Palomar November 13, 2010

[SeanPlunk]

[EDIT: Vettezuki - 11/5 02:17 PDT]

Ok, unless a bunch of you throw full scale nancy-boy fits, we're going to make our inaugural Palomar Mountain Circuit.

Meet at A (see maps below) at 4:00 pm.

Regardless of what final route we choose, we will start at A.

WARNING: If you're coming from North Orange County, and certainly South OC, you're probably better off taking the 5 south and cutting over to the 15 using Ortega (bonus!). Check back at the top of this thread for updates.

Details subject to change. But it'll be something like this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.329387,-117.16204&daddr=33.364201,-117.087093+to:CA-76+E+to:S+Grade+Rd%2FPalomar+Mountain+Rd+to:33.314 271,-116.8654+to:33.255665,-116.759671+to:33.232083,-116.759759&hl=en&geocode=FeuQ_AEdyD8E-Q%3BFekY_QEdi2QF-Q%3BFTjy-wEdT18H-Q%3BFXMH_AEdakQI-Q%3BFd9V_AEdiMYI-Q%3BFfFw-wEdiWMK-Q%3BFdMU-wEdMWMK-Q&mra=ls&sll=33.298445,-116.960945&sspn=0.280643,0.617294&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11).

I think this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.329387,-117.16204&daddr=33.364201,-117.087093+to:33.33747,-116.93153+to:33.30407,-116.85076+to:33.255665,-116.759671+to:33.232083,-116.759759&geocode=FeuQ_AEdyD8E-Q%3BFekY_QEdi2QF-Q%3BFX6w_AEdNsQH-SnxbYwYiZDbgDHDRZ1pRrR_6w%3BFQYu_AEduP8I-Sn9hMdWjJbbgDFm3RjsKKgbYQ%3BFfFw-wEdiWMK-Q%3BFdMU-wEdMWMK-Q&hl=en&mra=mrv&mrcr=1&via=2,3&sll=33.266537,-116.870155&sspn=0.228501,0.445976&ie=UTF8&ll=33.276009,-116.878738&spn=0.456952,0.891953&t=h&z=11) is possibly (according to curves on map) a more interseting variant.


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OP
What do we want to do next month gentlemen? GMR is the best run, but we do it so often. Turnbull is cool, but very short. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

[Vettezuki]

What do we want to do next month gentlemen? GMR is the best run, but we do it so often. Turnbull is cool, but very short. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

How about something like (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=CA-138+E&daddr=CA-138+E+to:34.21511,-117.29174+to:7777+Victoria+Gardens+Ln,+Rancho+Cuca monga&geocode=FQ-PCwId64L_-A%3BFQ2RCwIdu28B-Q%3BFcYUCgIdJEUC-Sk5k3VlH1HDgDHxp_zhh8QQhg%3BFfqDCAIdeK7--Cl5xl1lGErDgDEiZ-GDz5AOAg&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=2&sll=34.215209,-117.287979&sspn=0.235073,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=34.251541,-117.412262&spn=0.469942,1.234589&z=10) this. This would be a lot more convenient for our IE folks. It's not that long, or too short. It's not like a full mountain loop, but includes some great roads and we've never done it.

[R3AL.CH1CK3N]

Am I the only one that likes to drive Palomar Mountain?.. If you guys are interested, That's always a nice drive.

[Shaolin Crane]

Gmr! Gmr! Gmr! Gmr! Gmr!

[Teddy]

any ideas for a palomar mountain run??

[Vettezuki]

any ideas for a palomar mountain run??

Sean is in deep thought. I'm down for it. It's not so close for those of us coming from North OC, but it isn't terrible either. Any good eating places to end up at?

[Teddy]

Im coming from way down south myself...Imperial beach to be exact...Once you get into the heart of palomar, and keep heading into towar julian there are plenty of places to eat...I don't know really...If we took the route coming back out and ended up where we started we could just eat there just before everybody splits to go there own way home...I don't know just a thought...

