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silkwood wrote:Not good news for Greedy Goose, people. Whist the "sides aren't too bad ($2 per person) they will not negotiate on corkage on a Friday or Saturday night. This means $15 per bottle (but they have assured me they do a good job of serving, even going so far as to decant the wine!).

Cheers,

Mark

I think that's the death knell for the Greedy Goose folks.

John #11 wrote:SOHO is looking better and bettter again....

I'm seconding going back to Soho if it's going to cost us $20-$25 extra to go elsewhere that's unproven.

Cheers,
Ian

Is the verdict closed? If so let me know and I'll call SOHO. If not, suggestions please....

Mark

Yeah, Soho is looking good. $15 per bottle is crazy. That's $30 or $45 per person, given our previous performances!

silkwood wrote:Is the verdict closed? If so let me know and I'll call SOHO. If not, suggestions please....

Mark

Gavin was talking about contacting SOHO before these other places came up, so...

When you're ready, our gracious forum host!

707 wrote:How did the Adelaide Crows go today?

About as well as the Swans!

Moving on....

SOHO looks the goods once again - GG do themselves no favours if they are actually interested in hosting wine groups and having a policy like that.

Just back from a great night at T-Chow including some speccy wines and only just got the belated bad news about the Swans.

Thanks Silkwood for your research but Greedy Goose is out for me with a BYO policy like that, got no idea what wine groups like ours want.

As initially, I favour Soho or The Sauce, guys that appeciate what we're about.

Unless there's any objections I'll take the lead and move to book us into one of those venues.

Over to you guys if you strongly object ......

707 wrote:Just back from a great night at T-Chow including some speccy wines and only just got the belated bad news about the Swans.

Thanks Silkwood for your research but Greedy Goose is out for me with a BYO policy like that, got no idea what wine groups like ours want.

As initially, I favour Soho or The Sauce, guys that appeciate what we're about.

Unless there's any objections I'll take the lead and move to book us into one of those venues.

Over to you guys if you strongly object ......

I was having dinner round the corner from you at Ying, prior to the ASO plays Queen. Had a peep in at T, but didn't see anyone I knew.

Oh, and please take the lead.

Happy for you to take the lead, thank you Steve

Mark

A mate of mine might be interested in joining us.If it's cool, I might have a +1... maybe.

Any news?

silkwood wrote:Any news?

Yeah, this has been quiet the last few days - anything booked guys?

At the moment those who've indicated they're going:

Mark (Rudy) (+1?)
Jamie Bahrain
Gavin (our host)
707 (maybe)
Steve (+1?)
Nayan
John #11 & Sue
n4sir
markg
Jordan
Nick (+1?)
silkwood
ck
Shadrach (maybe)

What about anyone else - rooview, crusty2, Martin JC, David & Pam, etc?

Cheers,
Ian

I've got a tentative extra too please, so Mark (Rudy) + 1.

Thanks Mark

Hello

Sorry folks, I have no time for organising it unforutunately.

I am a definite starter though if it proceeds, and Soho sounds like a great venue.

Chas (Shadrach) is a possible starter but does not return from holidays until next Tuesday, I'll check with him then!

Is someone able to do the organising?

Would be keen to come to one of these most definitely - but am booked in already for the 29th. Next time, with any luck!

The last online was great with good food, interesting wine and enjoyable company. If there's space I'd like to be involved again.
Regards chris

ck wrote:The last online was great with good food, interesting wine and enjoyable company. If there's space I'd like to be involved again.
Regards chris

I knew I forgot someone there at the last couple - sorry.

It will be great to see you again Chris - I've added you to the latest list.

I guess someone has to actually book!

I'll call SOHO tomorrow unless someone objects?

Cheers,

Mark

silkwood wrote:I guess someone has to actually book!

I'll call SOHO tomorrow unless someone objects?

Cheers,

Mark

I thought Steve (707) was going to do this?

It may pay to wait a day or so until he logs on to see if he's already done it.

If not, make sure when you ring SOHO to ask for Bradley and say it's for the Auswine Forum so we can get the same deal. Thanks again Mark.

Cheers,
Ian

I also thought Steve was going to book, but then when re-reading his post, coupled with the fact he said he didn't want to organise, it could mean he was simply saying he'll take the lead in moving to book us in. He then said "over to you guys".

