Craig:

I'm game. Have you been to Maggiano's Little Italy at Santana Row (San Jose). Great Italian and family style is one of the options. Keep me posted.

Jeff

 

I have heard great reviews about the place. I think the best place which is centrally located is the ROCK. Alcatraz Island. I think all of us would kill if we could bring our Stangs to that place via a floating auto transporter.

 

Stan from Concord. Craig

That's Castro Valley! LOL
Stan

 

I can be there. I don't mind if it's not near San Jose, but near a BART or Caltrain station would be a plus.

Frank

 

I am in and I don't care where we have it. I like parking

 

Stan from Concord. Craig

That's Castro Valley! LOL
Stan

You mean you have not moved into the Concord Crown Plaza yet?

 

LOL It just feels like it!
Stan

 

I am in, and I would personally place my vote for S.F. Not only is it the most beautiful city, but its central location is very nice. The question is where to have it? A Chevy's or something?

 

I'm going to put little pins on a bay area map showing the location of each person showing interest. Will then decide.

 

So the real question is are people going to drive their Mustang or not. If yes then I vote for a place with parking conducive to classic cars; that would be a blast. I am taking time off to work on mine in a few weeks it could actually be running but no promises.

 

Just due to the time of year, I can't imagine it will be BYOM "bring your own Mustang", but maybe the weather gods will be nice to us.

 

I hope to have my engine in at that point, and be stripping the car the following week for paint. If all goes according to plan, that weekend could be the "prefect storm" for taking her out. Oh $*(t, now that I said storm... :lol:

 

Just think how jealous we could make the rest of the country with a January Mustang get together

 

We'll have to be sure to take a lot of pictures and rub it in everyone's face

 

I'd be interested in coming down from Sacto. but would like to make it a SWMBO included event. That way she and I can visit the city during the day, then meet up for dinner.

I doubt I'd bring a Mustang, though, unless there was plenty of parking. It was a little nerve wracking, parking Scary on the streets of SF last time.

 

If this is a SWMBO event then the two of us will join. Location is no problem for us.

No classic Mustang (down for bodywork) but we could always bring our 00 GT.

 

At this point, I'm kinda leaning towards Berkeley/Oakland area, unless everyone wants SF again. Maybe something simple as a Chevy's or similar that can deal with a large crowd. This kind of place can probably handle with rowdy SWMBO's as well.

 

Craig:
If you are considering Berkeley/Oakland, parking will generally be an issue as most of the nicer restaurants in both towns are located in older neighborhoods with on street parking at best. On the other hand, Skates on the Bay (Berkeley Marina) has a large parking lot adjacent to the restaurant and the view of the City across the bay is spectacular...so long as the skies are clear.

FWIW, Maggiano's (San Jose) off street parking consists of a large covered parking structure directly across from the restaurant. Hey all you South Bay types...sign up for this event, perhaps it will sway the final tally!!!

 

I'm in. The location doesn't matter. Nothing is close to me. My car is in the paint shop, so no plans to bring it.

 

Craig, Count myself and Joann in.
I vote for a South Bay locale....gee wonder why?

Jeff's idea of the marina area (?) in Berkely is also doable.

 

If Chevy's is something we're interested in, there is that Chevy's on the water off of 580, which I believe is in Emeryville. Does anyone know which one I am talking about? Either way, Berkeley/Oakland/East Bay is also fine with me.

 

Anyone ever eat at Spenger's ? It's at the Berkeley marina.
I haven't been there in years but I remember it was really good.
Stan

 

I was just at Spenger's Fish Grotto two weeks ago when I was home. I love that place. I also like saying "fish Grotto." C'mon, it's just fun to say. "fish grotto" :lol:

I would definitely go to Spengers, but parking isn't so great there.

 

Isn't there a parking lot right next to the restaurant?
Stan

 

Actually making this a SWMBO event is a great idea. No gauratnees given my wifes schedule but if she can make it she will come.

I would rather have the SWMBOs there than the cars, it is the holidays after all!