Kevin91Z

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Please click here:

http://www.sc3g.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=747

lonsal

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What? We've actually had some posts on our club website? How rare.

Lon

brandotron

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There's a pretty awesome Mexican joint by me if you guys are up for a Canyon cruise up to Silverado/Trabuco.

Kevin91Z

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How about eating at Universal City Walk and then going to the NASCAR silicon speedway?

http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/exp...es/nascar.html

http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/dining.html

Mr.84TransAmer

Do you think maybe we should decide based on cuisine? There's a few good German restaurants in the area I've come to discover, such as Jaegerhaus in Anaheim.

If we base it on venue, then places like Citywalk or maybe Huntington Pier might suit us. I really enjoyed our cruise to Huntington pier a few years back.

Alternatively, we can eat at the new Disctrict Center in Irvine and afterwards check out K1 indoor kart-racing down the street for $25 a pop:

http://www.thedistricttl.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn2u0i78wlw

injdinjn

We ate at the BBQ restaurant there. Tustin district, crowded, loud, expensive ~$15 BBQ ham sandwich.

Guest

City of Tustin owns the land The District is sitting on.

Only issue I see with Citywalk is that every time I've been there its been extremely busy. Maybe with the economy meltdown it wont be, but I dunno. Do they validate? Otherwise you pay to park too.

Mr.84TransAmer

They have lots of parking, but I think they did a ****-poor job of ingress/egress planning for that center. I've been meaning to try the food at Auld's Irish Pub or JT Schmid's Brewery in that center though.

Kevin91Z

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Yes they validate, but you are right, it'd be expensive there. I havent been there since last year, I want to try the Silicon Speedway again.

Is there a place near Malibu Speedzone that has good eats?

Guest

The roads around the site are far from done. Only thing I think they should have done is provide access to Jamboree, but with that being basically a highway there... I understand.

lonsal

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Marie Callendar's on Albatross just East of the Puente Hills Mall or Mimi's Cafe on Gale Ave. Both are very close to Speedzone and have a banquet room available. We'd need to reserve it. If you guys want mexican I can get us into Casa Blanca on Gale Ave between Hacienda Blvd and Stimson Ave. There are many other choices nearby (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Black Angus, Chili's, etc.) I just don't eat at them often. I know Marie, Millies & Casa Blanca cuz that is where we hold either our Kiwanis meetings so I eat at them often. Sept 2oth we held my installation dinner at Marie's. I still have their banquet menu around here somewhere. I can check if the room is available at Maries or Millies for that night.

Lon

injdinjn

Mexican food doesnt like me.

1989GTATransAm

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Don mentioned the new Cheesecake Factory on Katella. Sounds good to me.

injdinjn

My wifes friend doesnt have her catering business any more.

injdinjn

Kinda bringing this post back to the top.

I know of a couple of good non-chain restaurants, but their parking is limited.

Anyone golf, maybe a Country club restaurant they have lots of parking.

We could all sneak into a hotel that has free breakfasts for guests.

Agent13

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Best suggestion so far.

Kevin91Z

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How about a San Diego cruise and ending up at Barona Casino for dinner and gambling?

http://www.barona.com/

briggsbuilder

dam san diego, gambling iam not 21 yet

Oscar

If I'm not mistaken, the Silicon Speedway is not there anymore. I work down the corner at the NBC Universal high rise and go up there for lunch evey now and then. I went couple weeks ago and didn't see it. I think there was some candy shop there now.

Dyno Don

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That's a good idea....anybody else think so?

samiam91RS

you dont have to be, all three casino's here (Barona sycuan and viejas) are on indian reservations so its 18 and up. trust me i play poker at these casino's all the time. as far as coming down to san diego, heck yea! ive been dieing to join in with these meets. i can even try to round up some 3rd gens.

Russ-So Cal

Barona sounds good to me. Do we need to make a reservation, or do they have enough capacity to serve us without reservations? If we need reservations, we should get them in soon. I'm not sure how many corporate functions are set up in Indian casinos. Maybe we could actually get some of our San Diego folks to join us for the dinner.

Kevin91Z

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I just found out myself that you dont have to be 21 to gamble at Barona.

http://www.barona.com/casino.cfm

So does this sound like a good idea? I'll have to call them, and then set up a cruise route.

Russ-So Cal

It sounds goosd to me, Kevin. What was the name of the Casino where we ate dinner after the last Anza-Borrego cruise? That might also be a good choice if the Barona is booked.

samiam91RS

i think this is pretty sweet. the roads to barona are all curvey throughout canyons type, its a nice drive and a good place for a cruise. OH did anyone of you guys knew that they have a 1/8th mile track there?

theres only 2 in san diego and that is the best one from what ive been told. its just down the road from the casino.

i just hope im all done with my swap by the time this occurs.

injdinjn

Question
How are you going to reserve tables for ~25 people at the casino?

samiam91RS

1st off, reserve tables where? to eat there? they all (if i can recall) have buffets and what not and seating shouldnt be a problem. think about it these casinos are huge man, its a casino AND resort. they house thousands every day.

BretD 88GTA

The idea is for everyone to sit together in one large group. Not 4 people here, 4 people there scattered around a casino buffet area.

That presents another aspect of the seating situation. Would it be possible to reserve a large table or two large tables for the group in a casino filled with guests?


