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Taffi Abernathy · 2 March 2009, 06:49 AM

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.

walds11 · 2 March 2009, 07:26 AM

How about something in the Philly suburbs, perhaps in Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia?

Wolfgang427 · 2 March 2009, 07:47 AM

Sound interesting LMK the final details.

diversified · 2 March 2009, 08:20 AM

I,m in. My vote - Morton's Of Chicago - King of Prussia.

tjs3023 · 2 March 2009, 08:25 AM

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.

sgt · 2 March 2009, 08:36 AM

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.

tubojunk · 2 March 2009, 09:36 AM

I suggest cheesesteaks!

walds11 · 2 March 2009, 09:55 AM

Yummy!!! Sounds like a plan, but not the best places to have a watch GTG.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubojunk

I suggest cheesesteaks!

Sperry · 2 March 2009, 10:18 AM

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].

walds11 · 2 March 2009, 10:21 AM

I love Pica's. I grew up in Havertown and used to hit that joint all the time. Pica's pie rocks!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

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].

Sperry · 2 March 2009, 10:22 AM

I used to eat several pies a week. I'm down to one a month.

Subfiend · 2 March 2009, 10:50 AM

I'm in. K of P or Center City.

diversified · 2 March 2009, 10:51 AM

Picas - definitely the best pizza in the suburbs. I grew up in Highand Park.

walds11 · 2 March 2009, 11:10 AM

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.

Taffi Abernathy · 2 March 2009, 11:18 AM

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.

walds11 · 2 March 2009, 11:40 AM

Saturday afternoon would work best for me. Maybe for lunch?

tifosi · 2 March 2009, 12:17 PM

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.

sirjohnbrian · 3 March 2009, 01:56 AM

I'm interested, let me know.

Taffi Abernathy · 3 March 2009, 04:11 AM

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.

tifosi · 3 March 2009, 05:23 AM

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.

walds11 · 3 March 2009, 11:39 AM

April 4th may work for me. I'll let you know.

Taffi Abernathy · 3 March 2009, 03:41 PM

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

Taffi Abernathy · 4 March 2009, 02:16 AM

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

walds11 · 4 March 2009, 03:14 AM

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.

tifosi · 4 March 2009, 03:19 AM

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).

waltk1026 · 4 March 2009, 11:03 PM

I would try to attend. K of P works for me. Just have to think where. Caldwell's in the Plaza is my AD. I would let Ed know we were coming in if we decide to go there.

Subfiend · 4 March 2009, 11:22 PM

Taffi,
I sent you a PM. There is a Morton Steakhouse in the K of P Mall and dozens of other restaurants. Plus, the mall is right at the exit of the PA Turnpike. It is both easy to get to and easy to find.
Thanks for putting this together.

hba · 5 March 2009, 08:49 AM

I would love to be part of it, it doesn't matter where...
Great plan Taffi !!

count me in please
best, Herman

Taffi Abernathy · 5 March 2009, 04:54 PM

I spoke with Jeff at Caldwell's and told him we might stop by on April 4th. He told me he will contact their Rolex rep and try to arrange for him to be available for the sole purpose of meeting with our group. I am waiting to hear back from Jeff and will update everyone as plans unfold.

Sperry · 5 March 2009, 08:23 PM

Parking would be much easier @ KofP . . .

You're thinking late lunch ?

Still waiting for the right 15200

2 March 2009, 06:49 AM	#1
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	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.

2 March 2009, 07:26 AM	#2
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	How about something in the Philly suburbs, perhaps in Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia? __________________ Adam

2 March 2009, 09:36 AM	#7
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	I suggest cheesesteaks! __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

2 March 2009, 10:50 AM	#12
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I'm in. K of P or Center City. __________________ Subfiend

2 March 2009, 11:10 AM	#14
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	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. __________________ Adam

2 March 2009, 07:47 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Sound interesting LMK the final details.

2 March 2009, 08:20 AM	#4
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	I,m in. My vote - Morton's Of Chicago - King of Prussia.

2 March 2009, 08:25 AM	#5
tjs3023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: NJ Posts: 136	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.

2 March 2009, 08:36 AM	#6
sgt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntingdon Valley Posts: 5	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.

2 March 2009, 10:18 AM	#9
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	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].

2 March 2009, 10:22 AM	#11
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I used to eat several pies a week. I'm down to one a month.

2 March 2009, 10:51 AM	#13
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Picas - definitely the best pizza in the suburbs. I grew up in Highand Park.

2 March 2009, 11:18 AM	#15
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	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.

2 March 2009, 11:40 AM	#16
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Saturday afternoon would work best for me. Maybe for lunch? __________________ Adam

2 March 2009, 12:17 PM	#17
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	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. __________________ Russ

3 March 2009, 01:56 AM	#18
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I'm interested, let me know. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

3 March 2009, 04:11 AM	#19
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	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.

3 March 2009, 05:23 AM	#20
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	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. __________________ Russ

3 March 2009, 11:39 AM	#21
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	April 4th may work for me. I'll let you know. __________________ Adam

3 March 2009, 03:41 PM	#22
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	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

4 March 2009, 02:16 AM	#23
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	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

4 March 2009, 03:14 AM	#24
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	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. __________________ Adam

4 March 2009, 03:19 AM	#25
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	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). __________________ Russ

4 March 2009, 11:03 PM	#26
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I would try to attend. K of P works for me. Just have to think where. Caldwell's in the Plaza is my AD. I would let Ed know we were coming in if we decide to go there.

4 March 2009, 11:22 PM	#27
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Taffi, I sent you a PM. There is a Morton Steakhouse in the K of P Mall and dozens of other restaurants. Plus, the mall is right at the exit of the PA Turnpike. It is both easy to get to and easy to find. Thanks for putting this together. __________________ Subfiend

5 March 2009, 08:49 AM	#28
hba Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Herman Location: Philly burbs Watch: hmm a rolex Posts: 238	Sorry for the late reply... I would love to be part of it, it doesn't matter where... Great plan Taffi !! count me in please best, Herman

5 March 2009, 04:54 PM	#29
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I spoke with Jeff at Caldwell's and told him we might stop by on April 4th. He told me he will contact their Rolex rep and try to arrange for him to be available for the sole purpose of meeting with our group. I am waiting to hear back from Jeff and will update everyone as plans unfold.

5 March 2009, 08:23 PM	#30
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Parking would be much easier @ KofP . . . You're thinking late lunch ? Still waiting for the right 15200

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