Roll Call: Lotus of Siam: "The best Thai restaurant in North America" [Archive]

CFLarsen

31st October 2006, 01:30 PM

One of the perhaps lesser-known perks of going to TAM is the opportunity to visit Lotus of Siam (http://www.saipinchutima.com/). It has been hailed by the experts - so go ahead and cry "APPEAL TO AUTHORITY" all you want - as:

...the best Thai restaurant in North America
Jonathan Gold, Gourmet Magazine

Glowing review, Frommers (http://www.frommers.com/destinations/lasvegas/D51887.html)

The most compelling reason to visit Las Vegas is to eat as often as possible at Lotus of Siam, an unprepossessing-looking Thai restaurant in a strip mall, one mile away from the glitter of the Strip. If only Penn and Teller were capable of conjuring up magic as captivating and improbable as chef Saipin Chutima's cuisine.
OffBeat Travel (http://www.offbeattravel.com/siam.html)

It is situated in an off-Strip boring mall an ultra-short drive (we're in America, nobody walks) from the Riviera, it looks like nothing, but....man....the food....

THE FOOD!

I've been to Lotus of Siam each year since TAM moved to Las Vegas, a full five (six? I can't even remember!) times, and each time, it has been fan-bloody-f**king-tastic.

The food is as authentic as you can possibly get. The chef drives to L.A. twice a week, to get the vegetables needed. Now, that's dedication.

The best part - for those of you who are pressed for money - is that it is dirt cheap. I kid you not: You can get an appetizer, a main course and drinks, for $20. Including tips. At TAM4, we paid around $17 each. So, $20 is excess.

Now....

We can go to eat a fantastic meal, ordering separately. But we can also do this:

Throw in a measly $20, and you'll get to sample from a range of appetizers and a range of main courses. We will let the chef decide what to serve us, and we will nibble from each dish. Sample what the authenticathistic..allywhateverthetermis Northern Thai cuisine can muster. It won't be a meal, it will be an adventure. An adventure into scent, taste, life. All in the company of fellow skeptics. That's a winner.

No, you won't get to gorge on whatever is your fancy. You will get a range of dishes to pick from. You will not gormandize on one dish, but you will not go away hungry either. And you will go away, full on taste. That's what life's really about, isn't it?

Desserts? Asian cuisines aren't all too focused on desserts as we know it. If you want a dessert, you're on your own. Whether you have room for one is highly doubtful, though.

Drinks? Individual - and not all are fond of Ye Evil Spirits - so let's keep that out of the calculation as well. Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead with an American beer (yes, f**king close to water), so - let's be individuals about drinks, if only to make it simple.

The catch is: I need people to sign up beforehand. The place is - understandably - very popular, and we need to book in advance. I will keep a few seats open, for hijacked TAM attendees, but...don't count on it being available. I need your pledge now. That is, January 2nd at the latest (allowing you to overcome your New Year Hangover).

People: I've been married to an Asian, and I have eaten at the best - and worst - Asian restaurants both in NY, Copenhagen, London and Hong Kong. But I have never - and I repeat: never - gotten better Thai food than at Lotus of Siam.

I simply cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If you attend TAM, and you don't go to Lotus of Siam, you are missing out on an incredibly epicurian experience of a lifetime.

Oh, man...the food...the scents...the tastes...

What sayeth ye? Thursday or Friday night?

The Central Scrutinizer

31st October 2006, 01:40 PM

How about Wednesday, for a smaller and more manageable crowd?

Badger

31st October 2006, 01:43 PM

I'm in, if it doesn't conflict with the dinner on Wednesday.

grayman

31st October 2006, 01:44 PM

Anytime. I'm there!

Patricio Elicer

31st October 2006, 02:02 PM

I am in this time, provided the chosen date/time doesn't interfere with any official TAM activity. I suggest Wed evening.

CFLarsen

31st October 2006, 02:11 PM

Anytime. I'm there!

You won't be sorry.

I am in this time, provided the chosen date/time doesn't interfere with any official TAM activity. I suggest Wed evening.

How about Wednesday, for a smaller and more manageable crowd?

I'm in, if it doesn't conflict with the dinner on Wednesday.

Is there a schedule somewhere that I don't know of?

I don't like it when I don't know what's going on....I like to be on top of things....sorta...

Badger

31st October 2006, 02:19 PM

Clause, there was some talk here: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67530 Doesn't look like anything's in stone anywhere yet, though.

I know what you mean about being on top of things, but variety is the spice of life!

The Central Scrutinizer

31st October 2006, 02:27 PM

How do you know this dinner won't somehow be charged to the JREF?

rustypouch

31st October 2006, 02:28 PM

Sign me up for whenever.

CFLarsen

31st October 2006, 02:38 PM

Clause, there was some talk here: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67530 Doesn't look like anything's in stone anywhere yet, though.

One thing doesn't exclude the other, mate.

I know what you mean about being on top of things, but variety is the spice of life!

Hey, I'm not above being under "things"....

And it's "Claus", not "Clause"... :p

Kochanski

31st October 2006, 02:54 PM

Me, me, me I'm in. I missed out last year. Not sure which night is best but I want to go.

scotth

31st October 2006, 03:08 PM

I am definitely checking this place out... I flat love Thai food.

However, wednesday is already booked for me. I may check it out Monday or Tuesday.

CFLarsen

31st October 2006, 03:10 PM

Me, me, me I'm in. I missed out last year. Not sure which night is best but I want to go.

You will not be sorry.

tkingdoll

31st October 2006, 03:45 PM

They do an amazing spiced steak tartare.

Count us in again, can you put us down for four people?

BrianSI

31st October 2006, 03:53 PM

I am definitely checking this place out... I flat love Thai food.

However, wednesday is already booked for me. I may check it out Monday or Tuesday.

If you choose Tuesday, I'm in.

scotth

31st October 2006, 04:11 PM

If you choose Tuesday, I'm in.

Be sure to program my cell number in your phone before you head to TAM. I'll do the same for you. I'm sure we get some eating and drinking done together.

scotth

31st October 2006, 04:12 PM

I am so looking forward to TAM.... it is just pityful.

LostAngeles

31st October 2006, 04:14 PM

Tues is totally out for me. I wouldn't be there until Wed. Night at the earliest.

BrianSI

31st October 2006, 04:15 PM

Be sure to program my cell number in your phone before you head to TAM. I'll do the same for you. I'm sure we get some eating and drinking done together.

Yep.

I am so looking forward to TAM.... it is just pityful.

And yep.

Luciana

31st October 2006, 04:41 PM

They only fit 15 in that separate room. We managed to squeeze 18, but it was tight.

Perhaps there could be two groups? One at 8pm and another at 10pm if too many people want to sign up.

mumchup

31st October 2006, 04:50 PM

Clause, there was some talk here: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67530 Doesn't look like anything's in stone anywhere yet, though.

I know what you mean about being on top of things, but variety is the spice of life!

I also want to go if it doesn't conflict with the other dinner.

tkingdoll

31st October 2006, 04:58 PM

Actually, make mine five people! I just roped someone else in.

SpeederA

31st October 2006, 06:11 PM

As long as it doesn't conflict with something JREF, count me in as well. It's looking like I'm doing tuesday to tuesday.

Zygar

31st October 2006, 09:57 PM

Count me in. Thai food is the best. But I may not be able to make it if it is too early on Wednesday.

Hauteden

1st November 2006, 12:48 AM

Count me in. I can always go for some good Thai.

Hauteden

Boo

1st November 2006, 11:12 AM

I'm in but it's date dependent. I can finalize when I know what day/time. I like the idea of two groups.

*makes note to bring clothes with elsatic waistbands only*

Boo

BillC

1st November 2006, 04:53 PM

I'm in. I missed it last year.

The Central Scrutinizer

2nd November 2006, 08:50 AM

If anyone wants to go on Wed night, I'm in!

CFLarsen

3rd November 2006, 02:31 PM

The Official TAM5 Unofficial Activities List (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682)

It looks - so far - like it will be Thursday, after the reception and before Banachek. The schedule is quickly becoming pressed for time.

Don't go to TAM if you want to relax. :D

The Central Scrutinizer

3rd November 2006, 02:32 PM

The cool kids are going on Wednesday.

CFLarsen

3rd November 2006, 02:57 PM

The cool kids are going on Wednesday.

