I volunteered to research restaurants for the senior dinner of the CDS. The problem I have had is in finding a restaurant that will reserve a private dining room for only 13 guests. There are only three graduates, six parents, and two additional couples (principals and spouses).
I need your help!
Here's what I know about what the kids and parents want thus far:
1. Italian or Chinese cuisine (PF Chang's has no private rooms)
2. $35 per person budget
3. Formal
4. Little Italy or somewhere they can walk around and feel special and talk about school memories
5. Safe location
The evening consists of dinner and then the principal shares special things about each graduate. Then the fathers share touching memories and bless their graduate. It's a real tear-jerker that I'm looking forward to!
They don't want to follow in their predecessors' tradition of getting a limo. But they do want to whoop it up a bit before or afterward (i.e. a day/evening of dinner PLUS some kind of outing).
Got any suggestions?
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There are a few nice restaurants in Havre de Grace, and the view is nice. I know its close, but you wouldn't have to worry about safety or parking.
Close is fine. Ben's class went to MacGregor's, but it was a class of 14 students plus parents and Wilson's so they reserved us a whole room. There is one Italian restaurant up there but too casual. Which ones were you thinking?
I was thinking Macgregors, but I think there are some others. (I just don't know the names.)
Chiaparelli's in Little Italy is great! We had Danny's graduation party there - and I think there were probably only 15-20 of us. Vacarro's (amazing dessert) is really close to it - and it's a close walk to the Harbor too. It's great!
Krista sent me your blog link because she knew I might have some suggestions for you....and I DO!!! I lived in Baltimore for several years, and my husband and I enjoyed discovering new restaurants. Our favorite in little Italy BY FAR is Amichi's. My favorite dish there is the gnocci. They do have a small room that is PERFECT for the type of gathering you are talking about. It is a short walk to Vaccaro's (which another one of your friends suggested) for FABULOUS desserts. You really will want to share though. They are HUGE (the waffle sundae is seriously big enough for 4)!!! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or need more suggestions.
Hi,
I followed a link her from Lynn's blog and you asked about Aldo's. My husband and I both grew up in Baltimore and we went to Aldo's for a special dinner, and it was just magnificent. The ambiance is second to none, and the food is just amazing. We ordered the filet and crabcakes and it was superb. Probably one of the best meals we have ever eaten.
And, as Lynn said, Vaccaro's is wonderful, but the portions are HUGE.
Sounds like a wonderful time! Enjoy!
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