Would anybody travel for a wine dinner?

Original post by Gregory Dal Piaz, Aug 7, 2012.

I'm thinking it would be nice to get as many of you together as possible in one place for a dinner. Is that even feasible?

I would prefer NYC of course, it's local for me, but more to the point I can bring a ton of wine to dinner easily.

If this is support for the idea maybe we can begin to throw around some dates?

0 2227: Reply by gregt, Nov 1, 2012.; That's ridiculous. Do you mind a couch? On a good day, in the wee hours w no traffic, it's 25 minutes to LGA from my house and you have no bridges to cross because it's Bkn/Queens. About $40 for the car service.

75 1595: Reply by JonDerry, Nov 1, 2012.; That sounds great Greg, thanks a million. I'll call you tomorrow afternoon if I don't hear from you...just have some business to attend to on the upper east side in the late morning/early afternoon, then I'm pretty much free from there.

135 1373: Reply by napagirl68, Nov 2, 2012.; Awww... sounds like it will work out afterall.... I want to see pictures!!

0 2227: Reply by gregt, Nov 2, 2012.; It might not work out NG. Wines might be corked or there might be a bug in the food! I gotta leave in a few minutes so have to go down and get something from the cellar.

25 12: Reply by evaem, Nov 2, 2012.; I'd still like to come! I don't have a 1990, but can bring something interesting. Has the location changed to the Peking Duck in midtown on E 53rd?

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; Anybody else planning on joining us?

it was always to be on 53rd.

we'll be there

0 9: Reply by Manny Schrager, Nov 2, 2012.; Phew! Just spent 3 1/2 hours in line to get gas. Public transportation from NJ to NYC is a mess. Only a few trains and the Lincoln tunnel has become a nightmare of backups. Need three in a car to drive in. Anyone else trying to come in from NJ?

0 2227: Reply by gregt, Nov 2, 2012.; Coming from Bkn but it won't do you any good! Hope you can make it tho. Seems like there may still be a few of us. I thought it would only be three. I would have brought something extra. Only have Jon's 2 bottles and one of mine. But bring anything - no reason to stick to a theme at this point. Something fruity would be good with PdH.

75 1595: Reply by JonDerry, Nov 2, 2012.; Everything's gone off without a hitch for me today, great day in the city so far, looking forward to tonight - glad it's still on!

Just need to figure a way to get to Brooklyn from upper east side, but shouldn't be a problem.

10 178: Reply by MReff, Nov 2, 2012.; Folks,

In light of the situation, I cannot make the event. Sorry. Enjoy

Mike

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; no worries Mike.

Hope you're all safe and sound.

Stay well

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; so it looks like we'll be about 4 people, I'm going to ask for a table for 6 just in case

let me know if you haven't responded yet and want to join us.

Thanks

0 2227: Reply by gregt, Nov 2, 2012.; BTW - it is 7:30 correct? I'm not sure how long the bus ride is. Once it's in the City it's express to Penn Station, no problem, but getting over the bridge is about 30 minutes. I think there's one to the east side too, which would be more convenient if I can find out where it leaves from.

Jon - coming back into Bkn shouldn't be a problem via either the express bus or taxi. It's only getting in that's the pain.

So it's Evaem, Jon, Manny, Greg DP and me?

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; did Manny find car mates?

Yes, 7:30

I've decanted 2 bottles of Barolo and have the 87 Dunn and a 2001 Kabinett ready to roll.

0 9: Reply by Manny Schrager, Nov 2, 2012.; No takers as yet.

Hate to do this but I think I'll have to take a pass on this one. The usually simple logistics of getting into -and out of - the city have become overly complex. It's a shame not to have a lot of folks for this. What can be better than great wines and a Chinese feast?

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; We'll miss you Manny but it is totally understandable.

Thanks for letting me know.

20 1938: Reply by Foxall, Nov 2, 2012.; GDP, wanna try again when I am there, either the night of 18th nor 19th? Save one of those Spottswoodes, okay.

4886 2779: Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Nov 2, 2012.; sure thing

They are safe. In fact they are locked in powerless office since I really didn't expect Sandy to have such a lasting effect. More wine, that I can handle.

466 985: Reply by zufrieden, Nov 2, 2012.; Now, make sure you write up the story of your experiences. Drnking wine under the cicrumstances, my thoughts are with you and I will raise a glass tonight in your honour.