Next question: where exactly would we eat at the casino? The Barona Casino Web site lists only 3 places that sound like they might work —
1) Barona Oaks Steakhouse – Intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, elegant dinner-only venue. That rules this group out.

2) Ranch House Buffet — All-you-can-eat dining options at an incredible value. Might work provided the seating situation works.

3) Sage Café — Comfortable indoor and conservatory seating providing panoramic views of the beautiful valley and award-winning golf course. Casual dining venue provides a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular California cuisine. Sounds like the best option IMHO.

After that, it's the Food Court.

I have to say, I'm not crazy about the idea of trekking down to San Diego just for dinner. There are places that are closer for everyone. What about something at the Irvine Spectrum?

injdinjn

Most places at the Irvine spectrum dont take reservations, and for a group of 20+ they charge more and will probably require a deposit and pre selected dinner.
Or the food court.
If you are gonna do the buffet thing, I would suggest Phillipies across from Union Station. But the parking is limited and very narrow spaces. But its been there since the 40's.

1989GTATransAm

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"Intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, elegant dinner-only venue. That rules this group out."

That just means Mike and Kevin can't set next to each other.

injdinjn

Can I sit next to Alex?????

Mr.84TransAmer

I'm in for Barona. A nice afternoon cruise is always a good way to build an appetite.

briggsbuilder

I am realy down know just make sure u guys agree on it before the 13

1989GTATransAm

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Can I sit next to Alex?????

That would put you on Julie's lap. I think she is sitting next to Alex.

Agent13

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Is that a risk you're willing to take?

JulieGTA

I think he's hoping some of Alex's horsepower will rub off on him.

briggsbuilder

lol.... dont know the guy but sounds funny..

samiam91RS

jus wondering, are yall gonna make this trip an afternoon thing? or an evening thing?
i wanna join in, if thats ok, but not sure to meet yall down here or meet at the starting point.
that is, if my RS is even ready by then

injdinjn

I could go for that.
On top of Julie and next to Alex.

Kevin91Z

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I have eaten at the Sage Cafe and that was the place I was going with. I havent called them yet but the buffet is another idea so everyone can get whatever they want, plus seconds.

Bret, its not "just for dinner." We're going to make it a cruise on the way there, too. Stop hiding out in the valley and come on out. Gas prices are coming down now, too.

I want to make this an afternoon thing, leaving Don's shop around 2pm or so, cruising down there on the backroads, and eating early, around 5pm. Then we can either stay and gamble or go home early.

Russ-So Cal

I'm wondering if it would be better to leave a little earlier, say right after lunch from Don's shop about 12:30 or 1:00 with the idea of eating dinner around 4:00 or 4:30. How crowded are the casino restaraunts at 5:00 pm? Is it like Disneyland where the various food venues are crowded at 5:00, but relatively uncrowded at 4:00pm or after 7:00pm?

lonsal

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At Barona (and several other of the indian casinos) you only have to be 18 to gamble.

Lon

samiam91RS

sometimes they are, and sometimes not. it all depends. since these 3 casinos run san diego and san diego is a military city full of navy and marine's theyre all over the casino's especially on paydays which are the 1st and 15th of every month. i think it shouldnt be that bad.

i wonder if my post's are visible i told everyone that its 18+ casino's
makes me wonder if anyone read that there is an 1/8th mile track set up behind barona also.

Russ-So Cal

Your posts are visible. In my opinion, I don't care about a track day combined with the dinner. The dinner is for guys and gals to bring spouses, g/f's or b/f's. My wife enjoys a drive in the country and dinner, she would not be interrested in going to a race track.

Russ-So Cal

We are one month away today. Have we made a decision and made reservations anywhere? At this late date we may be relegated to one of the Indian casinos out in the boonies if they have room for us. I suspect that any local restaurant that has a banquet room is already booked.

Grey Goose

My turn… I think Barona is a great idea. It’s so far from the norm of what we have done over the past years that it seriously needs to be considered as a viable option. Now based on what I have been reading, it seems like the majority is in favor of making the trek in addition to accruing the additional expenses of a trip down south. So now we and Kevin I will be more than happy to you with any of this need to get not only make sure we can get reservation, find a restaurant within the facility that can accommodate our group, and a cost breakdown per person, but most importantly a final count on who is for and who is against making the trip to Barona. I will also check in to getting a block of rooms for anyone that would like to stay as a result of getting their *** handed to them by a blackjack dealer or in my case a lukewarm bottle of Grey Goose.

We should poll this Kevin.

Oh and just so you know… Allen, Tom, Alex, and Julie will all be sitting on MY lap so there!

injdinjn

Didnt know you still had one. But since you think you do, in what order.

BTW, we probably wont be making the trip, have some other irons in the fire right now.

I guess they keep changing the ads at the bottom, there was one for a dinner cruise on a boat only $170/per.

Grey Goose

I’m working with event coordinators from Barona, Pala, and Sycuan. I will post all of the corresponding information as it comes available.
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Pala

Grey Goose

Sycuan Holiday Parties

Grey Goose

Barona

I went over some options with the event coordinator at Barona this morning. The buffet is an option, however on the day they can’t guarantee that we will be able to sit together. I’m waiting for information regarding their banquet facilities and pricing. As soon as I get it, I will put it up.