<![CDATA[Dinner Socials Group]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Socials Group]]> Jabbertise.com site.

I did some work for Jabbertise in the past and they're a good group of people, but if that's not enough reason to check out their first "JabberMob" event, maybe the $1 deal on a burger and fries will entice you to check this out. They're also giving away a free iPhone as part of this promotion.

To get the $1 deal, you just have to goto Jabbertise and send this deal to your cell phone via SMS text message or if your thumbs don't play that way, you can print out the coupon and bring it in.

Jabbertise also has some other local deals that you can get on your cell phone or print out.

I love a good burger. I've never tried Main St. Burgers before. I plan on taking a short break out of my crazazy work schedule that has been dogging me this entire year to give them a try and support my old pals at Jabbertise.

$1 Burger/Fries at Main St. Burgers in Los Gatos
Details: Wed, Nov 12th (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
City: Los Gatos
Cost: $1!]]> <![CDATA[$1 Burger/Fries at Main St. Burgers in Los Gatos]]>
On September 29, Chili’s Grill & Bar offers an easy way for you to join the fight against childhood cancer: dining out.

Participating Chili’s restaurants nationwide will donate 100 percent of its profits from this Monday to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. So enjoy those famous Baby Back Ribs or one of Chili’s other signature entrées for lunch or dinner, and you will be supporting the lifesaving work of St. Jude.

The special day is part of Chili’s “Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer” campaign. During September—which is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—guests can make a donation to St. Jude and receive a coloring sheet they can decorate and have displayed in the restaurant.

Guests can also purchase Create-A-Pepper T-shirts ($12) or you can purchase 2008 limited edition Chili’s – St. Jude keys ($5) that you can be cut for use at home. Sixty percent of the purchase price of the T-shirt and keys will go to St. Jude.

“Chili’s guests have enthusiastically embraced the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital over the years, and I’m confident that September’s Create-A-Pepper campaign will once again inspire guests to support our lifesaving work,” said David L. McKee, interim CEO and chief operating officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization for St. Jude. “We are so grateful for Chili’s partnership with St. Jude and for the company’s commitment to our patients and their families.”

To date, Chili’s has raised $18.7 million as part of a $50 million commitment to St. Jude over a 10-year period. Once completed, the donation will be the largest donation from a single partner campaign in St. Jude’s history.

For more information, to purchase Create-A-Pepper T-shirts and keys, to make an online donation or to create a pepper online, visit www.createapepper.com.

]]> <![CDATA[9/29 Chili's dinner night for Childhood Cancer]]> the Metro magazine cited as their favorite places to eat out. There are a few of my own favorites in here and some head scratching winners. Ah, take a look and let's hear what you agree or disagree with in their list of winners.

Here's the list: Metro: Best of Silicon Valley 2008

In Agreement:
Best French - 3rd place Twist Bistro
Best Italian - 3rd place A'Bellagio
Best Middle Eastern - 2nd place Yas Restaurant
Best Thai - 1st place Krung Thai
Best Breakfast - 1st place Stacks
Best BBQ - 2nd place Andy's BBQ (should have been #1, Sam's sucks!)
Best Coffehouse - Barefoot, Los Gatos Roasting, Orchard Valley Coffee all rank highly with me!

Are you Kidding Me?
Sushi Boat Kazoo as 1st place for Best Sushi?!?! Not bad for McSushi, but come on!

Falafel Drive-in as the #1 best Middle Eastern and #2 best Mediterranean. This place is way way way overrated. Casablanca's Cafe in Willow Glen is far superior.

Sam's BBQ (see above)

Yiassoo - Not a bad eat, but NOT #1 material.

Santana Row - Yawn, is that really the best place to be seen or does everyone just think that's what you're supposed to say to be cool?]]> <![CDATA[The Metro Releases Best of Silicon Valley 2008]]> Dinner and Sports - Sports Page for September Social
Details: Wed, Sep 17th ()
City: Mt View
Cost: your meal and drinks]]> <![CDATA[Dinner and Sports - Sports Page for September Social]]>
Join other Social Wave members for dinner at Yas Restaurant! Yas specializes in Persian cuisine. There's plenty of animal protein available for omnivores, and a number of vegetarian dishes for herbivores. You can check out the menu (including prices) here.

So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! Everyone is welcome (including you)!! Please RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make friends before you know it.
Dinner Social: Yas Restaurant (Rescheduled!)
Details: Thu, Sep 11th (6:45pm)
City: San Jose
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Yas Restaurant (Rescheduled!)]]>
So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, air conditioning, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.
Dinner Social: Effie's Restaurant
Details: Thu, Jul 31st (6:45pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Effie's Restaurant]]> Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano. The food is good, the service is good, and it's a fun place to hang out with a group of people. The owner, Frank Leamy, has been particularly supportive of Campbell events, donating time, food, and financial support to local activities and charities.

So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.

(I know we, as a group, were planning to try some new places in our next few get-togethers. After this long hiatus, let's go with something easy that we know to start back up again, and then spend the rest of the summer and into the autumn branching out and experimenting.)
Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano
Details: Thu, Jun 26th (6:45pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano]]>
1) They have to accept reservations.

2) They're preferably locally-owned. Big chains just aren't as much fun, and Social Wave always leans toward supporting the "little guys".

Also, does anyone have a suggestion of a date? Usually, we meet on Thursdays, which is the night of the week that seems to attract the most people. I'm NOT free on March 20 - other than that, every other Thursday is available.]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Group: When and Where Shall We Eat in March?]]> Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano. The food is good, the service is good, and it's a fun place to hang out with a group of people. The owner, Frank Leamy, has been particularly supportive of Campbell events, donating time, food, and financial support to local activities and charities.

