Hot damn! I'll see you there!

Thanks again for organizing.

In like Flynn.

Thanks!

I'm going to have to bow out - next time maybe...

Sorry to hear Leek--hope to see you next time!
Jygach, you're in--please respond back to confirm.

Also: After conferring with a couple of other members, and due to the large size of our group, it has been suggested that pre-ordering might be a really good idea (or we might be there all afternoon--good for some, not so much for others!) I was thinking that for 16 people, we can probably make a pretty good dent in the menu if people were amenable to sharing plates (the way this place is intended to be experienced IMHO). If you have any "do not miss" or other requests, please send them my way. Otherwise, I'll take the liberty of ordering appropriately for the size of our group, getting a cross section of meat/seafood/veg options and keeping the total to around $20/each. I've been to PP a few times so I'm very familiar with the menu (although I'm sure there are new items since I've been last) and I'll take into consideration the thread posts as well.

Please let me know if anyone has questions or concerns--thanks!!

jen

That sounds great Jen. I'm definitely in favor of pre-ordering. Just ordering could take 20 minutes with a group that size.

I wish I'd noticed this thread earlier. Looks like it's already full, but if it's not too late, please add me to the waitlist.

Spots usually open up, so anyone who is interested shouldn't hesitate to get on the waitlist.

eli--you're on the list--keep an eye on it--I'd wager that something will open up although it might be last minute

And now, I must cancel. It looks like lunch just isn't in the cards for me this week.

Eli - go and enjoy!

Pre-ordering works for me, and I am definitely on a limited time-frame. I can be gone for about an hour and a half-ish so let's just get to the eating! I want to try it all.
Thanks for organizing.

Aschie30--hopefully another time!
Eli--let me know if you're in when you get a minute.

All: will post my proposed menu later today--let me know if you have thoughts (like asking if you're breathing, right?) Will tell them to pace for 1.15.

Jen

aschie30 - sorry you can't make it, but I'm happy to take your place.

Jen - I can be a backup to the wait list in case you need an extra stomach to fill in at the last minute. You can notify me as late as 11:30 Friday morning.

I figured I wouldn't get a spot and scheduled a meeting - stupid me! I'm afraid I have to give up my spot - looks there is a taker lurking.

Jyoti

PG--spot's yours if you want it --haven't ordered anything yet so won't mess anything up if we have 16 or a couple less. Would love to see you if you can swing it

My wife/ride would like to join if there's room. I'm coming off a surgery and not able to drive myself. If there's not room for her, she will happily shop while we have lunch.

Thanks,

=R=

Ronnie - Please do take that extra spot. I can be a very last minute replacement in case of last minute cancellation.

B - Thanks for the offer. I can always swing by if schedule allows for a greeting and libation.

Ronnie--added your wife and DD to the list--hope she's ok with that
PG--I'm SURE there will be at least one or two last minute no-go's--I'll keep you posted!

boudreaulicious wrote:Ronnie--added your wife and DD to the list--hope she's ok with that
PG--I'm SURE there will be at least one or two last minute no-go's--I'll keep you posted!

Awesome, thanks (and thanks to you too, p_g). We both really appreciate it. Other than 1 brunch at PGC last weekend, I haven't been out to eat in a month, so I'm really looking forward to this.

See you on Friday!

=R=

Glad you're up and about Lunch should be fun!

You're not gonna believe this: I found out this evening that I've got a client coming into town, so now I have to cancel. Sorry about this!

36 hours from waitlist to bailout...that's gotta be some sort of a record, right?

Khaopaat wrote:You're not gonna believe this: I found out this evening that I've got a client coming into town, so now I have to cancel. Sorry about this!

36 hours from waitlist to bailout...that's gotta be some sort of a record, right?

No problem--I'd say keep an eye on the thread for someone else canceling and bring him/her!!!

Final Menu for tomorrow...amount per person--about $23, not including beverages (which should be pay as you go), tax and tip

Antipasti 4 each of these
Butternut Squash with Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Butter & Ricotta Salata
Arugula and Treviso salad with grapefruit & hazelnut

Fried Items 4 each of these
Sardines with Lemon Vinaigrette
Pig’s Ear with Crispy Kale, Marinated Cherry Peppers & Fried Egg

Smears 4 of these
Calabro Ricotta withPork Neck Bone Gravy

Cured Meats Amount based on restaurant's suggestion
Purple Pig Platter (2)

a la Plancha, etc.
Octopus with acini di pepe & Swiss Chard (5)
Chicken Thigh Kebabs with Fried Smashed Potatoes & Tzatziki (3)
Pig’s Tails Braised in Balsamic (4)
Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes (4)

Dolci ? each of these
Butterscotch Budino
{Butterscotch Pudding}

Sicilian Iris
{Ricotta & Chocolate Chip filled Fried Brioche}

See you tomorrow!

Jen

That sounds perfect to me! I am so looking forward to lunch.

The menu looks awesome! Thanks boudreaulicious for making the arrangements!

Any wood pigeons available?

Menu looks great. Thanks, Jen, for taking the initiative on that.

There is an outside chance that Julie and I will be a few minutes late and arrive closer to noon. Obviously, you should not wait for us to start. Please, just save us a couple of seats and we'll jump in as soon as we get there. Hoping it doesn't come to that but just in case it does, I didn't want there to be any question about how to proceed.

See you all tomorrow!

=R=

Great job Jen, I like the menu you've picked, it really is better to order ahead so we won't have to wait too long for the food. I'm wearing the fat pants tomorrow.

Ronnie--no problem--we'll make sure that we save portions of whatever they bring out first if you're running a bit late

All: final menu posted above so get ready!! Worked with Katie to get the right amounts (told her we were good eaters ) and she has been wonderful to work with.

See ya'll tomorrow!

jen

Looks great. I hope I have a quiet afternoon after this one!