Queens/Nassau people: Any suggestions for a catering hall?

Pelican Pete · 12-19-2002, 07:05 AM

My fiance and I are in the process of planning our wedding, scheduled for next summer.

Unlike the traditional arrangement, in which the bride's parents pay for the reception, we are paying for it ourselves (there goes my mod money!)

So we are trying to find a NICE place for not too expensive.

The ceremony will be in Whitestone. We looked at a few halls in Nassau (Roslyn & Syosset), but we are concerned that traffic on the LIE will be really bad, we would end up sitting in traffic instead of enjoying the cocktail hour. So we are thinking of keeping the reception closer to Whitestone.

Any suggestions for places to check out? Or places to avoid?

Thanks!!

-- Peter

Rob4.2 · 12-19-2002, 07:40 AM

here's her list:

Verdi's on Cross Isl. Svc Rd.
Leonard's - Great Neck on Northern Blvd.
Villa Bianca - Great Neck/Northern Blvd.
Cafe on the Green - Bayside/Bell Blvd.

FYI, I haven't been to these places

Pelican Pete · 12-19-2002, 07:46 AM

My fiance's father used to work at Villa Bianca when he first moved to the US. It has since been bought out and renamed The Reception House.
We're looking a little more upscale than that.

Caffe on the Green looks nice, but the room layout is terrible for parties above 120. Plus I've heard that the food is only mediocre.

I've seen listings for both Leonards and Verdis. But I am trying to get opinions about places before trekking out there, especially during the holiday season when traffic sucks and things in general are hectic.

Thanks again!

-- Peter

Rob4.2 · 12-19-2002, 08:05 AM

Marina Del Ray just off the Whitestone Bridge.

RoadKingRider · 12-19-2002, 05:26 PM

Damn! I am in the process of building a catering hall right now.... Too bad I'm in CT.

Pelican Pete · 12-19-2002, 05:38 PM

She works in Bridgeport and I work in NYC. So we'll probably try to find a house somewhere in between. Westport, Norwalk, etc.

Any suggestions for a good area to buy a starter home?

-- Peter

Tron (///M) · 12-20-2002, 05:47 AM

lol.. That's my home town baby. Not in the rich crowd, I can honestly tell you places near Syosset are a big $$$$$. Sorry doode wish i could help you more but I've only been to like 2 weddings in my life, well two Christian weddings.

Congrats and good luck in your find.

RoadKingRider · 12-20-2002, 10:52 AM

Our place is right off the Merritt Parkway in New Haven. You can't miss it.

FFLD county is BIG money. Norwalk, Stamford, Darien, are all big coin. My cousin lives in Milford, right on the water, nice community, takes the train to NYC every day. Says it's not such a bad ride. Good luck with your decision.

RDROCKTT aka Stealth · 12-22-2002, 07:28 AM

George Washington Manor in Roslyn also. Jerhico Terrace in New Hyde Park as well. Doug

RDROCKTT aka Stealth · 12-22-2002, 07:29 AM

12-19-2002, 07:40 AM	#2
Rob4.2 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,228	my co-worker was in a band before so she knows some places.. here's her list: Verdi's on Cross Isl. Svc Rd. Leonard's - Great Neck on Northern Blvd. Villa Bianca - Great Neck/Northern Blvd. Cafe on the Green - Bayside/Bell Blvd. FYI, I haven't been to these places

12-19-2002, 07:46 AM	#3
Pelican Pete AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,145	Thanks! Does she have a favorite? My fiance's father used to work at Villa Bianca when he first moved to the US. It has since been bought out and renamed The Reception House. We're looking a little more upscale than that. Caffe on the Green looks nice, but the room layout is terrible for parties above 120. Plus I've heard that the food is only mediocre. I've seen listings for both Leonards and Verdis. But I am trying to get opinions about places before trekking out there, especially during the holiday season when traffic sucks and things in general are hectic. Thanks again! -- Peter __________________ New car: 2006 B7 A4 2.0TQMS, Prem, Tech, OceanBlue Sold: 1998.5 B5 A4 1.8T Quattro Sport Sept. 11, 2001 -- We will not forget. UrA4 -- 1998.5 1.8tqms GIAC 1 bar, APR exhaust, Turbo5 BPV, Neuspeed shifter, OEM Sport springs, Bilstein Sport shocks, AWE-DTS AWE VDO Nightvision Boost gauge, Euro projectors, Philips HID, Alpine V12 MRV-F357, DLS Sub, Focal 130K Oettinger RE 17x8, Toyo T1-R 225/45-17, ECS Tuning Stage II Brakes

12-19-2002, 08:05 AM	#4
Rob4.2 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,228	she said Leonard's.....but there's one more place...... Marina Del Ray just off the Whitestone Bridge.

12-19-2002, 05:26 PM	#5
RoadKingRider New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 150	Re: she said Leonard's.....but there's one more place...... Damn! I am in the process of building a catering hall right now.... Too bad I'm in CT. __________________

12-19-2002, 05:38 PM	#6
Pelican Pete AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,145	Where in CT? We are prolly moving to CT. She works in Bridgeport and I work in NYC. So we'll probably try to find a house somewhere in between. Westport, Norwalk, etc. Any suggestions for a good area to buy a starter home? -- Peter __________________ New car: 2006 B7 A4 2.0TQMS, Prem, Tech, OceanBlue Sold: 1998.5 B5 A4 1.8T Quattro Sport Sept. 11, 2001 -- We will not forget. UrA4 -- 1998.5 1.8tqms GIAC 1 bar, APR exhaust, Turbo5 BPV, Neuspeed shifter, OEM Sport springs, Bilstein Sport shocks, AWE-DTS AWE VDO Nightvision Boost gauge, Euro projectors, Philips HID, Alpine V12 MRV-F357, DLS Sub, Focal 130K Oettinger RE 17x8, Toyo T1-R 225/45-17, ECS Tuning Stage II Brakes

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12-20-2002, 05:47 AM	#7
Tron (///M) AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,487	Damn Pete... You drove to Syosset and you didn't give me a call. lol.. That's my home town baby. Not in the rich crowd, I can honestly tell you places near Syosset are a big $$$$$. Sorry doode wish i could help you more but I've only been to like 2 weddings in my life, well two Christian weddings. Congrats and good luck in your find.

12-20-2002, 10:52 AM	#8
RoadKingRider New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 150	Re: Where in CT? We are prolly moving to CT. Our place is right off the Merritt Parkway in New Haven. You can't miss it. FFLD county is BIG money. Norwalk, Stamford, Darien, are all big coin. My cousin lives in Milford, right on the water, nice community, takes the train to NYC every day. Says it's not such a bad ride. Good luck with your decision. __________________

12-22-2002, 07:28 AM	#9
RDROCKTT aka Stealth Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,619	Pete here's a few, Metropolotin, Harrison house, Swan Club all in the great neck/glen cove area George Washington Manor in Roslyn also. Jerhico Terrace in New Hyde Park as well. Doug __________________ Who wants a crabby patty!!!??? Fotki Albums

12-22-2002, 07:29 AM	#10
RDROCKTT aka Stealth Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,619	Nobody calls you anymore. You're out of the loop! __________________ Who wants a crabby patty!!!??? Fotki Albums

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