Would Anyone...(ahem)...Like to Have a NY Dinner?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Okay- I know I am setting myself up for endless humiliation and ridicule, and I know every wise guy is going to come up with some clever comment, but that said...<br /><br />Would anyone like to get together for a dinner in NY one night? On the strength of our recent meeting, I think we could get it done. Everyone got along great, nobody drew a switchblade (okay, so maybe we did get cut up a little) but at the end of the meeting we all emerged unscathed.<br /><br />The key is to pick a place and a date and go with it. We don't need everybody to suggest their five favorite steakhouses. We need a few suggestions, a time, and then we'll just get together for a good time. Let's all be good boys and girls and see if we can accomplish this. I'll help coordinate, but perhaps somebody wants to suggest the venue.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>i am all for it...thanks barry. give me a day or so (i am out of town this weekend), to get some ideas together.<br /><br /><br />MS<br /><br />p.s. i really don't want to hear sh*t from anybody about this, unless they have constructive input, and i would go as far as requesting to Leon, that if people do post dumb comments, to delete them.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks Michael for the strong support, and I look forward to getting together with you again. But I can take a few jabs, I'm thick skinned.

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Posted By: <b>Mark Holt</b><p>Barry - my suggestion is that you set the place and the time. Those that can make it will do so. Leaving it open sets you up for more suggestions and discussion than you are likely to want. Living in Virginia I'm not likely to be there but that's my 2 cents anyway. However if you're ever down in the Williamsburg area I'll set up a lunch/dinner etc....

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>if it is during the week... I am in. On the weekend, I have to check with my better half.<br /><br /><br />Mark's suggestion is a good one. Barry you pick the date / time / place - and see who can make it.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I would make the choice, but because I live in a section of Brooklyn that is so rich in good and affordable restaurants- the street two blocks from me is known as "Restaurant Row" (Smith Street)- we almost always eat in Brooklyn and rarely go into Manhattan for dinner anymore. So I think there are Manhattanites who know the good places better than I do. And I don't think it's realistic to have it in Brooklyn, unless some steak eaters want to do the Peter Luger's route, or simply come into my Cobble Hill neighborhood where I know an endless number of great places.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>barry, i agree with mark, let's just pick a date & place and roll with it...let me think about it over the weekend, i have several places in mind (they will be different choices then before)...

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Michael- you seem to know the city better than I do. Why don't we go along the lines of something casual, not too loud, where we can enjoy some conversation and just have a nice evening. It doesn't have to be a four star restaurant, just a place to relax and have a good time.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Payard restaurant<br /><br />Lexington bet 73 and 74.<br /><br />Has big tables, relatively quiet, not cramped.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Jeff- sounds fine with me, I'm game, and I trust you will be joining us?<br /><br />Do you know what kind of food they serve? Weeknight is good if that works better for most.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>sounds fine with me...as early as this upcoming week? or not?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>I can make it during the week after next.<br /><br />Payard is a French bistro but they serve a good steak. The place is pretty mellow upstairs and I've sat at a big table. I think we should see how many we can get together for a dinner and then make a plan. So far it's Mike, Barry and me. Hopefully Jim and Bruce can join us and a few others.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>sounds great, the week after next works...i think i am free most nights that week...<br /><br />how about any of the other guys from our meeting?

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Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>That sounds good to me. Midweek is best.<br><br>Frank

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>The week after next is fine, the restaurant sounds good, and I'm in. I'll wait for somebody to just pick a day and time (early might work well for most). Let's also see how many want to join us. Do we need a reservation?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>I think once you've got 6 or more people a reservation should be made. So far we have Frank, Mike, Barry, Joe and me for a weeknight at Payard.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Why don't we say anybody who wants to join us has to let Jeff know by a certain day so he can make a reservation if necessary. Jeff, I'll let you figure that deadline. It's likely we will get at least one more.

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>let me know the date<br /><br />Judson

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Judd- Frank Evanov just emailed me and suggested Feb 7. Does that work for you?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Just curious if anyone has noticed...but this dinner is nearing resolution and we are under 20 posts without any strife. <br /><br />Feb 7 is fine for me.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>this thread is going too smoothly. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I've noticed too, but don't jinx it!

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Just a matter of time....tick tick tick tick.....

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Shhhh! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>wow, i think that works for me too...<br /><br />this is scary.<br /><br />i will also ask my friend Dar.

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Posted By: <b>MikeW</b><p>Hi Barry.. everyone,<br /> I just moved to NYC and should be able to make the dinner if there is room for one more.<br /><br />Barry, I'll shoot you an e-mail a little later to confirm.<br /><br />Mike

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>Is, I think, good. I'll know better after I get to the office on Monday. Closest subway stop would be appreciated

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>4 train to 68th Street or the 6 to 77th<br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Jeff- the #4 doesn't go to 68th Street. The 4 and 5 go to 59th, and then you have to switch to the 6, which stops at 68th (Hunter College) and 77th.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>those yellow cars go wherever you want to go...<br /><br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I've rarely ever taken a cab...subway and walking are my modes of transportation. Just one of my many quirks. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>wish i had that quirk...with the money i spend on cabs in a month, i could probably buy a few extra T206 6's...

