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Old 2 March 2009, 06:49 AM   #1
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Philly/South Jersey Get Together

Greetings! A few TRFers in Philly have broached the possibility of an informal get together. My thinking is, if there is enough of an interest, why not formalize this? If this is of interest to you, please respond to this post and recommend two restaurants (and their general locations) that you feel would be a good place to meet. We can decide as a group and take it from there.

My recommendations are for the White Dog - 34th & Sansom, University City, Penn's campus or Benny the Bum's, Red Lion & Bustleton, N.E. Philly. What restaurants do you recommend? Take care.
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Old 2 March 2009, 07:26 AM   #2
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How about something in the Philly suburbs, perhaps in Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia?
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Old 2 March 2009, 07:47 AM   #3
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Sound interesting LMK the final details.
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Old 2 March 2009, 08:20 AM   #4
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I,m in. My vote - Morton's Of Chicago - King of Prussia.
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I,m in. My vote - Morton's Of Chicago - King of Prussia.
For King of Prussia I would said either Morton's or Maggianos - everybody loves Steak and Italian food!!!





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Old 2 March 2009, 08:25 AM   #6
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I'm from north jersey(morristown area) so I can't make any recommendations as I'm unfamilier with your area, but I'll be checking back on this post as I'd be interested in attending. Any TRFers local to me want to go together when this is finalized let me know.
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Old 2 March 2009, 08:36 AM   #7
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I would like to go to this. My favorite restaurant is Bone Fish in Willow Grove or Kelley's Seafood on Welsh Rd. Please count me in.
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Old 2 March 2009, 09:36 AM   #8
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I suggest cheesesteaks!
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Old 2 March 2009, 09:55 AM   #9
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Yummy!!! Sounds like a plan, but not the best places to have a watch GTG.

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Old 2 March 2009, 10:18 AM   #10
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The small room at Pica's Pizza [since 1939, home of the square, red pie].

I'd love the opportunity to compare old and new style DateJust.

I might have my Date by the time this comes off.
[At least I think that is the style I've finally chosen].
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Old 2 March 2009, 10:21 AM   #11
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I love Pica's. I grew up in Havertown and used to hit that joint all the time. Pica's pie rocks!!!

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The small room at Pica's Pizza [since 1939, home of the square, red pie].

I'd love the opportunity to compare old and new style DateJust.

I might have my Date by the time this comes off.
[At least I think that is the style I've finally chosen].
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Old 2 March 2009, 10:22 AM   #12
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I used to eat several pies a week. I'm down to one a month.
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Old 2 March 2009, 10:51 AM   #13
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Picas - definitely the best pizza in the suburbs. I grew up in Highand Park.
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Old 2 March 2009, 10:50 AM   #14
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I'm in. K of P or Center City.
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Old 2 March 2009, 11:10 AM   #15
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There is a place right off the Blue Route in Havertown called Barnaby's. It is a restaurant and sports bar. They have a private room downstairs. Good food, good atmosphere and a decent central location.
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Old 2 March 2009, 11:18 AM   #16
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Hi Guys,

After reading these posts, it looks like we have interested people who live out towards King of Prussia, and then there are those who live out in the N.E./Abington area. In fairness to all, perhaps we should meet downtown? While I'm not crazy about driving down there, there's a reason it was named "Center City." Your opinion please.

P.S. Also, I'm thinking about us meeting on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Please indicate your preferred day.
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Old 2 March 2009, 11:40 AM   #17
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Saturday afternoon would work best for me. Maybe for lunch?
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Old 2 March 2009, 12:17 PM   #18
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I'm in. Saturday or Sunday works for me also. I think center city is a good idea, but I cant think of anywhere down there to meet. Cheesesteaks do sound good, but probably not the best place for a watch GTG, as said before I'll try to think of someplace to meet and check back on this thread.
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Old 3 March 2009, 04:11 AM   #20
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Good news! While Center City seemed like an ideal location, no one was able to name a restaurant that was suited to our needs. Therefore, I made a reservation at the White Dog Cafe (only 1 1/2 miles away from Center City) at 3420 Sansom St. on Penn's campus. We will have our own room, leaving us free to raise hell. The White Dog has incredible ambience and great food; you will be able to order brunch or lunch. Reservation was made for Saturday at noon on April 4th. (I made it a month in advance to help ensure decent weather and to give you sufficient scheduling notice.) Please confirm your reservation with me at least 2 days prior. This should be tremendous fun and I am looking forward to meeting everyone in person!

For directions or additional information, go to www.whitedogcafe.com. Accessible by publc transportation and parking is usually plentiful on Saturdays.
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Old 3 March 2009, 05:23 AM   #21
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Sounds good to me. Count me in. That location looks fairly centrally located. I think its good. I hope to see more action in this thread. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Old 7 March 2009, 06:27 AM   #22
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Taffi,

Please consider this my confirmation. I will see everyone on April 4th. Thanks for planning this, pretty girl. Bob
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Old 7 March 2009, 06:29 AM   #23
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Please consider this my confirmation. I will see everyone on April 4th. Thanks for planning this, pretty girl. Bob
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Please consider this my confirmation. I will see everyone on April 4th. Thanks for planning this, pretty girl. Bob
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April 4th may work for me. I'll let you know.
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Old 3 March 2009, 03:41 PM   #26
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The staff at the White Dog told me that they can only reserve a private room for a party of 12 or more. In fairness to the restaurant, I am requesting that people confirm their reservation with me one week prior, by Sat., March 28th. If the number of people attending falls below 12, we can certainly still meet for lunch there, but we would not have a private room. Thanks for your consideration. Faith
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I selected the White Dog as a meeting place since it is a centrally located place which I have frequented many times, and no one else had any recommendations for the CC/surrounding areas. Spoke with another member this morning who lives near me and we are both amenable to traveling to King of Prussia. Would a member who is familiar with the restaurants in and around the K of P mall, kindly suggest a good meeting place? This could be fun since there are two ADs, both J.E. Caldwells, strategically located on each side of the mall. Thanks, Faith
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I selected the White Dog as a meeting place since it is a centrally located place which I have frequented many times, and no one else had any recommendations for the CC/surrounding areas. Spoke with another member this morning who lives near me and we are both amenable to traveling to King of Prussia. Would a member who is familiar with the restaurants in and around the K of P mall, kindly suggest a good meeting place? This could be fun since there are two ADs, both J.E. Caldwells, strategically located on each side of the mall. Thanks, Faith

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Faith, let me do some research on a good meeting place restaurant at or near the KoP Mall. There is a Tourneau in the Plaza section of the mall as well.
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I was in KoP last weekend. The JE Caldwell in the Court was closed for inventory or something when I was there. So down to one JE. There are a ton of restaurants around there, but I cant think of any where we couldn't get rushed out after our meal was finished (if we didnt want to eat and run).
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