THIS AIN'T YOUR NONNA'S SEVEN FISHES DINNER!

[Rich Pawlak]

Oh, this looks like a good one:

THE DANGEROUS DINING CLUB

PRESENTS

A HOLIDAY TRADITION,

DDC- STYLE

THIS AIN’T YOUR NONNA’S

SEVEN FISHES DINNER !

at:

VESUVIO RISTORANTE

736-38 S. 8th St., Philadelphia

Monday, December 15, 2003, 6:30 PM

RSVP by Friday, December 12 to Katie Loeb at katieloeb@fast.net

Or (215) 351-9016

THE MENU

First Course

Lobster Bisque

Second Course - Family Style Crostini Tasting

Tuna

Grape tomatoes, chervil and balsamic.

Marinated White Anchovies

Orange supremes, radish and black olive tapenade.

Third Course - Served Family Style

Salmon Carpaccio

House cured Salmon with Seasonal Sprouts, Red Onion, minced Egg.

Steamed Mussels

Mussels Steamed in Red Sauce, Fresh Garlic & Oregano

Calamari Fritti

Calamari fried accompanied by Zucchini in a Spicy Marinara Sauce

Fourth Course

Fettuccini al Vongele

Chopped Clams, Garlic & Parsley

Fifth Course

Biscotti and Fruit

Coffee and Tea

Pricing is $30 per person, tax & gratuity included.

Cash Bar available, with wines by the glass!

(and Eagles-Miami Monday Night Football and drink specials after dinner!)

[KatieLoeb]

Woo-hoo! We're up to 24 already! Keep those RSVP's coming y'all. I see some hanging about the bar after dinner for the Iggles game happening as well. Should be loads of fun. Hopefully I'll be more Katie and less Quasimodo by then...

[gabe]

This may well be a stupid question, but is there a dress code (written or unwritten) for these DDC shindigs?

[Andrew Fenton]

Being dressed is a definite requirement, yes. Beyond that, use your imagination...

[gabe]

  Andrew Fenton said:

Being dressed is a definite requirement, yes. Beyond that, use your imagination...

Phew! Glad I asked.

[Rich Pawlak]

  gabe said:

This may well be a stupid question, but is there a dress code (written or unwritten) for these DDC shindigs?

Dressing in an option, gabe. Surprise us.

[herbacidal]

  gabe said:

This may well be a stupid question, but is there a dress code (written or unwritten) for these DDC shindigs?

yes, there is. newcomers must wear togas.

greek or roman is your choice.

consult andrew for stylistic appropriateness.

[KatieLoeb]

OK Folks! We're up to just over 60 people for this shindig! Yowza! This should be fun. I'll be speaking to the restaurant with a final headcount tomorrow. All you procrastinators make up yer minds, wouldja? Our official DDC photographer will be joining us, but anyone else that wants to take pictures is welcome. Bring on the digital cameras and the elastic waisted pants...

Deadline for RSVP's is Friday December 12, at 6:00 PM.

See you all on Monday!

[maggiethecat]

What an absolutely great idea for a holiday party. Damn, I wish I could make it. Dress optional, right?

[KatieLoeb]

  maggiethecat said:

What an absolutely great idea for a holiday party.  Damn, I wish I could make it.  Dress optional, right?

Thanks Maggie! I sincerely wish you could join us. You'd definitely liven up the party !

I've posted a new thread over in General Food Topics in the hopes of learning a bit more about this tradition we're hijacking for our December DDC feast. Anyone who can weigh in with some historical facts and answers about this wonderful tradition is welcome to reply.

And the rest of you wiseasses can just keep a lid on it, K?

[Rich Pawlak]

  maggiethecat said:

What an absolutely great idea for a holiday party.  Damn, I wish I could make it.  Dress optional, right?

Maggie, you dont have to wear a thing. Our collective love will keep you warm.