[R3AL.CH1CK3N]

Im coming from way down south myself...Imperial beach to be exact...Once you get into the heart of palomar, and keep heading into towar julian there are plenty of places to eat...I don't know really...If we took the route coming back out and ended up where we started we could just eat there just before everybody splits to go there own way home...I don't know just a thought...


Normally we meet up at the 15 & 76. The route we take is right below.

There are a couple videos on my youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/jforgas20).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.329387,-117.16204&daddr=33.364201,-117.087093+to:CA-76+E+to:S+Grade+Rd%2FPalomar+Mountain+Rd+to:33.314 271,-116.8654+to:33.255665,-116.759671+to:33.232083,-116.759759&hl=en&geocode=FeuQ_AEdyD8E-Q%3BFekY_QEdi2QF-Q%3BFTjy-wEdT18H-Q%3BFXMH_AEdakQI-Q%3BFd9V_AEdiMYI-Q%3BFfFw-wEdiWMK-Q%3BFdMU-wEdMWMK-Q&mra=ls&sll=33.298445,-116.960945&sspn=0.280643,0.617294&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11

[Leedom]

Normally we meet up at the 15 & 76. The route we take is right below.

There are a couple videos on my youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/jforgas20).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.329387,-117.16204&daddr=33.364201,-117.087093+to:CA-76+E+to:S+Grade+Rd%2FPalomar+Mountain+Rd+to:33.314 271,-116.8654+to:33.255665,-116.759671+to:33.232083,-116.759759&hl=en&geocode=FeuQ_AEdyD8E-Q%3BFekY_QEdi2QF-Q%3BFTjy-wEdT18H-Q%3BFXMH_AEdakQI-Q%3BFd9V_AEdiMYI-Q%3BFfFw-wEdiWMK-Q%3BFdMU-wEdMWMK-Q&mra=ls&sll=33.298445,-116.960945&sspn=0.280643,0.617294&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11

Thank look like a nice way to burn off a full tank of gas! Maybe we can stop in Julian and get an apple pie!

[R3AL.CH1CK3N]

Yeah, that would be nice. I feel like one more cruise before i hit up the track on the 20th.

[jedhead]

Normally we meet up at the 15 & 76. The route we take is right below.

There are a couple videos on my youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/jforgas20).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=33.329387,-117.16204&daddr=33.364201,-117.087093+to:CA-76+E+to:S+Grade+Rd%2FPalomar+Mountain+Rd+to:33.314 271,-116.8654+to:33.255665,-116.759671+to:33.232083,-116.759759&hl=en&geocode=FeuQ_AEdyD8E-Q%3BFekY_QEdi2QF-Q%3BFTjy-wEdT18H-Q%3BFXMH_AEdakQI-Q%3BFd9V_AEdiMYI-Q%3BFfFw-wEdiWMK-Q%3BFdMU-wEdMWMK-Q&mra=ls&sll=33.298445,-116.960945&sspn=0.280643,0.617294&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11


Thank look like a nice way to burn off a full tank of gas! Maybe we can stop in Julian and get an apple pie!

Sounds good to me.

Bob

[SeanPlunk]

Okay, the Palomar cruise is possible, but I'm just nervous because I won't have time to prerun it. Also, I probably won't be able to go. I'm busy on the 6th, 7th, 13th(normal cruise day), and the 21st, and then I'm out of town in Florida the following weekend.

What day would you want to go? I can still organize it even if I'm not going.

[jedhead]

I can only go on the 13th and 27th.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

Okay, the Palomar cruise is possible, but I'm just nervous because I won't have time to prerun it. Also, I probably won't be able to go. I'm busy on the 6th, 7th, 13th(normal cruise day), and the 21st, and then I'm out of town in Florida the following weekend.

What day would you want to go? I can still organize it even if I'm not going.

REAL3.CH1CK3N seems to know the run. Let's do it. *Hopefully* my injectors will be back and I'll be retuned by then, but I can go in any case.