I'll wait until the weekend is past, to see if he's logged in and if he's already booked.

Cheers,

Mark

silkwood wrote:I also thought Steve was going to book, but then when re-reading his post, coupled with the fact he said he didn't want to organise, it could mean he was simply saying he'll take the lead in moving to book us in. He then said "over to you guys".

I'll wait until the weekend is past, to see if he's logged in and if he's already booked.

Cheers,

Mark

He won't have booked, he's away in the Coonawarra and not connecting much.

Please feel to take the lead and book, mention us, the forum etc.

Gavin Trott wrote:

silkwood wrote:I also thought Steve was going to book, but then when re-reading his post, coupled with the fact he said he didn't want to organise, it could mean he was simply saying he'll take the lead in moving to book us in. He then said "over to you guys".

I'll wait until the weekend is past, to see if he's logged in and if he's already booked.

Cheers,

Mark

He won't have booked, he's away in the Coonawarra and not connecting much.

Please feel to take the lead and book, mention us, the forum etc.

Just got an SMS back from Steve - looks like he's going to be a bit busy, so if you'll take it over and make the booking that would be great Mark.

Cheers,
Ian

Susan is threatening to withdraw if no other women are coming to the dinner!!

I'll try my hardest to still come

rooview wrote:I am unable to make it due to being in Canberra on business on 29 June.

Sorry to hear that Adrian - hopefully we'll see you at the next one.

CalledBradley from SOHO and he's going to get back to me, he's busy at the moment (busy in a restaurant on a Friday night, who would have thought?)

I'll mention the idea of a dessert instead of cheese platters and post a price comparison.

Cheers,

Mark

I've booked us in for SOHO. Also asked about pricing for dessert.

"Attached is the menu for your dinner.

I have given you 2 choices for the dessert, it just depends on what people will bring along - Ports or stickies. Just let me know which one you would like to go with.

As discussed, guests are to BYO glasses as well, it really helps to keep the cost down. However as last time we will happily provide Sparkling glasses if required.

The cost this time around will come in at $55 per head including BYO.

The booking is in the book for the 29th, if you need anything, just let me know, I will check the forum from time to time, but if you could give us an idea a few days before of the numbers that would be great.

Have a great weekend

Bradley Kerkman"

And.......

"Entrée

Poussin Galantine filled with a farce of Corn Fed Chicken and Black Truffle Salsa and served with Roasted Garlic Risotto and Kalamata Jus.

Main

Red Roasted Tenderloin of Pork, served with Kipfler potato, Braised Shallots and Shitake Mushrooms, finished with a Soy and Aniseed Jus.

Main served with Vegetable and Potato Mash.


Dessert

Coconut and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, served with a kataifi and walnut roll and Ligurian Honey.
(Suited to Dessert Wines)

Or

Warm Quince Tart topped with Blueberry Ice Cream, sesame Crisp and Chocolate Fudge Sauce.
(Suited to Fortified Wines)"

Okay? Which dessert?

Cheers,

Mark

Looks excellent, well organised Mark. I don't have many stickies or ports to bring along so I will let the dessert question fall to others.

Are we sticking to the format of bringing something along which is interesting or a more organised flight of wines scheme?

Okay, I'll stick my hand up for the Quince Tart.

Over to you...

Jordan wrote:Looks excellent, well organised Mark. I don't have many stickies or ports to bring along so I will let the dessert question fall to others.

Are we sticking to the format of bringing something along which is interesting or a more organised flight of wines scheme?

silkwood wrote:Okay, I'll stick my hand up for the Quince Tart.

Over to you...

Great work Mark - the different menu looks fantastic and adding the dessert instead of the shared cheese platters for just an extra $5 is perfect. Bradley & Peta certainly know how to look after us - well done SOHO!

I think as before we can work around bringing along something interesting, while this menu and SOHO's layout does give us the opportunity to have something fairly organised in regard to flights. We've pretty much achieved this by accident in the past, so I think we should be able to do it this time too.

As for the desert choice, I'm flexible with either because I can bring a fortified or a sticky - I'd probably prefer the Quince Tart as it's winter and gives us the opportunity to finish off with a few Ports.

Cheers,
Ian

I'm with Ian. I enjoy a nice tart whenever I can.

I'm a scratching guys, won't be able to make this one either as I'm outatown. I'm sure it will be a good show and look forward to the reports.