Do you have something firm? Like a time/contact person?

The Central Scrutinizer

3rd November 2006, 03:14 PM

Do you have something firm? Like a time/contact person?

No. Nothing formal. It will probably be best for me to go Wednesday, so I will see if I can round up a few folks that day.

SpeederA

4th November 2006, 01:22 AM

The Official TAM5 Unofficial Activities List (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682)

It looks - so far - like it will be Thursday, after the reception and before Banachek. The schedule is quickly becoming pressed for time.

Don't go to TAM if you want to relax. :D

Guess I'm making the right decision in going. Fellow cruisers can attest to my lacking of the ability to relax. :D

SpeederA

4th November 2006, 01:37 AM

Thursday will interfere with the poker game... =o/

CFLarsen

4th November 2006, 03:27 AM

Thursday will interfere with the poker game... =o/

There are so many activities going on, it is simply inevitable that there will be conflicts. And this is only the beginning.

TAM is not for relaxing! :D

SkepticScott

4th November 2006, 11:33 AM

It looks like I'll finally get to go to Lotus of Siam! :D I'll be there.

CFLarsen

4th November 2006, 11:38 AM

Tues is totally out for me. I wouldn't be there until Wed. Night at the earliest.

Are you in for Thursday?

Yes or No?

Answer the question.

LostAngeles

4th November 2006, 02:32 PM

Are you in for Thursday?

Yes or No?

Answer the question.

Evasion noted.

Don't put me down at all if you've got a bunch of folks clamoring and limited spots. Initially, I was going due to an increase in budget, but since I suck with money, I'm holding back til I hear what the dispersement date is for Winter Quarter.

Zygar

5th November 2006, 10:37 PM

Are you in for Thursday?

Yes or No?

Answer the question.

I openly evade your question.

CFLarsen

16th November 2006, 01:28 PM

OK, we got 21 people so far:

Claus Larsen
Badger
grayman
Patricio Elicer
rustypouch
Kochanski
Luciana Nery
tkingdoll (5 ppl)
LostAngeles
mumchup
SpeederA
Zygar
Hauteden
BillC
SkepticScott
scotth
Boo

We should consider having a Wednesday dinner also. Do people want to split up?

If so, I'm in for both days. Yes, it's that good. And so goddamn cheap....

Kochanski

16th November 2006, 01:40 PM

I am in for Thai food on Wednesday night too. I love it. I am volunteering to help with the registration packets so whenever we have finished I will be up for food.

The Central Scrutinizer

16th November 2006, 01:43 PM

I'm in for Wed also. After packet stuffing or whatever.

Girl 6

16th November 2006, 02:58 PM

Count me in for Thursday!

And, yes, we need to split up the group into two halves. Last thing, we need to call the day before and warn them.

G6

CFLarsen

16th November 2006, 03:23 PM

I am in for Thai food on Wednesday night too. I love it. I am volunteering to help with the registration packets so whenever we have finished I will be up for food.

"Too"? Does that mean a double date? :)

I'm in for Wed also. After packet stuffing or whatever.

Not a problem. TCS for Wednesday.

Count me in for Thursday!

Ehhh...yes, if enough people decide to split up. First come, first served. :)

And, yes, we need to split up the group into two halves. Last thing, we need to call the day before and warn them.

Not a problem. That's why I am asking people to sign up now, so I can book well in advance.

grayman

16th November 2006, 03:32 PM

I'll will be there hopefully on Wednesday with guest.

The Central Scrutinizer

16th November 2006, 03:33 PM

Ehhh...yes, if enough people decide to split up. First come, first served. :)

Make sure Girl6 doesn't somehow charge this dinner to the JREF.

Kochanski

16th November 2006, 04:27 PM

"Too"? Does that mean a double date? :)

No, it means in addition to Thursday night, I don't want TobiastheCommie to get jealous do I, after all we are suppose to go skipping together in the parking lot while the others shoot guns ;)

snex

17th November 2006, 02:06 PM

i am definitely in, for whenever it is possible.

CFLarson, howsabout putting the list of people in the first post so its easy to find?

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

17th November 2006, 06:11 PM

Of course I'm going. You can just assume I'm going. I'm in.

But it's Thursday, not Wednesday. Some of us aren't around until Thursday. What's with this scheduling it for Wednesday?

~~ Paul

The Central Scrutinizer

17th November 2006, 10:38 PM

Of course I'm going. You can just assume I'm going. I'm in.

But it's Thursday, not Wednesday. Some of us aren't around until Thursday. What's with this scheduling it for Wednesday?

~~ Paul

I did it. Because I don't want to sit with people from third world countries (Denmark).

Kochanski

17th November 2006, 10:44 PM

Of course I'm going. You can just assume I'm going. I'm in.

But it's Thursday, not Wednesday. Some of us aren't around until Thursday. What's with this scheduling it for Wednesday?

~~ Paul

There is discussion about going both on Wednesday and Thursday, so not to worry. The Wednesday is for those who will be there and really want to eat Thai food more than one night :)

Patricio Elicer

17th November 2006, 10:47 PM

I'm in on Wednesday....

CFLarsen

18th November 2006, 01:19 AM

grayman

18th November 2006, 09:41 AM

If I make it there on Wednesday it would be a nice "Welcome to Tam" dinner.

Although, I'll be willing to be like Claus and go on both nights too.

:D

The Central Scrutinizer

18th November 2006, 10:22 AM

There is discussion about going both on Wednesday and Thursday, so not to worry. The Wednesday is for those who will be there and really want to eat Thai food more than one night :)

For me, I'm going Wednesday because the conference starts Thursday, and I don't want to miss the happy hour and I also have a ticket for one of the "extra" events, and that is at 8:00 or 9:00. So really, no time on Thursday.

Patricio Elicer

18th November 2006, 10:42 AM

For me, I'm going Wednesday because the conference starts Thursday, and I don't want to miss the happy hour and I also have a ticket for one of the "extra" events, and that is at 8:00 or 9:00. So really, no time on Thursday.Same reason here. I have a ticket for a Banachek perfomance, not sure what day it is however.

CFLarsen

18th November 2006, 10:56 AM

No worries. The dinner starts at 18:30 and ends at 20:30 at the latest.

CFLarsen

18th November 2006, 11:46 AM

grayman

18th November 2006, 12:04 PM

Anyway to find out if they can arrange to have one large table or a private room for us? Would that help?

CFLarsen

18th November 2006, 01:41 PM

Anyway to find out if they can arrange to have one large table or a private room for us? Would that help?

They don't have private rooms (it's a small restaurant), but they do have a section that has room for one big table. 15 are comfortable, and we've been 18 - but cramped.

Hint, hint, people.

snex

18th November 2006, 03:27 PM

im afraid ill need to be on the thursday list as well, as i already bought my plane tickets months ago.

MattusMaximus

18th November 2006, 05:09 PM

I regret to inform everyone that I will not be able to attend this year's TAM in Vegas. Have some peanut sauce for me folks!

Cheers - Mattus

CFLarsen

19th November 2006, 12:53 AM

grayman

19th November 2006, 01:01 AM

Hopefully I'll be settled in by dinnertime, put me in for Wednesday.

CFLarsen

19th November 2006, 01:41 AM

BillC

19th November 2006, 12:13 PM

I can change if need be.

The Central Scrutinizer

19th November 2006, 01:01 PM

I can change if need be.

The cool kids are going on Wednesday.

CFLarsen

19th November 2006, 01:02 PM

I can change if need be.

For now, I'll settle for a change from Thursday to Wednesday.

Is that what you mean? :)

MattusMaximus

19th November 2006, 07:50 PM

Tsk. On whom should we smear it?

Smear it on whomever you like... my preference is just to drink it straight :)

Damn, sounds like I'm going to miss one helluva good time. Perhaps in 2008.

Cheers - Mattus

scotth

20th November 2006, 05:31 AM

Dang, its looks like I am gonna be occupied during the Wed and Thurs trips to the Lotus. I won't be going during those times, but I almost certainly will go sometime while I am in Vegas.

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

20th November 2006, 06:21 AM

Time to schedule a Friday evening excursion, too?

~~ Paul

CFLarsen

20th November 2006, 07:28 AM

Boo

20th November 2006, 10:39 AM

I'm completely and utterly confused and have decided simply to clone myself, ergo, put me down for Friday.