[Spots]

I just ran Palomar tonight. Road is clean, and hell of a lot of fun, even though it was a blind night run, the first time I've seen the road.

[SoCalC55]

Palomar would be alot of fun, especially since we havent gone that far south

[Vettezuki]

Palomar would be alot of fun, especially since we havent gone that far south

Unless Sean is struck by a mystical vision, I think it's pretty much settled. I want to do something different. The people are crying out.

[SeanPlunk]

Unless Sean is struck by a mystical vision, I think it's pretty much settled. I want to do something different. The people are crying out.

It's happening, I'm just trying to figure out a date. Leedom and I are buried this month so you guys might be led by Vettezuki.

[SoCalC55]

you guys might be led by Vettezuki.
:inout:

[M-B-Photography]

:inout:

:lmfao:

Ouch

[Vettezuki]

:inout:

You can stay home and play with your Barbies if you like.

My problem with the 13th is might *not* have my injectors and retune done by then.

[SoCalC55]

You can stay home and play with your Barbies if you like.

My problem with the 13th is might *not* have my injectors and retune done by then.
lol I may just do that, Candice needs her hair combed anyway!


:leaving:


on a serious note if we need to push back another weekend the extra time may help plan an exact route and give everyone ample notice

[Vettezuki]

. . . on a serious note if we need to push back another weekend the extra time may help plan an exact route and give everyone ample notice


I guess there's a first time for everything. . :inout:

[R3AL.CH1CK3N]

Well, I should be there and I know the route.. If for some reason I cant make it, you can always just look at the links i posted up a couple pages back..

[Vettezuki]

Well, I should be there and I know the route.. If for some reason I cant make it, you can always just look at the links i posted up a couple pages back..

See OP. Whattaya think? Is that BBQ joint at the end passable? I wouldn't expect to much from something isolated like that, but I wouldn't want to drive back with a gut bomb either. ;)

[SeanPlunk]

I can't make it (nor can Leedom), but take pictures for me :)

[blackax]

How about something like (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=CA-138+E&daddr=CA-138+E+to:34.21511,-117.29174+to:7777+Victoria+Gardens+Ln,+Rancho+Cuca monga&geocode=FQ-PCwId64L_-A%3BFQ2RCwIdu28B-Q%3BFcYUCgIdJEUC-Sk5k3VlH1HDgDHxp_zhh8QQhg%3BFfqDCAIdeK7--Cl5xl1lGErDgDEiZ-GDz5AOAg&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=2&sll=34.215209,-117.287979&sspn=0.235073,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=34.251541,-117.412262&spn=0.469942,1.234589&z=10) this. This would be a lot more convenient for our IE folks. It's not that long, or too short. It's not like a full mountain loop, but includes some great roads and we've never done it.

This route is "ok" but there will always be a ton of traffic unless we go latter at night

[blackax]

I'm down with Palomar.....Crap I need new tires

[kdracer73]

Frankie and I are IN ! :drive:

[jedhead]

I am in. I drove part of that route with the Probe club's r twist-o-rama.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

This route is "ok" but there will always be a ton of traffic unless we go latter at night

This one is out. We're doing Palomar. See OP.

[Vettezuki]

A family issue has unexpectedly come up and I most likely like won't be able to make the 13th. This means there would be no Motorgen "staff" representation. This certainly doesn't mean you guys can't make it happen on your own, but please see poll and let us know your preferences before we promote out to other car sites (if Sean hasn't already).

[jedhead]

13th or 27th for me. I already have plans for the 20th that I can't get out of. I have driven the Palomar route several times and its a great drive.

Bob

[blackax]

THe 13 works best for me. I think i could do the 27 but i'll have to check on somethings

[SoCalC55]

Later may be better. With 6 days and no defined meeting location or route (plus i think an earlier start would be better). We'd be better off going the 20, 27 or make Palomar the December event

[Chuck]

Can't go 13 or 20 but I think 27 is better.

