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post #1 of 72
4/15/02 at 2:31am
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If anyone's interested, I think it's time to start the nighttime feeding frenzy. I also think we should chip in together to treat Steve since it's his birthday on the 15th. Just a suggestion.

I like special places, but it can be cost prohibitive. I'm going to list my first 5 selections and a guess on the cost per human being. Please don't select restaurant by location, instead on menu and the fact it's a change of pace. Also, I think this first one should be CHEWERS ONLY. It's a work night but if Chewers want to come to my house afterwards for a flick it's cool by me.

I know it's kind of short notice, so if we don't get much interest I'll understand and postpone.

Thursday, April 18th:

1. Stoney River Steakhouse (Medlock Bridge, Alpharetta)

UNBELIEVABLE FOOD. The best lobster bisque ever crafted. Amazing huge portions of steak, ribs, fish, pork chops, and these little hot balls of bread that will bring you to orgasm.

Low End: $20-25 per person.
I pay: $30-40 'cause I get a glass of wine

2. 57th Fighter Group (P'tree Dekalb Airport, Chamblee)

GOOD FOOD, AMAZING ATMOSPHERE. Made to look like a WWII air base, there's sandbags and army vehicles all over and old big band music playing. A really special place with a beer cheese soup that'll knock your stool loose.

Low End: $15

3. Rocky's Brick Oven Pizza (P'ree Rd. Buckehad)

We've gone here before (recently actually, where Steve's Long Island Iced Tea whupped his ass, and damaged Jen as well), but it's a vital part of Atlanta. Great outdoor seating and their Bianca Antonio Pizza (potatoes, chicken, and red onions) is the bees knees AND cock.

Shouldn't cost more than $12 unless you get sauce.

4. Altobeli's (Haynes Bridge Rd. Alpharetta)

Italian food, plain and simple. I have a long history here, as i was one of their head waiters for 5+ years. Great food, great people (Iranians!), and loads of great stories. Excellent food.

Price: $15-20

5. Buckhead Backlot (P'tree Rd. Buckhead)

Kind of a cop-out, but it's a movie theater too! Film choices include: The Sweetest Thing, Changing Lanes, Blade II, Panic Room, Ice Age.

Price: $20 (with ticket)
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post #2 of 72
4/15/02 at 8:46am
I'm in. My enormous project at work goes out tomorrow night, so I'll be ready to celebrate. Everything you mentioned sounds fine, I'll go with whatever the majority rules.
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post #3 of 72
4/15/02 at 9:54am
I can do Rocky's on Thursday. I have always wanted to go there. Fighter Group would work as well since I have heard a lot of good things about that place as well.

Misfit, good seeing you out on Saturday night. My buddy and I eneded up closing that place down after many pints.

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post #4 of 72
4/15/02 at 10:05am
I'm in. Rocky's sounds good, but I'm also up for the steakhouse cuz it has seafood - and that's what I'm liking lately.
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post #5 of 72
4/15/02 at 11:16am
We might be able to work that, maybe even sans kid. I'll talk to the missus. And any one of these places is fine by me, although going to see the flick (Buckhead Backlot) may be a tad too long for us to be out if we leave Conor with a babysitter.

UPDATE:
Talked to Elizabeth and Stoney River gets our vote. And the earlier the better, since that place gets crowded.

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post #6 of 72
4/15/02 at 11:53am
I'm TENTATIVELY agreeing to any of the above on Thursday, though my preference would Altobelli's or Rocky's.

I say tentatively because I may have something important and unbreakable to attend to that night, but it's up in the air.
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post #7 of 72
4/15/02 at 12:21pm
My week is shaping up to be balls to the wall, but I will put in a tentative maybe.

I'll let you know as the date draws closer.
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post #8 of 72
4/15/02 at 12:35pm
Sounds like loads of fun and I would definitely come, but it's on THURSDAY and I work in education, so school nights are a bitch!!

Friday would be much better for me in terms of time and the HUGE commute I would have to make in order to participate in the first place.