Boo

scotth

20th November 2006, 10:48 AM

Friday is looking good, so far. I'll bring at least 1 person with me, likely 2.

Who was it who said that TAM is not for relaxing? It is sure shaping up to be true.

CFLarsen

20th November 2006, 11:04 AM

Zygar

20th November 2006, 11:18 AM

You can move me to Friday.

CFLarsen

20th November 2006, 11:26 AM

The Central Scrutinizer

20th November 2006, 12:44 PM

If anyone on Thursday can move it to either Wednesday or Friday, it would be a very good idea....

OK, we need some skepchicks to move to Wednesday, so I don't have to sit next to Claus.

SixSixSix

20th November 2006, 06:21 PM

Kiless and I can make Wednesday night, if it's still open.

grayman

20th November 2006, 07:14 PM

The cool kids are going on Wednesday.

'nuff said.

Wowbagger

20th November 2006, 07:43 PM

Hey, y'know what? I think I might be inclined to join in, as well. Put me down for either Wednesday, Friday, or both of those days. (You can add be to Thursday, as well, if you think you can squeeze me in.)

I was going to go on one of my usual Walking-Down-the-Strip sampler meals. But, maybe I'm getting tired of that.

grayman

20th November 2006, 08:02 PM

Hey, y'know what? I think I might be inclined to join in, as well. Put me down for either Wednesday, Friday, or both of those days. (You can add be to Thursday, as well, if you think you can squeeze me in.)

Come sit by my side and let the insults commence. ;)

LordoftheLeftHand

20th November 2006, 09:03 PM

Only thing good about Lotus of Siam is that skeptics meet there once a year.

LLH

PS: See you guys there!

xenxabar

20th November 2006, 10:06 PM

I'm in for Wednesday (Tuesday, even, if anyone else is up for it).

CFLarsen

21st November 2006, 01:20 AM

OK, we need some skepchicks to move to Wednesday, so I don't have to sit next to Claus.

That's OK. We all know that you want to sit right across me, so you can send me loving, longing glances.

Kiless and I can make Wednesday night, if it's still open.

You're on. In. Whatever.

'nuff said.

...said he who originally signed up for Thursday... :p

Hey, y'know what? I think I might be inclined to join in, as well. Put me down for either Wednesday, Friday, or both of those days. (You can add be to Thursday, as well, if you think you can squeeze me in.)

Thursday is overbooked, but I'll put you in anyway. Don't count on Thursday, though.

I was going to go on one of my usual Walking-Down-the-Strip sampler meals. But, maybe I'm getting tired of that.

What's wrong with the soup kitchens you usually frequent? :D

Only thing good about Lotus of Siam is that skeptics meet there once a year.

LLH

PS: See you guys there!

Ehh...what day?

I'm in for Wednesday (Tuesday, even, if anyone else is up for it).

Wednesday it is.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|tkingdoll's guest 1|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|tkingdoll's guest 2|Boo
Kiless|tkingdoll's guest 3|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's guest 4|Wowbagger
xenxabar|LostAngeles|
|Luciana Nery|
|mumchup|
|SpeederA|
|Hauteden|
|BillC|
|SkepticScott|
|Girl 6|
|Paulie the Greek|
|snex|
|Wowbagger|

If anyone on Thursday can move it to either Wednesday or Friday, it would still be a very good idea....

And remember: The optimum is 15, because we can all sit at the same table.

SkepticScott

21st November 2006, 06:47 AM

I can switch to Wednesday or Friday. Please switch me to whichever night has the most eligible skepchicks that are interested in meeting me. ;)

On Wednesday I may be late as Linda, Hal and I wrap up the final bits of the registration packets.

CFLarsen

21st November 2006, 10:16 AM

I can switch to Wednesday or Friday. Please switch me to whichever night has the most eligible skepchicks that are interested in meeting me. ;)

That would be Friday. Simply because it has the "lowest" number of attendees... :)

On Wednesday I may be late as Linda, Hal and I wrap up the final bits of the registration packets.

No, you won't. It will all be done by Wednesday 17:00. By Wednesday 17:00, we will all kick back and relax, so we can ooze in on Thursday morning...whenever we feel like getting up...and get it ON at noon.

There will be no last-minute panicky action. There's no need for it, there's no reason why it should be so, and it will not happen.

Are we clear? ;)

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|tkingdoll's guest 1|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|tkingdoll's guest 2|Boo
Kiless|tkingdoll's guest 3|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's guest 4|Wowbagger
xenxabar|LostAngeles|SkepticScott
|Luciana Nery|
|mumchup|
|SpeederA|
|Hauteden|
|BillC|
|Girl 6|
|Paulie the Greek|
|snex|
|Wowbagger|

If anyone on Thursday can move it to either Wednesday or Friday, it would still be a very good idea....

And remember: The optimum is 15, because we can all sit at the same table.

snex

21st November 2006, 11:09 AM

i can move to friday, in fact id probably prefer friday.

CFLarsen

21st November 2006, 11:12 AM

SkepticScott

21st November 2006, 11:55 AM

Claus,
You moved me back to Thursday in this version!
-- Scott

SkepticScott

21st November 2006, 12:06 PM

That would be Friday. Simply because it has the "lowest" number of attendees... :)Gee, thanks! :p

No, you won't. It will all be done by Wednesday 17:00. By Wednesday 17:00, we will all kick back and relax, so we can ooze in on Thursday morning...whenever we feel like getting up...and get it ON at noon.That's the plan, only I plan to walk in. You can ooze in if you want to.

There will be no last-minute panicky action. There's no need for it, there's no reason why it should be so, and it will not happen.Hopefully not, which is why I plan to finish by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Are we clear? ;)Crystal!

"Did you order the Code Red?" ;)

Wowbagger

21st November 2006, 03:34 PM

Hey, y'know what, you can take me off of Thursday. I just realized that eating at the same place three nights in a row could start to seriously diminish its returns. And, there are plenty of other good eats in Vegas, worthy of my alimentary canal, I am sure.
Wednesday and Friday are good enough.

Geek Goddess

21st November 2006, 05:22 PM

OK, I'm bumping my flight from Thursday to Wednesday, so put me down for Wednesday night.

ETA: I'll look into whoever's eyes need it the most.

grayman

21st November 2006, 06:01 PM

ETA: I'll look into whoever's eyes need it the most.

Just saw a picture of you on the cruise, so...ME! ME! PICK ME!!!

scotth

21st November 2006, 08:33 PM

Just saw a picture of you on the cruise, so...ME! ME! PICK ME!!!

She's way cooler in person.

Geek Goddess

21st November 2006, 09:17 PM

You guys are great for my psyche

LostAngeles

21st November 2006, 10:38 PM

Claus, pull me off the Thursday since it's full and I'm still tentative. If I do make it, I'll go Friday.

CFLarsen

22nd November 2006, 12:47 AM

Claus,
You moved me back to Thursday in this version!
-- Scott

Pedant.

Gee, thanks! :p

That's the plan, only I plan to walk in. You can ooze in if you want to.

Ooze it is.

Hopefully not, which is why I plan to finish by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Howe's Law: Everyone who does not work has a scheme that does.

Crystal!

"Did you order the Code Red?" ;)

YOU'RE DAMNED RIGHT I DID! Son, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall....

Hey, y'know what, you can take me off of Thursday. I just realized that eating at the same place three nights in a row could start to seriously diminish its returns. And, there are plenty of other good eats in Vegas, worthy of my alimentary canal, I am sure.
Wednesday and Friday are good enough.

Gotcha.

OK, I'm bumping my flight from Thursday to Wednesday, so put me down for Wednesday night.

ETA: I'll look into whoever's eyes need it the most.

Gotcha.

Claus, pull me off the Thursday since it's full and I'm still tentative. If I do make it, I'll go Friday.

I'll pull off your tentacles.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|tkingdoll's guest 1|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|tkingdoll's guest 2|Boo
Kiless|tkingdoll's guest 3|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's guest 4|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
|SpeederA|SkepticScott
|Hauteden|
|BillC|
|Girl 6|
|Paulie the Greek|

All in on Thursday! Pretty good turn-out, too!

mumchup

22nd November 2006, 08:25 AM

Actually, I may not be making it to TAM after all. You can take me off the list for Thursday to make room. If I end up going to Vegas, I'll go on one of the other nights if there's room.

