (many) smokes...

TB - I got a plant to give you...hopefully it'll produce still this late in the season. But next year, don't worry, you won't need to buy thai peppers any more!

Edit: Okay, maybe you'd need like 50 plants... I've seen you go through a dozen peppers at one meal!

Not so fast, my fine peppered friend.... I gave up the weed two months ago!

Thanks, Geoff--I'll bring the Zig-Zag Wheat Straws... (or was it Bambu? )

Thanks, Geoff--I'll bring the Zig-Zag Wheat Straws... (or was it Bambu? ) [/b][/quote]

Who's bringing the bong?


TIS

Just to show how old I am...I still don't know WHAT they're referring to (though I could probably make a pretty good guess).

But I was alway kind've ambiviant to that sort of stuff, anyway. Food is my friend. Long as there's enough garlic bread & wine for me, the rest of you can go through all the 'thai peppers' and 'Zig-Zag Straws' you want.



Apple

Yeah, but the food tastes so much better after ........ ahhhh, never mind.