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Forest Hills GTG - July 28th - Final Head Count Time
Goldi1021 Posted: Jul 06, 2005 09:12 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

OOOh the list is growing. We may definitely need a room for this. Perhaps a prix fixe menu might work too- could it keep costs down? It might be worth asking. Thursday night is a big night for going out. Reservations are a must
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 06, 2005 09:15 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

YAY! Portofino's is my absolute favorite place in the area. DH and I eat there pretty often. The garlic bread is the best!

For those of you taking the subway, you can take the E, F, V or R (G doesn't run there at that time) to 71st and Continental. Exit on the South side of Queens Blvd. Walk east on Queens Blvd. to the corner of Queens Blvd and Ascan Ave. You'll pass a Commerce bank on your way. Portofino is on the Southeast corner of Queens Blvd. and Ascan.

Valet parking is free at Portofino, although I'm not positive if they have it on weeknights or just weekends...we almost always walk there, or we take the subway.

I am so excited!!!
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:17 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed


Posted by Goldi1021

OOOh the list is growing. We may definitely need a room for this. Perhaps a prix fixe menu might work too- could it keep costs down? It might be worth asking. Thursday night is a big night for going out. Reservations are a must



Yeah, we definitely need reservations. I have seen large groups sitting at very long tables when I've been there for dinner. I wonder how many people that more casual front section would hold. I've never sat up there.
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WedHead Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:18 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Looks like Portofino wins! I'd be happy to call over or stop in and find out if we can do a set menu - if that's what people prefer. At any rate, I'll advise of our large crowd.
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Goldi1021 Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:24 PM+
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Posted by WedHead

Looks like Portofino wins! I'd be happy to call over or stop in and find out if we can do a set menu - if that's what people prefer. At any rate, I'll advise of our large crowd.



It was just a thought. Maybe if we had a choice of a chicken, fish, pasta, veal etc, they could work with us. Either that or it may not make a difference. I would hate to have someone arrange something and have people not show up. They may ask for a minimum count. Geez as if planning weddings wasnt enough for all of us.
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:33 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

My experience with GTGs thus far has been that at least 5-7 people end up cancelling/not showing up at the last minute, so I would be a little nervous about having to meet a minimum....
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marymoon Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:41 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Yeah i don't know if the set menu thing would work out, but if anyone arranges this, please make sure there's a vegetarian option. TIA!
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Mystere Posted: Jul 06, 2005 10:44 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

can you put me down as a maybe too please!!!
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hmpena Posted: Jul 07, 2005 10:00 AM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

I definitely agree that parking there is not so bad across the street. My allergist is across the street and I don't have much trouble finding parking.

Looking forward to it!
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 16, 2005 06:03 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

BUMPing!!!

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regi Posted: Jul 16, 2005 06:05 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Either way, i will be there. Can't wait!!!
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Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Jul 16, 2005 06:15 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Oh hey I live in Forest Hills.
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 16, 2005 08:49 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed


Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

Oh hey I live in Forest Hills.



then you should join us!!
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FormerlyKnownAsQ Posted: Jul 19, 2005 03:49 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

bump
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M&S Sept12006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 04:00 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Hey girls can I join you??
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Jax430 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 04:18 PM+
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Posted by M&S Sept292006

Hey girls can I join you??



of course!
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M&S Sept12006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 04:20 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

OOOoooh how exciting! Can't wait to meet you all ladies!!!!!!!!!
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M&S Sept12006 Posted: Jul 19, 2005 04:21 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

Oh I was wondering if I can come with my maid of honor ... she listens to me talk about you girls and I am sure she'd excited to mee you all as well!
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WedHead Posted: Jul 24, 2005 10:40 AM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

BUMPING for a final head count.
I'm going to give Portofino a call tomorrow to ask them to set aside some tables for us, can you gals let me know if you still plan on attending?
Thanx
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WedHead Posted: Jul 24, 2005 05:22 PM+
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Re: Forest Hills GTG Venue Poll Narrowed

BUMP
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