CFLarsen

22nd November 2006, 09:19 AM

Actually, I may not be making it to TAM after all. You can take me off the list for Thursday to make room. If I end up going to Vegas, I'll go on one of the other nights if there's room.

Let's keep you there until you know. :)

LostAngeles

22nd November 2006, 10:30 AM

I'll pull off your tentacles.

I wouldn't do that if I were you...

CFLarsen

22nd November 2006, 10:40 AM

I wouldn't do that if I were you...

But then, the shoe would be on the other f...tentacle. It would give you a totally different grasp of the situation.

CFLarsen

24th November 2006, 12:53 AM

tkingdoll

24th November 2006, 07:53 AM

As one of the Tkingdoll Guests is my hubby (posts here as Gaza Suit Thing), feel free to change his name on your list.

My other guests (by their forum names) are Zumo De Mango and Eggs99p.

My final guest is not a forumite so we'll have to stick with tkingdoll Guest for now.

CFLarsen

24th November 2006, 08:01 AM

skepHick

24th November 2006, 08:57 AM

About what time on Wednesday is this planned? The boss and I would prefer Wed, but with late afternoon/early evening arrival times to LV, we may not make this.

ETA: Oh yeah, I am going to TAM! Yay!

CFLarsen

24th November 2006, 09:01 AM

About what time on Wednesday is this planned? The boss and I would prefer Wed, but with late afternoon/early evening arrival times to LV, we may not make this.

We gather at Planet X (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682) at 18:15 and drive to Lotus of Siam. The dinner is from 18:30-20:30 (probably won't take two hours, though).

Friday, perhaps?

skepHick

24th November 2006, 09:04 AM

Thanks, but nevermind that, I got my dates confused. We are arriving Tuesday. I blame a Thanksgiving food hangover, and of course, Lisa Simpson. So make that MdC and skepHick for Wednesday.

CFLarsen

24th November 2006, 09:44 AM

grayman

24th November 2006, 11:29 AM

Thanks, but nevermind that, I got my dates confused. We are arriving Tuesday. I blame a Thanksgiving food hangover, and of course, Lisa Simpson. So make that MdC and skepHick for Wednesday.

My first night at TAM and I have dinner with MdC, how can you top that?

Legally I mean.

CriticalThanking

24th November 2006, 12:17 PM

My first night at TAM and I have dinner with MdC, how can you top that?

Legally I mean.By surviving the night both physically and mentally?

CT

kittykatkarma

24th November 2006, 07:42 PM

Who is your mystery guest on Wednesday?
Listed as (Someone)...

skepHick

24th November 2006, 11:36 PM

Thanks, but nevermind that, I got my dates confused. We are arriving Tuesday. I blame a Thanksgiving food hangover, and of course, Lisa Simpson. So make that MdC and skepHick for Wednesday.

My first night at TAM and I have dinner with MdC, how can you top that?

Legally I mean.

You can't. However, official CarabasCorp policy is "it's not illegal if you don't get caught."

And I look forward to meeting you, too, Grayman.

Signed,
skep"Chopped Liver"Hick

:p

CFLarsen

24th November 2006, 11:40 PM

Who is your mystery guest on Wednesday?
Listed as (Someone)...

If I told you, it wouldn't be a mystery guest.

grayman

25th November 2006, 01:07 AM

You can't. However, official CarabasCorp policy is "it's not illegal if you don't get caught."

And I look forward to meeting you, too, Grayman.

Signed,
skep"Chopped Liver"Hick

:p

:o :D

kittykatkarma

25th November 2006, 10:14 AM

If I told you, it wouldn't be a mystery guest.
Well, um... no. But at least you wouldn't have to kill me or something drastic like that, if you did tell me. :)

Marquis de Carabas

25th November 2006, 08:22 PM

I'm afraid my Minion has trouble with the Gregorian calendar. We arrive on Wednesday, so move skepHick and myself to the Friday dinner, please.

CFLarsen

26th November 2006, 01:11 AM

VPescado

26th November 2006, 01:46 AM

SkeptiKhatt and I would be up for Friday if we can make it back to catch Hal's show.

How likely is it that we can make it back in time?

Any chance that we can move the start time to 1800 if that will make it more feasable?

CFLarsen

26th November 2006, 01:58 AM

SkeptiKhatt and I would be up for Friday if we can make it back to catch Hal's show.

How likely is it that we can make it back in time?

Any chance that we can move the start time to 1800 if that will make it more feasable?

I've assigned two hours, but I seriously doubt it will take that long, especially because we won't spend a lot of time ordering food. Their menu is very long, and it takes a long time for 12-15 people to find what they want and order.

When we lay down $20 each and let the chef decide, we skip all that.

grayman

26th November 2006, 01:36 PM

I'm afraid my Minion has trouble with the Gregorian calendar. We arrive on Wednesday, so move skepHick and myself to the Friday dinner, please.

Sigh. I guess this means I go back to my original plan of staring into the eyes of Geek Goddess.

:zzw:

Geek Goddess

26th November 2006, 01:45 PM

Sigh. I guess this means I go back to my original plan of staring into the eyes of Geek Goddess.

:zzw:

I hope I don't disappoint you :)

grayman

26th November 2006, 02:01 PM

:eusa_drool:

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

26th November 2006, 06:15 PM

When we lay down $20 each and let the chef decide, we skip all that.
That doesn't work if you have dietary constraints. I promise to order quickly.

~~ Paul

grayman

26th November 2006, 06:28 PM

That doesn't work if you have dietary constraints. I promise to order quickly.

~~ Paul

If you went on a night other than the one that skepHick and Marquis de Carabas are attending, you wouldn't have to worry so much about the type of "food" that will be served.

:D

Kochanski

26th November 2006, 07:17 PM

Claus, please add me for Friday night too. I want to go twice, so Wednesday and Friday for me.

VPescado

27th November 2006, 01:40 AM

I've assigned two hours, but I seriously doubt it will take that long, especially because we won't spend a lot of time ordering food. Their menu is very long, and it takes a long time for 12-15 people to find what they want and order.

When we lay down $20 each and let the chef decide, we skip all that.

OK, put SkeptiKhatt and I down as definites for Friday. Although we need to make sure that there is at least one thing that is not at all spicy (SkeptiKhatt can only handle spiciness at homeopathic levels).

CFLarsen

27th November 2006, 01:58 AM

That doesn't work if you have dietary constraints. I promise to order quickly.

I realize this, but the idea I presented in the OP was to get a group of people together and sample the best Thai food, for a set amount of money.

As you and others know, the food there is that good. I was aiming to get even more people to experience as much of it as possible.

If people have dietary constraints, then this form of (dare I say "communal"? :D) eating is not the way for them. If there are some who want to order separately, they can of course do that. In that case, I strongly suggest that they check out the menu in advance, so they know exactly what they want to eat. Print it out, circle it and give it to the waiter when they arrive. Or even better, PM it to me, so I can tell LoS.

I need to know in advance how many will eat this way, because I have to tell LoS how many will be eating (oh, well) "community" style. This way, we won't have to wait for the food, but can sit down and eat right away (which is also one of the reasons why I want to order in advance: There are so many things to do at TAM, and time is all-too-limited. Waiting for food is something we can avoid in this case, so I say we do it).

I'll assume that those I don't hear from, will eat the way I proposed in the OP.

Claus, please add me for Friday night too. I want to go twice, so Wednesday and Friday for me.

Will do. You won't regret it.

CFLarsen

27th November 2006, 02:01 AM

grayman

27th November 2006, 08:56 AM

Claus, I don't know if you are aware of this, but I am bringing a guest to TAM, so there will be one extra on Wednesday evening.

tkingdoll

27th November 2006, 09:02 AM

I am really up for the 'try a bit of everything' Claus idea. The reason being, when we went there at TAM4, the dish I had was amazing, but so was everyone else's, and I really wanted to just go round the table and steal a bit of everyone's food.

rustypouch

27th November 2006, 09:29 AM

I am really up for the 'try a bit of everything' Claus idea. The reason being, when we went there at TAM4, the dish I had was amazing, but so was everyone else's, and I really wanted to just go round the table and steal a bit of everyone's food.

I also dig the idea.

I know almost nothing of Thai food, and would like the opportunity to try as many different dishes as I can.