Also, Saturday is even better, cause I'll already be in the area for the coffee meeting. We could take it light there, go see a movie that afternoon, then head to dinner at one of the aforementioned places!!

Anybody in my boat or am I sinking fast?

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post #9 of 72
4/15/02 at 1:50pm
ok I have the lead on a sitter but I really need to give a time frame. Without having to pick the place -what time will we meet??????
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post #10 of 72
4/15/02 at 2:01pm
Quote:
MoovyPhreak Molinaro:
Friday would be much better for me in terms of time and the HUGE commute I would have to make in order to participate in the first place.
Nick, Dennis, Steve, and I play softball on Friday nights.
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post #11 of 72
4/15/02 at 2:07pm
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Maybe next time, Molinaro. Weekends are jam packed, so we'll catch you at the next one.

Beth, let's say 7:00 - whenever?
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post #12 of 72
4/15/02 at 2:33pm
Quote:
Martianman:
Nick, Dennis, Steve, and I play softball on Friday nights.</strong>

All this time I thought that was a regularly scheduled firing squad.
wink

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post #13 of 72
4/15/02 at 3:21pm
More like a regularly scheduled kick to the groin.
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post #14 of 72
4/15/02 at 3:29pm
I'm in! If somebody else will drive, my vote is on Rocky's. wink But really, any of those places sound great.
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post #15 of 72
4/15/02 at 5:39pm
Damn, I wanted to do one of these back around the holidays, and never got around to organizing it. I'm such a lazy prick. I'm gonna try again in June, after my next major influx of cash.

Nick's right about Stoney River, those steaks ROCK. And those little rolls with the honey-butter are ridiculously good, as are the crab cakes...
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post #16 of 72
4/15/02 at 7:35pm
Quote:
Hobbs70:


Misfit, good seeing you out on Saturday night. My buddy and I ended up closing that place down after many pints.
You, too. It's weird how social circles overlap like that. Atlanta really is the biggest small town in the world.
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post #17 of 72
4/15/02 at 8:41pm
Consider me a definite "maybe" for Thursday. And any of the mentioned restaurants sound good to me.

Anybody ever go to Dave & Buster's (Marietta)? My office is on the same street, so I go to happy hour there about once a week; half price drinks. I thought that might be a fun place to meet sometime... just a thought.

BTW... how'd it go with the AJC?

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post #18 of 72
4/15/02 at 9:33pm
I'm in. Wife's out, though.
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post #19 of 72
4/15/02 at 9:46pm
Ugh. I have plans for Thursday night. And it was a blast to meet a bunch of you guys last Saturday.
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post #20 of 72
4/15/02 at 11:35pm
What's the verdict? Please God - let it be Red Meat and yummy rolls with cinnamon butter!!
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post #21 of 72
4/15/02 at 11:47pm
Now that I think about it, I might be able to swing this. Just make sure and decide on a place soon please! I really have no preference, but do not need anything too expensive, as I just paid a few bills and I have a few more.
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post #22 of 72
4/16/02 at 9:54am
Quote:
gossamer13:
What's the verdict? Please God - let it be Red Meat and yummy rolls with cinnamon butter!!
I couldn't agree more Beth!

What time are we meeting and what's the final tally on who's going? We may need to forwarn these people of the coming onslaught.
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post #23 of 72
4/16/02 at 10:14am
Thread Starter 
It's looking like you guys want Stoney River. Am I wrong?
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post #24 of 72
4/16/02 at 10:40am
Mmmm...steak....agggggghghhhghhh. Yes, I will vote for Stoney River. We haven't been there in forever.
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post #25 of 72
4/16/02 at 11:04am
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OK, Stoney River. 7:15pm on Thursday.

