No way, really? You don't like Mexican food? I didn't know that. That's funny, you probably are the only person in the state who doesn't. I don't think I know anyone else who lives here who doesn't like it.

So ZIA , did you book your flight too?


Don Cardi

I'm probably the only one who don't like or can't eat seafood :rolleyes:

Mama, here's what The Moshulu has that is NOT seafood :

APPETIZERS

Tortilla Soup
Grilled Chicken, Cilantro, Monterey Jack Cheese, Avocado
*Not available to those named Apple

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

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


MAIN COURSE


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

Medallions of Filet Mignon
Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verte, Crisp Onions Straws, M-1 Sauce made especially for the gangsterbb member who is affectionately known as mama mig(non)

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

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

*if anyone does not like anything on this menu, then they always have the option of dining at the Tuscanny Grill over in somerset new jersey*




Don Cardi

Damn...I'll just have to use my real name on the Moshulu.

Unless some of my BB-mates would like to think up a temporary alias.

But another reminder...my daughter will be present.

:p

Apple, aka 'the Bitch'

I hear they have plenty of frozen cheesecake. YUMMY!!

Does that mean I can get it for free

Geez Cardi!

What? Do you have all the restaurant menus saved to your favorites or what??

No wine list??? Your "slipping"


TIS


Btw, to those of you driving, what time do you plan to arrive?

I plan on getting there around 2pm Friday like I did last year so I can chill a little before we all meet up. I can't wait to meet you TIS

Mig, feeling is mutual I assure you. I will also be meeting SB, Apple, DMC, Beth for the first time too. Should be a lot of fun.

TIS

Not sure what time we'll be getting there, but some time in the afternoon on Saturday. Maybe 2ish.

OK, here's my input on the Mosholu's menu: it sounds like one of those pretentious restaurants where they add nuts and berries to food just to make it "different". Not necessarily better, just different. Like the time Mr. Babe ordered Chilean Sea Bass and they brought it to the table wrapped in banana fronds and skewered with sugar cane. He has never eaten Chilean Sea Bass again.

It looks like I'll be going on Saturday then.

You could change your mind and come for both nights

I don't know......we'll see

You act like an old fart! Live life a little, enjoy! Get your ass down there on Friday! End of story!


Don Cardi

There's that Sonny temper coming out again DC!!

DMC, would love for you to join for the whole weekend if at all possible. I'll buy you a 21st birthday drink.........then the rule is, the rest of the drinks are on you!!!


TIS

Hmmmm, I just found something interesting here about the Moshulu :

The Moshulu's private dining rooms and outdoor decks take full advantage of the unparalleled views of the city and waterfront. The multi-level decks offer a glorious open-air experience. There are many dining and entertaining options on the Moshulu. Private parties from 10 - 2500 guests can be arranged in various settings-at the exclusive chef's table, in one of the two private rooms off of the main dining room, at the Captain's table under the skylight in full view of the lighted masts, or on one of our outdoor decks.



Maybe our Don should look into this for us!


Don Cardi

You act like an old fart! Live life a little, enjoy! Get your ass down there on Friday! End of story!


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]I will, getting out more and going new places and doing new things is part of my "program" so at least being out with you guys will help.

One round will be on me....

Wadda ya think DMC, dis is college where ya watch everyone from far away? Ya gotta get down dere on friday, start drinking and bada bing! You'll throw up all over ya nice ivy league suit!


Don Cardi

I don't know about drinking that much


Maybe I'll get really crazy, maybe I'll wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt

Jeans and a t-shirt. Wow JG might get turned on

Don't forget I'll be a slimmer and trimmer DMC than anyone has ever seen

The looks will be there o course, not sure about the personality being back though but I'm sure I can get by on my good looks

Yea right just like he was supposeed to look into getting us T-shirts last year. :p

Yo Yo YO – is someone calling Sugar Daddy ?