So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.
Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano
Details: Thu, Feb 21st (6:45pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano]]> Eat at Mama Mia's to Support XMas Care Packages to Troops
Details: Mon, Oct 22nd (11:00am - 9:30pm)
City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Eat at Mama Mia's to Support XMas Care Packages to Troops]]> Komatsu Japanese Cuisine in Downtown Campbell. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and we'll reserve a tatami room in advance.

Come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.
Dinner Social: Komatsu Japanese Cuisine
Details: Thu, Sep 20th (7:00pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Komatsu Japanese Cuisine]]> Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano. The food is good, the service is good, and it's a fun place to hang out with a group of people. The owner, Frank Leamy, has been particularly supportive of Campbell events, donating time, food, and financial support to local activities and charities.

So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.
Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano
Details: Thu, Oct 11th (6:45pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano]]> Join us for dinner at Blue Mango! It's a locally-owned Thai restaurant that's been voted "Best Thai Food" in the SJ Mercury News in '04, '06, & '07.  It was also voted "Best Vegetarian Food" in the SJ Merc in '04, '05, & '06.  And Sheldon and I can can attest to the fact that the food is good and reasonably-priced.

So come on down for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.

]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Blue Mango]]> Join us for dinner at Royal Taj India Cuisine in Campbell! It's a locally-owned restaurant that's garnered some good reviews online and from members of our Dinner Socials Club.

So join us for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll make new friends before you know it.


Dinner Social: Royal Taj India Cuisine
Details: Thu, May 31st (6:00pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Royal Taj India Cuisine]]> Join us for dinner at El Burro at The Pruneyard Shopping Center! El Burro is a family-owned Campbell hang-out that's been in business for many, many years. But, frankly, we're going there because it's Larry and Miki's favorite Mexican restaurant! (And restaurant suggestions are always welcomed by the Social Wave Dinner Socials Club.)

So join us for good conversation, good laughs, and way too much food! As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table. We're a pretty informal, friendly bunch that meets monthly. Don't worry if you don't have a "significant other" or friend to bring with you - just come as you are. You'll have made new friends before you know it.


Dinner Social: El Burro Restaurant

Date: 4/19/07 6:00pm

City: Campbell

Cost: price of dinner]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: El Burro Restaurant]]> Join us for dinner at Shebele Ethiopian Restaurant in Downtown Campbell!  The food is good, always fresh and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is really cool, with lots of Ethiopian art.  You can check out reviews by clicking here?, and the menu can be found here?.  There are plenty of vegetarian as well as meat options, and certain dishes are only mildly spicy (for those of you who live in fear of spicy food).

As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table.


Dinner Social: Shebele Ethiopian Restaurant

Date: 3/08/07 6:00pm

City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Shebele Ethiopian Restaurant]]> Join us for dinner at Thai Orchid Thai Cuisine, located on East Campbell Avenue across from The Pruneyard. The food is good and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is nice. Add to that some good company, what more could a person want?!

You can see a review in MetroActive here (it's a little outdated, but the words still hold true): http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05...ining-0222.html

As always, all are welcome, just RSVP so I can tell the restaurant how many chairs to place around the table.


Dinner Social: Thai Orchid in Campbell

Date: 1/25/07

City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Thai Orchid in Campbell]]> On Monday, Nov. 13th, the Sonoma Chicken Coop in Downtown Campbell will be donating 15% of proceeds from that day to the annual Carol of Lights festival in Downtown Campbell.

Social Wave will host a dinner social at the Coop that night and you're invited to join us for the inexpensive menu of elegant and excellent entrees, salads, and desserts. Come out, have a bite, support a very worthwhile community tradition, and get to know a new face or two. Please RSVP so we know how many people are coming.

You can go eat to the benefit of the Carol of Lights any time of the day, but you must present this flyer when ordering for the 15% from your order to count toward the donation to the Carol of Lights.


Dinner Social at the Coop to Support Carol of Lights

Date: 11/13/06

City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social at the Coop to Support Carol of Lights]]> Join us for dinner at Effie's Restaurant, one of the best kept secrets in Campbell!  Located just off Winchester Boulevard on Hacienda Avenue, it's a wonderful locally-owned spot with a mixture of American-style fine dining and comfort food on the menu.  And, judging from my experience, it's all great!  There are both higher-priced and lower-priced items available, so there's a little something for all wallets.

You can read the most recent Campbell Reporter article on the 18-year-old spot here.

And you can read Sheldon's review here

As always, please RSVP so I can give the restaurant an idea of how many chairs we'll need around the table.


Dinner Social: Effie's Restaurant

Date: 10/20/06 6:00pm

City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Social: Effie's Restaurant]]> Mama Mia's Restaurant, at 200 E. Hamilton Avenue (at the corner of Hamilton and N. Third Street), will be donating 20% of their proceeds on Monday, October 2, 11am-9:30pm, to Communities of Hope's campaign to provide phone cards to each of the entire 5,700 member personnel of the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower.

Larry (lpratt948), Miki (callmemiki), Sheldon, and I are organizing, at the last minute, a dinner outing to Mama Mia's that night.  If you'd like to join us for dinner for a good cause, please RSVP below, and we'll save you a seat!  Everyone is welcome!  We'll be meeting there at 6:15pm.


Eat at Mama Mia's to Support Phone Cards for Troops

Date: 10/02/06

City: Campbell
]]> <![CDATA[Eat at Mama Mia's to Support Phone Cards for Troops]]>