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Paesano's is known as one of the best sandwich shops in Philly. But what you probably did not know is that on Friday nights they have 4-Course Tasting Selection (Family Style) and I just booked it. The menu changes weekly.

This restaurant is BYOB so you are encouraged to bring a bottle of wine. There is a prefix family-style dinner for $75/pp. After the gratuity of 20%. With tax and tip, it should be $96/pp. Bring cash $$$. The bill will be split evenly. Let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.

You will have to find street parking or take public transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.

I will confirm that you will be attending a day or two before the event so that I can adjust the reservation if needed. If you can't attend, kindly change your RSVP to not going so that someone on the wait list can go or I can correct the reservation at least 24 hours prior.

I can't wait to share this stop on our tour with you. I hope to see you there.

First stop: the enchanting Christmas Village! Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, handcrafted treasures, and delicious treats. From unique gifts to cozy winter accessories, you'll find something for everyone. Don't forget to warm up with a cup of mulled wine or a hot chocolate while you explore the festive stalls.

Next, we'll head over to the magical Dillworth Park. Ride the Ferris wheel, twirl on the ice rink, or simply wander through the illuminated park. The holiday spirit is truly contagious here!

To cap off the night we will visit the dazzling Comcast Holiday Spectacular at 8 PM. Prepare to be amazed by this breathtaking show!

Parking: [Link to parking information]

Can't wait to celebrate with you all!

https://grancaffelaquila.com/

For this event, there will NOT be separate checks - I will ask each attendee to total up their items off the bill and add 28% ( total[your items] * 1.28 ) for tax and tip. Please bring $CASH$ to cover your portion.

You can find the dinner menu here:

https://grancaffelaquila.com/pages/dinner-menu

Other food/drink menus can be found by going to the main website link above, selecting "Menus" on the main navigation bar, then selecting your desired menu from the pop-up list.

RSVP will close on 12/6.

Bistro Romano runs this event once every couple of months and it is quite popular.

Come enjoy a walk-around tasting of 30 wines from around the globe poured by wine experts, with tray-served Bistro Bites and live music. Tickets are $35pp.

Sign-up Details

Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own tickets for this event directly from the restaurant. Please purchase your ticket for the 12/11 5:30pm tasting session here:

https://www.bistroromano.com/store/event/wine-tasting-wed-dec-11-530/

Everyone signing up here will initially go onto the event waitlist - please message me once you have purchased your ticket and I will move you to the 'Going' list.

NOTE: This event is very popular and typically sells out well in advance - if you are sincerely interested in attending, I suggest securing your tickets right away.

When the event sells out, I will close RSVPs and move anyone who hasn't contacted me to the 'not going' list.

Parking suggestion:
There is a garage on Lombard a block west from the restaurant:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/215+Lombard+Parking+Garage+-+Target+Park+USA/@39.942344,-75.1461345,161m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c6c99814dacbc7:0x50a993837a6fbb37!8m2!3d39.942489!4d-75.1460855!16s%2Fg%2F11s2qh5sqy?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

If there are members who want to see the Rockettes or another show they can get in line to purchase discount matinee tickets in Times Square. The rest of the group can check out the city and everyone can meet back up at a set time and place. What we do will be decided by the attendees as a group.

We would meet up at the Hamilton Station. I will get there early and post the spot where we will meet. The train is $18.65 each way from Hamilton Station to Penn Station. If some members are in the same area they could carpool to the station. If you are interested in carpooling, post your neighborhood in the comments so that members in the same neighborhood can make connections. Many local trains also go to the Hamilton Station. Penn Station is about a 0.7-mile walk from Times Square. Wear comfortable shoes, there will be a lot of walking and standing. You can always bring a second pair of shoes in a backpack if you think your feet may hurt (I have done that and it works). Dress in Layers.

Here is the departure information. I will be there by 7:45 AM and suggest to everyone else they arrive as close to that as possible so that we can get tickets and find each other before the train arrives.

08:04 AM
Depart HAMILTON
09:32 AM
Arrive NEW YORK PENN STATION
Northeast Corridor #7816 1 hour, 28 minutes

We arrive early enough to get discount Broadway tickets if we decide to do that. We will grab lunch and dinner there. Somewhere local and casual. If you have suggestions for things to do please post them in the chat.

Here are some possible return times. We can decide as a group when we are ready to leave, even if it is at a time different from those listed below.

1. 6:22 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 7:43 PM #7858 1 hour, 21 minutes
2. 7:15 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 8:42 PM #7860 1 hour, 27 minutes
3. 8:07 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 9:38 PM #7864 1 hour, 31 minutes
4. 9:15 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 10:42 PM #7868 1 hour, 27 minutes
5. 10:04 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 11:32 PM #7872 1 hour,28 minutes
6. 11:04 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 12:32 PM #7876 1 hour,28 minutes

Guests are allowed. If you RSVP yes and can not attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to no at least 24-48 hours before the event. This is especially important if you are part of a carpool. I am so excited for this event and hope you are too. Let's do NYC!!!

https://nonamepops.org/event/a-philly-holiday-spectacular/

Sign-up Details

Tickets are $51.00 + fees per person. $57.12/pp.

So that our seats are together, I will purchase a block of tickets (in Tier 3) for our group. Tickets are selling, so I will need to collect payments from any interested in attending by Thursday, 12/5.

Everyone signing up here will initially go onto the event waitlist - please message me privately for my Venmo information to send payment. Once I've received payment, I will move you to the 'Going' list.