CFLarsen

27th November 2006, 10:43 AM

Claus, I don't know if you are aware of this, but I am bringing a guest to TAM, so there will be one extra on Wednesday evening.

Gotcha.

I am really up for the 'try a bit of everything' Claus idea. The reason being, when we went there at TAM4, the dish I had was amazing, but so was everyone else's, and I really wanted to just go round the table and steal a bit of everyone's food.

"Try a bit of everything Claus"?

I'm not sure I like that idea..... :p

I also dig the idea.

I know almost nothing of Thai food, and would like the opportunity to try as many different dishes as I can.

As you can also hear from Teek, you won't be disappointed.

CFLarsen

27th November 2006, 10:46 AM

SkepticScott

27th November 2006, 08:41 PM

The 'try a bit of everything' appeals to me too, becuase I've only eaten Thai food once or twice before, not enough to know which dishes I'll like,

The Central Scrutinizer

28th November 2006, 11:23 AM

I'll probably order off the menu. That way I can avoid seafood and stuff that isn't spicy enough.

scotth

29th November 2006, 09:53 AM

I'll probably order off the menu. That way I can avoid seafood and stuff that isn't spicy enough.

If you want 'spicy enough', look no further than my plate.

The Central Scrutinizer

29th November 2006, 11:41 AM

If you want 'spicy enough', look no further than my plate.

Ewwww. I don't want to eat off your plate! :)

CFLarsen

29th November 2006, 12:00 PM

The 'try a bit of everything' appeals to me too, becuase I've only eaten Thai food once or twice before, not enough to know which dishes I'll like,

Don't think of it as "dishes". Think of it is "worlds of taste".

Merko

29th November 2006, 04:49 PM

Please add me for Thursday! I'll be coming straight from 6 months in a small Belizean village and although the food here is not that bad, I will be desperate for some change!

Geek Goddess

29th November 2006, 05:23 PM

Ewwww. I don't want to eat off your plate! :)

He said LOOK no further than his plate.

As my kids like to say: "define too spicy"

CFLarsen

30th November 2006, 01:18 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
------------|Merko|------------
------------|------------|------------

It's beginning to look like we are close to filling up all 3 days.

Like I said, we have been 18 around the big table, but...it was rather cramped. I'd rather have people enjoying dinner than having to eat on top of each other. I hate to turn people down....but...it's about last orders, people. Thursday & Friday are filled up. One or two open slots for Wednesday left. That's it.

(OK, I was originally hoping for just one evening, with perhaps 10-12 people, so it isn't a total fiasco... :))

Puggy

30th November 2006, 09:33 AM

Lars, if there's still room, sign-me up for Thursday, please. :crowded:

CFLarsen

30th November 2006, 09:39 AM

Lars, if there's still room, sign-me up for Thursday, please. :crowded:

Thursday & Friday are filled up, I'm afraid. I can put you on a waiting list, though, in case someone drops out. Is that OK?

Puggy

30th November 2006, 11:26 AM

Oh, I thought there was room for one more. No problem. Waiting list is fine.

CFLarsen

30th November 2006, 11:34 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
<Empty>|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
<Empty>|Merko|<Empty>
------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------
|Waiting List|
|Puggy|

Lee Graham

30th November 2006, 07:13 PM

Pencil me in on the Wednesday waiting list. It sounds delicious, plus it would be a chance to meet some of you right on the first day.

athon

30th November 2006, 09:12 PM

Ok. Wednesday. Twist my arm.

Athon

Lee Graham

30th November 2006, 09:42 PM

I wrote:
Pencil me in on the Wednesday waiting list. It sounds delicious, plus it would be a chance to meet some of you right on the first day.D'oh! I failed to notice the empty spots in the list. I'll take a Wednesday slot if there's still a free one.

CFLarsen

1st December 2006, 12:59 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
Lee Graham|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Merko|<Empty>
------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------
|Waiting List|
|Puggy|

LostAngeles

1st December 2006, 12:18 PM

Larsen, make mine official please.

CFLarsen

1st December 2006, 12:27 PM

Larsen, make mine official please.

Finally someone who can spell my name....

You are now Official. (sword touches right shoulder, left shoulder).

You may rise.

scotth

2nd December 2006, 07:34 AM

The cool kids definitely waited until friday... :D

grayman

2nd December 2006, 08:29 AM

But the cool adults will be there Wednasday. :alc:

VPescado

2nd December 2006, 09:07 AM

But the cool adults will be there Wednasday. :alc:

I thought that the cool adults were going to that cookie restaurant on Wednesday?

Kochanski

3rd December 2006, 09:37 PM

Claus you forgot to put me in for Friday night too. I wanted to do Wednesday and Friday. Of course, if someone else who is not able to go another night needs the spot, I will be content with just Wednesday.

CFLarsen

4th December 2006, 12:41 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
Lee Graham|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Merko|Kochanski
------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------
|Waiting List|
|Puggy|

Hauteden

4th December 2006, 03:28 AM

As my kids like to say: "define too spicy"

5th degree burns on your Duodenum as a result of eating the "spicy" food. :D

Hauteden

CFLarsen

6th December 2006, 01:03 PM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
Lee Graham|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Merko|Kochanski
------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt|Puggy|

Geek Goddess

6th December 2006, 02:44 PM

If Grayman is bringing a guest, does that mean I have to find someone else's eyes to gaze into?

SkepticScott

6th December 2006, 07:31 PM

I'll provide a mirror if no one volunteers. :D

Geek Goddess

6th December 2006, 08:06 PM

I'll provide a mirror if no one volunteers. :D

Not while I'm eating

grayman

6th December 2006, 08:40 PM

If Grayman is bringing a guest, does that mean I have to find someone else's eyes to gaze into?

NONONONONONONONONONONONONNONONONONNONONONONONONONO NONO

grayman

6th December 2006, 08:46 PM

Original guest may not be there and alternate guest said today that it is unlikely that time away from work will happen. I'll know better in a week or so maybe (ah, the unknown).

Who knows? My guest may end up being a scholarship winner or something.

CFLarsen

6th December 2006, 11:56 PM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|Luciana Nery|snex
Geek Goddess|mumchup|LostAngeles
(Someone)|SpeederA|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Hauteden|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|BillC|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Girl 6|VPescado
Lee Graham|Paulie the Greek|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Merko|Kochanski
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt|Puggy|SkeptiKilt

mumchup

7th December 2006, 06:38 PM

You can officially give away my spot to the next person on the waiting list. I won't be able to go to TAM this year (woe is me.)

grayman

7th December 2006, 07:21 PM

Luciana Nery, mumchup...darn, we're losing 'em.

CFLarsen

8th December 2006, 01:00 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|Paulie the Greek
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 1
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|scotth's guest 2
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Boo
Kiless|Eggs99p|Zygar
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|Wowbagger
xenxabar|SpeederA|snex
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|LostAngeles
(Someone)|BillC|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|Girl 6|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|VPescado
Lee Graham|Puggy|SkeptiKhatt
athon||Kochanski
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||SkeptiKilt

Puggy

8th December 2006, 01:22 AM

:D

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

11th December 2006, 06:12 PM

Hang on, I haven't been paying attention. I'm coming on Thursday evening, but not Friday evening. Hoist up Skeptikilt!

~~ Paul

CFLarsen

12th December 2006, 01:06 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
(Someone)|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
grayman's guest|Girl 6|skepHick
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
Lee Graham|Puggy|Kochanski
athon||SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||

Wowbagger

15th December 2006, 09:50 PM

I just got a Penn and Teller ticket for Wednesday. I hope I will be able to gobble up all the good food, in time for the show to start. Anyone think that will be a problem?

CFLarsen

16th December 2006, 12:42 AM

I just got a Penn and Teller ticket for Wednesday. I hope I will be able to gobble up all the good food, in time for the show to start. Anyone think that will be a problem?

When does the show begin? At 21:00?

We'll start at 18:30, and since the food is already ordered (for most of us!), we can start eating right away. Will that take two hours? I don't think so, so if the show starts at nine, there should be plenty of time.

grayman

16th December 2006, 01:55 AM

I just got a Penn and Teller ticket for Wednesday. I hope I will be able to gobble up all the good food, in time for the show to start. Anyone think that will be a problem?

