United has a flight arriving at 4:39 p.m.

The downside is it leaves EARLY (6:15 a.m.) and its more expensive than the American flights.

SC,

I'll check United, but does it leave from Ontario??? I know LAX is cheaper, but much farther for me and a pain in the ass airport. I do plan to leave very early.


TIS

America West has one that leaves from Ontario and goes to Philly. It arives at 5:56 PM.


Don Cardi

Wait.... American flt 2072 leaves Ontario at 6:36 and after changing at Dulles arrives in Philly at 5:00.

THREE hours????? Its only 100 miles! [/b][/quote]That's exactly what I thought. It's only 3 1/2 hours to New York. Who's driving, Mr. Magoo?

Do we know if we can check our luggage somewhere if we get there before 4:00? I should be there around 2:30, and it's only a 5 minute walk from the bus station to the hotel.

The hotel will always offer to hold your luggage if you get there early and the room is not ready.

And I hear that when you arrive, if the room is not ready, then they'll give out complimentary Zucchinis :p


Don Cardi

You don't have a car, Bethie? Probably be worth it to drive...

You may be able to get your room before 4pm - they let us do that in Chicago...

I'm guessing I'll be getting in around 4-5ish by the time I get my act together -- in time to have a drink or 3 with SC before dinner!

Nope, no car for me. Just as well since I don't have license. And, no, I'm not missing out on anything. Unless you count car payment, insurance, and $50.00 a week for gas. :p

Did Cardi say if they won't hold my luggage they'll at least hold my zucchini? Now that's what I call customer service.

Ok, I get it now.

When you and SC are finished having your drink or 3 together, you can look for me at the other end of the bar.
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Don Cardi

I hope to be there between 12-2pm. I also want to chill from the 5-6 hour drive depending if I'm coming from my house or Becky's house in VA.

Do they sell TONGUE :p

Hey guys, Is the date August 18th-20th?

Nevermind, Mig filled me in.

I'm pretty sure I'll be there. I'll be staying with my family outside of Philly though, so I can meet up for dinner or whatever, but I won't be at the hotel.

Yep sure is. I hope you can make it Kris

Ok, so who's booked so far?

Being that Sicilian Babe is getting there on Saturday :rolleyes: (guess she feels that one night with us is more than enough )

Do we save Saturday night's big sitdown dinner for Shula's steakhouse?


Shula's Menu :

APPETIZERS & SALADS
Beefsteak Tomatoes & Gorgonzola Salad
Caesar Salad
Shula's Steak Soup
Lobster Bisque
Blue Point Oysters on Half Shell
Shrimp Cocktail
Barbecued Shrimp
Oysters Rockefeller
Stone Crabs (Seasonal)
Lobster Cocktail


CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® - THE BEST BEEF MONEY CAN BUY
Steak Mary Anne
Filet Mignon, 12 oz.
New York Strip, 16 oz.
Prime Rib, 32 oz.
Porterhouse, 24 oz.
Porterhouse, 48 oz.
Cowboy Steak, 22 oz.
Kansas City Strip, 20 oz.

ENTREES
Australian Lobster Tail
3-5 lbs Live Maine Lobster
Florida Snapper, 10 oz.
Dolphin Francaise, 10 oz.
Norwegian Salmon, 10 oz.
Stone Crabs (Seasonal)
Lamb Loin Chops, 22 oz.
French Cut Chicken Breast, 16 oz.
Surf & Turf


SIDES
Double Baked Potato
Asparagus
Baked Potato
Broccoli
Hash Brown Potato
Creamed Spinach


DESSERTS
Key Lime Pie
Molten Lava Cake
Creme Brulee
Chocolate Soufflé for Two
Vanilla Cheesecake
Häagen Dazs Ice Cream


Or do we go to The Moshulu on Saturday Night?


MOSHULU MENU :


Tortilla Soup $8.00
Grilled Chicken, Cilantro, Monterey Jack Cheese, Avocado

New England Clam and Crab Chowder $11.00
Hard Wood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Warm Potato Cake, Lump Crabmeat Salad

Spicy Shrimp Tempura $14.00
Creamy Guacamole Roll, Citrus Cucumber Salad, Ginger Soy Glaze

Steak and Eggs $12.00
Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, Panko Crusted 5 Minute Egg, Black Pepper Cream, Salad of Spring Herbs, Red Wine Sauce

Organic Young Lettuce $8.00
Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Pepper COnfetti, Candied Almonds, Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna $13.00
Avoccado, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Crisp Flatbread, Wasabi Oil

Hearts of California Romaine $9.00
Caesar Dressing, Proscuitto Ham, Parmesan Croustade

Lobster Pad Thai $15.00
Micro Cilantro, Rice Noodles, Scallions, Lemon Grass, Peanuts, Red Chiles

Foie Gras French Toast $16.00
Seared HUdson Valley Foie Gras, Grand Marnier Pecan Brioche French Toast, Petite Greens, Huckleberry Port Reduction

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna $13.00
Avocado, Cilantro, Jalepeno, Crisp Flatbread, Wasabi Oil

Jail Island Salmon $26.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Melted Fennel and Onions, Sweet Peppers, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Bouillabaisse Jus

Chorizo Crusted Mahi Mahi $28.00
Saffron Rice, Pan Roasted Peppers, Vermouth Beurre Blanc

Center Cut Tenderloin of Beef $36.00
Lump Crabmeat, Crisp Potato Cake, Petit Shiitake Mushrooms, Wasabi Hollandaise, Soy Glaze

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin $27.00
Maple Whipped Yams, Swiss Chard, Apples, Pecans, Sun Dried Cranberries

