40th birthday dinner- Private chef vs. restaurant

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40th birthday dinner- Private chef vs. restaurant

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I am trying to make the decision for my husband's 40th. There will be 6 of us and I ike the idea of a private chef but also like the idea of going out.

So here are my questions:

1. Restaurant or Private Chef?

2. Why?

3. Please recommend which chef or restaurant.


Thanks!
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what about a dinner cruise just for your group? I actually contacted someone about it but wasn't able to work it out. kind of a combination of 2 things. not sure that really helps your decision making!

http://www.sailvi.com/html/dinner.htm
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Post by Xislandgirl »

Thanks for adding to the confusion. We are actually sailing the day before, so I think that may be too much.
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SORRY :wink:
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Post by Jan&MikeVa »

I think it would also depend on where you are staying. With a sunset view, and lights twinkling on STT, the crickets and tree frogs singing..... it would be very nice to dine at home.

Then again............there are exploding wontons to think about :roll: JUST KIDDING!! :P

I'd probably opt for dinner out, but then again. I know I'm not much help. What would the birthday boy prefer??

Happy Planning!

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Post by Xislandgirl »

He has no preference. We are staying in Rendezvous, so the night time view won't be as nice as a STT view, so I guess it should be dinner out.

So, now I need to know which restaurant and why?
One of the men travelling with us has a few severe allergies, so I know that I will have to call ahead to make sure that they can accomodate us. I am sure they will, but better safe than sorry.

The ones that come to mind are Asolare, Zozo's, and Stone Terrace, but I want to hear from folks that have eaten there recently.
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I would vote for Zozo's. Get there at 5:30 for drinks in the upstairs bar (wow - what a view and great rum punches and martinis). Make reservations for a table at the railing, sit back and enjoy!! We had 2 birthday boys in our group and the brought some tiramisu with candles in it - but I would vote for the amazing chocolate lava cake!!
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Post by Xislandgirl »

Let me change the question after reading the Wonton inceident?

What restaurant? :lol:
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Post by jdw »

We also have six in our group that is traveling later next year. Can you tell me if you rented a vehicle big enough for all of you or decided on two? Thanks.
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We are renting 2 vehicles. I just like the idea of having freedom to do things without the whole group.

We rented a Jeep Liberty and a Sidekick.
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