Posted on 01/13/2005 5:06:14 PM PST by kristinn
All Freepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to celebrate with us at the Free Republic Pre-Inaugural Dinner at the Washington Plaza Hotel, Wednesday, January 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
With all the traffic closures expected the next day, we figured it would be best to give folks a dry run on getting to the hotel for the ball the next night. Also, because so many of the ball attendees will be spending all day in town on Inauguration Day, we have decided to give them the chance to pre-position their evening attire at the hotel the night before so they won't have to make an extra trip on Thursday.
The dinner will be a great chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
You do not have to be attending the ball to come to this dinner. Also, if you do not want to have dinner, you are welcome to hang out in the hotel lounge and buy a drink or soda and socialize there.
The price for the dinner is $25 per person, tax, gratuity and drinks extra.
The prix fixe menu is:
Mixed Field Green Salad with Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber and Bell Pepper
Balsamic Vinaigrette and Buttermilk Ranch Traditional Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Parmesan Reggiano, Signature Caesar Dressing
Teriyaki Beef and Asparagus Salad with Napa Cabbage and Sugar Peas
Assorted Dinner Rolls with Whipped Butter
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast with a Caramelized Onion Demi Glace
Pan-Roasted Atlantic Salmon with a Dill Beurre Blanc
Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Green Beans with Baby Carrots
Caramel Apple Crisp
German Chocolate Cake
We are ending the dinner at 10 p.m. so everyone can get a good night's sleep for the long day ahead.
Please note: We will also be making the final plans for the ball at the dinner.
And, the D.C. Chapter will be finalizing our plans for the American Sectors along the Inaugural Parade route.
The Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Located at 14th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Garage parking (6 foot clearance) and limited street parking available.
The hotel is four blocks north of the McPherson Square Metro station (Orange and Blue lines.)
Please RSVP on this thread or by freepmail to me.
If you haven't purchased your Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball tickets, you can do so by following this link.
Dinner bell!
Is the dinner also black tie ?
Hey, ain't one of them words French?
I wish I could have been there.
If Eurotwits are allowed that is.
The ball is black tie optional. The dinner is shirts, shoes and pants mandatory.
It sure is. If Eurotwit were going to be there, he could tell us what it means.
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What I can't come naked??? On second thought I have seen myself naked and it is not nice LOL.
I'm in! Will need to let you know later how many. Thanks for putting this all together. Sounds great!
I have to wear pants? :)
There will be three in my group, and I am looking forward to meeting everyone at the dinner.
Bump-will be there unless a freak of nature changes the course.
You moderators just won't allow any free expression!!!
Count us for four. Me, Sheila, Chris and Syncro. Well, better set a place for Dr. Zoo, too, though I've heard he doesn't eat much.
I'm in.
Have we rented a coatroom? :^D
BTW, we in Washington have been hearing some nice radio commercials for the FR Inaugural Ball. Good job! It would be great if yall could get some of the WMAL on-air talent to show up for it, or for this dinner.
I only wish I could be there.
ping
Sign us up for two please.
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