[Vettezuki]

Later may be better. With 6 days and no defined meeting location or route (plus i think an earlier start would be better). We'd be better off going the 20, 27 or make Palomar the December event

Starting point is defined. See OP. A = starting point.

As for routes there's only two small variants.

As for time it could start earlier. What do you suggest?

[blackax]

I think we can still do this run...I however dont think many people will show up because the main motorgen guys arent gonna be there. I can see if there is any good places to eat near the end of the run and post back up here

[Vettezuki]

I think we can still do this run...I however dont think many people will show up because the main motorgen guys arent gonna be there. I can see if there is any good places to eat near the end of the run and post back up here

Well I'm flattered that my presence is such a draw, but I'm still leaning heavily to sticking to the 13th. I just really like some consistency in dates for events and we've been pretty good about the every second saturday thing.

The end of the routes is a BBQ joint. I don't know anything about it.

[Sonic03SVT]

Im going to probably have the trans out of the Z that weekend, so I may be a no-show on this one as well. ( Even if I dont, i'm not sure i'd be going, not real keen on a canyon run with a sick trans :bang: ) Should certainly be squared away by the 27th, which was my preference, but should you folks decide to go on the 13th ill do my best to make it. If not, have fun, be safe as always! :drink:

[Shaolin Crane]

Im going to probably have the trans out of the Z that weekend, so I may be a no-show on this one as well. ( Even if I dont, i'm not sure i'd be going, not real keen on a canyon run with a sick trans :bang: ) Should certainly be squared away by the 27th, which was my preference, but should you folks decide to go on the 13th ill do my best to make it. If not, have fun, be safe as always! :drink:

How are you not into canyons run with a stick :jester: Didnt you have a fox built for road racing?

[Shaolin Crane]

edit nevermind i read stick, not sick

[R3AL.CH1CK3N]

4pm seems kind of late...

[kdracer73]

4pm seems kind of late...

I work until 2pm (getting off early to make it) and will need 1.5 hours just to get there. 4 pm is about the best for me.

[blackax]

I work until 2pm (getting off early to make it) and will need 1.5 hours just to get there. 4 pm is about the best for me.

4 PM works for me too

[jedhead]

4pm works for me.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

We're doing this. I might even be able to show up. 4pm meet at A. The exact details from there (there's only a variant of where to turn and leg to take) will be decided by then and drivers will be informed . . . obviously.

[Leedom]

Have fun guys.

[SeanPlunk]

We're doing this. I might even be able to show up. 4pm meet at A. The exact details from there (there's only a variant of where to turn and leg to take) will be decided by then and drivers will be informed . . . obviously.

Sorry, so much going on in this thread. Are you guys going this Saturday? That doesn't leave me a ton of time to get threads up, but I'll do it tonight if so :thumbs_up:

[Vettezuki]

Sorry, so much going on in this thread. Are you guys going this Saturday? That doesn't leave me a ton of time to get threads up, but I'll do it tonight if so :thumbs_up:


Yes. See Op. Meet at A at 4:00pm.

[M-B-Photography]

My dad and I are interested in this one, though we don't know anybody so we'll see. Last time we only went because we knew Larry (RavenX in the other black Challenger R/T, then also had the chance to meet Kevlar in his titanium R/T).. If one of those guys go, then we will most likely show up as well ;)

KDRacer73, are you going to put on another firework show under your car?:p

Only kidding, wouldn't want to see that beautiful car turn into.. well...:crutches:

[Vettezuki]

My dad and I are interested in this one, though we don't know anybody . . .

You never knew anybody until you got to know them. :thumbs_up:

As for me, my injectors haven't showed up and there's way too much going on even if they did. But I'm still 50/50. Might hitch a ride in an open seat from A, or just drive my dd Protege and enjoy some tunes. We'll see how it goes. Maybe I'll snake my wife's MX-5.

