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Pre-PAX Dinner...Lite!
ClannMorgan
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While the PPD may be on hiatus, it doesn't mean we can't still meet up for dinner. I've made a reservation for 10 at Hopsters its a "brewery, restaurant, and unique adventure experience where you can brew your own craft beer." While we won't be crafting our own beer, we definitely can enjoy their selection of craft beers and great food.
Signups is on a first come, first served basis (in posting order). If we get more than 10 great, I will increase the reservation.
What : Pre-PAX Dinner Lite
When : Wednesday 4/4/18 @ 5pm
Where : Hopsters Brewery - Seaport area
Who : 10 fans of food and beer
Why : Because...we still gotta eat!
Cost : Up to you
Attendees (10):
ClannMorgan
DeathNTaxes
SutibunRi
Acaraba2
Xenigma
Davedismyname
Redk232
WuShock
The PPD has returned! This year we are looking forward to a good turnout…we will need at minimum 24 attendees to make this happen. I have reserved a space to comfortably accommodate up to 40 attendees.
Tickets are $41 +2.67 fees. Your ticket will cover lite apps and meal, tax, gratuity and Merchant admin fee. Advance purchase required, tickets may not be available at the door. Drinks and additional food is available at your own expense.
When/Where:
Merchant Bar & Kitchen
60 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
We’ve had the dinner here for the past two years… food is great, and the staff has been amazing!
Wednesday April 4, 2018
5PM - 7PM
We will be in the Foley Room which is located on the lower level of the restaurant.
How to get there:
5-10 minute from Park St/Downtown Crossing T stations
20 minute walk from convention center
10 minute or less Uber/Lyft/cab from convention center
Validated parking ($6) available at the 33 Arch Street Garage, entrance located on Hawley Street.
Menu: There will be light app(s) and entrée selections
FAQ:
Handicap accessible? Yes and no. There are two levels, there are several steps at the entrance. There is an elevator to the lower floor.
21+ only? Nope…everyone is welcome.
What to wear…what to wear? Anything that you want…as long as you wear something.
When you arrive, please provide a printed ticket. If you can't provide a printed ticket then please be able to access your ticket on your phone so we can get everyone checked in as fast as possible.
OOOOOHHHH and for those that have attended before you know I like to do ice breakers…this of course will still be a part of the event.
Final Note - I do not make a profit on this event. If at any time there is any questions regarding this I will be more than willing to post all expenditures. All raffle stuff is donated by me.
Thank you all and see you all at the Merchant!
Signups is on a first come, first served basis (in posting order). If we get more than 10 great, I will increase the reservation.
What : Pre-PAX Dinner Lite
When : Wednesday 4/4/18 @ 5pm
Where : Hopsters Brewery - Seaport area
Who : 10 fans of food and beer
Why : Because...we still gotta eat!
Cost : Up to you
Attendees (10):
ClannMorgan
DeathNTaxes
SutibunRi
Acaraba2
Xenigma
Davedismyname
Redk232
WuShock
The PPD has returned! This year we are looking forward to a good turnout…we will need at minimum 24 attendees to make this happen. I have reserved a space to comfortably accommodate up to 40 attendees.
Tickets are $41 +2.67 fees. Your ticket will cover lite apps and meal, tax, gratuity and Merchant admin fee. Advance purchase required, tickets may not be available at the door. Drinks and additional food is available at your own expense.
When/Where:
Merchant Bar & Kitchen
60 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
We’ve had the dinner here for the past two years… food is great, and the staff has been amazing!
Wednesday April 4, 2018
5PM - 7PM
We will be in the Foley Room which is located on the lower level of the restaurant.
How to get there:
5-10 minute from Park St/Downtown Crossing T stations
20 minute walk from convention center
10 minute or less Uber/Lyft/cab from convention center
Validated parking ($6) available at the 33 Arch Street Garage, entrance located on Hawley Street.
Menu: There will be light app(s) and entrée selections
- Slow Roasted Chicken Breast – fingerling potato confit, Tuscan kale, mustard jus
- Roasted Seasonal Squash – winter vegetables, spinach, red quinoa, maple kissed tomato jus
- Grilled Sea Trout – roasted fennel, organic carrots, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, beluga lentils, parsley emulsion
- Steak Frites – marinated flat iron steak, watercress, fries
- All Natural Burger – aged cheddar, house-made bacon, black pepper aioli, brioche bun
FAQ:
Handicap accessible? Yes and no. There are two levels, there are several steps at the entrance. There is an elevator to the lower floor.
21+ only? Nope…everyone is welcome.
What to wear…what to wear? Anything that you want…as long as you wear something.
When you arrive, please provide a printed ticket. If you can't provide a printed ticket then please be able to access your ticket on your phone so we can get everyone checked in as fast as possible.
OOOOOHHHH and for those that have attended before you know I like to do ice breakers…this of course will still be a part of the event.
Final Note - I do not make a profit on this event. If at any time there is any questions regarding this I will be more than willing to post all expenditures. All raffle stuff is donated by me.
Thank you all and see you all at the Merchant!
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Yeah, I'm thinking that the change from Thursday to Wednesday has had an impact on the numbers. I'm hoping that there is a last minute surge in attendance as we are not even at half of the necessary numbers. We'll see.
I hope not, one of the best parts is meeting other forum members at this event.
The same thing happened to me last year on the Schlitzkrieg; we didn't make our numbers. It may be that when the con changes format drastically it could take a year or two for things to settle out for the community events. That said, I think that most PAXers don't read the forums, and having a PAX community display or table or something at walk-in events like game night might help drive more people to check out the forums and see the events.
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The challenge the last few years has been finding a location that isn't already booked. Boston knows about PAX now, and knows it can charge a premium that week since every open space around the seaport will be packed with people. Also getting a formal meal with appetizers and $20-$25 in Boston is hard.
I will have to cancel for this year, I'm still willing to put something together for a small group, we can all cover our own checks, it will still be a good time, we will still eat, and we will still have plenty of drinks! I just don't want to make a reservation for 10-12, then only have 5 show.
PAX East 2019!
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Whatever form this will take for 2018 it will still be good for anyone who shows up.
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I second this @ClannMorgan the date did not work for me this year but I have enjoyed the dinner in the past - thank you for all the efforts even if it did not pan out.
No worries, feel better. You don’t want to start off PAX feeling blah.
Anyone else interested should PM me, or comment, so I can add you to the list in the OP.
PAX East Attendee since 2011