Final head count?
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post #26 of 72
4/16/02 at 11:44am
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Oh, and I don't think they do separate checks. BRING CASH, and make sure to bring ENOUGH cash.
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post #27 of 72
4/16/02 at 12:43pm
I'm in.
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post #28 of 72
4/16/02 at 1:15pm
I'll be there with enough moolah to ensure I get every bit of steak goodness I need.
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post #29 of 72
4/16/02 at 1:27pm
2 - yes, just 2 from the suitt household - baby suitt will be at the sitter - holy cow
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post #30 of 72
4/16/02 at 1:49pm
I'm in. Does somebody have an address handy so I can Mapquest this place?
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post #31 of 72
4/16/02 at 2:12pm
Quote:
misfit_w:
I'm in. Does somebody have an address handy so I can Mapquest this place?
You don't really need to map it. It's on the corner of Hwy 9 and Holcomb Bridge Road, on the Northwest Corner of the intersection. If you're going North on Hwy 9, it's on the left. If you're going West on Holcomb Bridge, you cross Hwy 9, and it's on the right. There's a big sign in front of the log cabin-esque restaurant.
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post #32 of 72
4/16/02 at 6:49pm
I'm out of this one. I blew a chunk of change this past weekend and driving up 400 from Midtown will be a nightmare for me.

I look forward to the next time we can do one ITP.
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post #33 of 72
4/16/02 at 6:50pm
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TOM, we're not goign to that location.

We're going to the one on MEDLOCK.
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post #34 of 72
4/16/02 at 11:56pm
I'm in... and I'm bringing the wife.

I, too, would like an address

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post #35 of 72
4/17/02 at 12:11am
Stoney River Steakhouse
5800 State Bridge Rd.
Duluth, GA

I have decided to come join the festivities!!
Wish me luck in getting there

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post #36 of 72
4/17/02 at 2:28am
I'm also bringing Erika, Nick.
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post #37 of 72
4/17/02 at 8:00am
I still don't know if I can make it. I won't konw for sure until tonight.
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post #38 of 72
4/17/02 at 9:44am
Thread Starter 
Well, the scope of this thing sure is changing.
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post #39 of 72
4/17/02 at 9:56am
Thread Starter 
Alright...

NEXT TIME, let's make this CHEWERS ONLY.

and NEXT TIME, let's try to base your motivation of going on the event rather then how convinient it is to drive to.
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post #40 of 72
4/17/02 at 10:35am
Sorry to be late on replying to this, but I'm in, if there's still room...
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post #41 of 72
4/17/02 at 10:59am
Stoney River has a "Call Ahead" policy Nick. When you get a headcount you can call them to reserve a section for us.

Knowing the layout of that SR, it's going to be section off to the right, behind the glass partion, where the free standing tables are.

If you don't have the time, let me know and I can call with the headcount.
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post #42 of 72
4/17/02 at 11:23am
You may have to count the Suitts out. Conor seems to have come down with a cold. If he's not over it by Thursday afternoon, we'll need to stay home with him. We'll let you know.
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post #43 of 72
4/17/02 at 1:21pm
I'm out. I know I won't be off work in time.
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post #44 of 72
4/17/02 at 1:50pm
Daniel, you better believe there's still room!
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post #45 of 72
4/17/02 at 1:52pm
... since you don't take up much ...
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post #46 of 72
4/17/02 at 1:55pm
Thread Starter 
There's still room, but Rob be warned...

Your wife may not be ready for this. It may be a little rough. You might want to see if this might be hazardous for this first one.

Anyhow, I need a FINAL head count tonight.

And you MUST bring cash. If not, email me that you have to use a credit card and I will bring extra cash and you can write me a check. This MUST not be any more of a headache than it's already starting to be.
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post #47 of 72
4/17/02 at 2:35pm
Aaagh. Sorry to be another fly in the ointment, but I'm not going to be able to make it. Next time around, I promise.
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post #48 of 72
4/17/02 at 3:04pm
You know, looking at what I've got on my plate already, I think i might just skip this one.

Thursday is shaping up to be an ass day all around. I'll catch the next one
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post #49 of 72
4/17/02 at 5:20pm
Quote:
Blofeld:
... since you don't take up much ...
Oh Blo, how I've missed you.
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post #50 of 72
4/17/02 at 7:30pm
ok - count us in - conor seems a little less snotty this evening - keep your fingers crossed that he continues to improve
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