BNE dinner 17th November 2015: Jamie's Italian

[tomo69]

Ipswich has an asr3 end? I thought Ipswich was the ar5e end ðŸ˜

 

[Mr_Orange]

Ipswich has an asr3 end? I thought Ipswich was the ar5e end ðŸ˜

There is always the puss-filled carbunkle on the ars3!

 

[tomo69]

Oh yeah. Gympie ðŸ

 

[BVT]

Count me in; to dinner. Pre D's too, If I can get there in time.

 

[samh004]

Count me in; to dinner. Pre D's too, If I can get there in time.

We could carpool

 

[scubabe]

Ummmmmm... are newbies who've never been to an event and you don't know them from a bar of soap... are they welcome?


Trying to expand my social circle and being an introvert it's not the easiest thing in the world to do. But yummy food at a fun restaurant and chatting to fellow travel geeks about trips past and future sounds like something I could manage


I probably couldn't get there before 7pm so might not be able to do pre-drinks depending on the times chosen, but would really like to meet some new people if you'll have me?


Cheers


Ness

 

[samh004]

I have made a booking for 10 at 8:15PM (earlier than that would have been 6:15PM). We can probably increase the numbers, but 12 or more includes an 8% gratuity added to the bill.

There is a bar at the restaurant, so we could have pre-drinks there if you like, or just do them in the regular spot. Doesn't bother me. Hopefully we can be seated early and the later dining option doesn't put a spanner in anyones plans.

Ummmmmm... are newbies who've never been to an event and you don't know them from a bar of soap... are they welcome?


Trying to expand my social circle and being an introvert it's not the easiest thing in the world to do. But yummy food at a fun restaurant and chatting to fellow travel geeks about trips past and future sounds like something I could manage


I probably couldn't get there before 7pm so might not be able to do pre-drinks depending on the times chosen, but would really like to meet some new people if you'll have me?


Cheers


Ness

Yes, all are welcome.

 

[boomy]

I'll be there for pre-drinks

 

[Mr_Orange]

Ummmmmm... are newbies who've never been to an event and you don't know them from a bar of soap... are they welcome?

Yes, of course. We've all been that person once before .

 

[scubabe]

I have made a booking for 10 at 8:15PM (earlier than that would have been 6:15PM). We can probably increase the numbers, but 12 or more includes an 8% gratuity added to the bill.

With those timings, count me in for pre-dinner drinks as well

 

[JohnK]

I have made a booking for 10 at 8:15PM (earlier than that would have been 6:15PM). We can probably increase the numbers, but 12 or more includes an 8% gratuity added to the bill.

Compulsory gratuity? Yeah right.

There is a bar at the restaurant, so we could have pre-drinks there if you like, or just do them in the regular spot. Doesn't bother me. Hopefully we can be seated early and the later dining option doesn't put a spanner in anyones plans.

I believe Mick O'Malley's participates in Amex shop small and most of us like free or discounted drinks?

 

[samh004]

Compulsory gratuity? Yeah right.

Fairly common at restaurants when you are booking for such a large group, at least from what I've seen.

I believe Mick O'Malley's participates in Amex shop small and most of us like free or discounted drinks?

Sounds like a wise choice, so long as those heading to dinner leave with plenty of time, as Jamie's only holds tables for 15 minutes before you lose your spot, and I certainly wouldn't be amused if I ended up eating at Mick O'Malley's

 

[Mr_Orange]

Fairly common at restaurants when you are booking for such a large group, at least from what I've seen.



Sounds like a wise choice, so long as those heading to dinner leave with plenty of time, as Jamie's only holds tables for 15 minutes before you lose your spot, and I certainly wouldn't be amused if I ended up eating at Mick O'Malley's

Book two tables....

 

[Mr_Orange]

I believe Mick O'Malley's participates in Amex shop small and most of us like free or discounted drinks?

Oh, yes indeed!

 

[JohnK]

Fairly common at restaurants when you are booking for such a large group, at least from what I've seen.

Split the group?

 

[AIRwin]

Split the group?

And share the Velocity points...

 

[frankie]

Split the group?

I thought you weren't coming to dinner anyway?

 

[JohnK]

I thought you weren't coming to dinner anyway?

I thought I said I was going to review my participation at dinner.

I may have a meal at Jamie's or just stay at the bar to have a drink. I'll have a look at the menu in 2 days time.

 

[samh004]

I thought I said I was going to review my participation at dinner.

I may have a meal at Jamie's or just stay at the bar to have a drink. I'll have a look at the menu in 2 days time.

Sooner the better please, as when I called yesterday they had spots available at 6:15 and then the next ones were at 8:15... the reservations are filling up quick! I don't think it'll be the type of place where we can rock up with a load of extra guests.

 

[JohnK]

Sooner the better please, as when I called yesterday they had spots available at 6:15 and then the next ones were at 8:15... the reservations are filling up quick! I don't think it'll be the type of place where we can rock up with a load of extra guests.

Please go ahead with the booking with the current numbers. I'll be there for drinks and if there's a spot for dinner then fine.