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Posted By: <b>Cobby33</b><p>This thread is making us hungry.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Woops, Barry, that's right. 4 to 59 and 86 and 6 to 68 and 77.

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>By the by, what time?<br />The 6 train it is.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Decided it would be best to bump this back up.<br /><br />So far Jeff L., Joe D., and Barry S. (not using last names to protect the innocent) are in for Feb 7 dinner. Jeff needs to know fairly soon who is definitely in, and we could all use the exact address of the restaurant. I believe we agreed on 6:00 PM, assuming we can secure that time. Please post on this thread if you would like to come. Everyone is invited.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>barry-<br /><br />don't forget me...<br /><br />also, Dar S. might join too...

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Noone will be forgotten...just simply post so Jeff can take a head count and make the reservation.

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>I'm in for the 7th at 6, and for taking the 6 to get there.

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Posted By: <b>Frank Evanov</b><p>Count me in.<br><br>Frank

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>So far we are six for sure, with Michael's friend a possible seventh. Is Al C. coming? Does anyone else want to break bread with a bunch of baseball card guys?

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Posted By: <b>Robert S</b><p>Sign me up...<br /><br />Robert S

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Robert S, whatever your last name is...welcome aboard!

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>ok, so who are the "nine men out" for dinner? <br /><br />looking forward to it.<br /><br />MS

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Frank E. emailed me last night and said he unfortunately has a work commitment and can't make it. He may be the only one who stays warm tomorrow night. It will be brutal (but net54ers are known for their thick skin) <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>should be a great time.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Careful tonight guys...rumour has it Howard Stern will be dining there...ha ha

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>For the dinner commemorating the NYC Dinner Message Thread II:<br /><br />Myself, Barry, Judd, Mike Sarno and Dar, Joe D, Robert, and Mike W.

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>Who gets to be Cicotte?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>You can be Cicotte if I can be Schalk, but then I'll have to turn you in <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>...consider me shoeless joe. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Robert S</b><p><a href="http://www.payard.com/dinnermenu.php" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.payard.com/dinnermenu.php</a><br />

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>mmmmm...we're gonna have some tasty eats!

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Wow- that place is pretty expensive. I thought it was going to be one of those "all you can eat for $1.99" joints.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>jeff mentioned an "early bird special"...so sounds like we might get some sort of deal...<br /><br />if not, i'll bring some cards to barder (sp?) with... <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>T E</b><p>Don't know if I'd fit in, I'm a bush-leager (that's baseball, not politics) compared to most of you. But I'm stuck in cold windy freeeeeezing Montauk this week.<br /><br />I know the city has changed much, but if you want to keep the tab down, in the future you might want to consider a place in the Village. You can still find saloons and bars where you can pull a few tables together, have beers and burgers, and get away with your mortgage intact. <br /><br />But count me in on the next one, if it is okay with you guys, wherever it is.<br />Tom

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Michael - it's "barter."<br /><br />Did you see $10 for French Onion soup? I think I will bring along a can of Campbell's French Onion soup and ask the waiter to warm it up for me <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />How are things out on the East End? Haven't been to Sag Harbor since we rented our house. Guess I'm taking a long break.

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Posted By: <b>Judson</b><p>Is there one? Can I show up in my lime green nehru jacket?<br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Judd- I think spats are mandatory!

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>well, looks pricy, but nothing compared to Del Posto, i went there a few months back with another couple...got out of hand with 6 courses, and a piece of trouffle that cost more than a PSA 5 T206...<br /><br />anyway, i am excited to see all of you...<br /><br />p.s. i love Montauk, my close friend has a huge house out there, indoor pool, etc...what i cool place to be (whether it's july or february)...

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>When we go out there we always go to Gosman's for lobster.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>and it seems Jackets are not required for dinner.<br /><br />(Jeff would know better though as he has dined there I believe).<br /><br /><br />Unfortunately if they are required... I don't have one with me....<br />so I would have to sit there with whatever smelly, oversized, neon-yellow loaner they have.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>...i called the restaurant...the dress code is "casual chic"...<br /><br />i love french places. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>I think<br /><br />Classic Cassoulet with Tarbais Beans, Pork Shank, <br />Sausage and Homemade Duck Confit 28.00 <br /><br />is better known as "Pork 'n Beans"<br /><br /><br />Max<br />(noting parenthetically that it only took 2 emails and no posts to have a net54 Vancouver dinner with David Macdonald last weekend)

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Posted By: <b>T E</b><p>I go to the dock during the winter and get it pretty much off the boat. <br /><br />Tried to walk along the ocean the other day, it was about 4 degrees, the sand was frozen, as was I within 30 seconds.<br /><br />I used to manage Bouley, back in its original location, when it was BOULEY. Can get you a real good table, if you've got a time machine around...<br />Tom

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Joe -nobody is more casual than me. I'm wearing a sweater, slacks, and my sneakers. If they kick me out, it's their loss. I don't do dress up.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Yeah, I'd never subject anyone to jackets or ties unless forced by law. It's pretty laid-back for a moderately high-end place.

