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NBR: Restaurant recs?
Hey ladies!
I know I don't pop in all that often anymore. But, I was hoping I could gather some input from you all...
I'm planning on throwing a surprise dinner party for my parents' 30th Anniversary at the end of May. I have a couple questions regarding this... first, it's in Indianapolis and I'm trying to figure out a good restaurant. I would like a place that has some kind of separating private area. My first choice was Bravo but they are already booked.
I've also thought of the Music Mill and Maggiano's. Anyone eaten at either? How much would you say the average person could eat for at these places?
Second question is regarding etiquette. This is going to be a pretty casual get together. I'm planning on inviting 15-20 of my parents closest friends/family. However, I do not plan on footing the bill for this. I'll buy my parents' meal of course... but everyone else will be on their own. How can I make that clear in the invite without being tacky. Like.....
"Please help us celebrate Jack and Jill's 30th Anniversary. Dinner is optional... but your company would definitely be appreciated. No gifts please."
?????
Any suggestions? TIA!!!
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Re: NBR: Restaurant recs?
Hey Drew! long time no see - how are you?
I think Maggianos is really good.
As far as etiquette goes, I'm not sure...if I got a written invitation to an event, I'd probably assume that food was included...however if I got a phone call (meet us at this restaurant on this day to celebrate) then I'd assume I was footing my own bill. I guess I'm not sure what I would say if I wanted to send invites!
Maggiano's is $25.50 for dinner, the last time I was there. They do have a private room, you could call to see if 30 is enought people. They do family style for that price, but it doesn't include the drink. I have been with 10 people, and you get 2 salads, 2 appitizers, 4 dinner dishes (pasta, chicken, fish) and 2 desserts. It's all you can eat. I am not sure how it work for 30. Or if they would have you do a more catered dinner and charge you per person for a set menu.
Maybe if you call people first and tell them about the party, then you could send an invite to join you guys at dinner. Do you know most of their friends? I would just say on the phone call that you are treating your parents in honor of their 30th and wanted to know if they could join and that it's $25.50 each. Then you can send the RSVP with more info and include the no gifts in that.
Is there someone in their circle of friends who you are close to who might be willing to approach the other couples about it?
The music mill closed, but I guess they must be back open according to their website. I went to a wedding there and the food was just okay. It was also strange, they had a buffet, and had signs up saying take one entree or the other. Maybe the new owners handle things better.