ggreen

Yes, kwren, that's the place. (I posted the link waaay upthread - thanks for reposting it.) I hope you can make it: this is getting to be so exciting!!

kwren

Oops - sorry, I missed it ggreen - when I was first reading this thread I didn't think I'd be able to make it so didn't pay such close attention to the details, but now it's it's looking good and on my calendar!

My husband is going to drive with me and spend the day at a museum, maybe we'll have dinner with my dad and then we can drive home that evening. We're from central PA so don't get to NYC that ofter - it's great to have an excuse (other than my dad who we just saw "on our way to Italy", as I told him)...and spend the afternoon talking travel to boot!!!

Can't think of a better day! See you all soon!

ggreen

Oh, I meant that it was good you reposted the link! With 81 replies and counting, the important details get lost... So here it is again, for all newcomers!

Saturday, August 11, 2012
1pm
Bella Luna
www.bellalunanyc.com


kwren, I look forward to meeting you IRL - and exchanging Italy notes!

kwren

It will be my pleasure to talk Italy - I just spent a week in Abruzzo at an amazing cooking school!

And we get back from a cruise the week before the gtg!

You won't be able to shut me up!

mcnyc

Am I too late to join in on the GTG?

travelbuff

mcnyc, sure we have a seat just for you, so yes please come. I have upped the number to 35. I will be posting a list of those "yessers" this week, so please let me know if I have missed anyone.

travelbuff

Now just one month from today. I am so looking forward to meeting all of you. By Friday I will put together the list of those attending, so I make sure not to miss anyone and make sure we have the right number for reservations.

rhkkmk

pls also give us the cost, menu and time (1PM?)..

we were in nyc lst weekend and stopped by bella.. it looks great.. plenty of parking in neighborhood on cross streets and local garages.. no valet.

KRNS

I would like to add my traveling companion, my husband Mike, to the guest list even though he is not a Fodorite. Hope that is OK!


Karen

travelbuff

KRNS, yes please bring Mike along, the more the funner.

rhkkmk, the cost is as per the menu whatever you would like, no additional cost. Please feel free to check the menu and I think you will see why it's one of my favs now. The food is GREAT, well priced, good portions and really good service. They also have a very good wine cellar.

The websiste is bellalunanyc.com for more info.

If anyone needs directions, please let me know.

goddesstogo

Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Fingers crossed!

starrs

goddess, I just sent an email to an old email address. If you don't receive it, please email me at the email address on my profile.

goddesstogo

starrs, you've got mail!

goddesstogo

We're in! Got room for two more?

taconictraveler

I am hoping to convince my travel partner (and husband) to come in to town for my first ever GTG, if there is still room!

elberko

Change me fron tentative to yes, and add Mr. elberko, too. Thanks for the hotel tip, emd3! I've reserved a room at the New Yorker.

~Liz

owlwoman

Taconictraveler, if you end up coming in by yourself, let me know, I'm going to leave my husband at home

simpsonc510

(mine is staying home as well...) How many are we now?? Just curious. Will you have name tags or something, so we can make connections with names and faces at the GTG? That'd be great.

goddesstogo

Oh yes -- name tags please!!! Maybe fodors will supply them (along, I'm hoping, with other swag).

travelbuff

Sorry guys I have been crazed with work but tonight I will put up the list so make sure your name is on it and I will update the reservation at Bella Luna.

I'm planning on a few things so shhhhhh I want you guys to be surprised.