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>So Barry, when is the next dinner scheduled for Arkansas? And no cracks about banjos or bringing your sister, this is Arkansas not Alabama <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>Well, if you guys ever want to venture up to CT this summer, I'd be happy to treat you to Wendy's! we can probably pull together almost all the tables they have!<br />I don't like the cold, dressing up to make a mess at dinner, or coming into NYC for the evening, but I'm not a negative person, ...really! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Seriously, though...maybe I can join in another time...<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Bob- when you've lived in NYC all your life...Alabama, Arkansas, it's pretty much all the same <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />But my favorite president is from Arkansas, so you guys have the clear edge (boy, am I going to get flack for that president remark!)

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Posted By: <b>T E</b><p>Sorry, Barry, I just felt like typing Chester A Arthur.<br /><br />Me silly. Dinner is tonight, right? Report highlights (and lowlights, too)

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I'll say this about Chester A Arthur: he had the best looking sideburns of any American president! As far as his platforms, I wouldn't know.

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Two e-mails, one cellphone call, no problem. My wife Jeannette and I spent a most enjoyable day visiting with Max Weder and his wife Jennifer Ettinger last week <i>whilst</i> visiting Beautiful British Columbia. Max has some amazingly cool stuff and it was just plain fun to poke around his library. It was also a treat to see Jennifer's baseball art. She got skills! The ultimate highlight was a chance to play a game of flipper baseball on Max's arcade game. Big Fun! Ate dinner at the Watermark Restaurant on Kitsilano Beach. Food was great. Restaurant was crowded, we ate on the patio which was, unfortunately, colder'n a witch's beltbuckle in Canada in January but, fortunately, my Elmer Fudd hat was OK by their dress code. They even supplied the blanket.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/Feb07/DSC04070.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>New York dinner was a great success- everyone enjoyed and finally got to break bread together...we proved that NYers can get it done, and we are pleased to report that we cleaned up the hobby once and for all. All the trimmed cards that previously resided in holders no longer exist! The war is over <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>had fun...awesome food, great conversations...glad to finally meet some of you (second time i met barry)...<br /><br />hope to see you all again soon...let's try to do it every other month?<br /><br />Best-<br />MS

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Next dinner should be on a warm balmy spring night!<br /><br />And Dar, we are awaiting your first post <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>That was a very enjoyable evening.<br /><br />Great people, great conversation, great time.<br /><br /><br />I am looking forward to NY Dinner Thread III<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Judson Hamlin</b><p>Thanks for an enjoyable time. Great to meet with all of you and I will join up again. Now that the hobby is fixed we can work on global warming and peace in our time-- or is that OT?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>We've already had a global warming thread and all hell broke loose! It's safer to talk about T206 backs.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Last night was a lot of fun -- I'm amazed it took us so long to get it together; we need to do it again very soon. Other than fixing the ills associated with doctored cards, we also set up a secret organization to police all third party graders and auction houses. Those of you who we deem worthy will be contacted about inclusion into our double-secret group: to armpit collectors, I would simply say 'don't hold your breath.'

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>But do we want to share our secret handshake with everyone? You need to join our exclusive club for that.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>to get to know the secret handshake.<br /><br />you have to join the pledge class.<br /><br />pledges are considered "raw" or "ungraded".... ultimately they work their way to the sought after rank of "slabbed" - and at that point they are taught the secret handshake.<br /><br />Similar to secret societies such with fearsome names like the skull and bones... <br />maybe our proper name is the dreaded and scary 'crease and paper-loss' ?<br /><br />ah - but that could be the topic of discussion for our next meeting.<br />

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Posted By: <b>T E</b><p>Raise a glass in memory of Napolean Lajoie, who passed away in Daytona Beach, Feb 7, 1958, age 83...

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Posted By: <b>MikeW</b><p>I too had a great time last night. It was really nice meeting you all. I'm in on the next outing as well. ...that increadible steak made it hard to consontrate on baseball cards.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Mike- if I had to do it over again I think I would have gone with the steak, too. I didn't know what a cassoulet was and in retrospect, probably not the best dish for someone with a sensitive stomach. I took a risk...live and learn!

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Posted By: <b>MikeW</b><p>Really, Barry? That looked so good. Is it possible you said something "smart" to the waiter? He seemed to have ulterior motives at times. I have a hard time trusting a waiter that grins slyly after he takes my order.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Do you think he slipped me a mickey?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Boy, is that a throwback phrase: "slipped me a mickey." I recall hearing that for the first time as a young kid watching Bugs Bunny; invariably Bugs would either have 'slipped someone a mickey' or, in the alternative, been 'slipped a mickey.' Wonderfully descriptive term created at the term of the last century; short for "Mickey Finn." Refers to the spiking of a drink in order to knock someone out.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>In a Seinfeld episode George takes revenge on his boss by slipping him a mickey. Jerry's response is: "Who do you think you are, Peter Lorre?"