***Friday night convention dinner-March 30th

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:58 pm

I agree with Tom, why don't we just stick with our original plan of 20 in the private room at Dino.

Chris Bublitz

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:22 pm

Ok. Dean, if you're still checking, please go ahead with menu ideas for 20 in the private room.

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:18 am

Hopefully we can come up with a "+/- $100 per" accommodation. Dean won't want to leave the private room unoccupied, right?

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Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:04 pm

As Dean has not posted any info, I will call him this pm and see where we stand.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:09 pm

Jay Winton wrote:As Dean has not posted any info, I will call him this pm and see where we stand.

here's the proposed menu; however I can't upload an excel file so I have cut and pasted it Iemail me if you want to see the file) . Pls review. The total (food cost, tax, tip, corkage, etc.) price will be $100pp which gives a bit of latitude-about $5pp if we want to add/amend anything. I will pm everyone with my address for your check. I will take paypal but pls add the fee-3 or 4%. I think we're at 19 so we can take 1 more. Deaqn serves family style.

Antipasti qty
Burrata in Prosciutto
Pate Plate 1
Deviled Eggs 1
duck neck 1

Pasta
Cannelloni 2pc/pp 1
risotto 1
beef cannelloni, seafood risotto

Entrees
scallops {2 w/potatoes} 1
peposo 1
- 0 $-
polenta for peposo, w/horseradish mashed potatoes

Desserts
Cheese plate
choc small

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:18 pm

I have pmed everyone with payment details. If you did not receive the info, please email me at jhw59 at hotmail.com

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:26 pm

Is the theme still Italian AND Rhone?

Michael-P

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:26 pm

Check is in the mail for 2 persons.

Michael-P

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:29 pm

Michael-P wrote:Is the theme still Italian AND Rhone?

Michael-P

That's been proposed and the menu I posted reflects those choices but bring any full bodied red you possess. Also, Dean has a great, fairly priced Italian (and other regions) list if you want to order a bottle instead.

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:42 pm

Jay:

To be clear, I assume its free corkage for us? Thanks.

Michael-P

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:56 pm

Michael-P wrote:Jay:

To be clear, I assume its free corkage for us? Thanks.

Michael-P

yes, price includes corkage.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:05 pm

I forgot to post the time:

630 arrival then dinner served at 7.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:04 pm

My check was mailed yesterday, thanks for all the hard work, Mr. Vino.

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:38 pm

Our check is in the mail too, mr. vino!

We're in for an Italian theme, but could certainly work with a Rhone one.

If I recall correctly, there are two big tables in Dino's private room. How about if we poll for a theme between Rhone and Italian? If interest is about balanced, we could have two tables, each with a theme? Gail and I could "host" the Italian table to coordinate wines, etc.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:06 pm

Check's going in tomorrow's mail, Jay. Thank you for your efforts, this should be a lot of fun!

Tom, as much as I like 'ya, I'm bringing a Rhone. If that means I'm relegated to the kiddie table, so be it.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:19 pm

Do they sell Italian wines anywhere else besides supermarkets?

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:59 am

BD:

Please don't insult my 50% heritage!

You may not know it, but many Italian wines come with the bottles wrapped in pretty staw baskets and these have been very good candlestick holders after using the wine for cooking or on salad.

Michael-P

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:08 am

Mr Vino:

I need your instructions on what to bring: Italian or Rhone?

I have already shipped my wines for the weekend from San Francisco to DC and don't have access to my cellar there for anything else. I only have 2 bottles (respectable) of each Italian and Rhone here in Dubai that I can bring.

Kiddie table or adults? Thanks.

Michael-P

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:57 pm

OK, OK - let's table the themed table idea.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:06 pm

Michael-P wrote:Mr Vino:

I need your instructions on what to bring: Italian or Rhone?

I have already shipped my wines for the weekend from San Francisco to DC and don't have access to my cellar there for anything else. I only have 2 bottles (respectable) of each Italian and Rhone here in Dubai that I can bring.

Kiddie table or adults? Thanks.

Michael-P

Either will work. But if you want an answer, bring the Rhone.