[kdracer73]

KDRacer73, are you going to put on another firework show under your car?:p

Only kidding, wouldn't want to see that beautiful car turn into.. well...:crutches:

I just gotta find someone with a dash cam to follow me , so I can watch too !!

[M-B-Photography]

Haha good point vettezuki, my dad just always feels awkward jumping into group things not knowing anybody.

kdracer73 Hahaha I guess if you got to see it from our view you wouldn't be quite as bummed or upset about the damage!

[Spots]

I just gotta find someone with a dash cam to follow me , so I can watch too !!

I plan to have two cameras rolling on the car. I'll have one taped to the front bumper, and one taped to the rear wing facing backwards. They turn out pretty good video to be cheap Nixon digital cams

[TheClaw101]

If my car is ready by the 13th I will be there in my evo. In the shop getting a new clutch,cams, and E85 tuned. So should be fun if I am lucky enough to get the car back by then.

[redracer1]

Well since you guys are down in my neck of the woods I just might have to join ya.

I havent taken the Nate Harrison route as I usually head to the S6 grade. There is Mothers Kitchen at the half way point just before you head down the E grade, it'd be a good spot to stop and regroup, pee, grabe a water, there's a store there too. You cant miss it, it'll be on your right as you come up to it.

[Vettezuki]

Well since you guys are down in my neck of the woods I just might have to join ya.

I havent taken the Nate Harrison route as I usually head to the S6 grade. There is Mothers Kitchen at the half way point just before you head down the E grade, it'd be a good spot to stop and regroup, pee, grabe a water, there's a store there too. You cant miss it, it'll be on your right as you come up to it.

Word. Hopefully I'll find a way to make as a "staff" representative, but I think we'll/ya'll just decide on a final route at the meet up spot. Whoever knows it can lead.

[jedhead]

Word. Hopefully I'll find a way to make as a "staff" representative, but I think we'll/ya'll just decide on a final route at the meet up spot. Whoever knows it can lead.

I can give you a ride if you want to go.

Bob

[Redondo Jon]

After a lot of thought & programming of my navigation unit, I’m in.

[DarkestSpade]

Do we have an official count of attendees? I'm really broke right now and am wondering if the 1 1/2 hour drive will be worth (no offence to people who ARE going you are all great I just would like to eat next week if only 5 people show up.)

[kdracer73]

Do we have an official count of attendees? I'm really broke right now and am wondering if the 1 1/2 hour drive will be worth (no offence to people who ARE going you are all great I just would like to eat next week if only 5 people show up.)
Hard to tell....it is posted on some other sites also...I am Going.

[sinaSRT-4]

Where exactly is meet spot A? My phone's map function isn't being very cooperative.

[kdracer73]

15 and 76 hwy. Gas station on NW corner
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[sinaSRT-4]

Great, see you guys then.

[sinaSRT-4]

Dammit, I'm running late! Everyone have fun today, I'll make it out to the next one.

[DarkestSpade]

Fkmfkmfkmffkmfmkfkmlklflkfclkfllfdlxklcfldf traffic stuck 13 miles away

[jedhead]

Had a great time. The drive was a lot of fun and BBQ at the end was really good. Where were all the San Diego people???
John and I will be back down at Escondido tomorrow meeting the Cadillac V's.

Bob

[123benz]

Hi All... The run was great!!! although, i only did half of the run, you guys rock ass and thanks for showing this noobie around with the crew. :hail: its been a while since i have taken my ride for a run which i thought the run that you guys plan was impressive and beatiful. unfortunately, i did dent up my ride just a little bit, but it was all worth it. I like all of the different background in these type of groups so I'll be excited if we can ever do another run together sometimes!

ps- next time, i am putting on my track tires so that i can burns rubber like all of you. :bigthumbsup:

123benz

[Redondo Jon]

(listed alphabetically) 123benz, blackax, DarkestSpade, jedhead, kdracer73.
Thank you for turning a long, stressful, traffic-filled day getting to the meet spot into a really enjoyable evening run. A special thanks to kdracer73 for your automotive gymnastics. Also, kudos to whomever did the maps; they were bang on right from the start. Looking forward to the next cruise.

