MEL Dinner and Drinks Friday June 26

[JessicaTam]

Enjoy the rarified air

You've already given a more definite answer than penegal. So I'm not sure that it fits

Ok, gold it is.

 

[serfty]

If I recollect this restaurant was formerly Oyster on Little Bourke when I used to frequent it and was known for it's great steaks as well as it's oyster bar happy hour. ...

... and before that it 'Cafe K' (where I was a regular luncher) the operators of which opened Kri Kri next door ... for a while running them in parallel.

 

[blackcat20]

I feel like there is someone missing from the Platinum list as I have 7 people listed...

 

[pagingjoan]

I feel like there is someone missing from the Platinum list as I have 7 people listed...

Mr Hyde, perhaps?

 

[coriander]

Staff have blocked out my Friday evening appointments so I can say a definite bright shiny gold.

I just remembered that #1 son is on QF93 to LAX/SFO on the following Sat morning; I've been discussing FFPs and SCs with him as he's only 23 and can certainly achieve LTS or higher in the next few years.
He learns fast - is now grumpy he'll fall short of silver by 10SC so will need to do a status run to LST on return to see his brother to garner the extra SCs he needs: grumpy because he flew J* to ADL in March and didn't pay the $19 or whatever to get SCs for that flight.

 

[Foreigner]

I have updated post #1 with the current attendees. Blackcat20, please let me know if I missed anyone.

I'm still Gold. Half the job's done...booked hotel. Other half, flights, to be sorted tonight.

 

[TomVexille]

Staff have blocked out my Friday evening appointments so I can say a definite bright shiny gold.

I just remembered that #1 son is on QF93 to LAX/SFO on the following Sat morning; I've been discussing FFPs and SCs with him as he's only 23 and can certainly achieve LTS or higher in the next few years.
He learns fast - is now grumpy he'll fall short of silver by 10SC so will need to do a status run to LST on return to see his brother to garner the extra SCs he needs: grumpy because he flew J* to ADL in March and didn't pay the $19 or whatever to get SCs for that flight.

We may see him at MEL/LAX or SFO then

 

[Foreigner]

I'm still Gold. Half the job's done...booked hotel. Other half, flights, to be sorted tonight.

All set, folks. Thanks for update to post # 1.

 

[penegal]

If I recollect this restaurant was formerly Oyster on Little Bourke when I used to frequent it and was known for it's great steaks as well as it's oyster bar happy hour. The cooking was more French influenced in those days but I think it still maybe the same chef who wanted to get back to his Italian roots. I'm back in town from my travels on June 21 so should be able to make this event if there is still space available but please colour me Gold for now.

Ahh yes - I remember those days well.

Some years ago we had a function there for young lawyers which I gate crashed (being neither young or a lawyer). I did meet a lovely young M&A lawyer there over some freshly shucked South Australian Oysters and some rather tolerable bubbles.

I can't recall exactly, but I think the restaurant changed it's name to Mezzo under the joint venture of Silvio Sgarioto and Joseph Vargetto. The latter well known to a certain AFFer after his days in a previous restaurant. A few years ago Silvio took over Mezzo exclusively, and Joe started a new venture called Mister Bianco in High St, Kew.

Mezzo is moving to a more casual style of dining now, but they managed to do an excellent job for our sizeable group at the last big gathering. From what Silvio tells me it's an all Italian affair in the kitchen, including a dedicated pizza chef.

 

[penegal]

... and before that it 'Cafe K' (where I was a regular luncher) the operators of which opened Kri Kri next door ... for a while running them in parallel.

Was Cafe K in that premises or Mrs Parmas?

 

[serfty]

Was Cafe K in that premises or Mrs Parmas?

cafe K was definitely in the location ... it was a regular haunt of mine some 15 years ago.

 

[penegal]

cafe K was definitely in the location ... it was a regular haunt of mine some 15 years ago.

My memory from the 90s is a little hazy, but I'll take your word for it.

 

[penegal]

Back on topic - I am still copper.

I generally don't like Friday night dinners, so we will see how things go. Also, not sure if I am travelling that week...

I am definitely in Melbourne the following night for the racing club ball. Are any of you going?

 

[blackcat20]

Back on topic - I am still copper.

I generally don't like Friday night dinners, so we will see how things go. Also, not sure if I am travelling that week...

I am definitely in Melbourne the following night for the racing club ball. Are any of you going?

What's not to like about a Friday night dinner?

 

[Deleted member]

Back on topic - I am still copper.

I generally don't like Friday night dinners, so we will see how things go. Also, not sure if I am travelling that week...

I am definitely in Melbourne the following night for the racing club ball. Are any of you going?

make an exception this time

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

Mr Up and I are running away (to a place without phone or internet ) for the weekend of the 26th so I'll have to downgrade to bronze.
Have a great night and I look forward to the pictures when we get back

 

[blackcat20]

Mr Up and I are running away (to a place without phone or internet ) for the weekend of the 26th so I'll have to downgrade to bronze.
Have a great night and I look forward to the pictures when we get back

No worries; have a good time!

 

[Aeolus]

I should be platinum for this. Yay!

 

[TomVexille]

I should be platinum for this. Yay!

About time you grace us with your presence

 

[blackcat20]

I should be platinum for this. Yay!

Yay!!!