As for tables, I'm not sure segregating the regions is preferable but we could make each table half and half. Of course, we will be close to one another so sharing bottles won't be a problem.

tim · Post by **tim** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:47 pm

Bring the Italian!

RDD · Post by **RDD** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:58 pm

Hi:

Susan and I are also planning to dine at Dino's.
But close friends are taking the time to drive down and meet us Friday.
We've not seen each other in a while and there wasn't room to include our friends.
So we released our slots (which were filled from the wait list) and will be booking a private table and ordering from the menu.
And we will be drinking some great Barolos as my buddy believes Burgundy rules and there is no great Barolo.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:00 pm

I'm sure we can squeeze you guys in!

RDD · Post by **RDD** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:07 pm

We've discussed options with Jay.
And this will work fine.
We can get a table near.
And we'll be busy catching up.

Now my freind is Alan Marshok.
He was a part of owner Rochambeau and then Post wine.
He is currently working for a small firm importing Burgundy.
He is a "gem" of a guy and his wife Donna is a "doll".
A great person to get to know and has been ITB for many many years.
Great palate, great stories from an insider and wonderful personality.
We can mingle but I'm fine with the arrangement and hope to get in on "no corkage".

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:10 pm

I still think that's bullshit that we can't fit three extra people in the room but that's just my opinion.

RDD · Post by **RDD** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:30 pm

I'm fine with it.
And Jay has done a wonderful job lining up a venue.
I just wanted to explain if y'all saw us what was up.
And I really have wanted Alan to meet this group for a long time.

And the last time the four of us dined in DC it was at Citronelle so we are getting off easy.

So nothing to get all worked up about.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:37 pm

Jay has done a great job, and I'm not "getting all worked up about it." I just think it is bullshit that a guy we have given thousands of dollars of repeat business to can't help us out in accomodating a couple extra friends we see once every several years or so.

RDD · Post by **RDD** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:41 pm

Understood.
And I wasn't implying you.
Just in general.
Plus I don't want to share any Scavino/Clerico/Sandrone. HAHAHAHAHA
But then you know me I always share.

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:48 pm

Do Scavino, Clerico, and/or Sandrone make Barolo?????

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:28 pm

Jon and Paula Northway will be joining us. I had a lengthy email exchange with the Daytons-they are fine with all of this as they wanted to catch up with their friends. 20 people in the private room is its limit. I plan a trip to dino to check out the space before the dinner so I think it will all work out.

RDD · Post by **RDD** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:46 pm

Tom In DC wrote:Do Scavino, Clerico, and/or Sandrone make Barolo?????

I've got some Old School too.
But these are also good.

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:23 pm

I agree that both camps can be good -- I was just sorta wondering if these producers are the ones to convince a diehard burg-o-phile.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:50 pm

CHECKS RECEIVED

JimHow-1
Tom in DC-2
DavidG-1
MichaelP-2
Northway-2
sdr-2
stefan-2
Bublitz-2
all payments received except for those who will pay me the night of the dinner

Thanks everyone!

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:43 am

Jay,

Check going out on Friday for 2. Looking forward to seeing folks on Friday.

Jon

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:26 pm

Again, if anyone wants to review the excel sheet which outlines our options, send me your email via pm and I will attach it. I have steered away from meat in general as we will be at CPs Saturday.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:44 pm

Jay, I am back home and but our check in the mail.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:40 pm

Dino Fri. 6:30 PM 3435 Connecticut NW at Ordway SE corner
metro: Red Line Cleveland Park
http://www.dino-dc.com/ 202-686-2966

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:03 pm

Ok, I just deposited all the checks from those who were able to pay in advance-thanks for your promptness. Now, onto the important things: what wines are people bringing? Theme is loosely Rhones and Italians but if anyone wants to throw in a ringer-throw away! DavidG and I plan to bring some NV champagne to kick things off. Should we have some whites as well?

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:56 pm

Fri 99 Rocca e la pira Roagna Barolo
95 Jaboulet Hermitage la Chapelle

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:22 pm

We'll bring two Sangiovese, two Nebbiolo, and probably two "others" (Super Tuscan, Veneto, Southern, hmmmm...)