Saturday lunch option at the hotel

[svxcess]

For background, see this thread:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...t=31230&page=2

I explained our concerns to the General Manager of Morgantown HI that if wer were unable to have a cookout on the hotel property, we needed a lunchtime option, since the hotel restaurant was not open for lunch. If we didn't have a cookout, we would probably go to McDonald's, etc.

I convinced him to open the restaurant at lunchtime for our group and offer us a limited menu to choose from.

He agreed this was a good idea. he said that we could congregate in the restaurant and eat as desired or get it inside and take the food outside. This also covered the possibility of bad weather, where everyone might go inside anyway. It would also allow any sleepy members (who drove all night and slept in through breakfast) the opportunity to get something to eat at the hotel.


Here is his email to me, along with suggested menu offerings and prices:

Mr. Hoffman,

Granting your request, we will open the restaurant for lunch for the SVX club.

Here is a sample of a menu we could have for lunch on Saturday and it would be available for either dine-in or carryout to the parking lot. We can also add other items to the menu if you wish and the hours of operation can be pretty much what you think would be convenient and necessary.

Please let Tia Jones, Director of Sales, know when you have gotten ideas from the group. If I can be of further assistance feel free to contact me.

Regards,

H. Michael Turner
General Manager
Holiday Inn Morgantown
6170 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
Tel: 610-286-3000
Fax: 610-286-0137
turnerm@harihotels.net


Here is his tenative lunch menu offering (subject to our approval)

Chicken Wings...$6.50
Chicken Fingers...$5.95
Potato Skins...$4.95
Chicken Quesadilla...$6.95
Philly Cheese Steak...$6.95
Chicken Cheese Steak...$6.95
Cheeseburger...$6.95
Ham and Turkey Club...$5.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich...$6.95
Chef Salad...$6.95
Chicken Caesar Salad...$7.95


This give us more flexibility during lunchtime, as far as food choices go. People who may be hungry at dinner can choose to eat at the hotel or arrange for other restaurant options. locally, without regard to a set dinner time. I think we can safely rule out the HI buffet offerings.

Do we want to do this? Can anyone thing of anything else they would like to see offered? (I'm sure things like french fries, chips, etc, are available already). I was thinking the hours should be from 11:30am to 2:00pm.

I need some feedback from you as whether this is agreeable to you. I want to let him know something by the end of this week.

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[TomsSVX]

Im down for grillage

Tom

[SVXRide]

Any way we can get a Tuna sub added to the menu?...otherwise I'm down for the potato skins
-Bill

[LarryIII]

John,

Rosie and I are in.
Maybe we can also book a flight to to Canada and go to David's (Earthworm)Buffalo-Bison Barbeque and SVX Meet.

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by LarryIII

Maybe we can also book a flight to to Canada and go to David's (Earthworm)Buffalo-Bison Barbeque and SVX Meet.

That would be a very unexpected and welcome surprise!

[newsvx]

John,
Count me in for lunch!! I think this is the way to go to keep folks in the area / parking lot.

Harry

[subeman90]

the food list sounds good to me and I think the wife would be cool with it too... but if it doesn't fly....I like big macs all the same.

[shotgunslade]

Sounds good to me. Should get there by about 9:00am Saturday morning.

[svxcess]

Here is the email I sent to the GM at Morgantown this morning, telling him of our approval of the Saturday lunch menu and hours:

"We have decided that the Saturday lunch option would be the most flexible and beneficial for us. The menu looks fairly complete and offers a wide choice. I am sure that things like potato chips and French fries are available.

A few of the members were asking about tuna or chicken salad sandwiches or subs, etc. I think that an 11:30am-2:00pm lunch "window" would be adequate for our needs, but I am open to your suggestions. Some may want to eat a little later if they have already had breakfast at the hotel. I am still assuming breakfast will offer the option of being ala carte or the breakfast buffet)

We have also decided against the catered Saturday night dinner idea at your hotel. We could not generate enough interest to come close to meeting the 25 person minimum. I really appreciate all of your fine efforts in providing us with this possibility."


Here is his reply:

"Absolutely fries, chips, etc. will be available and tuna and/or chicken salad can be done as well. By copy of this email I'm asking my F&B Director to finalize a menu and send it to you by next week. Let me know if I can help further."

When I get the revised menu, I will post it ASAP.

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[svxcess]

here is the final updated lunch menu from the Holiday Inn. The tentative hours are from 11:30am-2:00pm.

Chicken Fingers..$5.95
Ham and Turkey Club..$5.95

Buffalo Wings..$6.50
Chicken Quesadilla..$6.95
Philly Cheesesteak..$6.95
Chicken Cheesesteak...$6.95
Cheeseburger..$6.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich..$6.95
Tuna Salad Sandwich..$6.95
Chef's Salad..$6.95

Chicken Caesar Salad..$7.95

All Sandwiches include your choice of French Fries or Potato Chips.
Prices do not include 6% tax.

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[LarryIII]

John,

If chickens don't have lips, how do they have fingers?

[TomsSVX]

nice... thnx again for lining this all up

Tom

[newsvx]

Looks great, John! Thanks for taking care of this and all of the other!!

I'm READY for READING!!!!!!!

Harry

[svxcess]

The hotel will be getting back to me by the end of February as to what will be offered at lunch on Saturday, along with the prices. If there is anything we would like to add to the menu, now is the time.

The lunch period was from 11:30am-2:00pm last year. I wonder how lunchtime patronage at the hotel will be affected this year events taking place at the Maple Grove raceway, beginning at 11:30am.

I guess there will always be those with the need for speed, as well as those old farts who just like hangin' out at the parking lot.
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[green_eyed_lady]

Originally Posted by svxcess

...those old farts who just like hangin' out at the parking lot.

Hey, I resemble that remark!