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Old 09-17-2011, 05:21 PM
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Any suggestions for a restaurant to cater a party we are having. Maybe 50 people or so. I am new to the area and not familiar with restaurants. Thanks
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Old 09-17-2011, 07:14 PM
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Olive Garden would be my choice.
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Old 09-17-2011, 07:39 PM
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We've had neighborhood parties at the local rec center (50-75) people catering by Red Sauce, and another one by Toojays. Both were excellent and affordable. Carrabbas also caters parties.
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:32 AM
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My wife used Red Sauce for my 65th birthday and it was great. The food was hot and delivered on time.
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Old 09-18-2011, 09:41 AM
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Our neighborhood group has used La Hacienda catering and Oakwood Smokehouse recently for our parties. Not positive but I think the cost was around $15 or so per person.
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Sonnys in LSL did a great job for a neighborhood Poker Run I put on.....

Price , food , service all great!
All included; sides, drinks, plates, utensils, etc.

Plenty of food for all.

For this person who tends to believe customer service is dying, to be as pleased as I was is surprising.

Good luck with whatever restraunt you choose.
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What type party are you planning.
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I've had food that was catered by Sonnys and it was just okay. On the other hand, ribs catered by Oakwood were most excellent.
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Christmas party we are having.
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:19 PM
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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. You have been so helpful.
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Old 09-19-2011, 08:51 AM
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If you are having it at a Rec. Center, better check with the director. Some Rec. Centers have a contract for Hacienda to be the exclusive caterer. If your Oakwood or redsauce shows up, they will be denied access to the building if Hacienda has the exclusive rights.

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