Hooray! Thank you, juliana! I'm happy to squeeze into whatever floor space is available. Whee!!!
Hotel room for Sat. night sounds like a good idea. I'm in.
Thanks, Maidengurl. Looking forward to the baseball game.
There are no absolutes. No right and wrong. Haven't you learned anything working for the Powers? There are only choices.
Jasmine ,'Power Play'
F2F 3: Who's Bringing the Guacamole?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: San Francisco, May 19-21, 2006! Everything else, go here! Swag!
amyth - Mar 20, 2006 9:45:01 am PST #7384 of 10001
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
deborah grabien - Mar 20, 2006 10:05:38 am PST #7385 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
So, wanting to start checking now, so I can plan it: did we want to do a post-B2B BBQ at our place, on the Sunday?
deborah grabien - Mar 20, 2006 3:30:35 pm PST #7386 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Hotay. Here comes the first listing of the hors d'ouvres menu:
HOT HORS D'OEUVRES - 100 PIECES PER TRAY
Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dip $120.00
Barbecue Pork Buns $120.00
Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese $120.00
Lumpia with Soy Sauce $120.00
Spanakopita $140.00
Spicy Buffalo Wings $130.00
Chicken Drummets with Teriyaki and Sesame $130.00
Calamari Frito with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce $110.00
Assorted Quiche $130.00
Pot Stickers $180.00
Fried Prawns with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce $180.00
Beef, Chicken or Pork Kebabs $200.00
Coconut Shrimp $220.00
COLD HORS D'OEUVERS - 100 PIECES PER TRAY
Assorted Crudite Platter with Seasoned Dip $100.00
Domestic Cheese Board with Sliced Fresh Fruit $100.00
Assorted Canapes $100.00
Antipasto Tray with Artichokes, Olives, Salami, Pepperoncini, Roasted Peppers, Bread Sticks and Mozzarella Cheese $125.00
Assorted Aram Sandwiches $140.00
California Rolls $140.00
Domestic Cheese Board Served with variety of Breads and Crackers $125.00
Belgian Endive with Crab and Shrimp $200.00
Proscuitto with Melon $150.00
Imported Cheese Board with Sliced Fresh Fruit $175.00
Iced Prawns Served with Cocktail Sauce $250.00
Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Served with Bagels, Chopped Egg, Cream Cheese, Capers and Onions $275.00
Subject to 17.5% Gratuity Tax and 8.50% Sales Tax
We need to meet a minimum cost of $1500 total food and beverage (the wine list is also in my inbox, but we need to discuss how to do the bar stuff).
I'm thinking a selection that includes something for everyone. At a hundred pieces a tray, there are some good solid options in this list.
Input?
Kate P. - Mar 20, 2006 3:31:50 pm PST #7387 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
YAY! I'm SO excited for amyth and smonster to come, I can't even tell you. YAY!
Jessica - Mar 20, 2006 3:45:30 pm PST #7388 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
We need to meet a minimum cost of $1500 total food and beverage
Do we have information on how much was spent at previous bars, so we have a ballpark of how much we should spend on food? (For some reason, a $500 bar tab sounds right to me, which would mean $1000 worth of nibbles, or about 8 selections. Unless we can negotiate an open bar, which might make things simpler.)
I like:
Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dip $120.00
Pot Stickers $180.00
Spicy Buffalo Wings $130.00
Domestic Cheese Board Served with variety of Breads and Crackers $125.00
Antipasto Tray with Artichokes, Olives, Salami, Pepperoncini, Roasted Peppers, Bread Sticks and Mozzarella Cheese $125.00
Spanakopita $140.00
deborah grabien - Mar 20, 2006 3:55:44 pm PST #7389 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Some info on the bar would be useful - they're willing to do it either way. I'm pretty sure we're likely to go over $500 on the bar, and I have a full list of what all the possible alcohol costs. Should I post, wine list and all?
Jessica - Mar 20, 2006 4:00:55 pm PST #7390 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Should I post, wine list and all?
Hmm...I think it might be easier if people could post their specific top-shelf brand/specialty requests for hard liquor. Most of us will probably be all right with a standard bar setup.
How big is the wine list?
Jessica - Mar 20, 2006 4:01:48 pm PST #7391 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
(I'll start.)
My preferred vodka is Ketel One, and if there could be some Starbucks liqueur on hand for espresso martinis, I'd be much obliged.
deborah grabien - Mar 20, 2006 4:07:28 pm PST #7392 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Actually, let me post the cash bar option info:
Hosted or Cash Bar
Sodas & Mineral Water $2.50
Domestic Beer $5.00
Imported Beer $5.25
Well Drinks $5.50
House Wine by the Glass $5.50
Premium Drinks $6.00
Cordials or After Dinner Drinks $6.00
Corkage Fee per Bottle $7.00
Bartender Fee of $95.00 per bar for 3-hour shift will apply. Excess of 3 hours or a fraction thereof will be charge $50.00 per hour per bar. If beverage revenue exceeds $400.00, bartender fee will be waived. (my note: I suspect we'll go over $400, don't you?)
Subject to 17.5% Gratuity Tax and 8.50% Sales Tax
And yep, a list of what's wanted in liquor preferences would be a very good thing to pass on to Lilibeth. She's wide open to making this is close to perfect as possible.
NoiseDesign - Mar 20, 2006 4:19:04 pm PST #7393 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
In New Orleans we opted for the open bar option since we knew we had to make a similar mark in booze sales anyway.