Well since you asked ……

I have actually eaten at all the places you are discussing, Bookbinders, The Moshulu and Shula’s (although the Shula’s I was at was not the Phila one), and of course Pat’s. I have not been to the Moshulu in many years though – not since before the fire. Overall the meals are good there, nothing that different from a lot of other places though. And although, yes it was in the movie, really it was there because it was an old ship available for the filming – the restaurant component was not even a factor. In short you will get a good meal no matter which place you opt for, but Geoff was correct, most can visit a Shula’s in a lot places in the country – if you really want to dine in a place unique to Phila while you are there – you should go to either BookBinders or Moshulu. My recommendation for the environment, the ambience and the food is BookBinders - hands down. It is one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, bar none. Plus if you happen to get a glimpse of any celebrities it will be here. But be aware – BookBinders can be pretty pricey, not a cheap night and most entries are a la carte (or were). To be honest though I was surprised to hear SCs post that it is now open – it closed years ago and not for renovations but the owners closed it. You may want to check to see how it compares to the original owners, be cautious someone didn’t just buy the name and location. I am curious about that now so I’ll look around and let you know if I hear anything on that. If you plan to eat at two of the places listed – all will be pretty pricey, so let everyone be aware of that, two nights out at any of the establishments and with the way that crew drinks on top it will not come cheap, so save your pennies now. One suggestion I will make to you, is that the Moshulu is on the waterfront – Penn’s Landing if you look it up. If you do go, make sure you make reservations and ask for the river view, although since the fire I think it may not matter anymore as the ship actually faces Penn’s Landing so either side, the tables face the water. Remember that Center City Phila and the Penn’s Landing area is directly across the river from Camden, NJ, so you will probably see the nightly lights. Quite a sight to see – and no it is not fireworks but the gunfire that usually erupts nightly in Camden. :rolleyes: Anyway, back to my point. The Penn’s Landing area is very nice – great place to walk and hang out. When I was a Little Daddy, many a night I spent there with my dates as I was looking to get a bit of ‘yum-yum’ if you know what I mean . But it is a very nice place and the Moshulu is within walking distance to Bookbinders (you might want to confirm that though). So it could be possible to have dinner at Bookbinders – skip desert though and walk to the Moshulu, get dessert and have some late night drinks. Afterwards you can walk through the Penn’s Landing area, who knows, maybe someone (coughPLcough) may be looking to get some yum-yum. If you are real adventurous, from Penn's Landing you can than swing by South Street – lot’s to hmm ‘see’ there. You know South Street - Meet me, on South Street, oh yeah, hurry on down -Come on now, meet me on South Street -The hippist street in town ....

My personal opinion – the place with the best food is Pat’s though. Not the healthiest and certainly not one to be visited by anyone with heart and cholesterol problem, but man are you gonna get yourself a treat. If in Phila – you need to get a Phila CheeseSteak and there is no place like Pat’s. Forget any cheesesteaks you may have gotten elsewhere - they do not make them like the do in Phila. The kind where the steak and the cheese and the spices and oils are running out of the roll – hmm, I need to get back down there. For those that like that kind of food – definitely, definitely, definitely get to Pat’s for lunch at least.

So just my 2c, hope it helps – if BookBinders is what it used to be, that should be your number 1 choice. Shula’s will probably give you a bit better meal than the Moshulu, but you can hit Shula’s through the country and the Shula’s in Phila is located in a hotel. It is not even a standalone restaurant, so to say. Hit the Moshulu for either dinner or drinks and enjoy the Penn’s Landing area. And not to complicate things but there is a fantastic Italian restrurant right up on Penn’s Landing – I cannot remember the name but wow – great food, and the rumor is that it is legitimately mobbed owned. When we were there last – the music was from The Godfather, which was kind of odd, but they know how to take care of their guests, absoutely fantastic food and service.

And lastely - there are a ton of things to do during the day. If you are in Phila, the birthplace of this nation, one of the oldest cities in the country and Mig wants to visit a prison - you really are a redneck. :p Please do NOT waste your time visiting some prison if you are in the heart of the city. Anything you want from culture - the Philadelphia Art Museum, to casual - the Zoo, to historical, Independance Hall, Betsy Rose House, Constitution Center etc - to educational - Academy of Natural Sciences, Franklin Institute , to shopping, to whatever - anything but visiting a prison. Enjoy what the town has to offer - it does not all need to revolve around mob and gangster stuff.

Hope that helps, I'm afraid I may have confused it more.

Thanks for the info BD. Exactly how expensive we talking here??? Are we talking a $50 dinner or $200 dinner or what? And, it sounds like Bookbinder would be "formal" attire no???

We all agree that Philly Cheese Steak is a must.


TIS

If Bad Daddy has confused us all that I say he just needs to come and be our tour guide.

I think Bad Daddy needs to spread his sugar around and meet up with us at least! :p

Thanks for the 411, tho!

Bookbinders ain't what it used to be I've heard.

I ate there a few years ago, and altho it was "OK", it was nothing special.

Besides, it's strictly a seafood joint if I remember correctly, so that lets it out.

The best restaurant meal I've ever eaten in my life - strangely enough since I've eaten in just about all of the top places in NYC - was in Philadelphia at Le Bec-Fin.

Talk about expen$ive, though. Whew!

But you definitely got what you paid for.

I don't think the "word" ain't should be used in such cases, when talking about upscale restaurants. :p

Never been there, just heard what I heard. Never been to that much in Philly in general, actually. But I got ears, I hear t'ings......

So we should put Plaw down as a "no seafood" vote, too, huh? Or whatever "that lets it out" means... )

I wanna have breakfast someplace where I can get a 2 yolk egg (wasn't it something like that?).

Wasn't it our two egg omlets are really 4 eggs because each egg is a double yolk egg .....

So I said, screw it, I'll just have a cheeseburger.


Don Cardi