[kdracer73]

The Few, The Fast, The well fed.
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/palomarmtn101.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/palomarmtn100.jpg

The view was AWESOME at the top !

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/palomarmtn104.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/palomarmtn103.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad94/kdracer73/palomarmtn102.jpg

The Ride up was great. Tight and fast going up Palomar Mtn Rd. Coming down was a little rough, but no big spark show this time :bigthumbsup:


The food was very good ! I passed it at first (no lighted sign ). Frankie said " I think that was it ! " Then I SMELLED it ! Holy CRAP ! Gotta find a spot the 5 of us can u-turn !
Hard to get good pics and video in the low light. I posted a short video in the vid section.
Frankie loved having all the men to herself !

All you " full scale nancy-boys" that didn't make it, missed a very good cruise !!

[DarkestSpade]

Had a great time as always, and even though I was a late the drive was well worth it. See you all next month!

Hope to see you around more 123benz we need all the members we can get :)

[blackax]

*still Processing for HD

Part 1
YouTube - Motorgen Palomar 11.13.2010 part.1

Part 2
YouTube - Motorgen Palomar 11.13.2010 part.2

[Vettezuki]

I'm glad it was a hoot for the few and the proud. For you new guys, we do a run (our very best to do a run) every second Saturday. The reason I pushed to do this even though no Motorgen staff would be there is to keep that consistency and to try a new run. After talking to Sean, will probably do GMR in December and do this run again in January.

[Redondo Jon]

I liked your original idea or a small variant thereof.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=CA-138+E&daddr=CA-138+E+to:34.21511,-117.29174+to:7777+Victoria+Gardens+Ln,+Rancho+Cuca monga&geocode=FQ-PCwId64L_-A%3BFQ2RCwIdu28B-Q%3BFcYUCgIdJEUC-Sk5k3VlH1HDgDHxp_zhh8QQhg%3BFfqDCAIdeK7--Cl5xl1lGErDgDEiZ-GDz5AOAg&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=2&sll=34.215209,-117.287979&sspn=0.235073,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=34.251541,-117.412262&spn=0.469942,1.234589&z=10

[blackax]

I liked your original idea or a small variant thereof.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=CA-138+E&daddr=CA-138+E+to:34.21511,-117.29174+to:7777+Victoria+Gardens+Ln,+Rancho+Cuca monga&geocode=FQ-PCwId64L_-A%3BFQ2RCwIdu28B-Q%3BFcYUCgIdJEUC-Sk5k3VlH1HDgDHxp_zhh8QQhg%3BFfqDCAIdeK7--Cl5xl1lGErDgDEiZ-GDz5AOAg&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=2&sll=34.215209,-117.287979&sspn=0.235073,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=34.251541,-117.412262&spn=0.469942,1.234589&z=10

That would be a good run if we time it right and dont hit any traffic......I'm not to sure of the patterns up near big bear

[Vettezuki]

. . . I'm not to sure of the patterns up near big bear

We'll do an inaugural ROT (Rim of the World) in the spring early summer of next year.

[jedhead]

Here are pictures I took:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837458/original/dsc_5873.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837459/original/dsc_5874.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837460/original/dsc_5878.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837461/original/dsc_5879.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837462/original/dsc_5880.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837464/original/dsc_5882.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837465/original/dsc_5892.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/837466/original/dsc_5893.jpg

Bob

[kdracer73]

All in black ^ Like Ninja road warriors !!

[jedhead]

All in black ^ Like Ninja road warriors !!

Wow. I didn't notice that until you mentioned it.

Bob

[SoCalC55]

All in black ^ Like Ninja road warriors !!
:rolling: nice

[SeanPlunk]

What was the name of the place you guys ended up at for dinner? How big was it? Good food?