Pre-Meetup: DUMONDE at Viva - Friday, Sept. 05, 2003

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Posted by dEsidEL on Sep-04-2003 10:04:

Pre-Meetup: DUMONDE at Viva - Friday, Sept. 05, 2003

OFFICIAL PRE-MEETUP INFO:

7:30 PM @ FRANKIE TOMATTO'S ITALIAN BUFFET

RESERVATION UNDER: "TA"

guys , just to let you all know:

WE CANNOT ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO THE RESERVATION LIST!!!

This is why there was a deadline posted here more than 24 hours ago. It is virtually impossible to get a dinner reservation for a large number of people at the last minute especially on a Friday night.

Anyways, for some of you that have been messaging me, my suggestion is just to show up at the restaurant anyways since there is a slim but slight chance that someone for whatever reason doesn't show up then a spot might free up. Otherwise you can still CHILL AT THE ROUNDBAR AND OUTDOOR PATIO with other TA's that are just planning on coming by to hangout and not really eat.

If you have any more questions, pls. PM me. I'll be departing at approximately 7 PM so I won't be able to reply after that.

Hey everyone,

Several of us were putting our heads together trying to come up with a suitable pre-meetup plan for Dumonde this Friday at Viva. Seeing as how the turnout might be rather large, and in celebration of our very own TOTA DJ's M�bius and Eso openning up the night, we figured that it might be a good idea to plan something a little more formal than the usual Country Style get go. In addition, it might also be a good opportunity for a lot of the newer TA's to get to know one another in an environment that's a little more suitable for social interaction than inside a loud club.

So this is the plan that we've come up with:

Frankie Tomatto's Italian Buffet

7225 Woodbine Ave.
Markham, ON L3R1A3
Phone: (905) 940-1900
Fax: (905) 940-1990

Some of you ultra oldschoolers might remember the TA social we had at Frankie's back in the fall of 2001. This was one of the very first TA meets I had personally ever attended and I had the good fortune of meeting some wickid people there for the first time.

Anyways, the restaurant itself is very nice and has a great ambience to it. It features a large open round bar in the front forum with a large open patio area. The remainder of the restaurant consists of a very nicely decorated dining section which is made to resemble a cobblestone side-street in Italy. Dinner would cost $16.99 (per person, drinks not incld.) on a Friday evening. For a better idea of how this place looks please check out:

http://www.frankietomatto.com

(Make sure that you click on the virtual tour to get a good look!)

And here's info on it from Toronto.com:

http://www.toronto.com/profile/109059

The TA meetup held there just over 2 years ago went off with great success and many in attendance can easily attest how nice of a place this was. We figured it would be a prime choice location wise and for flexibility.

Here are just some of the reasons why we opted for this location:

Buffet works well for large groups, people are able to move around the table and talk with different people throughout the night.
We get our own designated dining area.
You can control how much you want to eat and enjoy a large variety.
Everyone pays one bill and drinks can be put on a seperate bill which avoids common confusion at the end.
Located just up Woodbine Ave, north of Steeles and about a 5 minute drive from Viva.
Open round bar and outdoor patio is good for people who might not want to eat but still want to attend the social.
Very nice looking restaurant with a great ambience and perfect for inviting international guest DJ's to socialize.
Everyone can attend regardless of age.
Somewhat TTC accessible.
Accepts reservations for large groups.

The Plan:

A dinner reservation will be made for "Tranceaddict" for 7:30 PM. This should allow us ample time to eat for about 2 hrs and be able to make it promptly inside VIVA to catch the TOTA DJ's spin and be entitled to reduced cover.

What should you do if you're interested in attending?

PLEASE PM or email me at [email protected] with your FULL NAME as well as TA NAME plus the number of guests you're bringing no later than THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th @ 8:00 PM.

DO NOT reply unless you are 100% certain that both you and your guests will be able to attend given the details above. If you are doubtful in any way or simply not interested in coming due to the price of the meal or other factors then please DO NOT reply to this.

Bear in mind that you can still attend the meetup by chilling at the roundbar or open patio without having to fully dine in thereby still allowing you to interact with the other TA's before departing to Viva.

And finally..

Many of us have already considered the possibility that if enough interest cannot be gathered then we will not hesitate to cancel this plan for other options likely less favourable to everyone here. It is only worthwhile if we can get a large number of people (say atleast 15 or more TA's in attendance). If this is not the case then the idea will be formally forfeit on the boards by the given deadline.

