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Hi!

I don't know if anyone knows yet... But the house florist changed for Russos on the Bay... My friend is getting married there and just went to the show last night...

It is no longer Pedastals... it is now Flowers by Brian...

I just recelntly went to Flowers by Brian because my best friend just got a job there!!! So if anyone goes there you should ask for her... her name is Aisha, She is awsome!

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any new news russo's girls?

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Not a Russo's bride, but I am a Russo's mommy Having my son's 1st bday there in March in the Tivoli Room

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Awww...congrats on his first b day!!

The pic here is cute!!!

What kind of menu do they do for that?

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Thank you

We got the brunch menu

Breakfast

Chafing Dishes
Crepes with Roast Duck and Oranges
Patate Del Giorno
Homemade Link Sausage
Freshly Scrambled Eggs
Cheese Blintzes
Broccoli Quiche
Smoked Ham


Cooking Station
Belgian Waffles
Omelets
Fruit Filled Crepes

Cold Station
Yogurt
(With Blueberries, Raspberries, Raisins & Granola Toppings)
Nova Lox
Individual Boxed Cereals
Fresh Sliced Fruit Platter
Freshly Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Danish, Muffins, Bagels, Croissants, Coffee Cake & Various Breads


Appetizer - Host's choice of one

Antipasto Rustico
Marinated roasted peppers, artichokes and fresh basil accompanied by a delightful bruschetta and garlic crustini topped with fresh ricotta cheese


Seafood Salad
A selection of calamari, scungilli, polpo and baby shrimp prepared as a cold salad marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and fresh spices, then garnished with a sliced lemon, frisle and cultivated mussels.

Cold Antipasto
Our own fresh roasted pepper salad, asparagus, Portobello mushroom, imported Italian cheeses, homemade bocconcini, sweet soppressata, hot dry Italian sausage, imported green & black olives and garlic crustini

Melon & Fruit
Sliced honeydew, cantaloupe and fresh cut fruit salad consisting of apples, oranges and grapes garnished with kiwi, strawberry and pineapple beautifully presented


Insalata Caprese
Marinated sliced tomatoes with fresh homemade mozzarella and basil accompanied by red and yellow roasted pepper salad dressed with aged balsamic vinegar

Melon and Prosciutto
Ripe honeydew melon slices dressed with Prosciutto DiParma and garnished with lemon and fresh spearmint

Pasta


Your choice of imported Rigatoni, imported Penne or our own homemade Cavatelli, is topped with your choice of freshly prepared sauce



Filetto Di Pomodoro - A light, flavorful tomato sauce prepared with imported Italian plum tomatoes, sauteed onion, imported Prosciutto di Parma and pancetta

Alla Vodka - A bechamel prepared by blending a freshly simmered tomato sauce with cream and flambeing with vodka


Marinara - The traditional Neopolitan style pasta sauce

Meat Sauce - Made with chopped beef, veal, pork and imported Italian plum tomatoes

- Or -

Homemade Soups Upon Request

Intermezzo or Salad


Host's Choice of:

Intermezzo
A refreshing selection of three flavors of sorbet garnished with mint leaves to cleanse your palate


- Or -


Caesar Salad
Consisting of romaine lettuce and croutons with Russo’s homemade Caesar dressing


Russo’s Tri-Color Salad
Consisting of Belgian endive, arrugula, radicchio with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mandarin orange slices and fennel


Mesculun Salad
Consisting of tender baby mixed field greens, walnuts and sliced almonds, tossed and dressed with Russo’s original raspberry vinaigrette

European Mesclun Salad
Mixed baby field greens, walnuts and sliced almonds are dressed with imported aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and spices.

Russo's House Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, thinly sliced Bermuda onion and pitted olives are tossed with a vinaigrette dressing

Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, thinly sliced Bermuda onion, imported Calamara olives, and imported Greek Feta Cheese are splashed with a Mediterranean style viniagrette.


Deluxe Brunch Dinner Selections


Half Roast Chicken
Tender young chicken broiled & seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices


Shell Steak
Grilled to your liking


Chicken Breast Marsala en Croute
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mushrooms, wrapped in a pastry dough and dressed with Marsala sauce


Pork Osso Buco Milanese
Individual Pork Shank braised with fresh vegetables; cooked in a light brown gravy, topped with diced vegetables and served with fresh Risotto with peas.


Canadian Salmon
Pistachio crusted Salmon in a rich creamy citrus zabaglione sauce


Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced eggplant baked with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese


Portobello Mushroom
Portobello mushroom stuffed with fresh vegetables, spices, mozzarella and arreganata bread crumbs


Baked Stuffed Tomato



All Entrees are served with fresh vegetables and potatoes

Dessert
Occasion Cake
Mini Venetian
(Consisting of Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Dipped Fruit, Mini Assorted Cakes, Pastries, Cookies & Mini Sweets

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wow....lucky boy

I'm pretty sure my first bday was in the backyard......You are already grooming him to have a humongo wedding

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Posted by Nina

wow....lucky boy

I'm pretty sure my first bday was in the backyard......You are already grooming him to have a humongo wedding

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Mine too lol


dont even want to think of that, can you imagine what a wedding will cost in 25 years??!?!?

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Posted by StayandJohn

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Posted by Nina

wow....lucky boy

I'm pretty sure my first bday was in the backyard......You are already grooming him to have a humongo wedding

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Mine too lol


dont even want to think of that, can you imagine what a wedding will cost in 25 years??!?!?