I've got the same schedule. If it seems to be a problem, you grab a dish or two and I'll grab a dish or two and we'll finish eating at the show. :D

Wowbagger

17th December 2006, 08:07 AM

Next question: Does anyone know if they have anything to look at on the stage, before the show starts?
Last time I saw them (2 yrs. ago), they had those two boxes. I heard they changed the show since then.

ETA: I'm also asking this on the P&T thread.

SkepticScott

17th December 2006, 04:57 PM

When does the show begin? At 21:00?The show starts at 2100, but the pre-show, with music by the "Mike Jones Duo" begins at 2000. It features "Music to Sign an Envelope By".

CFLarsen

18th December 2006, 06:55 AM

The show starts at 2100, but the pre-show, with music by the "Mike Jones Duo" begins at 2000. It features "Music to Sign an Envelope By".

There should be time enough, but if people want to see the pre-show, they should cancel dinner.

The Central Scrutinizer

18th December 2006, 07:48 AM

There should be time enough, but if people want to see the pre-show, they should cancel dinner.

Anyone up for going to dinner earlier on Wed? Say around 5:30?

Geek Goddess

18th December 2006, 09:45 AM

I can go earlier, if that's better for the group.

Gulliamo

18th December 2006, 03:06 PM

Anyone up for going to dinner earlier on Wed? Say around 5:30?5:30 would work out much better for me as well. (I have P&T tix.)

SkeptiKilt

18th December 2006, 11:49 PM

If my waiting-list slot gets lucky, I'm going to P&T as well, and earlier would work for me.

grayman

19th December 2006, 12:19 PM

I'm okay with 5:30.

Lee Graham

19th December 2006, 05:33 PM

5:30, eh? Flight arrives at 2:40pm - get through airport - find taxi - taxi to Riviera - check in - head to Lotus. Hmmm.. seems feasible to me.

CFLarsen

21st December 2006, 01:07 AM

I've heard from all people on Wednesday. It's doable.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
(Someone)|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
grayman's guest|Girl 6|skepHick
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
Lee Graham|Puggy|Kochanski
athon||SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||

SpeederA

29th December 2006, 07:37 PM

anyone want to trade a wednesday for a thursday? PM me. thx.

JLam

3rd January 2007, 12:18 AM

My fault for waiting too long, but can Mrs.JLam and I get on the waiting list for Friday? :o

CFLarsen

3rd January 2007, 01:30 AM

My fault for waiting too long, but can Mrs.JLam and I get on the waiting list for Friday? :o

No.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
(Someone)|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
grayman's guest|Girl 6|skepHick
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
Lee Graham|Puggy|Kochanski
athon||SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||Jlam
||Mrs.Jlam

Ah, what the heck... ;)

deBergerac

3rd January 2007, 04:11 AM

This is becoming far too organised, a waiting list! I remember the days when things were put together more or less the same day.

But I guess I have to sign up.

Unfortunately I am occupied on Thursday evening so put me on the waiting list for Wednesday and Friday.

Och Claus du är fortfarande skylldig mig en middag. :)

The Central Scrutinizer

3rd January 2007, 06:46 AM

You know folks, this is a public restaurant. You are free to go any night you wish.

CFLarsen

3rd January 2007, 06:56 AM

This is becoming far too organised, a waiting list! I remember the days when things were put together more or less the same day.

Yeah, but last time, we could hardly squeeze in at Lotus of Siam, because of last minute booking. I wanted to avoid that this time.

But I guess I have to sign up.

Unfortunately I am occupied on Thursday evening

Man, you work fast! ;)

so put me on the waiting list for Wednesday and Friday.

Will do.

Och Claus du är fortfarande skylldig mig en middag. :)

Velfortjent, endda. Lørdag eller søndag (hvis LoS ikke funker)?

You know folks, this is a public restaurant. You are free to go any night you wish.

But of course. As you know, this is about the group sitting, around one big table.

CFLarsen

3rd January 2007, 06:58 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
(Someone)|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
grayman's guest|Girl 6|skepHick
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
Lee Graham|Puggy|Kochanski
athon||SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||Jlam
deBergerac||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

ravdin

3rd January 2007, 09:54 AM

I'll take that Thursday spot, if it's still available.

CFLarsen

3rd January 2007, 10:01 AM

You got it!

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
(Someone)|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
grayman's guest|Girl 6|skepHick
Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Mrs. Gulliamo|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
Lee Graham|Puggy|Kochanski
athon|ravdin|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
SkeptiKilt||Jlam
deBergerac||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

Geek Goddess

3rd January 2007, 10:17 AM

On Wednesday, is (someone) a surprise or is that an actual person?

CFLarsen

3rd January 2007, 10:31 AM

On Wednesday, is (someone) a surprise or is that an actual person?

It's an actual person.

It might be a surprise for some, I dunno... :)

Geek Goddess

3rd January 2007, 12:28 PM

It's an actual person.

It might be a surprise for some, I dunno... :)

Ok. But if it's Tom Selleck, I will have to sit across from him.

SkeptiKilt

3rd January 2007, 03:16 PM

It's The Law.

WonderfulWorld

3rd January 2007, 04:21 PM

Claus, put me on any day's waiting list.

Mike.

CFLarsen

4th January 2007, 01:25 AM

Ok. But if it's Tom Selleck, I will have to sit across from him.

I can't tell you if it is Tom Selleck.

Claus, put me on any day's waiting list.

Mike.

I can't find the "Any" day on my calendar. :)

Thursday is fine?

dang

6th January 2007, 12:14 PM

If Thursday is full, put me on Thursday's waiting list, please. I want to swim in Swimming Rama. I want to moo in Moo Phad Khing.

kittykatkarma

6th January 2007, 12:59 PM

See! I am not the only curious person around here. :p
Thank you Geek Goddess for asking that question.

On Wednesday, is (someone) a surprise or is that an actual person?

It's an actual person.

It might be a surprise for some, I dunno... :)

Geek Goddess

6th January 2007, 01:41 PM

I can't tell you if it is Tom Selleck.

::sigh::

grayman

6th January 2007, 02:17 PM

GG, I look just like Tom Selleck...if he was shorter, fatter, and less talented...and had a different face. Other than that though...

Geek Goddess

6th January 2007, 03:05 PM

GG, I look just like Tom Selleck...if he was shorter, fatter, and less talented...and had a different face. Other than that though...

:) You're on my dance card, Grayman.

I was watching an old Magnum PI one day (1980), and saw him on "Boston Legal" the next. My tastes seem have to have changed in 25 years - I like men that are 25 years older than I liked back then...

CFLarsen

7th January 2007, 03:30 PM

Sorry. Tom Selleck chickened out.

Wait. I am Tom Selleck. As well as Spartacus.

Really. Trust me.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Puggy|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|ravdin|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac||Jlam
||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

If Thursday is full, put me on Thursday's waiting list, please. I want to swim in Swimming Rama. I want to moo in Moo Phad Khing.

Hmm....they don't have that, and the menu is all set. Is that a problem? You got one heck of a menu comin' at ya... :)

kittykatkarma

7th January 2007, 11:26 PM

What? No (Someone)?
You will tell us who it was, right?
I mean, we really should send our condolences that they are unable to go. ;)

Sorry. Tom Selleck chickened out...
Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Puggy|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|ravdin|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac||Jlam
||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

Seriously, sorry Someone had to drop out of the plan. I hope the rest of you all have great dinners on each night!
Hopefully I'll be there for TAM6.

WonderfulWorld

8th January 2007, 05:42 PM

I can't find the "Any" day on my calendar. :)

Thursday is fine?

Thursday would be wonderful.

dang

8th January 2007, 09:56 PM

A set menu is no problem at all!

CFLarsen

9th January 2007, 01:04 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|Puggy|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|ravdin|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac|WonderfulWorld|Jlam
||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 06:14 AM

ATTENTION!

If you have special dietary needs, I need to know before this Saturday 18:00 GMT. I will also need to know what you plan to eat.

I won't reveal the menu, but I can say now that there will be no tofu, and no fish (except one dish which has a bit of shrimp in it). Two dishes will have peanuts in them.

Check the menu at Lotus of Siam here (http://www.saipinchutima.com/index.html). PM me with what you want, and I'll inform the restaurant in advance.

That way, we can all start eating at the same time when we arrive, and not have to wait for each other. We want a smooth, efficient dinner, with as little as the usual confusion-bordering-on-panic as possible. It takes time, and, as those of you who have been to TAM before, time is scarce. We don't want to spend it on ordering, who-ordered-that, I-didn't-order-that, paying, can-anyone-change and all that.

