Just got back from La Luna Negra restaurant in Pasadena. we had a great time eating, socializing and watching the flamenco dancers. CathyM, Nicole and I were the three MM representatives. The food was great, I had Patatas con alioli, and brochetta de pollo, and for desert, Crepe al espanola. It was DELICIOUS. We need to do it again soon. Oh, and we had a celebrity sighting there as well. While Nicole and I were waitng for CathyM,guess who was sitting next to us? Give up? Emilio Estevez(Young Guns, Mighty Ducks, Men at Work, Stakeout etc.) Thanks Nicole and Cathy, I had a great time!

I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make it last night...Emilio is dreamy! yeecchhh! Nicole would've been enough of a celeb sighting for me...

I did have to work (side job) until 2AM so was unable to attend. I'll have to bore you all with tales of the Camino at a future date!

Glad you had the three of you to make it a fun evening. We should probably work up some sort of deal with La Luna Negra to "sponsor" our gatherings...

Let's do it again after the holidays...what say ye?

Hey guys. We missed you Cali, but it was really nice to meet Mencey and CathyM. Mencey (wisely) suggested that next time we meet in Orange County, so it is closer for the SD folks. Any volunteers for the Dinner Coordinator position? :p

thanks again guys. it was great to finally put a name to a face.. and I even got dibs on a location for my future wedding/honeymoon Mencey. We should be ready about the same time (I'm on the finve year plan).

Just wanted to say it was wonderful meeting Nicole and mencey Saturday evening. The company was great and the food was fabulous (kinda california-spanish ).

Count me in for another get together sooner better than later.

I'll do it! I'm sure I can dig up some place in OC that has good grub español-style. Is mid-January a time that works for most??? I'm thinking the second Saturday (after New Year's...).

Way to step up to the plate Cali! January works great for me, as long as its after the 7th, that's when I get back from the canary Islands! There is a great place in Newport Beach called, "Tapas", very good spanish food and the last couple of times I've been there, there have been flamenco dancers. Prices are similar to those found at La luna negra.Hope to see you all there in Jan!

I'm in for Newport Beach. So sorry I had to miss the last one. The second weekend in January is fine with me.

I'm sorry I was unable to attend the last dinner date. I had a few matters come up and I forgot about the rendezvous. I hope I haven't been removed from the invite list for the next occasion.

marknla:

A belated answer about Cobras and Matadors on Beverly (right across from CBS studios). I went there last Friday and it was excellent! It is very small and if you want a seat inside you really do need to reserve in advance. We sat outside on the heated patio and it was still nice but didn't have the ambiance. Good tapas, great people watching (celebrity sightings even), and a little wine shop next door specializing in spanish wines. (C&M's doesn't have a liquor license but they just charge a $5 corkage fee if you bring your own).

Here's an article I found on the bar:

Restaurant review: Cobras and Matadors