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wine+art
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I'm open for a wine dinner in Los Angeles on the 24th of this month.

Anyone open?
 
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dannyk, what is the theme?
 
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I'm in...but you can go with the theme!


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would love to make this but am unfortunately tied-up until 10:15 pm. hopefully next time. Smile
 
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Brashley, if your schedule changes, or you want to drop by for a glass or two after 10:00, let us know.
 
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I believe that I can make it up there. Any theme or location in mind?
 
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Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
I believe that I can make it up there. Any theme or location in mind?


Excellent news!

I know nothing about Los Angeles, nothing. I'm staying in Laguna Beach area, but open.

Someone pick a place AND a theme. I'm easy! Big Grin
 
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I believe that I can make it up there. Any theme or location in mind?


Anisette ($20) and Josie ($25) in Santa Monica look pretty intriguing (thanks to Brashley).


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Santa Monica on a Thursday is TDF for me.

(Too Damn Far).


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Santa Monica on a Thursday is TDF for me.

(Too Damn Far).


GA - if someplace closer works, make a suggestion! I'm coming from SLO, so it's far everywhere. Any ideas?


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I don't get up to the O.C. that much. If someone knows a spot I'm game.

Trying to get from San Diego to Santa Monica on a Thursday night would take literally three hours.......

If this happens a little closer to home, I'm game.


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If it's in Santa Monica I would be able to join. It's been a long time since there's been any LA offlines - at least ones that I've caught...
 
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W+A, it would be a treat to meet you around Laguna on the 24th, but Los Angeles/Santa Monica would be an additional 1-1.5 hours each way for me. So if you want to do something in Laguna, I'll try to be there. I have lots of good dining suggestions in Laguna, but will have to do some research on corkage.
 
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So is the Laguna area this best area for several folks?

That is where I'm staying...
 
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I can only do LA. I work in Los Angeles and would never be able to make it down to Laguna - nevermind Orange County - on a Thursday evening.

That said, if we don't do LA, I'd love to re-ignite the idea of LA having an offline.

LA is the one of the top wine markets in the country - why do we have such difficulty organizing one of these??? Maybe it's because we have so many choices and options and tastings and wineries nearby the offline loses it's "specialness."

Let's make this happen!
 
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Originally posted by Zinerator:


LA is the one of the top wine markets in the country - why do we have such difficulty organizing one of these???
Let's make this happen!


Popcorn
 
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Very very cute. I hope there's butter on that popcorn cause an attempt to organize the LAers may be make for a great a disaster movie.

Let's pick a date in October. What works for everyone?

And I'm going to pick a fantastic restaurant I just held my last wine dinner in - Bistro LQ. Phenomenal food and they have a tasting menu as well as a "make your own" tasting menu where you can order 3+ half dishes. A seriously amazing new restaurant. And not that pricey. About $60-$70/person, corkage is $10.

What date works for everyone in October?
 
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So is the Laguna area this best area for several folks?

That is where I'm staying...


I've done couple small off-line at Blue Fin in Newport Beach. I think corkage was $20/btl, maybe less.


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Originally posted by wine+art:
So is the Laguna area this best area for several folks?

That is where I'm staying...


I've done couple small off-line at Blue Fin in Newport Beach. I think corkage was $20/btl, maybe less.


Thank you Powell.
 
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Okay, looks like Java, Gigond and SD Wineaux are possible so far. Others???

Now, where are we thinking? Smile
 
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If you decide on Laguna Beach for this offline, then I was going to suggest Studio at Montage Resort, but their corkage is $15 for the first bottle and $30 for the second. Frown

Five Feet offers excellent wine-friendly Chinese food in an artsy setting.

There are many other excellent choices in Laguna and I would be happy to try someplace new.

W+A, as I notice the second half of your screen name, I wonder if you are visiting Laguna Beach for art-related reasons?
 
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Java... have you called them by chance? I have found many places will cap the corkage (say $100) if you advise what we are doing.

As far as I'm concerned, if you know of a good place that works well, book it. I heard from DannyK today and he is going to try to make it as well.

As for my visit...work AND golf. Big Grin
 
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W+A, have you decided on Laguna Beach rather than Santa Monica/Los Angeles? This is your offline, so you call it.

Next, how about some guidance on cuisine and atmosphere? French-American? Italian? Chinese? Formal, elegant? Casual, artsy? Ocean view, or not?

Have you Googled either of the two restaurants in my last post, to see if they might interest you?

Do you have a theme for the wine? Cool
 
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Java, I'm in Laguna without a car, so near would be my first choice.

Five Feet looks excellent to me, but I'm open to anything. As for a theme, I think we pick based on the restaurant.

I'm flying out early Tuesday, so I will need to pick my wine tomorrow at the latest. If everyone is good with Five Feet, perhaps we should go with it. Can you please make the arrangements once we get a head count?

Thanks in advance.

W+A
 
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Originally posted by Zinerator:
Very very cute. I hope there's butter on that popcorn cause an attempt to organize the LAers may be make for a great a disaster movie.

Let's pick a date in October. What works for everyone?

And I'm going to pick a fantastic restaurant I just held my last wine dinner in - Bistro LQ. Phenomenal food and they have a tasting menu as well as a "make your own" tasting menu where you can order 3+ half dishes. A seriously amazing new restaurant. And not that pricey. About $60-$70/person, corkage is $10.

What date works for everyone in October?
I'm interested...Never done one of these before.
 
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