Just to be safe, I will PM each and every one of those who have a firm spot. Unless I hear back from you, I'll put you down for the communal menu.

It's true! :)

Wait a minute...shrimp isn't a fish...

Merko

10th January 2007, 07:12 AM

Why won't you reveal the 'communal menu'? I'd rather keep it simple and go with that, unless for some reason it just doesn't suit me. Though no tofu and no fish sounds like it leaves mainly things I'd be likely to order anyway. :)

Zygar

10th January 2007, 07:14 AM

ATTENTION!

If you have special dietary needs, I need to know before this Saturday 18:00 GMT. I will also need to know what you plan to eat.

I won't reveal the menu, but I can say now that there will be no tofu, and no fish (except one dish which has a bit of shrimp in it). Two dishes will have peanuts in them.

Check the menu at Lotus of Siam here (http://www.saipinchutima.com/index.html). PM me with what you want, and I'll inform the restaurant in advance.

That way, we can all start eating at the same time when we arrive, and not have to wait for each other. We want a smooth, efficient dinner, with as little as the usual confusion-bordering-on-panic as possible. It takes time, and, as those of you who have been to TAM before, time is scarce. We don't want to spend it on ordering, who-ordered-that, I-didn't-order-that, paying, can-anyone-change and all that.

Just to be safe, I will PM each and every one of those who have a firm spot. Unless I hear back from you, I'll put you down for the communal menu.

It's true! :)

Woohoo! :yahoo

I'm very excited for TAM!

Wait a minute...shrimp isn't a fish...

I believe that shrimp is considered a shellfish for the purposes of allergies, etc.

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 08:05 AM

Why won't you reveal the 'communal menu'? I'd rather keep it simple and go with that, unless for some reason it just doesn't suit me.

That's exactly why I won't reveal it. I don't want last minute "Oh, I don't like that, please change that, can't we have this, boo hoo". I do guarantee that you will encounter a tour-de-force of taste. Trust me. You will never get a better chance of tasting so many dishes in so little time for so little money. :)

Though no tofu and no fish sounds like it leaves mainly things I'd be likely to order anyway. :)

That's why I pointed it out. :)

I believe that shrimp is considered a shellfish for the purposes of allergies, etc.

Shellfish is not fish.

It's true! :)

Puggy

10th January 2007, 08:35 AM

Mr. Larsen, Sir.

I´m currently having trouble with my travel arrangements to LV, and ´am not sure if I´ll be getting there before the dinner. Put WonderfulWorld in my spot, please.

Happy eating! :D :(

SkeptiKilt

10th January 2007, 08:43 AM

My only reaction to "no fish" is "Awwwwww . . ." -- but then again, I had tilapia with sweet chili sauce for lunch yesterday. The company cafeteria has a Thai chef whom the executive chef hired away from a member of the Board of Directors.

Are we going to try to meet somewhere in the Riv to travel over to Lotus Wednesday evening?

Wowbagger

10th January 2007, 08:54 AM

I assume we are using the "Northern Menu", because it looks like there is tofu and fish on the "One Page Menu". Is that right?

Wowbagger

10th January 2007, 08:59 AM

Incidentally, since there is now a waiting list, I may voluntarily give up one of my spots, either Wednesday or Friday (preferably Friday), to let someone else in. :)

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 09:06 AM

Mr. Larsen, Sir.

I hate it when people call me "Sir".... :p

I´m currently having trouble with my travel arrangements to LV, and ´am not sure if I´ll be getting there before the dinner. Put WonderfulWorld in my spot, please.

Happy eating! :D :(

OK.

Are we going to try to meet somewhere in the Riv to travel over to Lotus Wednesday evening?

Yes. Planet X. Where else? :) (http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?p=2244927#post2244927)

There will be signs up.

I assume we are using the "Northern Menu", because it looks like there is tofu and fish on the "One Page Menu". Is that right?

I am bound by secrecy to the Illuminati. Use the Force, Luke.

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 09:09 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|ravdin|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|WonderfulWorld|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac|Puggy|Jlam
||Mrs.Jlam
||deBergerac

mhaze

10th January 2007, 09:12 AM

If possible put me and a friend down for Thursday. If that does not work we will go Lotus Sat or Sun....

Thanks,

Mike

rustypouch

10th January 2007, 09:14 AM

I think the communal thing is fine with me, as long as there is some spice...

Zygar

10th January 2007, 09:23 AM

Wait a minute...shrimp isn't a fish...

I believe that shrimp is considered a shellfish for the purposes of allergies, etc.

Shellfish is not fish..

I was simply clarifying for you, not correcting you.

It's true! :)

Wait a minute. Did AmyWilson steal your account? Or are you just getting drunk off the excitement of TAM getting so near?

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 09:24 AM

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|ravdin|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|WonderfulWorld|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac|Puggy|Jlam
|mhaze|Mrs.Jlam
|mhaze's friend|deBergerac

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 09:25 AM

I was simply clarifying for you, not correcting you.

I thought you came here for an argument?

Wait a minute. Did AmyWilson steal your account? Or are you just getting drunk off the excitement of TAM getting so near?

It's true! :)

Zygar

10th January 2007, 09:59 AM

I thought you came here for an argument?

Sure. What do you want to argue about?

On second thought, I probably couldn't argue anything right now. I'm currently surrounded by Germans who are speaking German. And I don't speak German. And I am in London. And I'd never left the states previous to coming here. My brain is currently overloaded and incapable of a cohesive argument.

It's true! :)

Indeed.

SkeptiKilt

10th January 2007, 10:24 AM

I don't want to sound like too much of a rube, but where is Planet X?

Zygar

10th January 2007, 10:30 AM

I don't want to sound like too much of a rube, but where is Planet X?

Basically, it is to be determined, but will be well marked. See http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=67682.

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 11:04 AM

Sure. What do you want to argue about?

I told you so.

The Central Scrutinizer

10th January 2007, 11:11 AM

I think the communal thing is fine with me, as long as there is some spice...

I was going to order off the menu for two reasons:

1) I don't like sea food (and that includes shrimp)
2) I want something spicier than ketchup

So it looks like concern #1 is taken care of. What about #2? My experience is that most people can't tolerate even the most mildly spicy food. Now I'm not talking about wanting some macho, sweating bullets type food, but I do like enough spice to feel warm, or maybe even break into a slight sweat.

If #2 is addressed to my liking, I will do the communal thing.

Zygar

10th January 2007, 11:13 AM

I told you so.

No, you didn't. You assumed I was here for an argument. Then you later asked if I was. You just launched an argument for argument's sake. Which leads me to conclude that you are the one that was here for an argument.

Ooooh! I am in an argument with Claus! I'm finally a real forumite!

Zygar

10th January 2007, 11:15 AM

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Zygar

10th January 2007, 11:17 AM

I was going to order off the menu for two reasons:

1) I don't like sea food (and that includes shrimp)
2) I want something spicier than ketchup

So it looks like concern #1 is taken care of. What about #2? My experience is that most people can't tolerate even the most mildly spicy food. Now I'm not talking about wanting some macho, sweating bullets type food, but I do like enough spice to feel warm, or maybe even break into a slight sweat.

Perfect!

rustypouch

10th January 2007, 11:53 AM

I was going to order off the menu for two reasons:

1) I don't like sea food (and that includes shrimp)
2) I want something spicier than ketchup

So it looks like concern #1 is taken care of. What about #2? My experience is that most people can't tolerate even the most mildly spicy food. Now I'm not talking about wanting some macho, sweating bullets type food, but I do like enough spice to feel warm, or maybe even break into a slight sweat.

If #2 is addressed to my liking, I will do the communal thing.

Indeed. As long as it's not 'I can see through time' level of spicy, it's good. I like to feel the burn.

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 12:11 PM

I was going to order off the menu for two reasons:

1) I don't like sea food (and that includes shrimp)
2) I want something spicier than ketchup

So it looks like concern #1 is taken care of. What about #2? My experience is that most people can't tolerate even the most mildly spicy food. Now I'm not talking about wanting some macho, sweating bullets type food, but I do like enough spice to feel warm, or maybe even break into a slight sweat.