Potato Crusted Idaho Brook Trout $24.00
Stuffed with Shrimp & Scallops, Arugula Portobello Salad, Caper Remoulade, Red Wine Sauce

Wild Striped Bass $32.00
House Made Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Crispy Shallots, Grilled Asparagus Salad, Barolo Truffle Jus

Chili Glazed Duck Breast $27.00
Macadamia Scallion Jasmine Rice, Petite Asian Stir Fry Vegetables, Ginger Soy Reduction

Medallions of Filet Mignon $35.00
Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verte, Crisp Onions Straws, M-1 Sauce

Slow Roasted Organic Chicken Breast $25.00
Risotto of Spring Snap Peas & Morel Mushrooms, Madiera Thyme Jus

Moshulu Surf & Turf $33.00
Louisiana Spiced Yellow Fin TUna, Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, Crisp Potato Croquettes, Fennel Salad




You know something, I just realized, as I was typing this, that the weekend is only 4 months away.


Don Cardi

I'm booked. I went last week and picked up my bus tickets. The guy behind the counter looked at me like I had 2 heads. He stated it's rather early, and the schedules change in June. I said as long as my ticket will be valid then just give it to me and shut the f*ck up. :p

Hopefully with the schedule change the time will be right because right now it has a normaly 2 hour ride lasting 3 1/2 hours. :rolleyes:

It doesn't matter to me when or where we eat. As long as we have time to hit the gym after devouring that food. I think SB said she really wanted to do Shulas, so maybe do that Saturday?

Me and Becky's booked. For dinner my vote is for Shula's on Saturday night. Since some of you have been to a Shula's before do we need to have reservations?

Stone Crabs

After a night of drinking this could be me.

DC - I saw those eyes roll!! One day they're just going to roll right out of your head, Young Man!!!

Well, yeah, one night with you guys is more than enough. Duh!! Seriously, I would come for both nights, but since my mother is almost 80, it's a little tough on her. It's not the kids that are hard, since they're pretty independent at their age - it's all the damn pets.

I will go anywhere for food, as long as the dessert is defrosted :p . The Mosholu looks very cool, and it IS a piece of Godfather history, so it does seem fitting for us to go there. But then Shula's is sooooo good. I've certainly never turned down a big ol' slab of meat (just ask Mr. Babe ). I know that SC and JG love Shula's, too. And I'm damned sure we'll need reservations. With a party as large as ours, I'm sure that we would need them wherever we go.

Here's a menu listing the prices. Mind you, I don't know how recent this price list is.

I don't know about anyone else, but the 22 OZ Cowboy sounds like a big piece of meat.

Appetizers and Soups
Barbecue Shrimp Stuffed with Basil - $12.95
Shula's Steak Soup - $7.95
Stone Crab (Seasonal) - Market Price
Chilled 1/2 Maine Lobster - $14.95
Potato Skins - $4.95
Certified Angus Steak Tartar - $12.95
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail - $12.95
1/2 Dozen Cockenoc Oysters - $10.95
Oysters Rockefeller - $12.95

Salads
Beefsteak Tomatoes & Gorgonzola Cheese - $6.95
Traditional Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons - $6.95

Entrees
12 oz. Filet Mignon - $31.95
32 oz. Prune Rib - $29.95
24 oz. Porterhouse - $32.95
48 oz. Porterhouse - $65.95
22 oz Cowboy - $29.95
20 oz. Kansas City Sirloin - $30.95
16 oz New York Sirloin - $30.95
4 lb. Maine Lobster - Market Price
10 oz Florida Red Snapper - $22.95
10 oz Mahi-Mahi - $20.95
10 oz Norwegian Salmon - $22.95
16 oz Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast - $18.95
22 oz Loin Lamb Chops - $32.95

Vegetables
Creamed Spinach - $5.95
Baked Potato - $4.95
Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce - $5.95
Potato Pancake - $4.95
Fresh Asparagus Spears - $7.95

Dessert
Seven Layer Chocolate Cake - $6.50
Red Velvet Cake - $6.50
Chocolate Souffle for Two - $13.00
Creme Brulee - $6.50
Key Lime Pie - $6.50
Vanilla Cheesecake - $6.50
Ice Cream - $6.50

Hey, they have cheesecake!!! Although I will always say yes to creme brulee. I LOVE creme brulee.

Speaking of cowboys, I saw a commercial today that featured TIS' Naked Cowboy. I know that the website was about a website about "characters", but I can't remember the exact name.

Hey I really don't care where we eat as long as the menu has food other than seafood. Seafood does not get along with me and, I don't feel like being sick the rest of the evening.

The Moshulu vs Shula's doesn't matter much to me, I suppose. Although I've eaten at Shula's before -- there are 26 locations scattered around the country -- but not the Godfather-related Moshulu, which there is only the one in Philly where we'll be. :p

Then again, I know Shula's will be decent. Anyone eaten at The Moshulu?

We could do both, wallets permitting, and have those only attending Saturday night pick which one they'd prefer.

Oh, Wow!! JG's coming, too! At least this time I know SOMEONE will meet us at the bar!!! :p

I'll be 21...........

Well, if I make it there for dinner it'll be Saturday 8/19 and both places sound both delicious AND expensive so whichever the majority picks is fine with me.

Come to think of it, my Wildwood vacation week should be ending then so I could just stay at the Philly hotel that night and head home Sunday morning. Only thing is I'd have my daughter along...so everybody has to pretend they like me.

This is getting interesting!

Apple

DMC!! Definitely a round on us, ok?

No..... I think 21 year olds are the ones who buy for every else all night, aren't they? :p

No..... I think 21 year olds are the ones who buy for every else all night, aren't they? :p [/b][/quote]As long as they let me start a tab under my REAL name J. Geoff