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Oh god!!! You're right!! I can't bear any females!!!

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Posted by JeanineHubert

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Posted by BrideInBlue

Has anyone seen/ remember the post where someone had pictures of thier Russo's wedding( or it might have been and e-party) where they had a picture of the tables? I am trying to coem up with my cp's and wanted to take another look at the table layout and the space but i cant seem to find it again..go figure...If anyone by chance remembers or even knows where there are other pictures i'd be so grateful.... Thanks!

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i might have pics at home..ive been there numerous times

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I didn't even see your post...there's always so much activity on these boards i get lost lol...but if you do happen to have a picture that shows a centerpiece in relation the the table in the tivoli room i would love to see it.....Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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Hey girls...just wanted to tell you we had our food tasting on Sunday! It was AMAZING!! People always talk about Russo's food but HOLY CRAP!!! We had a great time and once again service was 1st class!

The BEST PART...there are 2 chocolate fountains at vienesse hour! (one milk and one white) I had no freakin idea. I thought it was just 1!

I can't wait!!!

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Hi Girls:
Glad I saw this site. I too am a Russos bride. Had no clue about the food tasting. Finally something fun for the future hubby. :)
Anyway, I know they told us we could bring them a picture of any cake & they would replicate it.

Question: Is anyone blocking off hotel rooms. I actually live in the neighborhood but didn't plan to. My FH wants to though. Thoughts?

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Helllo Everyone,
I have a question... I am going to meet with Kelly tom. night, can anyone tell me what to expect..... TIA ~ stephanie

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Posted by greekchic

Hi Girls:
Glad I saw this site. I too am a Russos bride. Had no clue about the food tasting. Finally something fun for the future hubby. :)
Anyway, I know they told us we could bring them a picture of any cake & they would replicate it.

Question: Is anyone blocking off hotel rooms. I actually live in the neighborhood but didn't plan to. My FH wants to though. Thoughts?

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We plan on getting a hotel room that night and it would be great to get something close to the hall so we don't have to trek all the way into the city. Are there any hotels in the vicinity of Russo's or just the ones around the airport?

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I just wanted to let u girls know that my sister's Sweet 16 party will be at Russo's (in the Florentine Room) in 2 weeks so expect a full review of the nite Can u believe this lil diva??? Having her Sweet 16 at Russo's? I had my Sweet 16 at a lil neighborhood restaurant and she's having a mini-wedding! Things are sooo different nowadays

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the only ones I know are near the airport. I believe there is a Hilton, a Marriott and I think they are building a Sheraton (not sure when it is done). There are also the cheesy airport hotels but I don't think anyone is interested in those.
I think that we will likely stay there also, especially if we end up blocking off rooms for guests to stay. Although then I huess we should host a next day bruch--it never ends.

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Posted by pupidda122505

I just wanted to let u girls know that my sister's Sweet 16 party will be at Russo's (in the Florentine Room) in 2 weeks so expect a full review of the nite Can u believe this lil diva??? Having her Sweet 16 at Russo's? I had my Sweet 16 at a lil neighborhood restaurant and she's having a mini-wedding! Things are sooo different nowadays

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Santina I can't wait to hear your review of your sisters sweet sixteen!! What a lucky gal!!!

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Posted by greekchic

the only ones I know are near the airport. I believe there is a Hilton, a Marriott and I think they are building a Sheraton (not sure when it is done). There are also the cheesy airport hotels but I don't think anyone is interested in those.
I think that we will likely stay there also, especially if we end up blocking off rooms for guests to stay. Although then I huess we should host a next day bruch--it never ends.

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Do you know if any of those hotels shuttles to Russo?

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Posted by gNi1125

Hey girls...just wanted to tell you we had our food tasting on Sunday! It was AMAZING!! People always talk about Russo's food but HOLY CRAP!!! We had a great time and once again service was 1st class!

The BEST PART...there are 2 chocolate fountains at vienesse hour! (one milk and one white) I had no freakin idea. I thought it was just 1!

I can't wait!!!

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Irene I had no idea there were two fountains either! How exciting! I bet you are even more excited now that your time is getting closer!!
I'm excited for you

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Posted by Nina

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Posted by pupidda122505

I just wanted to let u girls know that my sister's Sweet 16 party will be at Russo's (in the Florentine Room) in 2 weeks so expect a full review of the nite Can u believe this lil diva??? Having her Sweet 16 at Russo's? I had my Sweet 16 at a lil neighborhood restaurant and she's having a mini-wedding! Things are sooo different nowadays

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Santina I can't wait to hear your review of your sisters sweet sixteen!! What a lucky gal!!!

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I'll post the review next Saturday - the only difference with her party is that her party is in the smallest room (about 85 people at the party) there will be no carvings or pork at the Cocktail Hour and there is no viennese hour. I've been to Russo's about 3 times in the past month and you won't believe that each and everytime there's been a Sweet Sixteen either in the Tivoli or Renaissance Room! These sweet 16's nowadays are literally mini weddings! It's crazy

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Do you girls know about the bridal showcase tonight? I think it starts at 7:30 and then at 9 Classies Sounds goes on. I'm goin with my mom because she wants to meet my videographer who will be there and hopefully they'll be some more centerpieces set up...i'm armed with a camera now so I'm gonna try to take pics for u girls who can't make it