Thanks to John K who reminded me about this restaurant, we are scheduling an event at Ginza! I missed the last time we ate here and have heard only good things about it. Check out their website http://www.ginzacuisine.com/. The prices are right and I am always in the mood to enjoy some sushi!
I have a feeling that this event might fill up so please be mindful of your RSVPs. Try to bring cash since this helps when settling the bill.

The reservation is under Kelly and we will be sitting at the hibatchi table! Yeah!
organizer ~ Kelly

This is a SUGGESTION, not a meetup, but I am going there for my dinner. If ayone wants to join me from 6:00-7:00 or so, please EMAIL me (betsydecormier@yahoo.com) $12.95 take-out or eat-in. Do not need to join me, you can go on your own anytime 5:00 - 8:00. No reservation required. BYOB

This restaurant is SMALL and may not have any available seats. If this happens I will take mine to go back to my house (not far from restaurant) and anyone meeting me is welcome to come also. We can go out for drinks or dessert and coffee afterwards.

Again, please do not expect to meet me there unless you EMAIL me first! - Betsy

Here is their blurb:

Café Pastrami
550 East Middle Tpk
Manchester, CT
(860) 432-4389

Wednesday, November 21
5-8pm - $12.95 per person + tax and gratuity

You worry about Thursday's turkey
We'll take care of Wednesday night's dinner

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Take Out Welcome

Your favorite home style dishes served
with soup or salad and roll

Choose One Soup

Roasted Corn Chowder, Creamy Tomato Bisque, Judy's Chicken Alphabet

OR Salad

Pastrami On Wry House, Caesar, Baby Spinach w/ balsamic,bacon,chopped egg,
and roasted mushrooms

Dinner Choices (Choose 1)

Sausage Stuffed Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Roast Pork Loin, Sliced Beef with Mushroom Gravy, Fried Fish, BBQ Salmon

Sides (Choose 2)

Green Beans Almondine, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes,
Rice Pilaf, French Fries, Sweet Potato French Fries

Coffee / Tea / Soft Drinks

Gratuity Not Included

The reservation is FRIDAY NOV 16TH! Please change your RSVP if you can not come!

Brand new Restaurant opened Oct 25th. Upscale Bar and Grille offering "comfort Foods" is run by previous associates of Bomboleo and is already getting rave reviews. A little pricey, but worth it. Casual or dressy as you prefer. 900 Main St in Hartford - Parking is on-street, or the $8.00 lot, or $7.00 Valet.

Some highlights are the Raw Bar, Sloppy Pigs (BBQ Pork sliders), Angus filet mignon, Sea Bass T-bone, Short Ribs Pot Roast, Salmon Wellington, Gourmet mashed potatoes, signature salads, Kettle (house cooked) potato chips, and so much more.

Join me for a night of comfort food and freindly conversation at Hartford's newest restaurant next to City Steam (which I used for the street address so the system will map it).

I will be there at 7:00 in the bar for drinks and appetizers before our seating (Dinner) time of 7:00pm. The reservation is under my name "BETSY".

Margaritas and Mexican Food in Northampton

It's time to travel North of the Border for Mexican food!

First, we will meet at Mama Iguanas at 7PM for Margaritas.
http://www.fundining.com/mama_iguanas.html

Mama Iguanas is the trendy Mexican place in town that supposedly has great Margaritas.
There we'll imbibe on Mexican elixirs, and the 57 varieties of Tequila.
No silly, you don't have to try them all!

Then at 8:30 precisely (or as precise as you can get after 57 different types of Tequila), we'll take a 2 minute stroll for the cheap, authentic Mexican food at La Veracruzana.
http://www.laveracruzana.com/

After that, if more is desired, Spoleto also has great Margaritas (they use lime juice, freshly squeezed for each drink), and yummy desserts.

This evening coincides with Northampton's Arts Night Out, so arrive early, if you want to check out a few galleries.

Another great suggestion from our member, Elizabeth. This restaurant looks like it just may have the best German food around! http://www.restaurantheidelberg.com/html/aboutus.html

I am scheduling this one on a weekend since it is far away. I would suggest carpooling. I am also looking for someone to organize (call ahead for a reservation and spot people as they arrive) since I am not sure if I can make it.