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ProZ.com powwow: A good start to the new year

January 13, 2012, 2:00 pm
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Name NoteWill Attend
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  \"Organizer\" \"Reporter\" 175 Bloor st. E., Bishop and the Belcher - from 6:30 on  y
Nicholas Ferreira   ...  m
Larissa Boutrimova   ...  y
Suzanne Deliscar   Wish I could be there, have fun.  n
Gary Wellman   Looking forward to it  y
abda   ...  
Matthew McCarthy   ...  y
Avi Kerim   ...  m
XKaysha Valen (X)   yes I'm interested  y
XJina Kim (X)   Sorry, can't make it tonight for family matter. See you next time!  n
XJohnson Wong (X)   Just caught a bad case of flu, can't go tonight. See you all next time.  n
Karina Pellegrineschi   Maybe next time. Happy New Year & Best Regards  n
Ewa Olszowa   ...  m
Jari Nieppola   I'll be there  y
LauraLeon  \"Photographer\" I will be there!  
daniel137   Wish I could come but I'm stacked with work, hope I can make the next one.  n
Yuri Geifman   How about Hot House at Church and Front? Last time I was there with a group, they gave us private room  m
Babar Khan   ...  y
puminran   ...  
Erica Ball   ...  
Jamie McLennan   Jamie McLennan  
Raquel Benaim   Anyone has the address for this event?  y
a_joshi   Arun  




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Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 09:36
Member (2002)
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Get-together in the New Year Dec 12, 2011

Open to suggestions for a venue:
The Keg (on Jarvis) (tested and nice but a bit loud - and not super-convenient for Transit)
Peridot (Yonge/Bloor) Fine for groups up to 14-16
Le Marché (difficult to book tables in advance, food quality modest - and not cheap)
The Madison pub (too loud for my taste)


Tell me what you think - there's plenty of time to decide.


 
Nicholas Ferreira
Nicholas Ferreira  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 03:36
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Baldwin Street? Dec 21, 2011

Great idea, thanks for putting together!

How about somewhere on Baldwin Street, say Bodega (nice, but pricey), Elle M'a Dit or one of the other places. It's central and easy to access from St Patrick's station, with street parking as well...

[Edited at 2011-12-21 16:31 GMT]


 
Gary Wellman
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Canada
Local time: 03:36
Member (2009)
Japanese to English
Peridot gets my vote Dec 21, 2011

I found the Peridot to be quite good and accessible for subway people at least.

 
Nicholas Ferreira
Nicholas Ferreira  Identity Verified
Canada
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Peridot... Dec 30, 2011

Wellmiya wrote:

I found the Peridot to be quite good and accessible for subway people at least.


...sounds good to me too!


 
LauraLeon
LauraLeon
Spain
Local time: 08:36
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Hemingways Jan 2, 2012

Hi, there!

I would love to get together and meet you all in a nice place but also the average price of the whole evening can be a little turn off if it is more than $25.

That is why I suggest the Hemingway, in Yorkville. At the back of the main floor the atmosphere is nice, food is good and fairly priced, and it has a subway exit right in front of it.

What do you guys think?


 
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
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I don't know Hemingway's Jan 2, 2012

I did however have a look at the meny (pretty meat-centric)

Soups are from around $4.30-5.70
Snacks from $5.50 -8
Burgers $11.50-14
Main courses $14-17
Which is not bad. However, the Yelp review says it is loud - something that isn't ideal.

The Peridot is in the foolowing price range:
Soup $6
Snacks $ 7-10
Pasta $14-18
Entrees $13-28

So slightly more expensive, but not a lot if you compare similar items.
Last time my f
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I did however have a look at the meny (pretty meat-centric)

Soups are from around $4.30-5.70
Snacks from $5.50 -8
Burgers $11.50-14
Main courses $14-17
Which is not bad. However, the Yelp review says it is loud - something that isn't ideal.

The Peridot is in the foolowing price range:
Soup $6
Snacks $ 7-10
Pasta $14-18
Entrees $13-28

So slightly more expensive, but not a lot if you compare similar items.
Last time my final bill was about $26 including tips.

It's your call guys, I'm open to any suggestion.
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LauraLeon
LauraLeon
Spain
Local time: 08:36
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Peridot gets my vote, too Jan 2, 2012

Count me in!

 
Tania Samsonova
Tania Samsonova  Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 03:36
Member (2007)
English to Russian
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Sorry but I cannot make it Jan 3, 2012

I'll be in Ottawa over that weekend. I hope you have fun!

 
Kaysha Valen (X)
Kaysha Valen (X)  Identity Verified
Canada
English to Japanese
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depends Jan 4, 2012

I agree that above $25 is a turn-off. I am vegan but would be happy with just a big salad and drink. Somewhere close to the subway or easily accessible please.

 
Jari Nieppola
Jari Nieppola
Canada
Local time: 03:36
English to Finnish
Hemingways Jan 10, 2012

less expensive

 
LauraLeon
LauraLeon
Spain
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Restaurant/Location? Jan 10, 2012

Hi everybody!

Where will be the dinner then? Any decitions?
I am also half vegan. Kaysha, I am with you!


 
daniel137
daniel137
Polish to English
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location?? Jan 10, 2012

Your last email notification (dated today) didn't include any details on location, perhaps it would be a good idea to update everyone? Unless I'm completely out of the loop and missed the announcement.

 
Kaysha Valen (X)
Kaysha Valen (X)  Identity Verified
Canada
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location, time, fee Jan 10, 2012

Yes, I'm lost too....where is the final info on the location, time and fee?

 
Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Hege Jakobsen Lepri  Identity Verified
Norway
Local time: 09:36
Member (2002)
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I'll book a table tomorrow after checking two extra locations Jan 10, 2012

I'm gathering from what I read that the price point is an issue for a lot of people, so I'm looking for somewhere slightly cheaper than the Peridot, but need to confirm the location tomorrow.

There is no fee - people order what they want (no meal requirement), even just a drink.
The start time is generally 6:30 or 7 p.m. Which do you prefer?


 
Jamie McLennan
Jamie McLennan
Canada
Local time: 02:36
French to English
Looking forward to it. Jan 10, 2012

I plan on being there. Thanks for organizing this, Hege!

 
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