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Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Really enjoyed the company

Larissa Boutrimova — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Larissa Boutrimova
Post title: Really enjoyed the company

Great start to the new year! Thanks to everyone and thank you, Hege, for organizing it and for the excellent choice of venue. See you guys next time :)

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Thank to all those attending, and a special thank you to Larissa for taking pictures

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:08:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: Thank to all those attending, and a special thank you to Larissa for taking pictures

the report is now up- as well as some of the pictures.
We were actually 11, not 10, but I don't think Lionel is registered on proz.com so i couldn't enter him.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Great powwow!

Jamie McLennan — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Jamie McLennan
Post title: Great powwow!

Thanks for putting this powwow together, Hege. I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone!

All the best in 2012.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | The Bishop and the Belcher, 175 Bloor E, Friday 6:30 p.m. on

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:05:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: The Bishop and the Belcher, 175 Bloor E, Friday 6:30 p.m. on

And that's the final word.
Hemingway applies 17% "mandatory gratuities" to groups AND refuses to bill individually (=major pain), so I crossed that off the list.
Since there seems to be a strong sentiment that keeping the tab down is important, I looked around for pubs (i.e. slightly less expensive than Peridot) that aren't too rowdy, and the best option seems to be the Bishop and the Belcher. I'll come early and grab a table (and then two - I'll also print out a proz.com sign - to be recognizable)
It's a block east of the Peridot, but still easy walking distance from Yonge/Bloor station. Entrance is from Church street.
The vegan selection isn't vast, but there are two dishes that would fit that need. The rest of the menu is standard pub fare.

And whoever has a better suggestion is more than welcome to organize the next powwow ;)

[Edited at 2012-01-11 05:47 GMT]

[Edited at 2012-01-11 07:23 GMT]

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Hemingway's won't do individual bills

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: Hemingway's won't do individual bills

So I'd say that's off the table for anyone that wants to deduct business expenses.

I have two more venues to check and will send out messages to everybody who's signed up by late tonight!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Looking forward to it.

Jamie McLennan — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:09:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Jamie McLennan
Post title: Looking forward to it.

I plan on being there. Thanks for organizing this, Hege!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | I'll book a table tomorrow after checking two extra locations

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:42:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: I'll book a table tomorrow after checking two extra locations

I'm gathering from what I read that the price point is an issue for a lot of people, so I'm looking for somewhere slightly cheaper than the Peridot, but need to confirm the location tomorrow.

There is no fee - people order what they want (no meal requirement), even just a drink.
The start time is generally 6:30 or 7 p.m. Which do you prefer?

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | location, time, fee

Kaysha Valen (X) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:52:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Kaysha Valen (X)
Post title: location, time, fee

Yes, I'm lost too....where is the final info on the location, time and fee?

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | location??

daniel137 — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: daniel137
Post title: location??

Your last email notification (dated today) didn't include any details on location, perhaps it would be a good idea to update everyone? Unless I'm completely out of the loop and missed the announcement.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Restaurant/Location?

LauraLeon — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:14:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: LauraLeon
Post title: Restaurant/Location?

Hi everybody!

Where will be the dinner then? Any decitions?
I am also half vegan. Kaysha, I am with you!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Hemingways

Jari Nieppola — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Jari Nieppola
Post title: Hemingways

less expensive

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | depends

Kaysha Valen (X) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:15:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Kaysha Valen (X)
Post title: depends

I agree that above $25 is a turn-off. I am vegan but would be happy with just a big salad and drink. Somewhere close to the subway or easily accessible please.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Sorry but I cannot make it

Tania Samsonova — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Tania Samsonova
Post title: Sorry but I cannot make it

I'll be in Ottawa over that weekend. I hope you have fun!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Peridot gets my vote, too

LauraLeon — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: LauraLeon
Post title: Peridot gets my vote, too

Count me in!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | I don't know Hemingway's

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: I don't know Hemingway's

I did however have a look at the meny (pretty meat-centric)

Soups are from around $4.30-5.70
Snacks from $5.50 -8
Burgers $11.50-14
Main courses $14-17
Which is not bad. However, the Yelp review says it is loud - something that isn't ideal.

The Peridot is in the foolowing price range:
Soup $6
Snacks $ 7-10
Pasta $14-18
Entrees $13-28

So slightly more expensive, but not a lot if you compare similar items.
Last time my final bill was about $26 including tips.

It's your call guys, I'm open to any suggestion.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Hemingways

LauraLeon — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: LauraLeon
Post title: Hemingways

Hi, there!

I would love to get together and meet you all in a nice place but also the average price of the whole evening can be a little turn off if it is more than $25.

That is why I suggest the Hemingway, in Yorkville. At the back of the main floor the atmosphere is nice, food is good and fairly priced, and it has a subway exit right in front of it.

What do you guys think?

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Peridot...

Nicholas Ferreira — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Nicholas Ferreira
Post title: Peridot...

[quote]Wellmiya wrote:

I found the Peridot to be quite good and accessible for subway people at least. [/quote]

...sounds good to me too!

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Peridot gets my vote

Gary Wellman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:34:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Gary Wellman
Post title: Peridot gets my vote

I found the Peridot to be quite good and accessible for subway people at least.

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Baldwin Street?

Nicholas Ferreira — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Nicholas Ferreira
Post title: Baldwin Street?

Great idea, thanks for putting together!

How about somewhere on Baldwin Street, say Bodega (nice, but pricey), Elle M'a Dit or one of the other places. It's central and easy to access from St Patrick's station, with street parking as well...

[Edited at 2011-12-21 16:31 GMT]

Powwow: Toronto - Canada | Get-together in the New Year

Hege Jakobsen Lepri — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:09:00 +0000

Forum: Powwows
Topic: Powwow: Toronto - Canada
Poster: Hege Jakobsen Lepri
Post title: Get-together in the New Year

Open to suggestions for a venue:
The Keg (on Jarvis) (tested and nice but a bit loud - and not super-convenient for Transit)
Peridot (Yonge/Bloor) Fine for groups up to 14-16
Le Marché (difficult to book tables in advance, food quality modest - and not cheap)
The Madison pub (too loud for my taste)

Tell me what you think - there's plenty of time to decide.