If #2 is addressed to my liking, I will do the communal thing.

There will be different dishes in different varieties.

But, of course, what is blindingly hot to some is not detectable to others. It's impossible to make everybody's happy.

Remember: A good compromise leaves everybody equally unhappy!

Merko

10th January 2007, 12:19 PM

I'm convinced. I'll trust CFLarsens menu.

I like very spicy food (European scale) or mildly spicy food (Thai scale).

This is probably hard to avoid at a Thai restaurant in the US (I suspect the US scale is close to the European :)).

Geek Goddess

10th January 2007, 12:37 PM

ATTENTION!

If you have special dietary needs, I need to know before this Saturday 18:00 GMT. I will also need to know what you plan to eat.

I won't reveal the menu, but I can say now that there will be no tofu, and no fish (except one dish which has a bit of shrimp in it). Two dishes will have peanuts in them.

Check the menu at Lotus of Siam here (http://www.saipinchutima.com/index.html). PM me with what you want, and I'll inform the restaurant in advance.

That way, we can all start eating at the same time when we arrive, and not have to wait for each other. We want a smooth, efficient dinner, with as little as the usual confusion-bordering-on-panic as possible. It takes time, and, as those of you who have been to TAM before, time is scarce. We don't want to spend it on ordering, who-ordered-that, I-didn't-order-that, paying, can-anyone-change and all that.

Just to be safe, I will PM each and every one of those who have a firm spot. Unless I hear back from you, I'll put you down for the communal menu.

It's true! :)

Wait a minute...shrimp isn't a fish...

I will eat anything that doesn't involved raw meat. And I don't eat much.

The Central Scrutinizer

10th January 2007, 12:46 PM

There will be different dishes in different varieties.

But, of course, what is blindingly hot to some is not detectable to others. It's impossible to make everybody's happy.

Remember: A good compromise leaves everybody equally unhappy!

OK, I guess I will trust your (or the chefs) judgement and do the communal thing.

SkeptiKilt

10th January 2007, 03:13 PM

The only kind of spicy food I don't like is stuff that's hot without flavor -- like Buffalo wings. I would hardly think that a Thai food aficionado like CFLarsen would afflict us with bland food at "the best Thai restaurant in the country." I won't say "have faith," I'll say "figure it out, dudes and dudettes." I would also think that people who don't like spicy food will be eating at the Peppermill or Denny's. Or Tony *****' Roma's.

My favorite Thai restaurant has some dishes marked with an asterisk for "spicy dish." Some are marked with two asterisks, for "VERY spicy dish." On those, the LD50 is about ten bites.

tkingdoll

10th January 2007, 03:19 PM

Two of my party aren't big on red meat (not me, I'm a meativor) - will there be a fair proportion of non-red meat dishes to red? If so, groovy, if not, I'll tell them to let me know what they want.

CFLarsen

10th January 2007, 03:30 PM

The only kind of spicy food I don't like is stuff that's hot without flavor -- like Buffalo wings. I would hardly think that a Thai food aficionado like CFLarsen would afflict us with bland food at "the best Thai restaurant in the country." I won't say "have faith," I'll say "figure it out, dudes and dudettes." I would also think that people who don't like spicy food will be eating at the Peppermill or Denny's. Or Tony *****' Roma's.

My favorite Thai restaurant has some dishes marked with an asterisk for "spicy dish." Some are marked with two asterisks, for "VERY spicy dish." On those, the LD50 is about ten bites.

Oy, vey. This is one of the misconceptions I want to bury.

Thai food doesn't have to be spicy to be good. Thai food - especially like the food we will get - is first and foremost taste. You won't walk away with 5 pounds of meat in your belly. You will be full on taste.

Lotus of Siam has a scale for spiciness: 1-10. 1 is barably noticeable, 9 being deadly. 10 is reserved for Planet X. But don't expect an evening of pure fire and brimstone. Some dishes might be too hot for you, some might be bland. The thing is, it is impossible to gauge the appropriate spiciness for so many people. That's why I go for taste, rather that spice.

Oh, before you go to the restaurant, don't eat or drink something that will kill your taste buds.

Two of my party aren't big on red meat (not me, I'm a meativor) - will there be a fair proportion of non-red meat dishes to red? If so, groovy, if not, I'll tell them to let me know what they want.

Thai food is not big on red meat. Everything's cooked. Most is even dead. :)

And it's "carnivore". :p

tkingdoll

10th January 2007, 03:38 PM

And it's "carnivore". :p

It IS?!! I'm sooo embarrassed! I had no idea...;)

SkeptiKilt

10th January 2007, 04:13 PM

CF, I was fully expecting exactly what you described. I do not equate "spicy" and "hot," and good food does not have to melt my eyeballs. Some Thai food is spicy without being hot, some is spicy and hot, some is spicy and incendiary. It's all good.

Wowbagger

10th January 2007, 04:25 PM

If there is at least one dish on there that is vegetarian, I will be very happy! If there are none, then I might make do, anyway. I am not a very strict vegetarian.

As far as spicy food is concerned, I say "Bring it on!" Chances are, I've handled worse.

skepHick

10th January 2007, 08:50 PM

No fish? Yay! Much as I try, I can't acquire a taste for fish, although I do like shrimp to some degree. My only real exposure to Thai food has pretty much been Pad Thai (with tofu or chicken..yum!) and I assumed that most other dishes would be seafood based. Spicy food I enjoy anywhere from mild to just shy of "make my eyes bleed." Reader's Digest version - the communal meal sounds good!

Hauteden

10th January 2007, 09:29 PM

So is the Communal Menu going to include multiple courses? Ya'know like appetizers, soups and desserts. Or will we be ordering those items a'la carte. All-in-all I'm happy with what I am understanding so far about the Menu.

Hauteden

CFLarsen

11th January 2007, 01:14 AM

CF, I was fully expecting exactly what you described. I do not equate "spicy" and "hot," and good food does not have to melt my eyeballs. Some Thai food is spicy without being hot, some is spicy and hot, some is spicy and incendiary. It's all good.

It is. If it's not tofu... :)

If there is at least one dish on there that is vegetarian, I will be very happy! If there are none, then I might make do, anyway. I am not a very strict vegetarian.

It won't be a problem: There will be plenty of different veggies. You can just steer clear of the meat bits.

So is the Communal Menu going to include multiple courses? Ya'know like appetizers, soups and desserts. Or will we be ordering those items a'la carte. All-in-all I'm happy with what I am understanding so far about the Menu.

It will include - so far - 10 different dishes, ordered in advance, which we will share. Soups are impossible to share and desserts and drinks are on your own budget.

Wednesday........................|Thursday........ ................|Friday........................
17:30|18:30|18:30
CFLarsen|CFLarsen|CFLarsen
The Central Scrutinizer|Badger|scotth
Patricio Elicer|rustypouch|scotth's guest 1
Kochanski|tkingdoll|scotth's guest 2
grayman|Gaza Suit Thing|Boo
SixSixSix|Zumo De Mango|Zygar
Kiless|Eggs99p|Wowbagger
Wowbagger|tkingdoll's Mystery Guest|snex
xenxabar|SpeederA|LostAngeles
Geek Goddess|Hauteden|SkepticScott
grayman's guest|BillC|Marquis de Carabas
Gulliamo|Girl 6|skepHick
Mrs. Gulliamo|Paulie the Greek|VPescado
Lee Graham|Merko|SkeptiKhatt
athon|ravdin|Kochanski
SkeptiKilt|WonderfulWorld|SkeptiKilt
-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------
|Waiting List|
deBergerac|Puggy|Jlam
|dang|Mrs.Jlam
|mhaze|deBergerac
|mhaze's friend|

Zygar

11th January 2007, 03:02 AM

Claus, I'm very very excited. This communal meal sounds great!

CFLarsen

11th January 2007, 03:21 AM

It's not a meal, it's an adventure... :)

Hey, that could be a good slogan...

SkeptiKilt

11th January 2007, 09:01 AM

It's not a meal, it's an adventure... :)

I've had some restaurant experiences that were adventures; I don't think it's that great a slogan.

The Central Scrutinizer

11th January 2007, 09:21 AM

It will include - so far - 10 different dishes, ordered in advance, which we will share. Soups are impossible to share and desserts and drinks are on your own budget.

If there are 15 people going, wouldn't it make sense to have 15 dishes?