So please, take this opportunity by coming out and enjoying a night out with some other Tranceaddicts in what is sure to be a most memorable evening.

Posted by StereoPrincess on Sep-04-2003 19:12:

Everyone should try to make it to this. At least you will get to see people in normal light.

Posted by charmscars on Sep-04-2003 19:26:

quote:
Originally posted by StereoPrincess
Everyone should try to make it to this. At least you will get to see people in normal light.

hahaha..some of us are best viewed in strobes tho

taraxo

Posted by monishb on Sep-04-2003 20:32:

AGGGHH! i work 5 mins from VIVA and Frankie Tomatoes i cant come , working til 11:30

but hopefully i should be able to see you at dumonde

Posted by StereoPrincess on Sep-04-2003 21:06:

quote:
Originally posted by charmscars
hahaha..some of us are best viewed in strobes tho

taraxo

hehehehe. well, of course not you and I.

Posted by Time2Burn on Sep-04-2003 23:59:

I will be arriving towards the end of this dinner. Work ends at 8 and i'll be busing it straight there.

Will there be anybody passing around Finch Station around 9 pm?

Posted by tha_broad on Sep-05-2003 01:01:

will anybody be passing yonge an sheppard at 2am?

Posted by bobbybrasz on Sep-05-2003 01:26:

ya tha_broad

...Jonny will be passing yonge n sheppard at about 2 17 on friday night....jonny drives the 97 yonge....

Posted by aarontrance on Sep-05-2003 01:51:

Two of the people that I am supposed to be bringing are working until 9:30 tomorrow night, so I talked to the rest and told them we'd skip the dinner so that those two could come. I would have liked to go to the dinner with you guys, but some people obviously don't know how to bookoff work when I tell them 3 weeks in advance Either way, I'll be at viva, just not the dinner

Posted by SgtFoo on Sep-05-2003 02:46:

Question!!

I can make it there for 7pm or maybe 30 mins later than that, and with some other friends who can only confirm with me friday morning... is there any chance that I can bring them to have dinner in the same general area of the restaurant as you guys?? where is the reserved seating? (I've been there, b4, so I know the place very well)
Or is there a possibility of you guys reserving extra seats at no charge for extra guests???

Posted by dEsidEL on Sep-05-2003 03:32:

quote:
Originally posted by SgtFoo
Question!!

I can make it there for 7pm or maybe 30 mins later than that, and with some other friends who can only confirm with me friday morning... is there any chance that I can bring them to have dinner in the same general area of the restaurant as you guys?? where is the reserved seating? (I've been there, b4, so I know the place very well)
Or is there a possibility of you guys reserving extra seats at no charge for extra guests???

YGPM

Posted by rabbitjoker on Sep-05-2003 15:41:

So what's going on with the NOodle fest?!?!?

Posted by dEsidEL on Sep-05-2003 17:41:

OFFICIAL PRE-MEETUP INFO:

7:30 PM @ FRANKIE TOMATTO'S ITALIAN BUFFET

RESERVATION UNDER: "TA"

Posted by tha_broad on Sep-05-2003 17:49:

i had to stand on the other side of my computer room to read that shit...LOL
go go gadget large fonts!!!!

Posted by AmbiguousBliss on Sep-05-2003 19:39:

w00t, Frankie Tomatto's! See you guys there...

Posted by bobbybrasz on Sep-05-2003 19:42:

Can someone bring me doggy bag to viva.....frankee's is awesome but my borther is having a going away party this evening...

Posted by r00tman on Sep-05-2003 20:31:

Hey
Does anyone know what time Dumonde is going to be spinning?

Posted by j_spot on Sep-05-2003 20:39:

we may be late(I really dont know)
but you can now add me to that list...ill be w/ Julie, and yea...

ill be there.. Dunno when tho!

Posted by dEsidEL on Sep-05-2003 22:29:

!!!

guys , just to let you all know:

WE CANNOT ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO THE RESERVATION LIST!!!

This is why there was a deadline posted here more than 24 hours ago. It is virtually impossible to get a dinner reservation for a large number of people at the last minute especially on a Friday night.

Anyways, for some of you that have been messaging me, my suggestion is just to show up at the restaurant anyways since there is a slim but slight chance that someone for whatever reason doesn't show up then a spot might free up. Otherwise you can still CHILL AT THE ROUNDBAR AND OUTDOOR PATIO with other TA's that are just planning on coming by to hangout and not really eat.

If you have any more questions, pls. PM me. I'll be departing at approximately 7 PM so I won't be able to reply after that.