March 12th, roundtable event for c/v's and sprinters~

JOHNCLARK · Feb 26, 2011

Ok, so we have the date. March 12th, Saturday. Noon. Where? Don't know

Since I'm not from the Toledo area I will let you give me some great ideas on where to meet. Since it's at noon I'm looking for a great restaurant that will fit about 20 people in a nice atmosphere. Of course it must have a area we can pull tables together and talk.

I will be in Toledo next week looking around but would like suggestions. Maybe we will rent a small conference center and have it catered. Does anyone know of conference areas in Toledo?

Ok, Thanks!!

golfournut · Feb 26, 2011

Just a thought, maybe you can set up some sort of conference call for those of us that can't actually be there physically. Atleast to just listen in. Might be kinda of neat.

denny2010 · Feb 26, 2011

almost wish i fit into this group.....seems to be like a meeting of the minds...hope all works out and things can get done. good luck John...

Jack_Berry · Feb 26, 2011

the petro has a big enoughparking lot and a restaurant. the ta has a small lot. the j has dennys. ugh.

layoutshooter · Feb 26, 2011

The Holiday Inn in Monroe, Michigan, has a conference room and is right next door to the TA. Maybe this will do.

JOHNCLARK · Feb 26, 2011

Jack_Berry said:
the petro has a big enoughparking lot and a restaurant. the ta has a small lot. the j has dennys. ugh.

UGH, No Denny's!!lol.

Maybe we will find 2 seperate places, I'm looking for a really good lunch!

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

If you are considering "Sports Bar" kind of places, Perrysburg, Ohio...I-75 2 exits south of the Ohio Turnpike (80-90) on St Rt just off the exit is a "Fricker" (good wings and pulled pork) and also a "Ralphies", (just good all around food)....easy to get to from just about anywhere....there is a couple of "hotels" at the ame exit with conference rooms....

You want "upscale", 75 to Phillips ave exit and find your way to Mancys Steak House....But make sure you bring the Gold AmExp....

JOHNCLARK · Feb 26, 2011

chefdennis said:
If you are considering "Sports Bar" kind of places, Perrysburg, Ohio...I-75 2 exits south of the Ohio Turnpike (80-90) on St Rt just off the exit is a "Fricker" (good wings and pulled pork) and also a "Ralphies", (just good all around food)....easy to get to from just about anywhere....there is a couple of "hotels" at the ame exit with conference rooms....

You want "upscale", 75 to Phillips ave exit and find your way to Mancys Steak House....But make sure you bring the Gold AmExp....

Ok, I'm gonna visit those places on Monday. Thanks!!

JOHNCLARK · Feb 26, 2011

layoutshooter said:
The Holiday Inn in Monroe, Michigan, has a conference room and is right next door to the TA. Maybe this will do.

Thanks for the head's up. Unforetunately Monroe has the worse food in Michigan!!

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

Hey John that was suppose to be ST RT 20 Perrysburg exit..head east off the ramp and they are both right there...behind the BP...you might ask someone to point you down 20 a bit more by the Krogers, there use to be nice place, was called Stingers or something like that...I could take you there, just not sure on the name...real good food...

JOHNCLARK · Feb 26, 2011

chefdennis said:
Hey John that was suppose to be ST RT 20 Perrysburg exit..head east off the ramp and they are both right there...behind the BP...you might ask someone to point you down 20 a bit more by the Krogers, there use to be nice place, was called Stingers or something like that...I could take you there, just not sure on the name...real good food...

No problem. Also, this is just a "roundtable" meeting, this is not a fancy sponsored event with all the bells and whistles. It's just time to enjoy a good lunch and have a great time talking and helping each other. Anyone can attend, hopefully no one disruptive to our cause.

Any O/O can attend. whether it be a straight truck or tractor. But this is a concentration on cargo vans and sprinters,or cube trucks. New to the business, or a vetran. Thanks!!

Steady Eddie · Feb 26, 2011

Visit the Bass Pro Shop off I-75 there.... They have food!

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

You know I forgot about that BassPro...they do have food upstairs and probably could handle a meeting and lunch....

layoutshooter · Feb 26, 2011

JOHNCLARK said:
Thanks for the head's up. Unforetunately Monroe has the worse food in Michigan!!

Where have you eaten in Monroe? There are some good places in that area.

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

LOS wrote:

Where have you eaten in Monroe? There are some good places in that area.

Pete's Garage!!

Hey Joe, whats that place on 24 headed north just before Stewart Rd.??? Great food there...

And La Fiesta the mexican place on 24 is good too...

layoutshooter · Feb 26, 2011

chefdennis said:
LOS wrote:

Pete's Garage!!

Hey Joe, whats that place on 24 headed north just before Stewart Rd.??? Great food there...

And La Fiesta the mexican place on 24 is good too...

Angelo's Northwood Villa.

There is also the Michigan Bar and Grill. I think the same people that own Pete's own this one.

Then there is Trapperz in La Salle. This place is getting to be very popular with the boating crowd. Don't forget The Frog Leg Inn in Erie. This is a French style place, small, great food.

Trapperz Tavern - Welcome

Angelo's Northwood Villa - Home

Frog Leg Inn Restaurant

http://michiganbarandgrill.com/

http://www.lafiestarestaurant.com/

Jack_Berry · Feb 26, 2011

toledo folks. the man putting this together said toledo.

why are you st guys getting involved in a vanner forum? go haul van frt will ya!

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

A buddy of mine was the Chef that opened the Frog Leg in Erie when it opened, he has since moved on, but yea great food and a nice atmosphere for a nice night out with mama...

I'll pass on the Northwood Villa, but thats just me, i know people that love the place...

layoutshooter · Feb 26, 2011

Jack_Berry said:
toledo folks. the man putting this together said toledo.

why are you st guys getting involved in a vanner forum? go haul van frt will ya!

Just tryin to help our little brothers.

Toledo and Monroe are only 8 miles apart as well. Trying to be of service. More options is always good.

chefdennis · Feb 26, 2011

Hey John if Mexican works, Alexis rd exit of 75 (the 1st ohio exit) Go west and at the bottom of the overpass and just past the traffic light at Detroit ave on the Lt side of the road is a Bright colored place that looks like an old Bob Evans (cause it is) called Cinco De Mayo....great "real" Mexican food ( i thnk half the employees are illegals), big servings and cheap....and the "rita's" are "very good"...